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Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which of the following medications is most likely to lead to impaired-driving incidents?
Penicillin
Famotidine
Diphenhydramine
Hydrochlorothiazide
Visual inspection of a compounded non-sterile preparation can identify a problem with the:
osmolality
potency
stability
genotoxicity
According to federal law, hard copies of prescriptions for which of the following types of drugs must be stored in a file separate from other prescription records?
Schedule II
Schedule III-V
Legend
Hazardous
Prolonged overuse of acetaminophen may result in:
liver damage
cognitive impairment
respiratory depression
infertility
If a Proventil HFA inhaler is found to contain no active ingredient, which type of recall should be assigned?
Class I
Class II
Class III
Market withdrawal
Which of the following patient questions must be referred to a pharmacist?
"Is Humalog covered under my insurance?"
"Is Benadryl available over the counter?"
"Should I take Claritin in the morning or in the evening?"
"Does my Norco have refills remaining?"
Ondansetron 8 mg ODT #5
Sig: 1 tab 30 min before chemotherapy then q12h for 1-2 days after chemotherapy
How should this medication be taken?
Subcutaneously
Under the tongue
On the tongue
Rectally
A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for Dilaudid 4 mg tablets DAW. The pharmacy is out of Dilaudid. The technician fills the prescription with a hydromorphone. The pharmacist performs the final check and tells the technician that hydromorphone cannot be dispensed because:
the pharmacist cannot substitute any medications due to "the patient's right"
generic substitution is not authorized by prescriber
The prescription is written as Dilaudid, not hydromorphone
hydromorphone and Dilaudid are two different Schedule controlled substances
An example of a drug therapy duplication is:
Lipitor and Zocor
Keflex and Pravachol
Tricor and Proscar
Augmentin and Zyrtec
In addition to laws enforced by state and local authorities, pharmaceutical waste disposal is also regulated by the federal:
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Which of the following substances is used as a coronary vasodilator?
Nadolol
Nitroglycerin
Nitrofurantoin
Naloxone
Tall Man lettering is used to:
alert patients of high cost medications
highlight active ingredients' strengths
indicate the drug manufacturer
help prevent potential dispensing errors
A prescription for a patient indicates a dosage of 1 fl oz t.i.d. for 5 days. What volume, in mL, should be dispensed?
15
150
225
450
Which of the following drugs may be crushed prior to administration?
Nifedipine XL tablets
Enteric-coated aspirin tablets
Diltiazem tablets
Propranolol LA capsules
A patient should be cautioned about possible sunlight sensitivity when taking which of the following medications?
Acyclovir
Lorazepam
Tetracycline
Penicillin
A prescriber has ordered KCL 20 mEq PO daily for hypokalemia. The medication is supplied in 40 mEq/15 mL. How
much, in mL, should be administered daily?
0.5
5
7.5
10
Which of the following is an example of a medication in unit-of-use packaging?
Lidocaine viscous 2%, 120 mL bottle
Nystatin powder, 30 g bottle
Heparin 100 units/mL, 1 mL vial
Hydrocortisone 2.5% ointment, 30 g tube
Which of the following products must be dispensed in its original container?
Oxycodone 30 mg sustained release tablets
Isosorbide mononitrate 30 mg sustained release tablets
Oxycodone 5 mg immediate release tablets
Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg sublingual tablets
For which of the following conditions could omeprazole be prescribed?
Athlete's foot
COPD
GERD
Migraine headaches
Which of the following foods are most likely to interfere with warfarin?
Milk and cheese
Kale and broccoli
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice
Beer and wine
A pharmacy receives the following prescription:
Suboxone 8 mg/2 mg SL film #60
Sig: 2 films SL once a day
How should this medication be used?
Subcutaneously
On the tongue
Under the tongue
Rectally
The generic name for Zyloprim is:
albuterol
acetazolamide
atenolol
allopurinol
A community pharmacy receives the following prescription:
Meclizine 25 mg tabs #60
Sig: 1 tab PO q6h p.r.n. for vertigo
If the patient last received a dose of meclizine in an emergency department at 1:00 PM, when may the next dose be
administered if symptoms return?
6:00 AM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
According to NIOSH and ASHP, a drug should be classified as hazardous if it causes:
anaphylaxis
addiction
teratogenicity
tachycardia
Medical device safety alerts are issued by the FDA when a device:
May present an unreasonable risk of substantial harm
Is used by a person for whom it was not prescribed
Is superseded by a newer device for the same purpose
Has not been patented prior to manufacturing
Two active ingredients used for non-sterile compounding should be considered chemically incompatible if mixing the ingredients together results in a:
Predictable side effect
drug-disease interaction
longer beyond-use date
significant loss of potency
Medication error reporting:
May prevent repeat incidents
Discipline personnel involved
Happens automatically
Must be done by the patient
A chemotherapy regimen calls for cisplatin 75 mg/m2. The patient's weight is listed at 80 kg, and his body surface area (BSA) is 1.8 square meters. What is the proper dosage of cisplatin, in mg?
41.7
135
243
600
Buccal tablets should be administered in which of the following ways?
Placed under the tongue
Dissolved in sterile water and injected IM
Dissolved into a large glass of water and drunk
Placed inside the cheek
Starting on the date a sample is taken for a negative pregnancy test, what is the time frame within which isotretinoin must be dispensed for patients of childbearing potential?
24 hours
72 hours
7 days
3 months
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for preventing medication errors?
Using only generic names of medications
Implementing system wide use of Tall Man lettering
Verifying all written prescriptions by telephone
Stocking generic products next to brand products
A patient began taking Bactrim DS; shortly thereafter, a rash and itching occurred. This is known as a(n):
Adverse drug event
Drug utilization review
Misuse of drugs
Therapeutic substitution
Which of the following storage temperatures is recommended for gabapentin oral solution?
Freezer, at -20°C to -10°C (-4°F to 14°F)
Refrigerator, at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F)
Cool, at 8°C to 15°C (46°F to 59°F)
Room temperature, at 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)
Which of the following medications is used in treating bronchial asthma?
Albuterol
Propranolol
Labetalol
Metoprolol
According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), a high-alert medication is a medication that:
Has the potential to cause significant harm to patients if used in error
Is commonly dispensed in error
Is associated with high dispensing volumes
Has been deemed unsafe for use and assigned a Black Box warning
A patient presents a new prescription order for labetalol. The patient's computer profile shows the following medications: glyburide, albuterol, furosemide, atenolol, and amlodipine. The labetalol prescription order is a therapeutic duplication of:
amlodipine
atenolol
furosemide
albuterol
The theft or loss of significant quantities of controlled substances must be reported to:
USP
the FDA
the DEA
TJC
Which of the following medications are considered a therapeutic substitution?
Tenormin and atenolol
Prilosec and paroxetine
Zocor and pravastatin
Loxitane and fluoxetine
How many g of a drug are in 250 mL of a 40% solution?
4 g
10 g
40 g
100 g
The approved abbreviation “per os” could be mistaken for
Right eye
Left eye
Left ear
Right ear
Which of the following situations require pharmacist intervention?
A patient asks the pharmacy technician where to find otc antihistamines
A pharmacy technician processing a prescription is not sure when the patient will return to the pharmacy
A patient is prescribed a brand name only medication and asks if there is a less expensive alternative
A patient asks the pharmacy technician if the pharmacy accepts medicaid
Look alike/sound a like precautions should be applied to medications with similar
Manufacturer labels
Expiration dates
Therapeutic indications
DEA classifications
A patient picking up a prescription for naproxen inquires if the pharmacy has OTC ibuprofen. In response to this request, the pharmacy technician should:
Inquire if the ibuprofen is for the same patient as the naproxen; if so, notify the pharmacist of a potential therapeutic duplication
Explain that these medications must be taken with food or meals to avoid stomach upset
Inform the patient that OTC ibuprofen is available and direct the patient to the OTC pain reliever section
Inquire if the ibuprofen is for the same patient as the naproxen; if so, notify the patient of a potential therapeutic duplication
To prevent cross-contamination between solid dosage forms like tablets and capsules, a pharmacy technician should:
Wipe a counting tray clean after each use.
Wear a face mask while counting out medication.
Use a different counting tray for each medication.
Disinfect all equipment using bacteriostatic water.
Medication error reporting:
May prevent repeat Incidents.
Disciplines personnel involved.
Happens automatically.
Must be done by the patient.
