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WorksheetsOrder Entry and Processing Game
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What does the abbreviation "b.i.d." mean in prescription terminology?
Three times a day
Twice a day
Once a day
Four times a day
Which of the following is a piece of equipment used for administering insulin?
Nebulizer
Oral syringe
Injectable syringe
Inhaler spacer
What does the Roman numeral "X" represent?
5
10
50
100
Which code is used to uniquely identify a medication in the United States?
Lot number
NDC number
Expiration date
Sig code
What is the main purpose of a filter needle in drug preparation?
To measure oral liquids
To prevent glass particles from entering a solution
To dilute medications
To administer inhaled drugs
Which abbreviation means "as needed" in medical terminology?
q.d.
p.r.n.
t.i.d.
b.i.d.
Which of the following is used to return expired medications to the manufacturer or authorized distributor?
Reverse distribution
Credit return
Return to stock
Dispensing
If a prescription calls for 250 mg of a drug and the available tablets are 125 mg each, how many tablets are needed for one dose?
1
2
3
4
A patient is prescribed 5 mL of a medication to be taken t.i.d. for 7 days. What is the total volume needed for the entire course?
35 mL
70 mL
105 mL
210 mL
Convert 0.5 grams to milligrams.
5 mg
50 mg
500 mg
5000 mg
Which piece of equipment would you use to administer a liquid medication to a child who cannot swallow pills?
Inhaler spacer
Oral syringe
Nebulizer
Injectable syringe
A prescription reads: "Take 1 tablet q.d. x 30 days." How many tablets should be dispensed?
7
14
30
60
A medication is available as a 10 mg/mL solution. How many milliliters are needed to provide a 25 mg dose?
1 mL
2.5 mL
5 mL
10 mL
A pharmacy technician finds a bottle of medication with an expiration date of 05/2024. Today is 06/15/2024. What should be done with the medication?
Dispense as usual
Return to stock
Process for reverse distribution
Use for credit return
A prescription requires a 1:4 dilution of a stock solution. If you need 100 mL of the final solution, how much stock solution and diluent are required?
20 mL stock, 80 mL diluent
25 mL stock, 75 mL diluent
40 mL stock, 60 mL diluent
50 mL stock, 50 mL diluent
A patient is prescribed 2.5 mL of a medication at a concentration of 100 mg/5 mL. How many milligrams of medication does the patient receive per dose?
25 mg
50 mg
100 mg
250 mg
A pharmacy receives a return of a medication that was dispensed but not used. The medication is unopened and not expired. What is the most appropriate action?
Dispose of the medication
Return to stock
Reverse distribution
Credit return
A prescription for a pediatric patient requires a dose of 15 mg/kg/day divided into three doses. If the child weighs 20 kg, how many milligrams should be given per dose?
100 mg
150 mg
300 mg
400 mg
A medication order reads: "Give 500 mg IV over 2 hours." The available vial contains 1 g/10 mL. How many milliliters should be drawn up for the dose?
2.5 mL
5 mL
10 mL
20 mL
Which of the following is required on a prescription label before dispensing?
Medication's expiration date
Pharmacy's address
Prescriber's DEA number
Patient's date of birth
What is the first step a pharmacy technician should take when receiving a new medication order?
Contact the prescriber
Print the prescription label
Verify patient information
Count the medication
Which document is used to record the dispensing of controlled substances?
Prescription hard copy
Inventory log
DEA Form 222
Patient profile
When entering a prescription for a controlled substance, which additional information is typically required compared to a non-controlled prescription?
Medication's lot number
Pharmacy technician's initials
Prescriber's DEA number
Patient's insurance provider
Which of the following abbreviations means "four times a day"?
q.i.d.
b.i.d.
t.i.d.
q.d.
A medication has a lot number of 12345 and an expiration date of 12/2024. What does the lot number help identify?
The manufacturer
The specific batch of the medication
The pharmacy location
The patient's prescription
If a prescription is written for 1 tablet t.i.d. for 10 days, how many tablets should be dispensed?
30
40
20
10
Which of the following sig codes means "by mouth"?
PO
IM
PR
IV
If a prescription reads "1 tab q6h p.r.n. pain", how should the medication be taken?
One tablet every 6 hours as needed for pain
One tablet every 6 days for pain
One tablet every morning for pain
One tablet every 6 hours regardless of pain
Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for "once daily" in prescription terminology?
b.i.d.
q.i.d.
t.i.d.
q.d.
A prescription label states: "Take 2 tablets b.i.d. for 7 days." How many tablets should be dispensed?
28
7
21
14
What is the meaning of the medical abbreviation "IM"?
Intradermal
Intraoral
Intramuscular
Intravenous
Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for "before meals" in prescription terminology?
q.d.
a.c.
p.c.
h.s.
What information does the National Drug Code (NDC) number provide?
Pharmacy's DEA registration
Patient's insurance details
Expiration date of the medication
Drug manufacturer, product, and package size
What does the sig code "q4h" mean on a prescription label?
Once daily
Four times a day
Every 4 hours
Every 4 days
Which of the following sig codes indicates a medication should be applied to the skin?
PR
PO
TOP
IV
If a prescription reads "ii gtt ou b.i.d.", how should the medication be administered?
Two drops in each ear twice daily
Two sprays in each nostril twice daily
Two drops in each eye twice daily
Two tablets by mouth twice daily
If a prescription reads "1 tab h.s.", when should the medication be taken?
In the morning
At bedtime
Before meals
After meals
What does the sig code "SL" indicate about how a medication should be administered?
Applied to the skin
Placed under the tongue
Injected into muscle
Swallowed whole
Which of the following abbreviations indicates a medication should be given by mouth?
IV
PO
IM
PR
What should a pharmacy technician do with a medication that has passed its expiration date?
Remove it from inventory and follow disposal procedures
Relabel it with a new expiration date
Return it to stock
Dispense it to patients
What does the sig code "t.i.d." indicate on a prescription?
Every other day
Once daily
Twice a day
Three times a day
A prescription reads: "Take 1 capsule q12h for 14 days." How many capsules should be dispensed?
21
7
28
14
Which of the following best describes 'days supply' in pharmacy practice?
The quantity of medication dispensed per dose
The expiration date of the medication
The total number of refills allowed on a prescription
The number of days a medication will last based on the prescribed directions
If a patient is prescribed 1 tablet q.d. and receives a bottle of 90 tablets, what is the days supply?
60 days
120 days
30 days
90 days
A prescription reads: "Take 2 tablets b.i.d. for 15 days." How many tablets should be dispensed?
15
60
30
45
If a patient is prescribed 1 capsule q8h for 10 days, what is the days supply if 30 capsules are dispensed?
5 days
10 days
8 days
15 days
A liquid medication is prescribed as 10 mL q.d. for 20 days. What is the total volume required for the full days supply?
10 mL
20 mL
200 mL
100 mL
What does the abbreviation "q.d." mean on a prescription?
Every other day
Once daily
Twice daily
Four times a day
Which of the following best describes a 'concentration' in pharmacy calculations?
The amount of active ingredient per unit volume or weight
The expiration date of a medication
The number of doses per prescription
The total number of tablets in a bottle
Which of the following is NOT considered a non-sterile compounding preparation?
Ointment
IV antibiotic solution
Topical cream
Oral suspension
What is the primary purpose of using a mortar and pestle in non-sterile compounding?
To sterilize equipment
To grind and mix solid ingredients
To measure liquid volumes
To dispense medication
Which of the following is an example of a beyond-use date (BUD) for a non-aqueous topical ointment prepared in a pharmacy?
30 days when refrigerated
14 days when stored at controlled room temperature
24 hours after preparation
6 months or the earliest expiration date of any ingredient, whichever is earlier
What is the primary reason for using a geometric dilution technique in non-sterile compounding?
To measure liquid volumes accurately
To evenly distribute active ingredients throughout the mixture
To prevent contamination
To speed up the compounding process
When preparing an oral suspension in non-sterile compounding, which step should a pharmacy technician perform first?
Add the flavoring agent
Measure and triturate the active ingredient
Label the final product
Dispense the suspension to the patient
Which of the following best describes the role of a pharmacy technician in non-sterile compounding?
Performing surgical procedures
Prescribing medications
Preparing customized medication formulations
Diagnosing patient conditions
Which tool is most commonly used for spatulation when preparing ointments in a pharmacy?
Mortar and pestle
Graduated cylinder
Spatula and ointment slab
Beaker and stir rod
When spatulating an ointment, which surface is preferred to ensure proper mixing and consistency?
Wooden board
Plastic tray
Glass ointment slab
Paper sheet
Which of the following best describes an oil-in-water (O/W) cream?
Oil droplets dispersed in a continuous water phase
Water droplets dispersed in a continuous oil phase
Solid particles suspended in water
Solid particles suspended in oil
Which topical formulation is generally most suitable for very dry or thickened skin due to its high occlusiveness?
Lotion
Water-in-oil cream
Oil-in-water cream
Ointment
Which of the following best describes a suspension in pharmacy?
A heterogeneous mixture where solid particles are dispersed in a liquid but not dissolved
A homogeneous mixture where the drug is completely dissolved in the solvent
A mixture of two immiscible liquids
A solution that contains only gases
What is a key difference between a solution and a suspension in terms of physical stability?
Solutions require shaking before administration, while suspensions do not
Suspensions tend to settle over time and require shaking, while solutions remain uniform
Both solutions and suspensions remain uniform without settling
Suspensions are always clear, while solutions are always cloudy
Which of the following best describes the main difference between a suppository and an enema?
Suppositories are taken orally, while enemas are injected intravenously
Suppositories are solid dosage forms inserted into the rectum, while enemas are liquid solutions administered rectally
Suppositories are always used for pain relief, while enemas are only for hydration
Suppositories are used only in children, while enemas are used only in adults
Which of the following Roman numerals represents the quantity of 50 tablets on a prescription label?
L
X
V
C
A prescription is written for 'ii' capsules t.i.d. for v days. How many capsules should be dispensed?
30
10
15
20
On a pharmacy order, the quantity is written as 'XL'. What is the Arabic numeral equivalent?
50
90
60
40
Which of the following Roman numerals represents the number 4, often used in pharmacy directions?
XI
IX
VI
IV
A liquid medication is supplied as 20 mg/mL. If a patient needs a 60 mg dose, how many milliliters should be administered?
1 mL
2 mL
4 mL
3 mL
A child is prescribed 10 mg/kg of a drug. If the child weighs 18 kg, what is the total dose required?
100 mg
180 mg
28 mg
1.8 mg
A medication is available in bottles of 30, 60, and 90 tablets. If a patient is prescribed 1 tablet daily for 45 days, which package size should the pharmacy technician select to minimize waste?
60-tablet bottle
30-tablet bottle
Two 30-tablet bottles
90-tablet bottle
A prescription requires 120 mL of a liquid medication. The pharmacy stocks bottles in 60 mL and 100 mL sizes. What is the best combination of package sizes to fill the prescription with the least excess?
Three 60 mL bottles
One 100 mL and one 30 mL bottle
One 100 mL and one 60 mL bottle
Two 60 mL bottles
A pharmacy technician needs to dispense 75 capsules of a medication. The medication is available in packages of 30 capsules each. How many packages should be used to fill the prescription?
5 packages
4 packages
3 packages
2 packages
Which of the following best describes a unit dose system in a hospital pharmacy?
Medications are only dispensed as needed by the nurse
All medications are stored in the patient’s room
Each dose of medication is individually packaged and labeled for a specific administration time
Medications are dispensed in bulk bottles for each patient
What information must be included on a unit dose package label?
Drug name, strength, lot number, and expiration date
Patient’s address and phone number
Pharmacy technician’s initials only
Prescriber’s DEA number
When preparing unit dose medications, what is the most important step to prevent medication errors?
Counting tablets quickly
Verifying the drug and strength against the medication order
Using the oldest stock first
Labeling all packages with the same expiration date
Which of the following best describes a unit-of-use bottle in pharmacy practice?
A bottle that must be filled by the pharmacy technician for each prescription
A bottle used for compounding multiple prescriptions
A bottle prepackaged by the manufacturer with the exact quantity needed for a typical course of therapy
A bottle containing a single dose of medication for immediate administration
What is a primary advantage of dispensing medications in unit-of-use bottles?
It allows for easier compounding of medications
It reduces the risk of medication errors and contamination
It requires repackaging by the pharmacy
It increases the need for manual counting of tablets
Which of the following is used to monitor blood glucose levels at home for diabetic patients?
Pulse oximeter
Peak flow meter
Glucometer
Blood pressure cuff
Which supply is necessary for a patient using an insulin pen?
Lancets
Alcohol swabs
Test strips
Pen needles
What is the primary purpose of lancets in diabetic care?
To prick the skin for blood sampling
To measure blood pressure
To clean the skin
To inject insulin
What information does the expiration date on a medication bottle provide?
The date the medication was dispensed
The last date the medication is guaranteed to be effective and safe
The date the prescription was written
The date the medication was manufactured
Why is it important to separate expired medications from active inventory in a pharmacy?
To save shelf space
To reduce paperwork
To make inventory counts easier
To prevent accidental dispensing to patients
If a medication bottle is labeled with an expiration date of 06/2024, until what date can the medication be used according to standard pharmacy practice?
Until June 1, 2024
Until June 30, 2024
Until May 31, 2024
Until July 1, 2024
A multi-dose vial is opened on March 10, 2024, and has a beyond-use date of 28 days after opening. What is the expiration date for this vial?
April 10, 2024
April 7, 2024
April 8, 2024
March 28, 2024
A pharmacy technician prepares a compounded suspension on May 5, 2024. The manufacturer’s expiration date for the powder is December 2025, but the label states "discard after 14 days when stored in the refrigerator." What expiration date should be written on the label?
December 31, 2025
May 20, 2024
May 19, 2024
May 14, 2024
What is the main benefit of using a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler?
It increases the medication dose
It reduces the need for cleaning the inhaler
It helps deliver more medication to the lungs
It makes the inhaler taste better
Which of the following is TRUE about lancet devices used for blood glucose testing?
They are used to inject insulin
They are used to prick the skin for a blood sample
They are used to measure blood pressure
They are used to clean wounds
How should a patient clean a spacer device for an inhaler?
Put it in the dishwasher
Soak in alcohol overnight
Rinse with hot water and dry thoroughly
Wipe with a dry cloth only
Which part of an injectable syringe is responsible for holding the medication before administration?
Barrel
Plunger
Needle
Hub
What is the function of the plunger in an injectable syringe?
To prevent contamination
To push the medication out of the barrel
To attach the needle
To measure the dose
Which part of the syringe connects the needle to the barrel?
Cap
Hub
Tip
Plunger
Which syringe size is most appropriate for administering a small, precise dose of medication?
1 mL syringe
50 mL syringe
10 mL syringe
20 mL syringe
What does a higher gauge number indicate about a needle used with a syringe?
Thicker needle
Shorter needle
Thinner needle
Longer needle
A prescription reads: "Give 2 mL of a solution containing 100 mg/5 mL." How many milligrams of medication will the patient receive per dose?
20 mg
40 mg
50 mg
80 mg
If a patient is to receive 0.75 g of a medication and the available tablets are 250 mg each, how many tablets should be administered?
5
4
3
2
Which DAW code should be used when a prescriber specifically requests that the brand name drug be dispensed?
DAW 0
DAW 1
DAW 2
DAW 5
What does DAW code 2 indicate on a prescription?
No substitution allowed
Generic not available
Substitution allowed, prescriber requests brand
Substitution allowed, patient requests brand
If a pharmacy receives a prescription with DAW code 0, what action should be taken?
Contact prescriber for clarification
Dispense brand name only
Dispense generic if available
Refuse to fill the prescription
How many teaspoons (tsp) are equivalent to 1 tablespoon (tbsp)?
4 tsp
3 tsp
2 tsp
5 tsp
Which of the following sig codes indicates a medication should be administered to both eyes?
OU
OD
PO
OS
What does the Roman numeral "SS" represent in pharmacy calculations?
5
1/2
100
50
