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WorksheetsPharmacy Technician Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which abbreviation stands for "by mouth"?
IM
PO
IV
SQ
What does the sig code "BID" mean?
Three times a day
Twice a day
Once a day
Four times a day
Which sig code indicates "before meals"?
QHS
AC
PC
QID
What is the meaning of the pharmacy abbreviation "PRN"?
As needed
After meals
Before meals
Every night
What does the acronym "NSAID" stand for?
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Non-Specific Antibiotic Drug
Non-Sterile Antiseptic Drug
Non-Synthetic Antiviral Drug
Which route of administration is represented by the abbreviation "IM"?
Intravenous
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous
Oral
What does the sig code "QID" mean?
Four times a day
Every other day
Twice a day
Once a day
Which abbreviation is used for "subcutaneous" administration?
IV
IM
SQ
PO
What is the meaning of the pharmacy abbreviation "gtt"?
Tablet
Drop
Capsule
Injection
Which sig code means "every night at bedtime"?
QAM
QHS
QID
QPM
A prescription reads: "Amoxicillin 500 mg PO TID x 7 days." How many total doses will the patient take?
7
14
21
28
If a patient is prescribed 2 tablets of 250 mg each, how many milligrams will they take per dose?
250 mg
500 mg
750 mg
1000 mg
A prescription says: "Take 1 tablet PO QID." How many tablets will the patient take in 5 days?
10
15
20
25
If a patient is to receive 0.5 mL of a medication every 8 hours for 3 days, how many total mL will be administered?
3 mL
4.5 mL
6 mL
9 mL
A prescription reads: "Ibuprofen 200 mg PO Q6H PRN pain." What is the maximum number of doses in 24 hours?
2
3
4
6
A medication order is for 250 mg IV every 12 hours. How many mg will the patient receive in 4 days?
1000 mg
1500 mg
2000 mg
2500 mg
A patient is prescribed 1 tablet PO BID for 10 days. How many tablets should be dispensed?
10
15
20
25
A patient is prescribed 5 mL of a liquid medication TID for 7 days. What is the total volume needed?
70 mL
105 mL
35 mL
50 mL
A prescription reads: "Take 2 tablets PO QID for 5 days." How many tablets are needed?
20
30
40
50
A patient is prescribed 1 tablet PO QID for 7 days. If each tablet contains 500 mg, what is the total amount of drug in mg dispensed?
14,000 mg
10,000 mg
7,000 mg
3,500 mg
A patient is prescribed 2 mL of a medication every 6 hours for 2 days. How many total mL will be administered?
8 mL
12 mL
16 mL
24 mL
A patient is prescribed 1 tablet PO BID for 14 days. If each tablet contains 250 mg, what is the total amount of drug in mg dispensed?
3,500 mg
5,000 mg
7,000 mg
10,000 mg
A patient is prescribed 1 tablet PO QID for 10 days. If each tablet contains 250 mg, what is the total amount of drug in mg dispensed?
5,000 mg
7,500 mg
10,000 mg
12,500 mg
A patient is prescribed 2 tablets PO BID for 7 days. If each tablet contains 100 mg, what is the total amount of drug in mg dispensed?
1,400 mg
2,800 mg
3,500 mg
4,200 mg
A patient is prescribed 1 tablet PO QID for 14 days. If each tablet contains 100 mg, what is the total amount of drug in mg dispensed?
2,800 mg
4,200 mg
5,600 mg
7,000 mg
A patient is prescribed 0.25 mg/kg of a drug. If the patient weighs 100 kg, what is the total dose in mg?
10 mg
15 mg
20 mg
25 mg
Which of the following tasks is within a pharmacy technician's scope of practice?
Discussing the adverse effects of a medication with a patient
Answering a patient's questions regarding the use of medications
Obtaining a patient's health history
Recommending a change in medication
As
right ear
left ear
right eye
Convert the following Roman numeral to an Arabic numeral CCXXIII
223
134
55
221
What Does DAW stand for?
Drop A Word
Digital Audio Workstation
Dispensed As Written
Dogs At War
Who answers a patient's questions about his or her medication in the pharmacy?
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacist
What does following sig code read:
ii gtts ou bid
1 drop every 2 hours
2 drops in the right eye twice a day
1 drop in the left eye every 2 hours
2 drops in both eyes twice a day
Which sig code signifies "after meals"?
ac
pc
bc
vc
A patient calls into the pharmacy requesting a refill. Which of the following information does the pharmacy technician need to obtain from the patient in order to fill the prescription?
The patient's date of birth
The patient's address
The patient's phone number
The patient's insurance provider
Which of the following is required for a non-controlled substance prescription?
Prescriber DEA number
Patient's Social Security Number
Pharmacy License Number
Insurance Policy Number
A prescription reads: "Take 1 tablet by mouth twice daily." How many tablets will be needed for a 30-day supply?
30 tablets
45 tablets
60 tablets
90 tablets
'Sub-' in sublingual or subcutaneous means:
Above
Below, under
Through
Within
Why is it important to verify a patient's identity before dispensing medication?
To ensure the medication is billed to the correct insurance
To comply with pharmacy decorum
To prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety
To keep track of the number of patients visiting the pharmacy
A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following prescription instructions corresponds with the prescription below?
ii gtts ad tid UD
Instill two drops in the right ear three times per day as directed.
Instill two drops in the right eye three times per day as directed.
Instill two drops in the left eye three times per day as needed.
Instill two drops in left ear three times per day as needed.
