front 1 Which condition is a potential side effect of taking dopamine antagonist, which results in unwanted, involuntary rhythmic movement? | back 1 Tardive dyskinesia |
front 2 Which classification states that a product with a strange color or taste will be recalled according to FDA requirements? | back 2 Class 3 |
front 3 Which technique used in compounding describes the mixing of two ingredients of unequal quantities? | back 3 Geometric dilution |
front 4 Which of the following is not a potential cause of medication error? | back 4 Wrong physician |
front 5 Which of the following methods should be used in recapping a needle if necessary? | back 5 One handed scoop |
front 6 A pharmacy technician needs to be aware that which of the following medication needs a patient package insert (PPI)? | back 6 Albuterol Inhaler |
front 7 Which of the following is a type of inventory required by the Drug Enforcement Agency of all controlled substances every 2 years? | back 7 Biennial |
front 8 Which of the following part of Medicare is a health plan offered by private insurance companies? | back 8 Medicare Part C |
front 9 The National Council for Prescription Drug Program created standards for electronic exchange of health information, which includes the following except? | back 9 Pharmacy informatics |
front 10 What is the generic name for the drug Cytomel? | back 10 liothyronine |
front 11 A prescription is written for Tenormin 50mg tablets. How long should this prescription be kept on file? | back 11 2 Years |
front 12 Which method is used to prepare capsules? | back 12 Punch Method |
front 13 Which of the following is an error that is caused by the prescriber? | back 13 unapproved abbreviation |
front 14 When performing handwashing, hands should be washed for a minimum of? | back 14 30 seconds |
front 15 A pharmacy receives a prescription for Pilocar 4% Eye Drops #15ml, i gtt both eyes bid. How many days will this bottle last? | back 15 75 Days |
front 16 Which of the following represents the cost the pharmacy paid for the medication? | back 16 AAC |
front 17 Which of the following can be flagged or alerted using patient monitoring functions? | back 17 Therapeutic Duplication |
front 18 Which of the following is the maximum dose for aspirin in an adult? | back 18 4000mg |
front 19 Which of the following containers protects the contents from other solids? | back 19 Well-closed container |
front 20 Which type of medication order may be filled or administered when a patient requests it? | back 20 PRN |
front 21 Which of the following is a medication is used to treat hyperlipidemia? | back 21 Pravachol |
front 22 All the following are reasons why covered entities may disclose protected health information (PHI) to law enforcement officials except? | back 22 When the covered entity believes that individuals may have contracted a communicable disease when notification is authorized by law. |
front 23 The physician prescribes 500mg of a drug with is available as 1gm / 2ml, how many milliliters should this patient receive? | back 23 1mL |
front 24 Which of the following would be a solution to a patient identifiers error caused by nurses? | back 24 Use bar coding to identify the patient and medication |
front 25 Which of the following is not part of the personal protective equipment? | back 25 Jacket |
front 26 Which of the following is not an example of auxiliary labels? | back 26 Take one tablet at bedtime |
front 27 When receiving medications in the pharmacy, which of the following will prevent a high volume of expired medications on the shelf? | back 27 Place medication on shelf and rotate stock |
front 28 Which of the following rejection code describes invalid days supply? | back 28 19 |
front 29 Which of the following is a type of computer input device? | back 29 Light Pen |
front 30 Which of the following is a potential side effect of ACE inhibitors? | back 30 Dry Cough |
front 31 The binder for Safety Data Sheets (SDS) consists of how many sections? | back 31 16 |
front 32 Which of the following is on the ISMP High Alert list for community and ambulatory setting? | back 32 metFORMIN |
front 33 Which of the following is a role of the United States Pharmacopeia? | back 33 Establish standards for medication identity, purity, and strength |
front 34 A prescription is written for 480ml of a prescription for Zantac Solution. What would be the volume equivalent in household measurement? | back 34 1 pint |
front 35 Which of the following is a 11-digit sequence of numbers assigned to a medication? | back 35 NDC number |
front 36 Which of the following is true regarding prior authorization? | back 36 The patient may need to wait 24 – 48 hours before receiving response |
front 37 How many types of pharmacy interfaces exist? | back 37 2 |
front 38 The FDA manages certain programs which place drugs in a restricted status because of their adverse effects. Which of the following drugs is part of this program? | back 38 Sotret |
front 39 Which type of container protects the content from contamination? | back 39 Tight Container |
front 40 Which part of the prescription gives additional information to the pharmacist? | back 40 Subscription |
front 41 Which of the following is a drug the helps remove mucous from the respiratory system? | back 41 Expectorants |
front 42 Which DEA Form is used to engage in wholesale distribution by retail pharmacy for drugs containing pseudoephedrine? | back 42 DEA Form 510 |
front 43 What type of injectable water is intended to be use for injections? | back 43 Bacteriostatic water USP |
front 44 Which of the following types of errors describes administration to the patient of medication not authorized by a legitimate prescriber? | back 44 unauthorized drug error |
front 45 Which of the following is not a quality-related event? | back 45 Incorrect pharmacy |
front 46 The medical term -phagia means which of the following? | back 46 Eat |
front 47 Which of the following is used to identify medications affected by recalls? | back 47 Lot Number |
front 48 Which of the following demonstrates the gross profit formula? | back 48 selling price – purchase price |
front 49 Which of the following is a way pharmacy information systems can be used? | back 49 Clinical screening |
front 50 Which of the following medication is used to treat GERD? | back 50 Ranitidine |
front 51 The transferring of a Schedule II prescription can be done how many times? | back 51 Zero |
front 52 Which type of Laminar Flood Hood uses recycled air within the hood? | back 52 Type B3 |
front 53 Which of the following is an incorrect match for the ISMP tall man lettering? | back 53 CycloSERINE and clomiPRAMINE |
front 54 Which of the following organization regulates pharmacies and other entities that manufacture or distribute medication? | back 54 State Board of Pharmacy |
front 55 A prescription is written for Dilantin 125mg/5ml # 16oz, 2 tsp po bid. What is the days supply? | back 55 24 Days |
front 56 A daily log should be kept for medications stored in the refrigerator that must maintain a temperature of? | back 56 2 to 8 degrees C |
front 57 Which of the following is not a reason a claim will be rejected? | back 57 invalid medication strength |
front 58 Which of the following report is used to account for significant theft or loss of a controlled substance? | back 58 Diversion report |
front 59 Which of the following is the classification for Vesicare? | back 59 Overactive Bladder |
front 60 When entering the information into the computer, which code would be used for the spouse? | back 60 02 |
front 61 Which of the following hormone stimulates bone and muscle growth in men? | back 61 Testosterone hormone |
front 62 In which section of the drug monograph would you find an abbreviated summary of the most clinically adverse reactions? | back 62 Warning and precaution |
front 63 The technician is checking the refrigerators temperature that reads 8 degree Celsius, what is this temperature in Fahrenheit? | back 63 46.4 |
front 64 Which of the following is a way to reduce medication errors for a pharmacy technician? | back 64 Do a mental check of dosage appropriateness |
front 65 Which of the following documentation form requires that patient profile be maintained for every patient regardless of the pharmacy setting? | back 65 Patient profile |
front 66 Which of the indicates the correct expiration date for 12/17? | back 66 12/31/2017 |
front 67 Which of the following date is assigned by the pharmacy when repacking a medication? | back 67 Beyond use date |
front 68 Insurance companies enact plan limitations to control drug use, which of the following is a limitation for a mail order pharmacy for days’ supply? | back 68 90 |
front 69 Which of the following is a disadvantage to implementing pharmacy information systems? | back 69 Barriers in accessing different databases. |
front 70 Which of the following is not an organ in the lymphatic system? | back 70 Thyroid |
front 71 A physician with a DEA number starting with “X” represents? | back 71 Opioid treating practitioner |
front 72 All the following are classification list of hazardous waste based on ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity and toxicity except? | back 72 Q List |
front 73 Which of the following organization does not track medication errors? | back 73 Board of Pharmacy (BOP) |
front 74 What storage condition would indicate a temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit? | back 74 Controlled room temperature |
front 75 Which of the following is used to identify and define inventory items based on their usage? | back 75 ABC analysis |
front 76 Which of the following is a method of payment when a patient does not have insurance? | back 76 Self - Pay |
front 77 E-prescribing tools can include all the following except? | back 77 Printers |
front 78 Which of the following is not a condition that affects the dermatological system of skin? | back 78 Onychomycosis |
front 79 Pharmacy technicians are not allowed to counsel patients. Which of the following is considered counseling of a patient? | back 79 Action to take if a dose is missed |
front 80 Which dispense as written codes indicates an override? | back 80 6 |
front 81 Which of the following classification works to alter the levels of chemical known as neurotransmitters in the brain? | back 81 Antidepressant |
front 82 Which of the following medication is not used to treat glaucoma? | back 82 Ciprofloxacin |
front 83 Which of the following classifications use the USAN suffix -tidine? | back 83 H2 receptor antagonist |
front 84 Which reference material is a compilation of medication package inserts? | back 84 Physician Desk Reference |
front 85 If a hazardous substance comes in contact with skin, it must be washed immediately with soap and water for at least? | back 85 5 minutes |
front 86 This Act requires states to establish drug use review programs? | back 86 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 |
front 87 Calculate the flow rate in gtt/min for a 3 L bag of 0.9% sodium using a drop factor of 20 gtt/ml, infused over 24 hours? | back 87 42 gtt/min |
front 88 A 500ml solution containing 30% of drug has 100ml of solution added. What is the final percentage strength? | back 88 25% |
front 89 Which of the following is a medication error deficit in knowledge? | back 89 Employee may not have been given the information needed to perform the task |
front 90 According to the Medication Error Reporting and Prevention Categories, which of the following categories describes an error occurred that may have contributed to or resulted in temporary harm to patient and patient required intervention? | back 90 Category D |
front 91 Which of the following is a strategy to prevent patient harm that involves identifying the most up to date list of all medications a patient is currently taking? | back 91 Medication reconciliation |
front 92 Which of the following programs contain information on adverse events that have been reported to the FDA? | back 92 FAERS |
front 93 Which auxiliary label would be best placed on a suspension? | back 93 Shake Well |
front 94 Which of the following is not a type of unit dose package system? | back 94 Cubie System |
front 95 A beyond use date would be found on which type of label? | back 95 Unit dose label |
front 96 Which of the following terms assumes the cost at the earliest purchase of goods is the first to be recognized as the cost of the goods sold? | back 96 First in, first out |
front 97 Which of the following is not a type of formulary? | back 97 Perpetual |
front 98 When a patient has more than one insurance, what must be done to determine who shall provide the maximum coverage for the patient? | back 98 Reject Claim |
front 99 Which of the following identifies medications that may cause problems if taken simultaneously? | back 99 Drug – drug interaction |
front 100 Which part of the computer is called the “brain”? | back 100 Processor |
front 101 What is Vitamin B1 mostly required for? | back 101 Converting sugars into energy |
front 102 What is the generic name for Cytotec? | back 102 Misoprostol |
front 103 What do the last two numbers in an NDC number refer to? | back 103 Drug Packaging |
front 104 How often must pharmacy scales and weights be evaluated and calibrated? | back 104 Every 12 months |
front 105 What was the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984 created for? | back 105 To establish the modern system for generic drugs |
front 106 Which describes the air flow of a Type B1 laminar flow hood? | back 106 Exhausts a majority of contaminated air to the outside |
front 107 What are the characteristics of Emphysema? | back 107 An abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function |
front 108 A 70% HCl solution has the strength of 35 mEq/mL. How many mL are needed to prepare 50 mEq? | back 108 1.43 mL |
front 109 In which classification does DynaCirc belong? | back 109 Calcium Channel Blocker |
front 110 How many mL will a patient receive if infused with 125 mL/hr for 7 hrs? | back 110 875 mL |
front 111 30 mL of hydroxyzine containing gr viiss is available. How many mL must be dispensed for a gr v order? | back 111 20 mL |
front 112 Patient is to be given 90 mg dose of naproxen via suspension containing 25 mg of naproxen per 10 mL. How many mL must be administered? | back 112 36 mL |
front 113 Which of the following drugs is not used to treat Multiple Sclerosis? | back 113 Nilstat |
front 114 Which of the following is formed when a pharmacy agrees to purchase a majority of its goods from a wholesaler? | back 114 Prime Vendor Agreement |
front 115 Which disease is characterized by a mental disorder characterized by abnormalities in the perception or expression of reality? | back 115 Schizophrenia |
front 116 What is not required on a repackaging log? | back 116 Wholesaler |
front 117 Which disease is characterized by a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness? | back 117 Anxiety |
front 118 Which of the following is required on a patient prescription? | back 118 Prescriber information |
front 119 What was the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 created for? | back 119 To prohibit interstate sales of adulterated or misbranded drugs |
front 120 Which act established revisions to Medicare and Medicaid Conditions of Participation regarding long term care facilities and pharmacy? | back 120 Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 |
front 121 Which of the following is used to report medication quality problems? | back 121 MedWatch Form |
front 122 How many refills are allowed on CIII drugs? | back 122 5 |
front 123 A 60 day supply for a prescription for Colace 100 mg capsule taken bid should be filled with ___. | back 123 120 capsules |
front 124 A PRN order is an order for a medication that is used on a(n) ________ basis in a hospital. | back 124 as needed |
front 125 Pharmacy technicians can refer to the _______ Book to find out of if two drugs are equivalent. | back 125 Orange |
front 126 What is the nature of a drug idiosyncrasy? | back 126 It is an unexpected response to medication. |
front 127 Before, after, and throughout each shift, pharmacy technicians should wash their hands with an anti-microbial agent for at least _____. | back 127 30 seconds |
front 128 Which of the following defines a solvent? | back 128 The larger part of a solution |
front 129 A physician order for a 120 mg dose of Gentamycin 40mg/mL should be filled with ______ of Gentamycin. | back 129 3mL |
front 130 There are ______ ounces (oz.) in a pound (lb). | back 130 16 |
front 131 Epilepsy is caused by excessive ______ activity within the brain. | back 131 electrical |
front 132 Which age ranges defines a neonate? | back 132 Birth to 1 month |
front 133 While working in a pharmacy, a technician can locate storage requirements for a particular drug in which resource? | back 133 United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary |
front 134 Augmentin suspension should be _________ and it will last for ___________ days. | back 134 refrigerated, 10 |
front 135 The seven rights of medication include all of the following EXCEPT_______________. | back 135 gender |
front 136 After administering a drug, the time when the body first starts to respond to the medication is called: | back 136 Onset of action |
front 137 A patient asks a pharmacy technician if it is okay to drink grapefruit juice every day while taking a Coumadin. A pharmacy technician should _______. | back 137 refer the patient to a pharmacist. |
front 138 What should countertops in I.V. rooms be cleaned with? | back 138 70% Isopropyl Alcohol |
front 139 Laminar flow hoods require ________ filters for use. | back 139 HEPA |
front 140 Which scales are sensitive enough to measure a 650 mg to 120 g? | back 140 Class B balance |
front 141 Medicare Part ___ provides prescription coverage. | back 141 Medicare Part D |
front 142 What three components are needed to bill a pharmacy claim? | back 142 Member ID number, BIN, and PCN |
front 143 What does the abbreviation NPO mean? | back 143 Nothing by mouth |
front 144 What is the brand name for eszopiclone? | back 144 Lunesta |
front 145 Which of the following provides the Medicare prescription drug benefit? | back 145 Medicare Part D |
front 146 Which of the following is NOT a Schedule I narcotic? | back 146 OxyContin |
front 147 This is an autoimmune disease in which the thyroid is overactive, and produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones: | back 147 Graves' Disease |
front 148 If a physician writes an order for 400 mL of D5W to be infused over a 4-hour time period, and the IV drop factor is 12 gtt/mL, how many drops per minute should be delivered? | back 148 20 gtt |
front 149 If two drugs are taken together and one of them intensifies the action of the other, what type of drug interaction has occurred? | back 149 Potentiation |
front 150 Which of these herbal medications can be used to treat anxiety? | back 150 Kava |
front 151 A drug sells for $29.99 retail and has a wholesale cost of $19.74. The dispensing cost is $3.20. What is the pharmacy's net profit? | back 151 $7.05 |
front 152 Which of the following medications is NOT used to treat high cholesterol? | back 152 Nexium |
front 153 What is the generic drug suffix for a proton pump inhibitor? | back 153 PRAZOLE |
front 154 You are planning to prepare 600 mL of 20% dextrose solution, by mixing your 5% and 50% dextrose solution. How much of each solution will be needed? | back 154 200 mL of the 50% and 400 mL of the 5% |
front 155 The action of reducing a material to small particles is: | back 155 Comminution |
front 156 What is DEA form 222 used for? | back 156 To order Schedule II medications |
front 157 Seventy-four degrees Fahrenheit is equal to what temperature in Celsius? | back 157 23.3 |
front 158 This law defined two specific categories for medications: prescription and over-the-counter. | back 158 Durham-Humphrey Amendment |
front 159 The Red Book is a resource that focuses on: | back 159 drug pricing |
front 160 A list of medications available for use within a health care system is called a: | back 160 Formulary |
front 161 Tall man letters are used for drugs which: | back 161 have look-alike names |
front 162 The pharmacy technician notices that a dosage may be typed wrong in the system. The reading says 0.1g but it should probably be 0.01g as 0.1 may be too large of a dose. What should the technician do in this case? | back 162 Alert the pharmacist to verify |
front 163 A drug is recalled by the FDA, but the problem is unlikely to cause any adverse health reactions. What type of recall would this be? | back 163 Class III |
front 164 According to federal law, DEA forms need to be maintained for ____ years. | back 164 2 |
front 165 Laminar flow hoods must be certified every ___ months. | back 165 6 |
front 166 Which of the following is NOT used to treat insomnia? | back 166 Chantix |
front 167 What is the brand name for aripiprazole? | back 167 Abilify |
front 168 Convert 5.5 kg to pounds. | back 168 12.1 lb |
front 169 An order is written to administer 2 liters of an IV fluid over 18 hours. What will the flow rate be? | back 169 111 mL/hr |
front 170 What type of drug is loratadine? | back 170 Antihistamine |
front 171 The percent equivalent of a 1:125 ratio is: | back 171 0.8% |
front 172 An order is written for 500 mL of NS to infuse at 40 gtt/min. How long would it take to infuse the NS if the set delivers 10 gtt/mL? | back 172 125 minutes |
front 173 If a drug has no accepted medical use and extremely high potential for abuse, which DEA schedule would it be categorized in? | back 173 Schedule I |
front 174 On which of these would you find information about the pharmacology of a drug? | back 174 PPI |
front 175 What is a common side effect of warfarin? | back 175 Internal bleeding |
front 176 This federal law requires pharmacists to review Medicaid recipients' entire drug profile before filling their prescriptions. | back 176 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 |
front 177 Schedule II medication must be stored in: | back 177 a locked safe |
front 178 What is the proper hand washing guideline in USP <797>? | back 178 Wash hands and forearms to the elbow for at least 30 seconds. |
front 179 What is DEA Form 41 used for? | back 179 To document the destruction of controlled substances |
front 180 Which of the following is a non-prescription medication used to treat insomnia? | back 180 Melatonin |
front 181 What type of drug is omeprazole? | back 181 Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) |
front 182 What is the maximum capacity for a class A balance? | back 182 120 g |
front 183 Which of these is an antihistamine? | back 183 fexofenadine |
front 184 Which statement is true of PPO plans? | back 184 PPO membership provides a substantial discount below the regular rates of the medical professionals who are in the network. |
front 185 Which Act of Congress addresses the privacy and security of health data? | back 185 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. |
front 186 Which of the following correctly matches brand/generic names? | back 186 Cymbalta/duloxetine |
front 187 The FDA publishes a book called Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations, which is more commonly known as the: | back 187 Orange Book |
front 188 Which part of the NDC number indicates the manufacturer of a drug? | back 188 The first 4–5 digits |
front 189 The iPLEDGE program is designed to mitigate the risks associated with taking: | back 189 isotretinoin |
front 190 Which of the following is NOT a medication for Parkinson’s? | back 190 amlodipine |
front 191 A prescription calls for 25mg of a medication t.i.d. for 7 days. The stock solution is composed of a 100mg/3mL. How many Liters of the stock solution is needed for the order? | back 191 0.01575 |
front 192 How many digits is a BIN number? | back 192 6 |
front 193 Which is the proper use of tall man letters to help differentiate these look-alike/sound-alike medications? | back 193 PARoxetine — FLUoxetine |
front 194 The process by which a health insurance company determines if it should be the primary or secondary payer of medical claims for a patient who has coverage from more than one health insurance policy: | back 194 Coordination of Benefits |
front 195 Which of the following covers inpatient hospitals stays? | back 195 Medicare Part A |
front 196 What is DEA form 106 used for? | back 196 Theft or loss of controlled substances |
front 197 Which federal law introduced a ‘proof-of-efficacy’ requirement? | back 197 Kefauver Harris Amendment |
front 198 Individuals with a severe allergy to penicillin SHOULD NOT receive | back 198 amoxicillin |
front 199 How much dextrose is in a 900mL solution of D5W? | back 199 45 g |
front 200 Which of the following potential hazards are addressed by OSHA regulations? | back 200 All of these potential hazards are addressed by OSHA regulations. |
front 201 Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) is a system designed to: | back 201 prevent medication errors in healthcare settings |
front 202 Which of the following is NOT a diuretic? | back 202 pioglitazone |