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The expiration date on a bottle of Vicodin is 5/13. When does this drug expire? A midnight 4/30/13 B midnight 5/1/13 C midnight 5/31/13 D midnight 5/13/current year ANSWERVV C midnight 5/31/13 Pscudoephedrine is contraindicated with which of the following? a hypertension b anemia ¢ cancer d glaucoma ANSWERV V A Hypertension Ifa non-controlled prescription is written for "refills prn", how long is this prescription refillable’? a) 6 months b) 1 year c) 2 years d) 5 years ANSWERV ¥ B | year Codeine and oxycodone are both classified as: a. Schedule I b. Schedule II ¢. Schedule III d. Schedule [VY ANSWERV ¥ B. Schedule II What is the SIG code for "every bedtime"? a. P.C. b. q.h. e. g-h.s. d. hss ANSWERV ¥ C. q.hc The abbreviation PRN means: a. per hour b. penicillin c. per rectum d. as needed. ANSWERVV D. as needed Which agency is responsible for regulating safety in the work place? a. DEA b. FDA c. FDC d. OSHA ANSWERV V¥ D. Osha What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream?a. absorption b. distribution c. metabolism d. excretion ANSWERV V A. Absorption Which of the following is a valid DEA Number? a. AH3126426 b. AH1462316 c. AH1327142 d. AH2361342 ANSWERV ¥ C. AH1327142 The directions for a medication read "i-ii gtts a.s. q4h X 10 days." What is the meaning of "a.s" a. in right eye b. in left eye c. in both cars d. in left ear ANSWERV ¥ D. left car Which of the following medications does not require a PPI each time it is dispensed? a. Accutane b. Premarin c. Proventil d. all of the above require a PPI each time it is dispensed ANS WERV ¥ D. all of the above require a PPI each time it is dispensed. This is the process of reducing the size of particles and incorporating solids into lotions, creams and ointments. It also refers to the formation of a paste by adding small amounts of a liquid or ointment base to powder with a spatula. a. levigation b. trituration c. decantation d. filtration ANSWERV ¥ a. levigation Which of the following is the best definition for therapeutic equivalence? a. Two drugs are the same size, shape and color b. Two drugs are categorized in the same therapeutic class and produce the same therapeutic effect c. Two drugs that have the same active ingredients but different dosage formsd. Two drugs of different classes that are equally effective at the same strength and dosage ANSWERV ¥ b. Two drugs are categorized in the same therapeutic class and produce the same therapeutic effect What is the storage requirement for Ceclor 125 mg/5 ml after reconstitution? a. 2-8 degreesC b. 8-15 degrees C ec. 15-30 degreesC d. 30-45 degrees C ANSWERV ¥ a. 2-8 degrees] The process that moves a drug from the bloodstream to the area where it will exert its pharmacological effect is called: a. absorption b. distribution c. metabolism d. exerction ANS WERV ¥ b. distribution Ifa patient gives you an empty vial of oxycodone and requests a refill, what should you do? a. Check the prescription to make sure that refills are available b. Ask the pharmacist to call the doctor for a refill c. Refill the prescription immediately d. Tell the patient the prescription is not refillable ANS WERV V d. Tell the patient the prescription is not refillable fa drug or medical device has been found to cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, which type of recall would this be classified as? a. Class I b. Class II ec. Class HII d. Class IV ANSWERV ¥ b. Class II drug recall indicates that the product will cause serious adverse health conditions or death. a. Class I b. Class II c. Class TL d. Class IV ANSWERVV a. Class I Which dosage form is designed to dissolve in the intestines, not in the stomach? a. effervescent tablets b, enteric coated tablets c. extended-release tablets d. matrix tablets ANSWERY ¥ b. enteric coated tablets ‘The directions for use of a drug read "i-ii s! prn." What does "sI" mean’? a. into the muscle b. into the skin ¢. ina solution d. under the tongue ANSWERV ¥ d. under the tongue Ifa pharmacist asks a technician to repack bulk solid dosage forms into unit-dose packs. What expiration date should appear on the label? a. use the original expiration date on the bulk package b. 3 months c. 6 months d. 50% of the original labeled expiration date up to a maximum of one year ANSWERV 4 d. 50% of the original labeled expiration date up to a maximum of one year When preparing an IV solution, a technician should work: a. 2 inches within the hood b. at Icast 6 inches into the hood c. as far into the hood as possible d. anywhere within the hood ANSWERV Vv b. at least 6 inches into the hood When cleaning a laminar flow hood, which solution should be used? a. iodine b. antibacterial soap and water c. isopropyl alcohol d. hydrogen peroxide ANSWERY ¥ c. isopropyl alcohol When cleaning a laminar flow hood, which of the following methods should be used? a. Clean the hood from the top to the bottom b. Clean the hood from the bottom to the top c. Clean the hood from side to side starting in the back and working toward the front d. Clean the hood from side to side starting in the front and working toward the back ANSWERV ¥ e. Clean the hood from side to side starting in the back and working toward the front What is the appropriate size HEPA filter used in a laminar flow hood? a. 0.22 micron b. 0.45 micron c. 0.5 micron d. | micron ANSWERV ¥ a. 0.22 micron Which agency is responsible for accrediting institutional settings? a. ASHP b. JCAHO c. APhA d. FDA Which of the following is a NSAID? a. ibuprofen b, isosorbide dinitrate c. nifedipine d. APAP ANSWERY ¥ a. ibuprofen Which of the following statements regarding nitroglycerin is FALSE? a. Drug needs to be stored at room temperature b. Sublingual tablets must be dispensed in original glass containers c. Sublingual tablets must be replaced after 6 months of opening the container d. Drug needs to be protected from freezing e. All of the above statements are tue ANSWERV ¥V e. All of the above statements are true Define rhino: a. ear b. nose c. blood d. intestine ANSWERV V b. nose The decision to administer a drug to a patient must always be weighed against the risk to the patient that takes the drug. This: a. refers to toxicity b. is called the risk-to-benefit ratio c. should be the patient's decision d. should be the doctor's decision ANS WER¥ ¥ b. is called the risk-to-benefit ratio The alteration of the chemical structure of a chemical drug is: a. absorption b. distribution c. metabolism d. elimination ANSWERY V¥ c. metabolism A drug that induces insensibility and relieves pain, but is also addicting, which causes dependence, is a a. biotoxin b. narcotic ¢. pathogen d. TPN ANSWERV ¥ b. narcotic Which of the following anticonvulsants may be used to treat generalized seizures? a. phenytoin b. carbamazepine c. phenobarbital d. all of the above ANSWERV V d. all of the above The appearance of crystals in a mannitol injection would indicate that the product: a. was exposed to excessive cold b. has settled during shipping ¢. contains impurities and should be returned c. investigational drug list d. formulary ANSWERV V d. formulary An example of a major drug-drug interaction would be: a. digoxin-diltiazem b. hydrocodone-amoxicillin c. penicillin-acetaminophen d. warfarin-aspirin ANSWER V d. warfarin-aspirin To dispense an order calling for: Prednisone 5mg, i tid X 3 d, i bid X 3 d. i qd X 3 d, the total quantity needed to dispense is: a. 15 tablets b. 18 tablets c. 21 tablets d. 24 tablets ANSWERV ¥ b. 18 tablets A prescription for an antibiotic reads: ii gtts au qid. What auxiliary label should be affixed to the container? a. take with meals b. for the eye c. for rectal use d. for the ear ANSWERV V d. for the ear How many ounces would you be dispensing for a prescription reading 180 ml? a. 407 b. 6 0z c. 8 oz d. 12 0z ANSWERV ¥ b. 6 oz 1 grain is equal to: a. 1S img b. 30 mg c. 60 mg d. 120 mg ANSWERV Vv c. 60 mg If a prescription reads iii teaspoonfuls, what would be another way to write it? a. 1/2 teaspoon b. 1 tablespoon c. 1 12 tablespoons d. none of the above ANSWERV ¥ b. | tablespoon Ifa prescription ointment is written for 90 gm, how many ounces would you dispense? a. loz b. 3 oz c. 5 0z d. 702 ANSWERV ¥ b. 3 oz The doctor prescribes a cough medicine for a patient that reads 1 pint. How many milliliters are needed to fill this prescription? a. 120 ml c. 30 grains d. 60 grains ANSWERV ¥ a. 1/30 grain Which may interfere with the absorption of iron? a. antacids b. milk c. tetracycline d. all of the above ANSWERYV V d. all of the above What does it mean when a vitamin is water soluble? a. the vitamin will not accumulate and cause adverse effects b. the vitamin will not accumulate in the body c. the vitamin must be dissolved in water prior to absorption d. the vitamin will not dissolve ANS WERV ¥ b. the vitamin will not accumulate in the body What medication may be given to induce vomiting? a. activated charcoal b. ipecac syrup ¢, naloxone d. sorbitol ANSWERY ¥ b. ipecae s Death from respiratory depression may result from toxicity of which drug? a. acetaminophen b. narcotics c. theophylline d. all of the above ANSWERV ¥ b. narcotics Which of the following is not a beta agonist? a. albuterol b. bitolterol ¢. metoproterenol d. zafirlucast ANSWERV V d. zafirlucast An agent that promotes the discharge of mucus from the respiratory tract is called a(n): a. antihistamine b. antitussive c. decongestant d. expectoran ANSWERV V d. expectoran Pseudoephedrine is classified as a(n): a. antihistamine b. antitussive c. decongestant d. expectorant ANSWERV V ce. decongestant Dextromethorphan is classified as a(n): a. antihistamine b. antitussive c. decongestant Which of the following medications is a diuretic? a. amiodarone b, atenolol c. furosemide d. nifedipine ANSWERV V c. furosemide Which of the following drugs is NOT an antihistamine’? a. astemizole b. fexofenadine c. ketaconazole d. loratidine ANSWERV ¥ ce. ketaconazole Which of the following drug-drug interactions would NOT result is death? a. astemizole-crythromycin b. chlorpheniramine-pseudoephedrine c. terfenadine-itraconazole d. terfenadine-ketaconazole ANSWERY ¥ b. chlorpheniramine-pseudoephedrine What is the preferred medication to treat flu and fever in children? a. acetaminophen b. aspirin c. ibuprofen d. salsalate ANSWERV ¥ a. acetaminophen What causes the intensely painful episodes of gout? a) high levels of calcium b) it is an auto-immune response ¢) joint inflammation caused by uric acid build up forming crystals d) there is no known cause ANSWERV ¥ c) joint inflammation caused by uric acid build up forming crystals Which drug is used to prevent pregnant women with HIV from passing the virus to their babies? a. didanosine b. lamivudine c. nelfinavir d. zidovudine ANSWERV V d. zidovudine Ifthe laminar flow hood is turned off, how long must it be turned back on before use? a. 15 minutes b. 30 minutes c. 45 minutes d. 60 minutes ANSWERV ¥ b. 30 minutes What does the gauge of a needle signify? a. the bore of the needle b. the length of the needle c. the size of the syringe d. none of the above ANSWERV V a. the bore of the needle 
