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Which of the following products must be dispenscd in its original container? A. Oxycodone 30 mg sustained release tablets B. Isosorbide mononitrate 30 mg sustained release tablets C. Oxycodone 5 mg immediate release tablets D.Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg sublingual tablets ANSWERV ¥ D. A prescription is written for an albuterol inhaler: "Dispense two inhalers of 8.5 gm, 2 puffs qd." How many days will the supply last if there are 200 metered doses in cach inhaler? A. 25 B. 30 C.50 D. 100 ANSWERVV C. 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: A. amlodipine B. atenolol C. furosemide. D. albuterol ANSWERVV B. An example of a drug-disease interaction is: A. gemfibrozil-arthritis B. cephalexin-asthma C. pseudoephedrine-hypertension D. digoxin-diabetes ANSWERV ¥ C. According to federal law, a complete inventory of the controlled substances on hand in a pharmacy must be made every: B. operational budgets C. dispensing policies and procedures D. pharmacy technician training ANSWERV V A. Which of the following antibiotic products may cause a cross-sensitivity reaction in patients who are allergic to penicillin? A. Amphotericin B. Augmentin C, Amikacin D. Aminophylline ANSWERY V B. Which of the following could be a valid DEA number for Robert Smith, M.D.? A. RS2569576 B. BS1568356 C. RS1568356 D. AS2569576 ANSWERV ¥ B. A prescriber writes a prescription for "XCIX tablets." How many tablets did the prescriber order? A. 29 B.49 C.79 D.99 ANSWERVV D. "I" equals 1, "X" equals 10, and "C" equals 100. When a lower number appears in front of a higher number, subtract the lower number from the higher number (e.g., "XC" is 100 - 10, or 90, and "IX" is 10 - 1, or 9). Then add those numbers together to equal the total: 90 + 9 = 99. A physician writes a prescription for "lactulose syrup 1 tbsp PO b.i.d." What volume, in mL, should the patient take per day? AS D. JCAHO ANSWERVV C. The SDS provides safety information for: A. dealing with exposure to a hazardous drug B. drug recalls of controlled substances. C. substitution of single source drugs. D. routine inspection of a laminar flow hood. ANSWERVV A. When intravenous solutions are prepared, end-product testing involves: A. checking for isotonicity. B. having the laboratory check one of the solutions for molarity. C. visually inspecting the compounded solution for particulate matter D. having a pharmacist monitor the entire procedure. ANSWERVV¥ C. A pharmacy receives the following prescription: Suboxone 8 mg/2 mg SL film #60 Sig: 2 films SL once a day Tow should this medication be used? A, Subcutaneously B. On the tongue C. Under the tongue D. Rectally ANSWERV¥ C. A pharmacy has established product inventory maintenance levels. There are two bottles containing 100 capsules of Prozac 20 mg on the shelf. A new prescription for 60 capsules has been presented by a patient who will return tomorrow. If the inventory maintenance level for Prozac 20 mg is 5 bottles of 100 capsules cach, how many 100 capsule bottles should be ordered for tomorrow's delivery? C. bottle is written in English but manufactured out of the country. D. patient reports that the drug tastes or looks different and does not work as well. ANSWERVYV D. A pharmacy technician is entering a prescription when a warning message appears that reads, "Contraindicated in patients with sulfa sensitivity." Which part of the patient profile should be reviewed? A.Medical history B.Medication allergies C.Medication interactions D.Medication profile ANSWERVV B When submitting a claim to Medicare for Zostavax administration, which professional service code should be sent for appropriate reimbursement to occur? A.MA B. MO Cc. 2B D. 1C ANSWERVV A Which of the following references would provide a pharmacy technician with information about identifying foreign drugs? A.Drug Facts and Comparisons B. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference C. Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy D. Physicians’ Desk Reference ANSWERV ¥ B. A pharmacy receives the following prescription: Ciprofloxacin 0.3% solution #1 bottle Sig: 1-2 drops OS q2h while awake for 2 days then 1-2 drops q4h while awake for the next 5 days A physician orders amoxicillin 50 mg/mL for a child at 1 mL PO q8h for 10 days. What is the total volume to be dispensed, in mL, if the amoxicillin stock is 125 mg/5 mL? B. 30 C. 60 D. 150 ANSWERVV C. First, find how many mg the child should receive per day according to the instructions. Taking 1 mL of 50 mg/mL amoxicillin q8h means that the child will be taking 50 mg every 8 hours, or three times a day: 50 mg per dose x 3 doses per day = 150 mg per day Since the stock amoxicillin contains 125 mg per 5 mL, this means that the stock contains 25 mg per mL. Divide 150 mg per day by 25 mg/mL to find how many mL are required per day: 150 mg per day + 25 mg/mL = 6 mL per day Finally, multiply the total mL required per day by the total days of therapy to find how many mL are needed to complete the course: 6 mL per day x 10 days of therapy = 60 ml. total When a pharmacy order is received, the shipment should be inspected for: A.inclusion of samples. B.attached package inserts. C.completeness. D.manufacturer rebates. ANSWERV V¥ C. The brand name for nizatidine is: A.Tagamet. B.Pepeid. C.Axid. D.Zantac. ANSWERV V C A.October 31, 2020. B.November 1, 2020. C.November 30, 2020. D.6 months after the stated date. ANSWERV V C A pharmacy technician receives the following presci Ilydrocortisone 2.5% cream and Aquaphor in 1:1 Quantity: 4 oz total What quantity of hydrocortisone 2.5% cream, in g, should be entered on the compounding record? B.60 C.90 D.120 ANSWERVV B. 1:1 compound contains an equal amount of both ingredients. First convert 4 oz to g and then divide the total in half. 1 07 = 30 g, so 4 0z = 120 g. 120 g divided by 2 = 60 g. All of the following must appear on a repackaged unit-dose label except: A.strength of medication. B.wholesaler name. C.dosage form of medication. D.generic name of medication. ANSWERV V B Which of the following activities may be performed by a clinically oriented pharmacy technician on a nutrition service? A.Procuring patients’ serum chemistry values to assist pharmacists in monitoring TPN formulations Upon obtaining initial patient information, the pharmacy technician should: A.review the information with other pharmacy staff to ensure clarity. B.ensure that the patient understands the side effects of current medication. C.recommend additional pharmacotherapy. D.document known allergics. ANSWERV ¥V D According to the ISMP, which of the following drug classifications is considered high-alert in a community pharmacy setting? A.Antipsychotics B.Antiretrovirals C.Antiemetics D.Diuretics ANSWERV V B. Medical device safety alerts are issued by the FDA when a device: A. may present an unreasonable risk of substantial harm. B. is used by a person for whom it was not prescribed. C. is superseded by a newer device for the same purpose. D. has not been patented prior to manufacturing. ANSWERV V/ A How many grams of dextrose are contained in 400 mL of 70% dextrose solution? A. 120 B. 280 Cc. 400 D. 700 ANSWERVV B. A 70% dextrose solution means that there are 70 g of dextrose per 100 mL of solution. Set up a proportion to find how many g of dextrose are in 400 mL of solution. 70 g/100 mL = x/400 mL 
