If you receive in your order and get in a product with the lot # torn off, what should you do?

treat the drug as if it were recalled

an inactive product used to dilute an active ingredient

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1
The ___ is the part of the Rx that indicates the quantity of medication to dispense
subscription
signa
superscription
inscription
2
ProAir inhalers contain 200 puffs. Pt's Rx reads 2 puffs inh QID. How many days will it last?
25 days
15 days
20 days
30 days
3
Simvastatin is the brand name for what medication?
Crestor
Mevacor
Lipitor
Zocor
4
Which of the following is NOT required to be recorded on a repackaging log?
Name of manufacturer
Name of drug
Strength of drug
Color of drug
5
Women who are pregnant should avoid the use of which of the following antibiotics?
tetracycline
clindamycin
amoxicillin
penicillin
6
If you receive in your order and get in a product with the lot # torn off, what should you do?
give it a new lot # and record in repackaging log
treat the drug as if it were recalled
call the drug manufacturer to get the lot #
dispense it anyway since it came direct from the warehouse
7
Patient is a 40lb child. Dr orders medication to be dosed at 250mcg/kg. What is the dose in mg?
25mg
10mg
7.25mg
4.55mg
8
A TPN order calls for 80mEq of KCl. Stock vials of KCl contain 2mEq/mL. How many mL KCl is used
40mL
30mL
20mL
15mL
9
What is the brand name for insulin glargine?
Lantus
Tresiba
Levemir
Humalog
10
What is a diluent?
an inactive product used to dilute an inactive ingredient
an active product used to dilute an inactive ingredient
an active product used to dilute an active ingredient
an inactive product used to dilute an active ingredient
11
Which of the following medical conditions does a patient have if his/her profile lists "CHF"?
cardiovascular disease
cardiomyopathy
cystic fibrosis
congestive heart failure
12
Concerta and Ritalin are two brand names of what medication?
guanfacine
methylphenidate
dextroamphetamine
amphetamine salts
13
All anabolic steroids are what legal drug class?
CII
CIV
CV
CIII
14
To prevent contamination, all manipulations should be performed at least ___ inside the hood
6 inches
5 inches
2 inches
4 inches
15
What is the indication for use for ACE inhibitors?
diabetes
hypertension
pain
osteoarthritis
16
IPledge is a risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program for which of these meds?
Isotretinoin
Lithium
Clozapine
Thalidomide
17
Which piece of legislation explicitly defined Federal Legend drugs vs OTC drugs?
Bayh-Dole Act
Kefauver-Harris Amendment
Hatch-Waxman Act
Durham-Humphrey Amendment
18
Which entity is responsible for auditing the destruction of controlled substances?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
United States Pharmacopoeia (USP)
State Board of Pharmacy (SBOP)
19
Which of these drugs is a CII?
lorazepam
cocaine
acetaminophen w/codeine
marijuana
20
If a drug is concentrated as 25mg/mL, how many grams of drug are in 1/4L of the solution?
0.025g
6.25g
100g
12.5g
21
After preparing an IV solution, the compounding technician should always check for what?
volume
odor
weight
clarity
22
If you see the suffix "terol" on a generic med name, what drug class is that drug in?
proton pump inhibitor
benzodiazepines
SSRIs
bronchodilators
23
The ___ is the part of an Rx that provides instructions for how to take a medication
Signa
Subscription
Inscription
Superscription
24
Patients taking MAOIs should avoid food and beverages containing....
iron
calcium
vitamin K
tyramine
25
All but which of these vitamins are fat soluble?
Vitamin K
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin B6
26
A drug is recalled based on its...
package size
product code
date of manufacture
lot number and expiration date
27
A common side effect of ACE inhibitors is which of these?
dry cough
hyperglycemia
low red blood cell count
urinary incontinence
28
Which of the following organizations requires pharmacies to maintain SDS sheets?
TJC
EPA
OSHA
FDA
29
Which of the following OTC medications can increase the risk of heart attack/stroke?
antacids
antihistamines
probiotics
NSAIDs
30
Which of these should be used to clean the ports on an IV bag?
70% isopropyl alcohol
Hydrogen peroxide
Antibacterial soap
99% isopropyl alcohol
31
Emollients, antipruritics, and medicated dressings are used to treat what body system?
integumentary system
gastrointestinal system
cardiovascular system
circulatory system
32
Which relationship code is submitted when filling an Rx for a child covered by mom's insurance?
02
03
01
00
33
A nurse opens a vial of insulin today & places on the med cart. How many days until it expires?
10 days
14 days
30 days
28 days
34
Which of the following medications should be taken on an empty stomach?
prednisone
methylprednisolone
metformin
levothyroxine
35
You have a 10ml bottle of Patanol eye drops. How many drops are in that bottle?
250
150
100
200
36
1000mL fluid is infused over 6 hrs. The IV set is 10gtts/mL. How many gtts/minute is this?
28 gtts/min
32 gtts/min
20 gtts/min
36 gtts/min
37
A patient that is allergic to penicillins may also be allergic to what other class of drugs?
Beta-blockers
Statins
Sulfonamides
Cephalosporins
38
Which of these med types would be likely to have an auxiliary label reading "FOR THE EYE"?
ophthalmic products
suppositories
patches
otic products
39
Which of the following DEA forms is used to report the theft of controlled substances?
Form 106
Form 222
Form 41
Form 224
40
What is the generic name for Glucophage?
metformin
glipizide
sitagliptin
ezetimibe
41
Alprazolam is what legal drug class?
CIII
CIV
CII
CV
42
Chemotherapy medications are considered to be....
controlled substances
poisonous substances
toxic substances
hazardous substances
43
What is the generic name for Lasix?
furosemide
torsemide
hydrochlorothiazide
bumetanide
44
Which of these is a preset annual cost that must be paid by a pt before the insurance kicks in?
deductible
co-insurance
co-pay
point-of-sale billing
45
Which of the following medications are not required to be dispensed in child-proof containers?
sublingual nitroglycerin
oral contraceptives
inpatient medications
all of the above
46
A "shake well" auxiliary label would be appropriate for which of the following dosage forms?
solutions
suspensions
elixir
tincture
47
A maximum of ___ refills can be authorized for a CIII controlled substance prescription
5
3
1
0
48
OBRA-90 first required pharmacists to perform what task?
medication therapy management
drug utilization evaluation
inventory control
OARRS reporting
49
How many days does a "Z-Pack" last if given as directed on the package?
14
5
10
7
50
Who is responsible for issuing warning letters to the public regarding specific medications?
TJC
ISMP
USP
FDA
51
When a pharmacy agrees to buy 80-90% of products from a single wholesaler, that is considered a
pharmacy cooperative
prime vendor
buying group
purchasing organization
52
Which type of inventory ordering is when an item is deducted when dispensed and auto reordered?
just-in-time ordering
point-of-sale ordering
purchase ordering
direct sale ordering
53
Vicodin is what legal drug class?
CIV
CV
CIII
CII
54
Which of the following medications decreases levels of oral contraceptives?
liothyronine
furosemide
rifampin
ketoconazole
55
After a new pharmacy completes controlled substance inventory, when do they need to do it again
after one year
after 2 years
after 6 months
after 3 years
56
HEPA filters in a laminar flow hood remove particles that are at least...
0.4 microns
0.2 microns
0.1 microns
0.3 microns
57
A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test should be regularly performed when taking...
furosemide
propranolol
montelukast
levothyroxine
58
Which drug legislation is commonly known as the "Drug Efficacy Amendment"?
Hatch-Waxman
Ryan Haight
Kefauver-Harris
Bayh-Dole
59
Which of the following can be described as the study of what the body does to a drug?
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmaceutics
Therapeutics
Pharmacokinetics
60
Which of these drugs causes drowsiness and should be used with caution in geriatric patients?
hydroxyzine
glyburide
zolpidem
naproxen
61
If you have a 1:20 weight/volume solution, how is that expressed in a percent?
5%
10%
20%
15%
62
Containers and administration sets that are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) should be avoided
....with emulsions
....with antibiotics
...with water soluble drugs
...with lipid soluble drugs
63
Which of these refers to the amount of money an individual or business pays for insurance?
capitation
deductible
premium
none of these
64
How many mL of dextrose 50% must be mixed w/sterile water to prepare 1.5L of dextrose 30%?
2500mL
1200mL
900mL
1000mL
65
Which of the following is a valid DEA # for Dr. David Patterson?
BP8437299
BP8437290
BP8437293
BP8437297
66
Drug coupon cards for specific medications are provided by....
wholesalers
distributors
manufacturers
insurance companies
67
Which of the following is an example of a computer output device?
Monitor
Keyboard
Microphone
Mouse
68
Biphosphonate medications involve all of these special considerations EXCEPT....
take 30 minutes prior to first meal of the day
take with a full glass of water
avoid lying down for at least 30 mins after administration
protect medication from light
69
What should be done with a DEA 222 form that is found to be defective?
it should be sent to the wholesaler as normal
it should be mailed to the DEA with an explanation
it should be shredded
it should be retained in pharmacy for a 2 year period
70
Which drug reference book contains drug pricing information such as the suggested retail price?
American Drug Index
Merck Index
United States Pharmacopeia
Red Book
71
Which of the following is a disadvantage of e-prescribing?
pharmacy incurs transaction fees
decreased access to prescription records
decreased efficiency
Eliminates handwriting-related errors
72
Antacids that contain aluminum can cause which of the following side effects?
bleeding
headache
diarrhea
constipation
73
If a dose calls for 500mg of ciprofloxacin 10% suspension, how many mLs would be given?
10mL
20mL
50mL
5mL
74
In this Rx, which part of the directions is the ROA? Cipro 500mg i po bid x 7d
po
7d
bid
500mg
75
Which of the following parts of Medicare offers prescription drug plans?
Part B
Part D
Part A
Part C
76
Which of the following processes is when you place newly acquired stock behind older stock?
inventory maintenance
physical inventory
PAR rotation
stock rotation
77
Lyrica is what legal drug class?
CV
CIV
CII
CIII
78
Prescriptions for CIII-V medications must initially be filled within ____ of the date written
6 months
30 days
7 days
90 days
79
Which legislation deals with how pharmacies protect patient privacy?
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990
80
Aseptic technique is a method designed to prevent which of the following?
contamination from microorganisms
injury to the compounder
incorrect potency of the product
degradation of the product
81
Which law first mandated the pre-market approval of all new drugs?
Controlled Substance Act of 1970
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938
Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970
82
Rx: 30 cephalexin 250mg capsules. Cost is $69.40/100 caps. 35% markup, $6 disp fee. Pt pays:
$20.82
$34.11
$31.27
$28.11
83
An auxiliary label "take with plenty of water" should be included with Rxs for which of these?
Januvia
Zocor
Norvasc
Bactrim
84
What is the first thing you should do if you adjudicate a claim and receive a "refill too soon"
alert the pharmacist
call the prescriber
make the patient pay for refill out of pocket
verify the days supply is correct on the claim
85
If a drug is placed in a patient's eye that should go in the ear, what type of error is this?
dispensing judgment error
prescribing error
dispensing mechanical error
administration error
86
Which legislation explicitly prohibited the selling of prescription drug "samples"?
Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987
Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970
Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990
Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
87
Which part of Medicare covers inpatient hospital stays?
Part C
Part A
Part B
Part D
88
To avoid thrush, it is recommended to rinse mouth after use with which of these drug classes?
inhaled corticosteroids
antibiotics
stimulants
vasodilators
89
Which of the following drug recall classes is most severe?
Class IV
Class I
Class III
Class II
90
All but which of the following prescribers is required to have an NPI number?
physicians
nurse practitioners
dentists
veterinarians

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PTCE Practice Test #1

90 termsStudBud Administration477 plays

#pharmtech #prep for #PTCE

Flashcards90 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 90

Answers

1
The ___ is the part of the Rx that indicates the quantity of medication to dispense
subscription
signa
superscription
inscription
2
ProAir inhalers contain 200 puffs. Pt's Rx reads 2 puffs inh QID. How many days will it last?
25 days
15 days
20 days
30 days
3
Simvastatin is the brand name for what medication?
Crestor
Mevacor
Lipitor
Zocor
4
Which of the following is NOT required to be recorded on a repackaging log?
Name of manufacturer
Name of drug
Strength of drug
Color of drug
5
Women who are pregnant should avoid the use of which of the following antibiotics?
tetracycline
clindamycin
amoxicillin
penicillin
6
If you receive in your order and get in a product with the lot # torn off, what should you do?
give it a new lot # and record in repackaging log
treat the drug as if it were recalled
call the drug manufacturer to get the lot #
dispense it anyway since it came direct from the warehouse
7
Patient is a 40lb child. Dr orders medication to be dosed at 250mcg/kg. What is the dose in mg?
25mg
10mg
7.25mg
4.55mg
8
A TPN order calls for 80mEq of KCl. Stock vials of KCl contain 2mEq/mL. How many mL KCl is used
40mL
30mL
20mL
15mL
9
What is the brand name for insulin glargine?
Lantus
Tresiba
Levemir
Humalog
10
What is a diluent?
an inactive product used to dilute an inactive ingredient
an active product used to dilute an inactive ingredient
an active product used to dilute an active ingredient
an inactive product used to dilute an active ingredient
11
Which of the following medical conditions does a patient have if his/her profile lists "CHF"?
cardiovascular disease
cardiomyopathy
cystic fibrosis
congestive heart failure
12
Concerta and Ritalin are two brand names of what medication?
guanfacine
methylphenidate
dextroamphetamine
amphetamine salts
13
All anabolic steroids are what legal drug class?
CII
CIV
CV
CIII
14
To prevent contamination, all manipulations should be performed at least ___ inside the hood
6 inches
5 inches
2 inches
4 inches
15
What is the indication for use for ACE inhibitors?
diabetes
hypertension
pain
osteoarthritis
16
IPledge is a risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program for which of these meds?
Isotretinoin
Lithium
Clozapine
Thalidomide
17
Which piece of legislation explicitly defined Federal Legend drugs vs OTC drugs?
Bayh-Dole Act
Kefauver-Harris Amendment
Hatch-Waxman Act
Durham-Humphrey Amendment
18
Which entity is responsible for auditing the destruction of controlled substances?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
United States Pharmacopoeia (USP)
State Board of Pharmacy (SBOP)
19
Which of these drugs is a CII?
lorazepam
cocaine
acetaminophen w/codeine
marijuana
20
If a drug is concentrated as 25mg/mL, how many grams of drug are in 1/4L of the solution?
0.025g
6.25g
100g
12.5g
21
After preparing an IV solution, the compounding technician should always check for what?
volume
odor
weight
clarity
22
If you see the suffix "terol" on a generic med name, what drug class is that drug in?
proton pump inhibitor
benzodiazepines
SSRIs
bronchodilators
23
The ___ is the part of an Rx that provides instructions for how to take a medication
Signa
Subscription
Inscription
Superscription
24
Patients taking MAOIs should avoid food and beverages containing....
iron
calcium
vitamin K
tyramine
25
All but which of these vitamins are fat soluble?
Vitamin K
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin B6
26
A drug is recalled based on its...
package size
product code
date of manufacture
lot number and expiration date
27
A common side effect of ACE inhibitors is which of these?
dry cough
hyperglycemia
low red blood cell count
urinary incontinence
28
Which of the following organizations requires pharmacies to maintain SDS sheets?
TJC
EPA
OSHA
FDA
29
Which of the following OTC medications can increase the risk of heart attack/stroke?
antacids
antihistamines
probiotics
NSAIDs
30
Which of these should be used to clean the ports on an IV bag?
70% isopropyl alcohol
Hydrogen peroxide
Antibacterial soap
99% isopropyl alcohol
31
Emollients, antipruritics, and medicated dressings are used to treat what body system?
integumentary system
gastrointestinal system
cardiovascular system
circulatory system
32
Which relationship code is submitted when filling an Rx for a child covered by mom's insurance?
02
03
01
00
33
A nurse opens a vial of insulin today & places on the med cart. How many days until it expires?
10 days
14 days
30 days
28 days
34
Which of the following medications should be taken on an empty stomach?
prednisone
methylprednisolone
metformin
levothyroxine
35
You have a 10ml bottle of Patanol eye drops. How many drops are in that bottle?
250
150
100
200
36
1000mL fluid is infused over 6 hrs. The IV set is 10gtts/mL. How many gtts/minute is this?
28 gtts/min
32 gtts/min
20 gtts/min
36 gtts/min
37
A patient that is allergic to penicillins may also be allergic to what other class of drugs?
Beta-blockers
Statins
Sulfonamides
Cephalosporins
38
Which of these med types would be likely to have an auxiliary label reading "FOR THE EYE"?
ophthalmic products
suppositories
patches
otic products
39
Which of the following DEA forms is used to report the theft of controlled substances?
Form 106
Form 222
Form 41
Form 224
40
What is the generic name for Glucophage?
metformin
glipizide
sitagliptin
ezetimibe
41
Alprazolam is what legal drug class?
CIII
CIV
CII
CV
42
Chemotherapy medications are considered to be....
controlled substances
poisonous substances
toxic substances
hazardous substances
43
What is the generic name for Lasix?
furosemide
torsemide
hydrochlorothiazide
bumetanide
44
Which of these is a preset annual cost that must be paid by a pt before the insurance kicks in?
deductible
co-insurance
co-pay
point-of-sale billing
45
Which of the following medications are not required to be dispensed in child-proof containers?
sublingual nitroglycerin
oral contraceptives
inpatient medications
all of the above
46
A "shake well" auxiliary label would be appropriate for which of the following dosage forms?
solutions
suspensions
elixir
tincture
47
A maximum of ___ refills can be authorized for a CIII controlled substance prescription
5
3
1
0
48
OBRA-90 first required pharmacists to perform what task?
medication therapy management
drug utilization evaluation
inventory control
OARRS reporting
49
How many days does a "Z-Pack" last if given as directed on the package?
14
5
10
7
50
Who is responsible for issuing warning letters to the public regarding specific medications?
TJC
ISMP
USP
FDA
51
When a pharmacy agrees to buy 80-90% of products from a single wholesaler, that is considered a
pharmacy cooperative
prime vendor
buying group
purchasing organization
52
Which type of inventory ordering is when an item is deducted when dispensed and auto reordered?
just-in-time ordering
point-of-sale ordering
purchase ordering
direct sale ordering
53
Vicodin is what legal drug class?
CIV
CV
CIII
CII
54
Which of the following medications decreases levels of oral contraceptives?
liothyronine
furosemide
rifampin
ketoconazole
55
After a new pharmacy completes controlled substance inventory, when do they need to do it again
after one year
after 2 years
after 6 months
after 3 years
56
HEPA filters in a laminar flow hood remove particles that are at least...
0.4 microns
0.2 microns
0.1 microns
0.3 microns
57
A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test should be regularly performed when taking...
furosemide
propranolol
montelukast
levothyroxine
58
Which drug legislation is commonly known as the "Drug Efficacy Amendment"?
Hatch-Waxman
Ryan Haight
Kefauver-Harris
Bayh-Dole
59
Which of the following can be described as the study of what the body does to a drug?
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmaceutics
Therapeutics
Pharmacokinetics
60
Which of these drugs causes drowsiness and should be used with caution in geriatric patients?
hydroxyzine
glyburide
zolpidem
naproxen
61
If you have a 1:20 weight/volume solution, how is that expressed in a percent?
5%
10%
20%
15%
62
Containers and administration sets that are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) should be avoided
....with emulsions
....with antibiotics
...with water soluble drugs
...with lipid soluble drugs
63
Which of these refers to the amount of money an individual or business pays for insurance?
capitation
deductible
premium
none of these
64
How many mL of dextrose 50% must be mixed w/sterile water to prepare 1.5L of dextrose 30%?
2500mL
1200mL
900mL
1000mL
65
Which of the following is a valid DEA # for Dr. David Patterson?
BP8437299
BP8437290
BP8437293
BP8437297
66
Drug coupon cards for specific medications are provided by....
wholesalers
distributors
manufacturers
insurance companies
67
Which of the following is an example of a computer output device?
Monitor
Keyboard
Microphone
Mouse
68
Biphosphonate medications involve all of these special considerations EXCEPT....
take 30 minutes prior to first meal of the day
take with a full glass of water
avoid lying down for at least 30 mins after administration
protect medication from light
69
What should be done with a DEA 222 form that is found to be defective?
it should be sent to the wholesaler as normal
it should be mailed to the DEA with an explanation
it should be shredded
it should be retained in pharmacy for a 2 year period
70
Which drug reference book contains drug pricing information such as the suggested retail price?
American Drug Index
Merck Index
United States Pharmacopeia
Red Book
71
Which of the following is a disadvantage of e-prescribing?
pharmacy incurs transaction fees
decreased access to prescription records
decreased efficiency
Eliminates handwriting-related errors
72
Antacids that contain aluminum can cause which of the following side effects?
bleeding
headache
diarrhea
constipation
73
If a dose calls for 500mg of ciprofloxacin 10% suspension, how many mLs would be given?
10mL
20mL
50mL
5mL
74
In this Rx, which part of the directions is the ROA? Cipro 500mg i po bid x 7d
po
7d
bid
500mg
75
Which of the following parts of Medicare offers prescription drug plans?
Part B
Part D
Part A
Part C
76
Which of the following processes is when you place newly acquired stock behind older stock?
inventory maintenance
physical inventory
PAR rotation
stock rotation
77
Lyrica is what legal drug class?
CV
CIV
CII
CIII
78
Prescriptions for CIII-V medications must initially be filled within ____ of the date written
6 months
30 days
7 days
90 days
79
Which legislation deals with how pharmacies protect patient privacy?
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990
80
Aseptic technique is a method designed to prevent which of the following?
contamination from microorganisms
injury to the compounder
incorrect potency of the product
degradation of the product
81
Which law first mandated the pre-market approval of all new drugs?
Controlled Substance Act of 1970
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938
Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970
82
Rx: 30 cephalexin 250mg capsules. Cost is $69.40/100 caps. 35% markup, $6 disp fee. Pt pays:
$20.82
$34.11
$31.27
$28.11
83
An auxiliary label "take with plenty of water" should be included with Rxs for which of these?
Januvia
Zocor
Norvasc
Bactrim
84
What is the first thing you should do if you adjudicate a claim and receive a "refill too soon"
alert the pharmacist
call the prescriber
make the patient pay for refill out of pocket
verify the days supply is correct on the claim
85
If a drug is placed in a patient's eye that should go in the ear, what type of error is this?
dispensing judgment error
prescribing error
dispensing mechanical error
administration error
86
Which legislation explicitly prohibited the selling of prescription drug "samples"?
Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987
Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970
Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990
Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
87
Which part of Medicare covers inpatient hospital stays?
Part C
Part A
Part B
Part D
88
To avoid thrush, it is recommended to rinse mouth after use with which of these drug classes?
inhaled corticosteroids
antibiotics
stimulants
vasodilators
89
Which of the following drug recall classes is most severe?
Class IV
Class I
Class III
Class II
90
All but which of the following prescribers is required to have an NPI number?
physicians
nurse practitioners
dentists
veterinarians