Pharm Tech Cert.

Question 1

which of the following is NOT an elemt of medication reconciliation

Accepted Answer

confirming the patients diet

Question 2

which drug classification is primarly used to treat hypertension

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antihypertensives

Question 3

what does the term "pharmacokinetics" refer to

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the movement of drugs within the body

Question 4

which part of a prescription provides special instructions to the patient

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signature

Question 5

what is the primary purpose of diuretics?

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increase urine production

Question 6

what is the term for transferring a prescription from one pharmacy to another

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transferring

Question 7

which of the following orgaizations sets standards for the quality if pharmaceuticals in the U.S?

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USP

Question 8

which of the following is an opioid analgesic?

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morphine

Question 9

what is the primary purpose of the controlled substances act

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to classify drugs into schedules

Question 10

which of these is a federal requirement for the storage of schedule 2 substances?

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stored in a locked safe

Question 11

which FDA pregnancy category indicates that studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus

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Category D

Question 12

what is the standard day suppy for a chronic medication

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90 days

Question 13

which drug is commonly use to treat asthma

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albuterol

Question 14

which agency is responsible for the regulation of prescription medications in the U.S?

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FDA

Question 15

what is the legal status of schedule V drugs

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low abuse potential, accepted medical use

Question 16

which type of error occurs when a medication is administered at the wrong time

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wrong time error

Question 17

what does the "five rights" of medication administration include

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right patient, right dose, right time, right medication, right route

Question 18

what does the term "formulary" refer to

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a list of approved medications

Question 19

which law regluates the labeling of over the counter medications

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food, drug, and cosmetic act

Question 20

which organization sets the standards for medication storage and handling

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ASHP

Question 21

which schedule of controlled substances has the highest potential for abuse?

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schedule 1

Question 22

what does the latin abbreviation a.c. signify

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before meals

Question 23

what is the first line of treatment for malaria

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chloroquine

Question 24

which medication is used as a blood thinner

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warfarin

Question 25

what is the role of the Food and Drug Administration

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approving and regulating medications

Question 26

what is the medications "shelf life"

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time a drug remains effective and safe to use

Question 27

who can legally write a prescription for a controlled substance

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physican

Question 28

what do state board of pharmacy primarly regulate

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pharmacy practice

Question 29

which organization is reponsible for accrediting pharmacies

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FDA

Question 30

which auxiliary label should be attached to a prescription of tetracycline?

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avoid sunlight

Question 31

what information must be verified before dispensing a prescription

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drug exp. date

Question 32

which of the following is a schedule 2 drug

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oxycodone

Question 33

what is the maximum number of refills allowed for a schedule 3 prescription?

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5

Question 34

which of the following best describes a drug formulary

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list of approved drugs

Question 35

what does MTM stand for in pharmacy

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medication thearpy management

Question 36

what is the purpose of HIPAA

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to protect confidentiality

Question 37

what is the primary goal of medication reconiliation

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to prevent medication errors

Question 38

what does REMs stand for in the context of pharmacy

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risk evaluation and mitigation strategies

Question 39

what is the role of the DEA in pharmacy practice

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drug enforcement

Question 40

what does NDC stand for in the context of pharmacy

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national drug code

Question 41

what should be done if a medication error occurs

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report the error immediately

Question 42

what is the primary purpose of drug utilization review

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to check for drug interactions

Question 43

what is the main function of ACE inhibitors

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lowering blood pressure

Question 44

which type of drug recall is the least urgent

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class 4

Question 45

what is the primary rold of a pharmcy and theraputics committee

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formulary management

Question 46

what is the primary side effect of opioid medications

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constipation

Question 47

what is the therapeutic effect of antipyretic drugs

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reducing fever

Question 48

which drug is commonly used o treat bacterical infections

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amoxicillin

Question 49

which type of prescription must be filled within 72 hours of its issuance

Accepted Answer

emergency oral schedule 2

Question 50

what is the primary purpose of HIPAA

Accepted Answer

to ensure paitent privacy

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