What is the advantage of atomoxetine (Strattera) in the treatment of ADD/ADHD?

It is not a controlled substance

What document will contain requirements for safe and effective operation of a pharmacy?

The company policy and procedure manual

Where should hazardous substances needing refrigeration be stored?

separate from other drugs in spillproof, leakproof container

What federal agency regulates drug manufacturers that are researching a new drug entity

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Which statement is true regarding insulin and refrigeration?

Insulin is good for 28 days outside of refrigeration

What is the official Compendium in Pharmacy?

United States Pharmacopoeia and Formulary

A product on formulary is not available from manufacturer in unit dose packages the tech should

order bulk and repackage in unit dose packaging

Which statement is true regarding type 2 diabetes

Can use both insulin and oral medications

Insurance companies encourage participants to use mail order pharmacies to

save money on pharmaceutical expenses

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1
A technician working in a drug information center might perform what quality assurance check?
answering patient questions
filing correspondances
Reading pharmacy literature
logging information requests
2
Which of the following is not considered an institutional pharmacy?
Home Healthcare Pharmacy
Long term care pharmacy
Franchise Pharmacy
Hospital Pharmacy
3
An infection acquired while the patient is in the hospital is known as ____?
Nosocomial Infection
Institutional Infection
. Synergistic Drug Infection
Anaphylactic Shock
4
Which of the following terms means the act of reducing a substance to a fine, small particle?
Sterilization
Trituration
Pulverization
Comminution
5
Drug Insert information can be found in the
Red Book
MSDS
Orange Book
Physicians Desk Reference
6
What book might a pharmacists use that is a compilation of prescription drug package inserts
Drug facts and comparisons
United States Pharmacopoeia
Physicians Desk Reference
Orange Book
7
135^o F is equal to what temperature in Celsius?
50oC
55oC
53oC
57oC
8
Calculate the percentage strength (w/v) of a solution of boric acid if 100 mLcontain 37.5gm?
0.375%
375%
3.75 %
37.5%
9
Which of the following drugs is not used to treat hypertension?
Propranolol
Verapamil
Zetia
Hydrochlorothiazide
10
COntamination of a final IV solution by a fragment of a rubber closure is called?
Admixture incompatibilty
Coring
Precipitate
Meniscus
11
Xalantan should be stores before dispensing
in a controlled substance cabinet
Refrigerator
at room temperature
Freezer
12
What is the name of the general cost of doing business?
Overhead
Income
Professional Handling
overall cost
13
Which type of injection offers the quickest onset of action?
SC
IM
IV
ID
14
Total overhead for a pharmacy is 1 mill. a yr. Owner wants a 29% profit, what must his sales be
$1.35 mill
$1.29 mill
$2.9 mill
$1.5 mill
15
Which of the following drugs should not be given to patients with hypertension?
Acetaminophen
Amoxicillan
Furosemide
Psuedoepinephrine
16
What is the advantage of atomoxetine (Strattera) in the treatment of ADD/ADHD?
It is indicated for treatment in kids younger than 5
Its effects last for more than 8 hours
It does not slow a childs growth
It is not a controlled substance
17
What document will contain requirements for safe and effective operation of a pharmacy?
The company policy and procedure manual
Drugs Facts and Comparisons
the orange book
State laws and regulations
18
Which suffix is usually associated with Ace Inhibitors?
-olol
-cycline
-pril
-mycin
19
Term used to describe amounts charged over the actual cost of medications, including labor
Profit
Mark up
Capitation Fee
Dispensing fee
20
Which of the following IV antibiotics is an antineoplastic and a nurse never mix on a unit
Azithromycin
Gentamyzin
Bleomycin
Erythromycin
21
Which of the following drugs is not an anticoagulant?
Warfarin
Levothyroxine
Lovenox
Heparin
22
A DEA form 22 must be filled out to purchase a supply of?
Tramadol
Diazepam
Heroin
Oxycodone
23
A repackaging control log contains all of the following except
internal control lot number
drug strength and dose form
Date of repackaging
manufacturers expiration and lot number
24
Drug Information written for the Health care provider can be found in the
all of the answers are correct
USPDI Volume I
USPDI Volume III
USPDI Volume II
25
Which insulin is cloudy?
All of the above are cloudy
Humulin N
Humulin R
Lantus
26
How can the work environment contribute to medication safety?
using adequate computer application
Providing adequate storage space
having a clean and organized work area
all the answers are correct
27
Where should hazardous substances needing refrigeration be stored?
next to other products on wire racks
separate from other drugs in spillproof, leakproof container
in the hood where chemotherapy agents are mixed
at room temperature, if room is air conditioned
28
The Acronym TPN stands for:
The Pharmacy Network
Total Parenteral Nutrition
. Time Prognosis Number
Toxicity Per Nitroglycerin
29
This reference book contains a list of generic drugs in alphabetical order
Mosbys complete drug reference
Red Book
Orange Book
Physicians Desk Reerence
30
This results from a poison ora dangerous amount of adrug
Antibody
Toxicity
Side Effect
Infection
31
Which of the following drugs is a beta blocker?
Enalapril
Amlodipine
Atenolol
Tramadol
32
Which class of drugs is said to cause photosensitivity to patients?
Antibiotics
Diurectics
All answers are correct
Antipsychotics
33
What federal agency regulates drug manufacturers that are researching a new drug entity
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Consumer Product Safety Commission
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
United States Department of Human Services
34
What is the generic name of Celexa?
Phenelzine
Tranylcypromine
Selegiline
Citalopram
35
Which statement is true regarding insulin and refrigeration?
Insulin should never be left outside of the refrigerator
Insulin burns more when refrigerated
Insulin is good for 28 days outside of refrigeration
Insulin should never be refrigerated
36
Parenteral administration refers to which route of administration?
Injection
Inhalation
Rectal
Mouth
37
Which is an example of a mid level practitioner?
Dentist
Nurse Practitioner
Pediatrician
Optomotrist
38
On a pH scale of 0-14 which number would be considered must acidic?
. 9
2
7.4
13
39
What is the official Compendium in Pharmacy?
Orange Book
Drug Facts and Comparisons
United States Pharmacopoeia and Formulary
Physicians Desk Reference
40
Which is not an area addressed by USP 797:
Expiration dates
Contamination risk levels
Avoiding drug interactions
Environmental quality and control
41
Which ISO Class is the cleanest:
ISO Class 7
ISO Class 3
ISO Class 8
ISO Class 5
42
What hormone regulates the thyroid gland
Thyroid Stimulating Hormine
T4
Throglobulin
T3
43
A 500 ml bag of D5NS infusing at 32ml/hour will last for how manyhours?
16.5 hours
15 hours
15.6 hours
none of the above
44
Which drug is used to treat diabetes?
Coreg
Synthroid
Metformin
Ritalin
45
A product on formulary is not available from manufacturer in unit dose packages the tech should
order bulk and send to floor for patient use
recommend that it be taken off the formulary
order bulk and repackage in unit dose packaging
interchange w/ therapeutic equivelant drug avail unit dose
46
Which type of diabetes is known as insulin dependent diabetes mellitus?
Type 1
Type A
Type 4
Type 2
47
What is the markup if the cost is $110.59 and the selling price is $129.59?
16%
14%
15%
17%
48
Make sure the hood is on and has been running for at least:
60 min
15 min
30 min
5 min
49
Which statement is true regarding type 2 diabetes
Only use insulin
all answers are correct
Can use both insulin and oral medications
Usually diagnosed during pregnancy
50
Insurance companies encourage participants to use mail order pharmacies to
have convenient access to medications
control quantities of medications dispensed
save money on pharmaceutical expenses
purchase medications needed immediately
51
Where is insulin stored in the pharmacy?
refrigerator
Freezer
On a shelf at room temperature
None of the answers are correct
52
Which gauge of needle would be used to draw up a thick substance suchas Albumin?
18 Gauge
21 Gauge
23 Gauge
14 gauge
53
What does qhs mean?
At Bedtime
Four Times a Day
Quantity Sufficient
Every Hour
54
Which of the following drugs would be an adulterated drug?
a drug dagerous to health if used at labeled dose
name of the drug not on the label
a label with misleading information
a drug held in unsanitary conditions
55
The approved products book with therapeutic equivalents is also called the
Orange Book
Red book
United States Pharmacopoeia
USPDI
56
Who uses MEDMARX system of reporting errors
Institutions
Nursing Homes
Retail Pharmacies
Physicians Offices
57
Which insulin can be given in an IV?
Humulog mix 75/25
Lantus
Humulin N
Humulin R
58
Which of the following is most accurate for children?
Body Surface Area
Dosing Tables
Youngs Rule
Clarks Rule
59
This book contains a comprehensive listing of drugs and comparative drugs
Drug Facts and comparisons book
Red Book
Physicians Desk Reference
Orange Book
60
What is the name of the branch of pharmacy that deals with the provision of radiopharmaceutical
Clinical Pharmacy
Institutional Pharmacuy
Community Pharmacy
Nuclear Pharmacy
61
What color is used to protect prescription vials from sunlight?
Black
Green
Amber
Yellow
62
How many cups are in 32 ounces?
2
4
6
8
63
What is the term for the list of all items for sale in the pharmacy?
drug sales
inventory value
inventory
Drug purchase
64
In a hospital pharmacy, who is responsible for catching a medication error
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Tech
all the answers are correct
Administering nurse
65
Which drug would be used to treat compulsive disorders?
Depakote
Digoxin
Imitrex
Coreg
66
Drug information that is written for the patients can be found in the
USPDI Volume I
USPDI Volume II
USPDI Volume III
none of the answers are correct
67
What directions should be typed on a patient label for Nicotine Patch 21 mg on AM off hs
apply 1 patch topicall in the morning and take off at night
Take 1 in the Morning and 1 at night
Apply 1 patch daily
stick 1 patch on at bedtimeand in the morning
68
How many day will it take a person injecting 23 units of humulin a day to complete a 10 ml vial
30 days
14 days
43 days
23 days
69
Which diabetes is normally diagnosed during childhood?
Type A
Gestational Diabetes
Type 1
Type 2
70
Three characteristics of Parkinson's disease are resting tremor, rigidity and what
Dyskinesia
Akinesia
Hypokinesia
Hyperkinesia
71
What is the term for reducing a tablet to a fine powder?
Trituration
Pulverization
Sterilization
Levigation
72
This law deals with policies and procedures related to compounding sterile products
USP/NF 796
USP/NF 797
USP/NF 794
USP/NF 795
73
Given:D5 1/2NS 1 liter with 20,000 units of Heparin @ 1400 U/hr. How manyhrs will the bag last?
15 hours
14.5 hours
0.07 Hours
14.3 hours
74
Which of the following drugs should not be touched by pregnant women?
Prilosec
Proscar
Primacor
Prinivil
75
Purchasing that is done frequently in quantities to meet demand until the next order time is
ASAP
Direct Purchasing
JIT-Just in time purchasing
prime vendor purchasing
76
Which drug is exempt from childproof containers?
Oral Contraceptives
Sublingual nitroglygerin tablets
Temazepam
Amoxicillan Suspension
77
When accepting bids for IV solutions, what is the preferred lock in time?
1 month
1 year
more than a year
6 months
78
When the cost of presenting a product for sale is more than the selling price, this is called
discount
Profit margin
negative profit
mark up rate
79
What does form is very inexpensive to manufacture and convenient for the patient to administer?
Aerosol
Tablet
Suppository
Patch
80
Laminar flow hoods must be located in what type of room
ISO Class 2
ISO Class 7
ISO Class 3
ISO Class 6
81
Which if the following drugs is an HMG CO-A Reductase inhibitor?
Atenolol
Captopril
Lovastatin
Gemfibrozil
82
What is the term for the number of times the inventory is sold a year?
net profit
days supply
Depreciation
Turnover rate
83
The signature on a class 2 written prescription must be
May be stamped
Must be legible
must be handwritten
May be made by the prescribers agent
84
Which of the following is the same as D10W 1/2 NS?
. Dextrose 10% in Water and 0.45% Normal Saline
Dextrose 10% in Water and 0.5% Normal Saline
Dextrose 10% in Water and 0.225% Normal Saline
. Dextrose 10% in Water and 50% Normal Saline
85
Calculate the percentage strength (w/w) if you have 24 grams of drug in 250grams of solution:
0.96%
1%
10%
9.6%
86
Which insulin comes in an inhalation dosage form?
Exubera
Humalog mix 75/25
Lantus
Humalog
87
Which insulin has the longest duration of action?
Humulog R
Humulog N
Humulog
Lantus
88
What is the percentage strength of a solution containing Benadryl 50grams in 473ml of liquid?
10%
1%
0.01%
0.001%
89
What pituitary Hormones regulates the sex Hormones?
Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone
prolactin
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Growth Hormone
90
An Undesired effect of a drug is called
Infection
Contamination
Toxicity
Side Effect
91
Which of the following are parts of a Syringe:
Heel
Hub
Gauge
Barrel
92
Therapeutic equivalency information and Pharmacy Law can be found in which book
none of the answers are correct
USPDI Volume I
USPDI Volume III
USPDI Volume II
93
Medications in hospitals are usually packaged in what?
Manufacturer unit of use containers
unit dose packaging
30 day supply vials
Punch Cards
94
What is a disinfectant?
A substance that kills bacteria or inhibits its growth
destroys/inhibits harmful microorganisms on inanimateobject.
The substance used to dissolve another substance
Agent that stops or inhibits the growth of bacteria
95
What is the correct way to store a neuromuscular blocking agent?
with controlled substances
Refrigerator
Room Temperature
Freezer
96
How many units are in a standard bottle of regular U-100 insulin?
10
1000
50
100
97
This book gives drug pricing, strengths, manufacturers,, brands and generics
Orange Book
Drug Facts and Comparisons
Red Book
MSDS
98
Coumadin is in which pregnancy category?
X
C
A
D
99
What drug classification id quinapril?
Alpha-Blocker
Calcium Channel Blocker
Ace Inhibitor
Beta-Blocker
100
Who investigates the risk of infectious disease in a hospital?
Pharmacy and therapeutics committee
infectious control committee
Laboratory staff
nursing staff
101
When compounding sterile products you work at least ______ inchesfrom the edge of the hood.
10
3
6
15
102
How many grams of 5% hydrocortisone ointment can be made with 10 gof hydrocortisone powder?
50 g
200 g
2000 g
.0.5 g

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