Pharmacy Technician Quiz review 1

Question 1

If a mouthwash solution contains 60 ml of lidocaine, how many mL of diphenhydramine should be compounded?

Accepted Answer

30 ml

Question 2

A prescription for isotretinoin must be filled at a pharmacy using what?

Accepted Answer

iPLEDGE

Question 3

A pharmacy technician should wear an N95 respirator with which type of isolation precautions?

Accepted Answer

Airborne

Question 4

What action improves a patient's medication compliance?

Accepted Answer

Offer courtesy call

Question 5

Which safety feature distinguishes between look-alike or sound-alike medications?

Accepted Answer

Tall man lettering

Question 6

What is the beyond-use date for a nonsterile, semisolid preparation containing water according to USP?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Question 7

How many days is a multi-dose vial stable after opening?

Accepted Answer

28 days

Question 8

Which information should be used to verify a patient's identity?

Accepted Answer

Date of birth

Question 9

What type of error is an order without specified route of administration?

Accepted Answer

Prescribing error

Question 10

Which is used to ensure medication benefits outweigh risks?

Accepted Answer

REMS

Question 11

What should a technician do before filling a prescription for lisinopril after penicillin VK?

Accepted Answer

Clean tray, spatula

Question 12

Which needle gauge has the largest lumen?

Accepted Answer

16

Question 13

What should be included on a label for a compounded sterile product?

Accepted Answer

Lot number

Question 14

An adult taking over 4 g of acetaminophen daily is at risk for what?

Accepted Answer

Liver toxicity

Question 15

How long should a laminar airflow hood run before compounding if turned off?

Accepted Answer

30 min

Question 16

Which medication requires a black box warning?

Accepted Answer

Fluoxetine

Question 17

How long should aseptic handwashing be performed before compounding sterile products?

Accepted Answer

20 to 30 seconds

Question 18

Which organization collects information about adverse effects after immunizations?

Accepted Answer

VAERS

Question 19

How often should the walls and ceiling of a clean room be washed and sanitized?

Accepted Answer

Monthly

Question 20

Which number verifies the stock bottle matches the prescribed medication?

Accepted Answer

NDC

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