Order Entry and Processing

Question 1

Indicators of a forged prescriptions include: (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Rx is written for med this doctor does not usually prescribe., sig is written with unusual or NO abbreviations, Parts of prescription are written in different ink or different handwriting, multiple Rxs for controlled meds not usually prescribed together, unusually high doses or quantities

Question 2

Rx: Amox/clav suspension, 5mL po qid. What should you dispense with this medication? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

auxillary label that reads: "Shake well and refrigerate", 5mL dosing syringe

Question 3

Days' supply is calculated using the following formula:

Accepted Answer

quantity dispensed ÷ daily dose

Question 4

Rx: Nitrostat SL, #100. How should this medication be dispensed?

Accepted Answer

In its original container, without a childproof cap even if patient hasn't signed waiver

Question 5

A patient's electronic pharmacy record should include: (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

name, DOB, address and phone #, drug allergies and adverse drug reactions, 3rd party billing information, all medications and supplements the patient currently takes, prescription history at this pharmacy

Question 6

Rx: Toujeo Solostar insulin pen, #3. What else should you disepense with this medication?

Accepted Answer

enough pen needles for each dose.

Question 7

When weighing ingredients for a compound, you can weigh up to ______ over formula weight.

Accepted Answer

3%

Question 8

An expiration date is the same as a beyond-use date.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

When returning a prescription that wasn't picked up you should:

Accepted Answer

de-identify the Rx label &place vial on shelf next to correct stock bottle.

Question 10

The last 2 digits of an NDC indicates:

Accepted Answer

the package size

Question 11

A compounding record includes: (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

NDCs of all active ingredients, manufacturer, exp date & quantities of all ingredients used, name of compounding tech(s) and verifying pharmacist, lot number and BUD, procedures and equipment used

Question 12

The first 5 digits of an NDC indicates:

Accepted Answer

the manufacturer

Question 13

A suspension is defined as:

Accepted Answer

usually opaque medication where the drug is suspended in viscous liquid

Question 14

A beaker should never be used to measure the final volume of liquids because they have +/- 5% margin of error

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

A reconstituted oral suspension is good for ____ days unless otherwise indicated on manufacturer's label.

Accepted Answer

14 days

Question 16

What auxilary label must be used when dispensing a suspension?

Accepted Answer

Shake well

Question 17

The NDC for Northstar fluoxetine 20mg caps, 1000ct bottle is 16714-0352-02. Which NDC below is 1000ct made by Northstar?

Accepted Answer

16714-8558-02

Question 18

A solution is defined as:

Accepted Answer

a transparent liquid medication where the drug is dissolved in a solvent

Question 19

The largest Luer lock syringe size is:

Accepted Answer

60mL

Question 20

In which situation can a medication be returned to stock?

Accepted Answer

Rx was dispensed 14 days ago, never picked up & med is not expired.

Question 21

Days' supply refers to:

Accepted Answer

how many days the amount of medication dispensed will last the patient

Question 22

When measuring liquids, read the measurement:

Accepted Answer

from the bottom of the meniscus

Question 23

When visually inspecting a solution, there should be:

Accepted Answer

NO particulates floating in the medication

Question 24

You are pulling a refrigerated medication for a patient, you notice the refrigerator thermometer reads 10°C, you should:

Accepted Answer

inform the pharmacist immediately & halt filling all refrigerated meds.

Question 25

A master formulation record (MFR) for a compound must include: (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

procedures and equipment for compounding, List of APIs & inactive ingredients to use, QA/QC standards for final inspection, mathmatical calculations used to calculate quantities

Question 26

When weighing capsules for QA/QC your capsule can be +/- ______% of expected weight.

Accepted Answer

10

Question 27

The middle 4 digits of an NDC indicates:

Accepted Answer

the drug, strength, and dosage form

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