Pharmacy Knowledge

Question 1

What is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine that can be sold in a day?

Accepted Answer

3.6 g

Question 2

Which reference should be used to look up the compatibility of two intravenous solutions?

Accepted Answer

Trissel's Handbook

Question 3

How often should inventory checks for controlled substances be conducted?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 years

Question 4

Which medication should be flushed for disposal?

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl patches

Question 5

Which medication is prescribed for muscle spasms?

Accepted Answer

Cyclobenzaprine

Question 6

Which strategy should a technician use to optimize communication with patients?

Accepted Answer

Ask open-ended questions

Question 7

Where should a varicella vaccine be stored?

Accepted Answer

Freezer

Question 8

Which part of the DEA number should be multiplied by two during verification?

Accepted Answer

Sum of second, fourth, sixth digits

Question 9

Which task is part of medication reconciliation?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining medication history

Question 10

Which word part is placed at the beginning of a medical term?

Accepted Answer

Prefix

Question 11

Gabapentin is classified as which type of medication?

Accepted Answer

Anticonvulsant

Question 12

Which route is appropriate for bisacodyl suppositories?

Accepted Answer

Rectal

Question 13

Which task is within a pharmacy technician's scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Witness substance disposal

Question 14

What information should a handwritten prescription contain?

Accepted Answer

Quantity of medication

Question 15

According to HIPAA, which document should a new patient sign?

Accepted Answer

Notice of privacy practices

Question 16

Which organization issues a pharmacy's NPI?

Accepted Answer

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Question 17

Which law requires the label "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription"?

Accepted Answer

Durham-Humphrey Amendment

Question 18

Fentanyl patches are included in which medication schedule?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

Question 19

An otic preparation should be used for which body part?

Accepted Answer

Ears

Question 20

Alendronate is part of which medication class?

Accepted Answer

Bisphosphonate

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