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What type of medication treats COPD?
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Read more →A pharmacy fills an average of 11,518 prescriptions on a third-party plan in a one month period. Of these, 42% are from new prescriptions, 18% are transfers (electronic or telephone), and 40% are refills. What is the average number of prescriptions refilled each month?
A pharmacy fills an average of 11,518 prescriptions on a third-party plan in a one month period. Of these, 42% are from new prescriptions, 18% are transfers (electronic or telephone), and 40% are refills. What is the average number of…
Read more →Which of the following activities may be performed by a clinically oriented pharmacy technician on a nutrition service?
Which of the following activities may be performed by a clinically oriented pharmacy technician on a nutrition service? A. Procuring patients’ serum chemistry values to assist pharmacists in monitoring TPN formulations B. Initiating a…
Read more →All of the following must appear on a repackaged unit-dose label except:
All of the following must appear on a repackaged unit-dose label except: A. strength of medication. B. wholesaler name. C. dosage form of medication. D. generic name of medication.
Read more →A pharmacy technician receives the following prescription: Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream and Aquaphor in 1:1 Quantity: 4 oz total What quantity of hydrocortisone 2.5% cream, in g, should be entered on the compounding record?
A pharmacy technician receives the following prescription: Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream and Aquaphor in 1:1 Quantity: 4 oz total What quantity of hydrocortisone 2.5% cream, in g, should be entered on the compounding record? A. 30 B. 60 C. 90…
Read more →A vial of medication shows the manufacturer's expiration date as November 2020. The last date on which this medication may be used is:
A vial of medication shows the manufacturer’s expiration date as November 2020. The last date on which this medication may be used is: A. October 31, 2020. B. November 1, 2020. C. November 30, 2020. D. 6 months after the stated date.
Read more →When withdrawing an injectable drug from a glass ampule to transfer it into a sterile empty vial, the pharmacy technician should use a:
When withdrawing an injectable drug from a glass ampule to transfer it into a sterile empty vial, the pharmacy technician should use a: A.transfer needle. B.29-gauge needle. C.needle with filter paper. D.filter needle.
Read more →Which patient monitoring function identifies drugs to avoid using together?
Which patient monitoring function identifies drugs to avoid using together? A. Drug-drug interaction B. Drug-laboratory test interaction C. Therapeutic intervention D. Intravenous compatibility
Read more →The brand name for nizatidine is:
The brand name for nizatidine is: A. Tagamet. B. Pepcid. C. Axid. D. Zantac.
Read more →When a pharmacy order is received, the shipment should be inspected for:
When a pharmacy order is received, the shipment should be inspected for: A.inclusion of samples. B.attached package inserts. C.completeness. D.manufacturer rebates.
Read more →A physician orders amoxicillin 50 mg/mL for a child at 1 mL PO q8h for 10 days. What is the total volume to be dispensed, in mL, if the amoxicillin stock is 125 mg/5 mL?
A physician orders amoxicillin 50 mg/mL for a child at 1 mL PO q8h for 10 days. What is the total volume to be dispensed, in mL, if the amoxicillin stock is 125 mg/5 mL? A. 2 B. 30 C. 60 D. 150
Read more →A logical and systematic process used to help identify what, how, and why something happened in order to prevent recurrence is referred to as:
A logical and systematic process used to help identify what, how, and why something happened in order to prevent recurrence is referred to as: A. root cause analysis. B. selection error assessment. C. determination of cause analysis. D.…
Read more →Which of the following references would provide a pharmacy technician with information about identifying foreign drugs?
Which of the following references would provide a pharmacy technician with information about identifying foreign drugs? A.Drug Facts and Comparisons B. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference C. Remington: The Science and Practice of…
Read more →When submitting a claim to Medicare for Zostavax administration, which professional service code should be sent for appropriate reimbursement to occur?
When submitting a claim to Medicare for Zostavax administration, which professional service code should be sent for appropriate reimbursement to occur? A. MA B. M0 C. 2B D. 1C
Read more →A pharmacy technician is entering a prescription when a warning message appears that reads, "Contraindicated in patients with sulfa sensitivity." Which part of the patient profile should be reviewed?
A pharmacy technician is entering a prescription when a warning message appears that reads, “Contraindicated in patients with sulfa sensitivity.” Which part of the patient profile should be reviewed? A.Medical history B.Medication…
Read more →The pharmacy technician should suspect the possibility of a counterfeit medication if the:
The pharmacy technician should suspect the possibility of a counterfeit medication if the: A. last two digits of the NDC number change. B. manufacturer’s container indicates “new color” on the label. C. bottle is written in English but…
Read more →A pharmacy has established product inventory maintenance levels. There are two bottles containing 100 capsules of Prozac 20 mg on the shelf. A new prescription for 60 capsules has been presented by a patient who will return tomorrow. If the inventory maintenance level for Prozac 20 mg is 5 bottles of 100 capsules each, how many 100 capsule bottles should be ordered for tomorrow's delivery?
A pharmacy has established product inventory maintenance levels. There are two bottles containing 100 capsules of Prozac 20 mg on the shelf. A new prescription for 60 capsules has been presented by a patient who will return tomorrow. If…
Read more →A pharmacy receives the following prescription: Suboxone 8 mg/2 mg SL film #60 Sig: 2 films SL once a day
A pharmacy receives the following prescription: Suboxone 8 mg/2 mg SL film #60 Sig: 2 films SL once a day How should this medication be used? A. Subcutaneously B. On the tongue C. Under the tongue D. Rectally
Read more →When intravenous solutions are prepared, end-product testing involves
When intravenous solutions are prepared, end-product testing involves: A. checking for isotonicity. B. having the laboratory check one of the solutions for molarity. C. visually inspecting the compounded solution for particulate matter D.…
Read more →The SDS provides safety information for
The SDS provides safety information for: A. dealing with exposure to a hazardous drug B. drug recalls of controlled substances. C. substitution of single source drugs. D. routine inspection of a laminar flow hood.
Read more →The theft or loss of significant quantities of controlled substances must be reported to the
The theft or loss of significant quantities of controlled substances must be reported to the: A. USP B. FDA C. DEA D. JCAHO
Read more →What kind of lettering is encouraged by the FDA, ISMP, and TJC to help distinguish look-alike/sound-alike drugs from one another and avoid medication errors?
What kind of lettering is encouraged by the FDA, ISMP, and TJC to help distinguish look-alike/sound-alike drugs from one another and avoid medication errors? A. Capital B. Tall Man C. Special D. Italicized
Read more →A physician writes a prescription for "lactulose syrup 1 tbsp PO b.i.d." What volume, in mL, should the patient take per day?
A physician writes a prescription for “lactulose syrup 1 tbsp PO b.i.d.” What volume, in mL, should the patient take per day? A.5 B. 10 C. 30 D. 60
Read more →A prescriber writes a prescription for "XCIX tablets." How many tablets did the prescriber order?
A prescriber writes a prescription for “XCIX tablets.” How many tablets did the prescriber order? A. 29 B. 49 C. 79 D. 99
Read more →Which of the following could be a valid DEA number for Robert Smith, M.D.?
Which of the following could be a valid DEA number for Robert Smith, M.D.? A. RS2569576 B. BS1568356 C. RS1568356 D. AS2569576
Read more →Which of the following antibiotic products may cause a cross-sensitivity reaction in patients who are allergic to penicillin?
Which of the following antibiotic products may cause a cross-sensitivity reaction in patients who are allergic to penicillin? A. Amphotericin B. Augmentin C. Amikacin D. Aminophylline
Read more →A major role of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee is developing
A major role of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee is developing: A. the formulary status of drugs B. operational budgets C. dispensing policies and procedures D. pharmacy technician training
Read more →Which of the following medications would require extra security if placed in a point-of-care automated dispensing unit?
Which of the following medications would require extra security if placed in a point-of-care automated dispensing unit? A. Toradol 10 mg tablets B. Reglan 10 mg tablets C. Hydromorphone 2 mg ampules D. Promethazine 25 mg ampules
Read more →According to federal law, a complete inventory of the controlled substances on hand in a pharmacy must be made every
According to federal law, a complete inventory of the controlled substances on hand in a pharmacy must be made every: A. month B. 6 months C. year D. 2 years
Read more →An example of a drug-disease interaction is:
An example of a drug-disease interaction is: A. gemfibrozil-arthritis B. cephalexin-asthma C. pseudoephedrine-hypertension D. digoxin-diabetes
Read more →A patient presents a new prescription order for labetalol. The patient's computer profile shows the following medications: glyburide, albuterol, furosemide, atenolol, and amlodipine. The labetalol prescription order is a therapeutic duplication of:
A patient presents a new prescription order for labetalol. The patient’s computer profile shows the following medications: glyburide, albuterol, furosemide, atenolol, and amlodipine. The labetalol prescription order is a therapeutic…
Read more →A prescription is written for an albuterol inhaler: "Dispense two inhalers of 8.5 gm, 2 puffs q.i.d." How many days will the supply last if there are 200 metered doses in each inhaler?
A prescription is written for an albuterol inhaler: “Dispense two inhalers of 8.5 gm, 2 puffs q.i.d.” How many days will the supply last if there are 200 metered doses in each inhaler? A. 25 B. 30 C. 50 D. 100
Read more →Which of the following products must be dispensed in its original container?
Which of the following products must be dispensed in its original container? A. Oxycodone 30 mg sustained release tablets B. Isosorbide mononitrate 30 mg sustained release tablets C. Oxycodone 5 mg immediate release tablets D.…
Read more →If a patient develops hives from Gantrisin, what allergy should be noted on their profile?
If a patient develops hives from Gantrisin, what allergy should be noted on their profile?
Read more →A vial of reconstituted Adriamycin breaks inside a vertical flow hood. What should the technician do?
A vial of reconstituted Adriamycin breaks inside a vertical flow hood. What should the technician do?
Read more →When dispensing a Ventolin inhaler, how often must the Patient Package insert (PPI) be included with the drug product?
When dispensing a Ventolin inhaler, how often must the Patient Package insert (PPI) be included with the drug product?
Read more →A patient hands you an empty vial of Ritalin and asks for the Rx to be refilled. What should you do?
A patient hands you an empty vial of Ritalin and asks for the Rx to be refilled. What should you do?
Read more →A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package?
A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit-dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package?
Read more →How many times may a pharmacy transfer a controlled substance prescription of 30 tablets of Tylenol #3 with five refills indicated on the prescription?
How many times may a pharmacy transfer a controlled substance prescription of 30 tablets of Tylenol #3 with five refills indicated on the prescription?
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