PTU FINAL EXAM
Mr. Walter is over 68 years old. He comes into the pharmacy to
get refills of his blood pressure meds. Which medicare part will
most likely cover the cost of Mr. Walters meds?
Part D
The role of a pharmacy intern is most like which other pharmacy
employee?
registered pharmacist
Which medication is a benzodiazepine?
Alprazolam(Xanax)
What is the set amount of money paid by the patient until the
insurance plan pays for health coverage called?
deductible
Mr. Trang is dropping off his wife's prescription at the pharmacy.
According to HIPAA, what information about his wife can be
shared with Mr. Trang?
Name of the medication the prescription is written for
You receive a prescription for zolpidem(Ambien)10mg with 3
refills. According to federal law, how long are the refills valid ?
6 months
A patient received 16-ounces bottle of antacid. He is to take 1 tsp
tid and 1 tsp at bedtime. How long will the bottle last ?
16oz= 480mL/20mL=24 days
1tsp= 5mL
,You have six bottles of glipizide 10 mg in stock. The par level is
five bottles, and the maximum quantity is 11 bottles. How many
bottles should be ordered?
0
Your initial inventory was $458,890, and your ending inventory is
$345,000. The pharmacy's cost of goods sold was $900,000. What
is your pharmacy's ITOR?
2.2
According to federal law, 3.6 grams is the maximum amount of
which medication that can be sold without a prescription to a
patient in a retail pharmacy?
Pseudoephedrine
It is best practice to double-count which medication?
Eszopiclone(lunesta) CIV
Why is a list of a patient's current medication and supplements
important to collect at the pharmacy drop-off window ?
The pharmacist can check for drug interactions or duplications
Which medication should be dispensed in its original container to
promote adherence?
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
Before disposing of leftovers acyclovir powder, where would you
look for proper disposal instructions?
Safety data sheet
Med carts usually contain how much medication for each patient?
24-hour supply
Which supply item is necessary to fill lovastatin tablets?
,Counting tray and spatula
Which topical dosage form is good for hairy areas on the body ?
gel
Which federal insurance program enrolls people at any age if they
have kidney failure and are being treated with dialysis?
Medicare
Which medication pair is an example of proper use of tall man
lettering ?
ALPRAZolam/LORazepam
The sig on Mr. Ritchies prescription reads "1 SL q5min up to 3x
for chest pain." How should the directions be typed on the
prescription label ?
Place 1 tablet under the tongue every 5 minutes, up to 3 times for
chest pain
Ms. Turner is prescribed isotretinoin. What is a requirement of
the iPLEDGE program?
Select one:
• Ms. Turner must have weekly pregnancy tests if she is of child-
bearing age
• the pharmacist must document the RMA number on the
isotretinoin prescription
• The prescriber can order up to 5 refills on Ms. Turners
isotretinoin prescription
Topical products that are therapeutically equivalent are assigned
which TE code in the Orange Book?
, AT
Which compounding process requires a solvent to help reduce the
size of a solid?
Pulverization
What is a common side effect of Augmentin ?
diarrhea
Your receive the following order:
Progesterone 5% cream apply as directed 4oz
Your pharmacy stocks progesterone cream 10%. How much
cream base is needed to fill the order ?
60 grams
Joey has to wait 24 hours before receiving his Varivax vaccine.
Which medication on his profile is most likely responsible for the
delay in Varivax administration?
Acyclovir= Antiviral therapy
Mrs. Jacobson is an inpatient in your hospital. Her prescriber just
ordered metformin 1,000 mg every 12 hours. How many
metformin 500 mg tablets will you put in Mrs. Jacobson's med
cart drawer for a 24-hour fill?
4
According to DEA, which medication is classified as a Schedule
IV medication?
eszopiclone(Lunesta)
Which generic name/drug class pair is correct?
Sitagliptin (DPP-4 inhibitor) anti-diabetic medication
Ms. Bledsoe needs her Klonopin(Clonazepam CIV) prescription
transferred from an out-of-state pharmacy. According to federal
Mr. Walter is over 68 years old. He comes into the pharmacy to
get refills of his blood pressure meds. Which medicare part will
most likely cover the cost of Mr. Walters meds?
Part D
The role of a pharmacy intern is most like which other pharmacy
employee?
registered pharmacist
Which medication is a benzodiazepine?
Alprazolam(Xanax)
What is the set amount of money paid by the patient until the
insurance plan pays for health coverage called?
deductible
Mr. Trang is dropping off his wife's prescription at the pharmacy.
According to HIPAA, what information about his wife can be
shared with Mr. Trang?
Name of the medication the prescription is written for
You receive a prescription for zolpidem(Ambien)10mg with 3
refills. According to federal law, how long are the refills valid ?
6 months
A patient received 16-ounces bottle of antacid. He is to take 1 tsp
tid and 1 tsp at bedtime. How long will the bottle last ?
16oz= 480mL/20mL=24 days
1tsp= 5mL
,You have six bottles of glipizide 10 mg in stock. The par level is
five bottles, and the maximum quantity is 11 bottles. How many
bottles should be ordered?
0
Your initial inventory was $458,890, and your ending inventory is
$345,000. The pharmacy's cost of goods sold was $900,000. What
is your pharmacy's ITOR?
2.2
According to federal law, 3.6 grams is the maximum amount of
which medication that can be sold without a prescription to a
patient in a retail pharmacy?
Pseudoephedrine
It is best practice to double-count which medication?
Eszopiclone(lunesta) CIV
Why is a list of a patient's current medication and supplements
important to collect at the pharmacy drop-off window ?
The pharmacist can check for drug interactions or duplications
Which medication should be dispensed in its original container to
promote adherence?
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
Before disposing of leftovers acyclovir powder, where would you
look for proper disposal instructions?
Safety data sheet
Med carts usually contain how much medication for each patient?
24-hour supply
Which supply item is necessary to fill lovastatin tablets?
,Counting tray and spatula
Which topical dosage form is good for hairy areas on the body ?
gel
Which federal insurance program enrolls people at any age if they
have kidney failure and are being treated with dialysis?
Medicare
Which medication pair is an example of proper use of tall man
lettering ?
ALPRAZolam/LORazepam
The sig on Mr. Ritchies prescription reads "1 SL q5min up to 3x
for chest pain." How should the directions be typed on the
prescription label ?
Place 1 tablet under the tongue every 5 minutes, up to 3 times for
chest pain
Ms. Turner is prescribed isotretinoin. What is a requirement of
the iPLEDGE program?
Select one:
• Ms. Turner must have weekly pregnancy tests if she is of child-
bearing age
• the pharmacist must document the RMA number on the
isotretinoin prescription
• The prescriber can order up to 5 refills on Ms. Turners
isotretinoin prescription
Topical products that are therapeutically equivalent are assigned
which TE code in the Orange Book?
, AT
Which compounding process requires a solvent to help reduce the
size of a solid?
Pulverization
What is a common side effect of Augmentin ?
diarrhea
Your receive the following order:
Progesterone 5% cream apply as directed 4oz
Your pharmacy stocks progesterone cream 10%. How much
cream base is needed to fill the order ?
60 grams
Joey has to wait 24 hours before receiving his Varivax vaccine.
Which medication on his profile is most likely responsible for the
delay in Varivax administration?
Acyclovir= Antiviral therapy
Mrs. Jacobson is an inpatient in your hospital. Her prescriber just
ordered metformin 1,000 mg every 12 hours. How many
metformin 500 mg tablets will you put in Mrs. Jacobson's med
cart drawer for a 24-hour fill?
4
According to DEA, which medication is classified as a Schedule
IV medication?
eszopiclone(Lunesta)
Which generic name/drug class pair is correct?
Sitagliptin (DPP-4 inhibitor) anti-diabetic medication
Ms. Bledsoe needs her Klonopin(Clonazepam CIV) prescription
transferred from an out-of-state pharmacy. According to federal
