Pharmacy 101 Final Review with
Complete Solutions
In which area of pharmacy practice is additional training and certification required? -
ANSWER-Nuclear
The mixing of herbs and chemicals to create tablets, capsules, ointments, and solutions
is called - ANSWER-Compounding
The last year of pharmacy school is spent in - ANSWER-various practice settings.
Prescription medications are used for which of the following? - ANSWER-to cure
disease
A laminar airflow hood is used to prepare - ANSWER-sterile intravenous infusions
The role of the modern pharmacist is to - ANSWER-All answers are correct.
( provide drug information
Dispense Medications
prevent medication-related problems)
In the years to come, the need for pharmacists and technicians is expected to -
ANSWER-Increase
PharmD stands for - ANSWER-Doctor of Pharmacology
Individualizing the dose of drugs based on absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
elimination from the body is called - ANSWER-pharmacokinetics.
Which of the following is considered an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion? - ANSWER-Cream
Buccal administration of a drug refers to - ANSWER-absorbing it through the cheek
pouch
If a drug is to be given parenterally - ANSWER-it is given by a means that bypasses the
intestine
_____ drops should never be used in the _____ - ANSWER-Ear;Eye
A solution inserted rectally is called a(n) - ANSWER-suppository.
, Which of the following is an advantage of the intravenous (IV) route? - ANSWER-acts
quickly to control symptoms
Tuberculosis (TB) tests are given - ANSWER-intradermally
The standard metric unit for weight is the - ANSWER-gram
You are to dispense 75 mL of cefadroxil (Duricef) suspension. If the dose is 3/4 tsp, how
many doses will be in the final preparation? - ANSWER-20
The _____ is the unit for measuring volume in the metric system. - ANSWER-liter
You receive a prescription for amoxicillin 500 mg/5 mL suspension. The directions are
to take one teaspoonful three times daily for 10 days. How much suspension should be
dispensed to complete this course of therapy? - ANSWER-150 mL
You are to add 32 mg of ondansetron (Zofran) to an IV solution. It is available as a 2
mg/mL solution. How many milliliters should you add? - ANSWER-16 mL
How many micrograms are equal to 1 mg? - ANSWER-1000 mcg
A solution is to be used to fill syringes containing 25 mL each, and 2.75 L are on hand.
If the entire 2.75 L are to be used, how many syringes will be filled? - ANSWER-110
If a/b = c/d, then - ANSWER-a x d = b x c
The prefix that means one thousand times is - ANSWER-kilo-
1 fluidram = - ANSWER-5 ml
The DEA number on a prescription authorizes the - ANSWER-physician to prescribe
controlled substances
What is the purpose of the National Drug Code (NDC) number in preparing a
prescription? - ANSWER-It helps in identifying the exact drug, dose, and package size
to be filled.
Exceptions to the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 include - ANSWER-
nitroglycerin tablets
Equipment used for counting medications should be cleaned with - ANSWER-isopropyl
alcohol.
"Dispense as written" means - ANSWER-do not substitute a generic.
Complete Solutions
In which area of pharmacy practice is additional training and certification required? -
ANSWER-Nuclear
The mixing of herbs and chemicals to create tablets, capsules, ointments, and solutions
is called - ANSWER-Compounding
The last year of pharmacy school is spent in - ANSWER-various practice settings.
Prescription medications are used for which of the following? - ANSWER-to cure
disease
A laminar airflow hood is used to prepare - ANSWER-sterile intravenous infusions
The role of the modern pharmacist is to - ANSWER-All answers are correct.
( provide drug information
Dispense Medications
prevent medication-related problems)
In the years to come, the need for pharmacists and technicians is expected to -
ANSWER-Increase
PharmD stands for - ANSWER-Doctor of Pharmacology
Individualizing the dose of drugs based on absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
elimination from the body is called - ANSWER-pharmacokinetics.
Which of the following is considered an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion? - ANSWER-Cream
Buccal administration of a drug refers to - ANSWER-absorbing it through the cheek
pouch
If a drug is to be given parenterally - ANSWER-it is given by a means that bypasses the
intestine
_____ drops should never be used in the _____ - ANSWER-Ear;Eye
A solution inserted rectally is called a(n) - ANSWER-suppository.
, Which of the following is an advantage of the intravenous (IV) route? - ANSWER-acts
quickly to control symptoms
Tuberculosis (TB) tests are given - ANSWER-intradermally
The standard metric unit for weight is the - ANSWER-gram
You are to dispense 75 mL of cefadroxil (Duricef) suspension. If the dose is 3/4 tsp, how
many doses will be in the final preparation? - ANSWER-20
The _____ is the unit for measuring volume in the metric system. - ANSWER-liter
You receive a prescription for amoxicillin 500 mg/5 mL suspension. The directions are
to take one teaspoonful three times daily for 10 days. How much suspension should be
dispensed to complete this course of therapy? - ANSWER-150 mL
You are to add 32 mg of ondansetron (Zofran) to an IV solution. It is available as a 2
mg/mL solution. How many milliliters should you add? - ANSWER-16 mL
How many micrograms are equal to 1 mg? - ANSWER-1000 mcg
A solution is to be used to fill syringes containing 25 mL each, and 2.75 L are on hand.
If the entire 2.75 L are to be used, how many syringes will be filled? - ANSWER-110
If a/b = c/d, then - ANSWER-a x d = b x c
The prefix that means one thousand times is - ANSWER-kilo-
1 fluidram = - ANSWER-5 ml
The DEA number on a prescription authorizes the - ANSWER-physician to prescribe
controlled substances
What is the purpose of the National Drug Code (NDC) number in preparing a
prescription? - ANSWER-It helps in identifying the exact drug, dose, and package size
to be filled.
Exceptions to the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 include - ANSWER-
nitroglycerin tablets
Equipment used for counting medications should be cleaned with - ANSWER-isopropyl
alcohol.
"Dispense as written" means - ANSWER-do not substitute a generic.
