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Which of the following medications is exempt from the Poison Prevention Packaging Act requirement for child-resistant containers? A. Nitroglycerin sustained release capsules B. Potassium chloride C. Isosorbide D. Cholestyramine powder D. Cholestyramine powder Which of the following vital information should be readily retrievable from an inpatient medication profile? A. Home address and phone number B. Previous admissions C. Relevant laboratory values D. Insurance information C. Relevant laboratory values Antineoplastic medications should be prepared in which type of hood? A. Positive pressure B. Horizontal C. Laminar D. Biological D. Biological According to ASHP guidelines, a quality improvement program for home care should monitor the patient's: A. Satisfaction and outcome. B. Physical examinations and laboratory values. C. Finial history D. Personal history. A. Satisfaction and outcome. Which is the smallest volume, in milliliters, that can be accurately measured using a 1.0 mL tuberculin syringe? A. 0.05 B. 0.1 C. 0.2 D. 0.5 A. 0.05 The correct strength of sodium chloride in normal saline IV bags is: A. 0.45% B. 0.9% C. 9.0% D. 23.4% B. 0.9% When it is necessary to recap a needle, which of the following is correct? A. Needles should never be recapped under any circumstances. B. Two hands should be used for recapping needles to ensure stability. C. The "one-hand scoop" method of recapping is safer than using two hands. D. All used needles should be recapped before being placed in a sharps container. C. The "one-hand scoop" method of recapping is safer than using two hands. Treximet is a combination tablet for treating migraines that contains sumatriptan and which other medication? A. Naproxen B. Ibuprofen C. Acetaminophen D. Diclofenac A. Naproxen The best reference for obtaining storage requirements for a particular drug is the: A. Physician's' Desk Reference B. Merck Index C. Drug Facts and Comparisons D. USP-NF D. USP-NF If a toxic or caustic material comes in contact with the skin or eyes, the immediate response is to: A. Lie down and elevate the affected area. B. Call 911 and place an ice bag on the affected area until medical personnel arrive. C. Wash the area thoroughly with an antibacterial soap and warm water. D. Flush the affected area with large volumes of cold water. D. Flush the affected area with large volumes of cold water. Tylenol with codeine liquid is prescribed as "Give 2 teaspoonsful four times daily dispense 120 mL." The patient is a 2-year-old male. What is a possible reason to alert the pharmacist? A. Age B. Gender C. Quantity of medication D. Amount of Tylenol A. Age Which of the following medication pairs makes safe use of tall man letters? A. alpraZOLAM, loraZEPAM B. ALPRAZolam, LORazepam C. ALprazoLAM, LORazePAM D. alprazolAM, lorazepAM B. ALPRAZolam, LORazepam How many bottles of humulin R insulin would be dispensed for a 90 day supply if the prescription states "Inject 10 units SC every morning, 8 units SC at lunch, and 12 units SC at bedtime"? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 5 3 For a pharmacy technician assigned to stock replenishment, which item would be considered a high-alert medication? A. Potassium chloride injection 10 mEq/5 mL 30 mL B. Ipratropium bromide inhalation solution 0.02% 2.5 mL vials. C. Epinephrine 0.1% syringes D. 5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride injection UPS 500 mL. A. Potassium chloride injection 10 mEq/5 mL 30 mL In the absence of stability information, water-containing formulations (prepared from ingredients in solid form) should be assigned by a beyond-use date that is: A. The same as the expiration date listed on the product. B. No later then 30 days. C. No later then 14 days when stored at cold temperature. D. No later then 25% of the time remaining until the product's expiration date. C. No later than 14 days when stored at cold temperature. Syringes. Concerning needle recapping, which of the following is correct? A. Used insulin needles are small enough that they can be disposed of in regular garbage. B. Used insulin needles should be recapped before being placed in the sharps container. C. Used immunization needles should never be recapped. D. Used insulin needles are small enough that they can safely be recapped before being placed in a sharps container. C. Used immunization needles should never be recapped Which of the medications is on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices List of Confused Drug Names because it is available in two different chemical forms that can be easily confused? A. Labetalol B. Hydralazine C. Nifedipine D. Metoprolol D. Metoprolol Which of the following injectable drugs would be stored in the refrigerator? A. Clindamycin B. Ciprofloxacin C. Cyanocobalamin D. Calcitonin-salmon D. Calcitonin-salmon The auxiliary label for amoxicillin oral suspension should contain which of the following instructions? A. Take with food. B. May cause urine discoloration. C. Shake well. D. May cause drowsiness. C. Shake well Technology that automatically documents administration of medication using electronic tracking sensors is known as: A. BCMA B. CMS C. DME D. OBRA A. BCMA (bar code medication administration) If a third-party payer rejects 15% of submitted claims, how much does the pharmacy lose if it processes 25,000 prescriptions that average a cost of $12.00 each? A. $16,666 B. $20,000 C. $30,000 D. $45,000 D. 45,000 To protect themselves and others from infection, all healthcare workers should use which kind of precautions? A. Airborne B. Contact C. Droplet D. Universal D. Universal Chemotherapy agents should be stored: A. Alphabetically by trade name. B. In a separately identified area. C. Alphabetically by generic name. D. In a locked cabinet. B. In a separated identified area An essential component of pharmacy quality assurance programs is to: A. Maintain standards set by the DEA. B. Focus on the individual employee's work performance. C. Get the right drug to the right patient at the right time. D. Provide adequate emergency stock levels. C. Get the right drug to the right patient at the right time. A common side effect of magnesium-based antacids is: A. B. C. D. diahreeah