Giant Eagle Pharmacy Technician Qualification Exam | Questions & Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Graded A+

1 GIANT EAGLE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATION EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ online adjudication Correct Answer: resolution of coverage through communications of the pharmacy and insurer computers formulary Correct Answer: a list of medications an insurance company pays for or charges less to the customer co-pay Correct Answer: the amount a customer has to pay when getting a prescription filled on an insurance card pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) Correct Answer: companies that administer drug benefits maximum allowable cost (MAC) 2 Correct Answer: the maximum price per unit the insurer will pay for a particular product metamucil/psyllium Correct Answer: gastrointestinal disorder dulcolax/bisacodyl Correct Answer: gastrointestinal disorders kaopectate/ bismuth subsalicylate Correct Answer: gastrointestinal disorders imodium/ loperamide Correct Answer: gastrointestinal disorders prilosec/ omeprazole Correct Answer: gastrointestinal disorders nexium/ esomeprazole Correct Answer: gastrointestinal disorders Prevacid/lansoprazole Correct Answer: gastrointestinal disorders 3 zantac/ ranitidine Correct Answer: gastrointestinal disorders lomotil/ diphenoxylate/ and atropine Correct Answer: gastrointestinal disorders colace/ docusate sodium Correct Answer: gastrointestinal disorders oxycontin/ oxycodone Correct Answer: pain toradol/ketorolac Correct Answer: pain percocet/ oxycodone & acetaminophen Correct Answer: pain voltaren/diclofenac Correct Answer: pain motrin/ ibuprofen 4 Correct Answer: pain ms cotin/ morphine Correct Answer: pain dilaudid/ hydromorphone Correct Answer: pain micronase or diabeta/ glyburide Correct Answer: biabetes glucotrol/ glipizide Correct Answer: diabetes actos/ pioglitazone Correct Answer: diabetes glucophage/ metformin Correct Answer: diabetes levemir Correct Answer: diabetes 5 prinivil or zestril/ lisinopril Correct Answer: hypertension hydrodiuril/ hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Correct Answer: hypertension diovan/valsartan Correct Answer: hypertension calan/verapamil Correct Answer: hypertension zetia/ ezetimibe Correct Answer: high cholesterol niacin/ nicotinic acid Correct Answer: high cholesterol allegra/fexofenadine Correct Answer: allergies and asthma claritin/ loratadine Correct Answer: allergies & asthma 6 flonase/fluticasone Correct Answer: allergies & asthma flovent/fluticasone Correct Answer: allergies & asthma singulair/ montelukast Correct Answer: allergies & asthma benadryl/diphenhydramine Correct Answer: allergies & asthma phinocort/ dudesonide Correct Answer: allergies & asthma proair, proventil HFA or ventolin HFA/ albuterol Correct Answer: allergies & asthma serevent/salmeterol Correct Answer: allergies & asthma delsym/dextromethorphan 7 Correct Answer: cough hycodan/tussionex/hydrocodone Correct Answer: cough mucinex or robitussin/guaifenesin Correct Answer: cough robitussin AC/ guaifenesin & codeine Correct Answer: cough diflucan/ fluconazole Correct Answer: infectious disease keflex/cephalexin Correct Answer: infectious disease valtrex/valacyclovir Correct Answer: infectious disease zovirax/ acyclovir Correct Answer: infectious disease 8 zithromax/ azithromycin Correct Answer: infectious disease augmentin/ amoxicillin and clavulanic acid Correct Answer: infectious disease bactrim or septra/ trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole Correct Answer: infectious disease amoxil/ amoxicillin Correct Answer: infectious disease biaxin/ clarithromycin Correct Answer: infectious disease cipro/ciprofloxacin Correct Answer: infectious disease celexa/ citalopram Correct Answer: antidepressant effexor/venlafaxine Correct Answer: Antidepressant 9 paxil/paroxetine Correct Answer: Antidepressant prozac/fluoxetine Correct Answer: Antidepressant klonopin/clonazepam Correct Answer: anti-anxiety xanax/alprazolam Correct Answer: anti-anxiety valium/diazepam Correct Answer: anti-anxiety ativan/lorazepam Correct Answer: anti-anxiety DEA license Correct Answer: required by state regulatory board to prescribe or dispense controlled substances 10 Co-insurance Correct Answer: an agreement of cost sharing between patient and insurer dual co-pay Correct Answer: co-pays with two prices, one for generic another for brand wellbutrin/bupropion Correct Answer: Antidepressant flagyl/metronidazole Correct Answer: infectious disease nix & elimite/ premethrin Correct Answer: infectious disease OTC Correct Answer: over the counter - medications that do not require a prescription RX Correct Answer: abbreviation for prescription auxiliary label 11 Correct Answer: labels that contain additional information, reminders or warnings for the customer cc Correct Answer: an abbreviation used on prescriptions generally considered equal to one milliliter (mL) counsel Correct Answer: procedure of a pharmacist instructing a patient about their medication or health drug Correct Answer: a substance used to treat or cure a symptom or disease brand name Correct Answer: trademarked name of a medication the medication name given by the original manufacturer generic name Correct Answer: a name used to identify a drug other than the brand name -multiple manufacturers can make products using this name lot number 12 Correct Answer: an identification number that allows the manufacturer to identify the specific bath of a medication iu Correct Answer: international units - a measurement for some vitamins, most commonly, vitamin D face the shelves Correct Answer: process of adjusting the products on each shelf so that the front of the product is clearly visible and all products are placed towards the front of the shelf gm/ g Correct Answer: the most common measurement for creams and ointments HIPAA Correct Answer: -Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act -law passed in 1996 that ensures patient privacy of all protected health information (PHI) NDC Correct Answer: the 11-digit identifying number on every medication that specifies the manufacturer, drug and bottle size 13 otic Correct Answer: referring to the ear ophthalmic Correct Answer: referring to the eye reconstitute Correct Answer: process of adding a measured amount of distilled water to a powder to make a liquid side effect Correct Answer: an unwanted or unintended effect produced from taking a drug in normal dosages sig Correct Answer: abbreviation for directions of a prescription ampules Correct Answer: sterile containers containing a single dose of medication tablets Correct Answer: a dosage form made by compression of ingredients. may be coated to promote easier swallowing and are made for a variety of administration routes 14 capsules Correct Answer: gelatin shells containing medication. they can mask unpleasant taste or smell of medication. long acting types are formulated to dissolve slowly in the intestines. chewable Correct Answer: tablets that are flavored to be pleasant tasting and chewed before swallowing elixirs Correct Answer: a clear, sweetened liquid that traditionally contains alcohol enteric coated (EC) Correct Answer: tablet with a coating that prevents dissolution in the stomach and is dissolved in the intestine ointments Correct Answer: semi-solid topical dosage forms with a petrolatum base solutions Correct Answer: liquid dosage forms with all medications dissolved in one another 15 suspensions Correct Answer: a solid not dissolved in a liquid. suspensions must be shaken before use transdermal Correct Answer: a topical system designed to release medication into the body through the skin powders Correct Answer: finely ground solid material controls Correct Answer: medications assigned as requiring extra security and oversight due to potential for abuse creams Correct Answer: a topical dosage form that contains viscous liquid or semi-solid emulsions of oil and water gels Correct Answer: semi-solid suspension, usually in water, of very small particles. also called colloidal suspensions 16 will call bin Correct Answer: The drawers or cart set aside for prescriptions that are ready but not yet picked up by a customer special order Correct Answer: an item not carried by pharmacy but ordered for a specific customer caplets Correct Answer: tablets shaped similar to a capsule emulsion Correct Answer: a liquid that will not dissolve in another liquid. must be shaken before use. Extended-release (ER) sustained-release (SR) controlled-release (CR) time-release (TR) Correct Answer: dosage form that is formulated to release over time lotions Correct Answer: fluid emulsion or suspension intended for external use 17 suppositories Correct Answer: solid dosage form to be inserted rectally or vaginally cardholder Correct Answer: the subscriber to an insurance policy cash Correct Answer: a prescription transaction filled with no insurance deductible Correct Answer: the amount the patient must pay before the insurer will cover additional medical expenses premium Correct Answer: the monthly fee charged by an insurance company for coverage reject Correct Answer: a prescription claim that an insurance company denied payment DEA # Correct Answer: number assigned by the federal government to doctors and pharmacies authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances 18 DUR Correct Answer: a conflict with a prescription that requires a pharmacist to review ( allergy, interaction, unusual dose) expiration date Correct Answer: The last date the manufacturer guarantees the medication to be at full strength mg Correct Answer: the most common measurement for tablet and capsules strength mL Correct Answer: the most common measurement for the quantity to dispense of liquid medications prescription Correct Answer: an order for a medication or device by a licensed prescriber rotate stock Correct Answer: process of moving the oldest stock to the front of the shelf and placing the newest stock at the back transfer 19 Correct Answer: moving a prescription from one pharmacy to another