Custom EXCPT exam
which agency enforces rules and regulations regarding legal and illegal trade
of narcotics and other potentially dangerous drugs? - correct answer-DEA
(Drug Enforcement Agency)
Which controlled substance schedule indicates that a medication contains a
limited quantity of narcotics and has a low potential for abuse? - correct
answer-Schedule V
What influence do state laws have in the pharmacy? - correct
answer-Governing of how pharmacists and pharmacy techs practice
pharmacy
According to federal law, which of the following is required to be included on a
prescription label? - correct answer-Prescriptions expiration date
Which form is required for the receiving pharmacy to complete and retain
when receiving a transferred Scheduled II medication from another
pharmacy? - correct answer-DEA Form 222
Which of the following organizations oversee the disposal of hazardous waste
from health care facilities? - correct answer-EPA (Environmental Protection
Agency)
Which Federal agency us composed of all state BOPs? - correct
answer-NABP
Which federal agency ensures the safety, efficacy, and security of human and
veterinarian products? - correct answer-FDA (Federal Drug Administration)
Which federal agency establishes standards and accredits healthcare
providers? - correct answer-TJC (The Joint Committee)
What is the maximum number of refills allowed on a schedule II controlled
substance prescription? - correct answer-Zero
What is a sharps container? - correct answer-Where broken glass and
needles should be discarded
,This law requires products to include a list of all ingredients - correct
answer-Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 (FFDCA)
Which of the following is a valid DEA number?
1. AD1314626
2. AD2345676
3. AD5679465
4. AD5478316 - correct answer-3. AD5679465
When selling an OTC nasal decongestant spray (phenylephrine), which
question can the tech answer without referring the customer to the
pharmacist?
1. Can I take this drug with my blood pressure medicine?
2. I keep using this spray, but my nose seems to get stuffier. Should I use it
more often?
3. Is there a less expensive generic of this nose spray available?
4. I have had a cold for 4 weeks. Do you think I should see the doctor? -
correct answer-3. Is there a less expensive generic of this nose spray
available?
When preparing an IV solution, a tech should work: - correct answer-at least 6
inches into the hood
When cleaning a laminar flow hood, which of the following methods should be
used?
1. Clean the hood from top to bottom.
2. Clean the hood from bottom to top.
3. Clean the hood from side to side starting in the back and working toward
the front.
4.Clean the hood from side to side starting in the front and working toward the
back. - correct answer-3. Clean the hood from side to side starting in the back
and working toward the front.
If a patient gives you an empty vial of oxycodone and requests a refill, what
should you do? - correct answer-Tell the patient the prescription is not
refillable
According to the 1970 Controlled Substance Act, which schedule has no
accepted medical use in the US? - correct answer-Schedule I
, According to DEA regulations, which of the following items of information must
be recorded on DEA form 222 when received at the pharmacy? - correct
answer-Date of receipt and number of items received
A pharmacy technician may perform which of the following duties EXCEPT:
1. process a new prescription
2. accept a refill authorization
3. accept a refill from a patient
4. accept a new prescription over the phone - correct answer-4. accept a new
prescription over the phone
Which of the following medications does NOT require a PPI each time it is
dispensed?
1. accurate
2. Premarin
3. proventil
4. all the above requires a PPI each time it is dispensed. - correct answer-4.
all of the above require a PPI each time it is dispensed.
Which of the following could contribute to a medication error? - correct
answer-failure to rotate stock appropriately
Which medication is exempt from child-resistant safety closure packaging?
1. albuterol MDI
2. ortho-tri-cyclin tablets
3. nitroglycerin SL tablets
4. all the above - correct answer-4. all the above
Which medication has the potential to cause gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding? -
correct answer-ibuprofen
The FDA maintains a reporting program that encourages health Medication
Safety care professionals to report adverse effects that occur from the use of
an approved drug or other medical products. This program is called: - correct
answer-MedWatch
Oral contraceptives require this for the first dispensing and for refills if 30 days
or more have passed since receiving it. - correct answer-patient package
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which agency enforces rules and regulations regarding legal and illegal trade
of narcotics and other potentially dangerous drugs? - correct answer-DEA
(Drug Enforcement Agency)
Which controlled substance schedule indicates that a medication contains a
limited quantity of narcotics and has a low potential for abuse? - correct
answer-Schedule V
What influence do state laws have in the pharmacy? - correct
answer-Governing of how pharmacists and pharmacy techs practice
pharmacy
According to federal law, which of the following is required to be included on a
prescription label? - correct answer-Prescriptions expiration date
Which form is required for the receiving pharmacy to complete and retain
when receiving a transferred Scheduled II medication from another
pharmacy? - correct answer-DEA Form 222
Which of the following organizations oversee the disposal of hazardous waste
from health care facilities? - correct answer-EPA (Environmental Protection
Agency)
Which Federal agency us composed of all state BOPs? - correct
answer-NABP
Which federal agency ensures the safety, efficacy, and security of human and
veterinarian products? - correct answer-FDA (Federal Drug Administration)
Which federal agency establishes standards and accredits healthcare
providers? - correct answer-TJC (The Joint Committee)
What is the maximum number of refills allowed on a schedule II controlled
substance prescription? - correct answer-Zero
What is a sharps container? - correct answer-Where broken glass and
needles should be discarded
,This law requires products to include a list of all ingredients - correct
answer-Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 (FFDCA)
Which of the following is a valid DEA number?
1. AD1314626
2. AD2345676
3. AD5679465
4. AD5478316 - correct answer-3. AD5679465
When selling an OTC nasal decongestant spray (phenylephrine), which
question can the tech answer without referring the customer to the
pharmacist?
1. Can I take this drug with my blood pressure medicine?
2. I keep using this spray, but my nose seems to get stuffier. Should I use it
more often?
3. Is there a less expensive generic of this nose spray available?
4. I have had a cold for 4 weeks. Do you think I should see the doctor? -
correct answer-3. Is there a less expensive generic of this nose spray
available?
When preparing an IV solution, a tech should work: - correct answer-at least 6
inches into the hood
When cleaning a laminar flow hood, which of the following methods should be
used?
1. Clean the hood from top to bottom.
2. Clean the hood from bottom to top.
3. Clean the hood from side to side starting in the back and working toward
the front.
4.Clean the hood from side to side starting in the front and working toward the
back. - correct answer-3. Clean the hood from side to side starting in the back
and working toward the front.
If a patient gives you an empty vial of oxycodone and requests a refill, what
should you do? - correct answer-Tell the patient the prescription is not
refillable
According to the 1970 Controlled Substance Act, which schedule has no
accepted medical use in the US? - correct answer-Schedule I
, According to DEA regulations, which of the following items of information must
be recorded on DEA form 222 when received at the pharmacy? - correct
answer-Date of receipt and number of items received
A pharmacy technician may perform which of the following duties EXCEPT:
1. process a new prescription
2. accept a refill authorization
3. accept a refill from a patient
4. accept a new prescription over the phone - correct answer-4. accept a new
prescription over the phone
Which of the following medications does NOT require a PPI each time it is
dispensed?
1. accurate
2. Premarin
3. proventil
4. all the above requires a PPI each time it is dispensed. - correct answer-4.
all of the above require a PPI each time it is dispensed.
Which of the following could contribute to a medication error? - correct
answer-failure to rotate stock appropriately
Which medication is exempt from child-resistant safety closure packaging?
1. albuterol MDI
2. ortho-tri-cyclin tablets
3. nitroglycerin SL tablets
4. all the above - correct answer-4. all the above
Which medication has the potential to cause gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding? -
correct answer-ibuprofen
The FDA maintains a reporting program that encourages health Medication
Safety care professionals to report adverse effects that occur from the use of
an approved drug or other medical products. This program is called: - correct
answer-MedWatch
Oral contraceptives require this for the first dispensing and for refills if 30 days
or more have passed since receiving it. - correct answer-patient package
insert
