PTCB/ExCPT/FINAL EXAM PREP QUESTIONS WITH ALL PASSED ANSWERS GRADED A+

The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? - ANS-left eye What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - ANS-pc An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? - ANS-suppositories A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? - ANS-50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year The expiration date on a bottle of Cipro 500mg tablets states 4/09. When does this drug expire? - ANS-midnight 4/30/09 A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? - ANS-the Rx lacks a duration of therapy Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach? - ANS-enteric-coated What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream? - ANS-absorption What is "room temperature" - ANS-15-30 degrees Centigrade The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; - ANS-metabolism A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy technician should: - ANS-tell the patient to speak to the pharmacist Which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do? enter a prescription data into the computer call the wholesaler for a drug order affix a drug label to a prescription container accept a verbal medication order from a physician - ANS-accept a verbal medication order from a physician The directions for use of a medication are " ii gtts au q 4 h x 5d". What is au? - ANS-in both ears The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires: - ANS-legal name of pharmacy and address The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: - ANS--manufacturer -drug product -quantity packaged What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication? - ANS-film-coated tablets What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation? - ANS-a tincture Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug? -expiration date -lot # -storage requirements -strength of medication - ANS-storage requirements Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile. a) true b) false - ANS-false Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after reconstitution? - ANS-14 Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction? a) Biaxin b) penicillin c) Cipro d) tetracycline - ANS-tetracycline The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? - ANS-penicillin Which of the following 2 drug classes have cross sensitivity? a) tetracycline and penicillin b) penicillin and erythromycin e) erythromycin and penicillin d) penicillin and cephalosporin - ANS-penicillin and cephalosporin What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/ 5ml? - ANS-36 to 46 degrees F Translate the following: a. Gtt ii o.u. q 4 h prn b. M. ft ung c. tsp i q 4 h or 5 h prn itching - ANS-a) Place 2 drops into both eyes every 4 hours as needed b) Mix and make an ointment c) Take one teaspoonful by mouth every 4 to 5 hours as needed for itch How many times can an unscheduled prescription be refilled on a PRN prescription order? - ANS-as needed for one year What schedule are the following drug products? Vicodin ______ Valium ______ Codeine _____ Lomotil ______ - ANS-Vicodin __3___ Valium __4___ Codeine __2__ Lomotil __5__ Acetaminophen possesses all of the following except a) analgesic b) anti-inflammatory c) antipyretic - ANS-anti-inflammatory How does activated charcoal work in an overdose? - ANS-absorbs the poison The dose of syrup of ipecac for children is_____ - ANS-15 ml The normal dose of fexofenadine is: - ANS-60 mg bid The highest strength of Demerol is: - ANS-100 mg List 3 known routes of transmission of HIV infections - ANS--bodily fluids -blood transfusions -mom to fetus Medication class of Provera? - ANS-progestin Estraderm is available in which dosage form? - ANS-patch Pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in cold preparations, is contraindicated in which of the following disease states? a) hypertension b) asthma c) constipation d) cancer - ANS-hypertension Which of the following drugs is a benzodiazepine? Fiorinal b) Percodan c) Demerol d) Klonopin - ANS-Klonopin What drug is used to treat dyspepsia (ulcers)? - ANS-Pepcid A patient hands you an empty vial of Ritalin and asks for the Rx to be refilled. What should you do? - ANS-tell the patient that the medicine is not refillable Which of the following drugs is not an OTC product? a) Advil b) Nuperin c) Ibuprofen 400mg d) Tylenol suppositories - ANS-Ibuprofen 400mg Which of the following drugs is used in chest pain? a) meperidine b) diltiazem c) nitroglycerin d) piroxicam - ANS-nitroglycerin Codeine, meperidine and oxycodone all belong to which controlled schedule? - ANS-II What is "Syrup of Ipecac" indicated for? - ANS-to induce vomiting Which of the following drugs is not a laxative? a) Dulcolax b) Metamucil c) Imodium d) Colace - ANS-Imodium A patient on warfarin therapy should never take which of the following medications? a) Percocet b) Tylenol c) Demerol d) Percodan - ANS-Percodan Which of the following is a Scheduled IV controlled substance? a) Lomotil b) Xanax c) Demerol d) Haldol - ANS-Xanax Heparin belongs to which pharmacological category? - ANS-anticoagulant Which of the following medications is an anticonvulsant? a) atenolol b) dextromethorphan c) carbamazepine d) isoxsuprine - ANS-carbamazepine Terbutaline belongs to which drug classification? a) antineoplastic b) anticonvulsant c) bronchodilator - ANS-bronchodilator The joint action of drugs in which their combined effect is more intense or longer in duration than the sum of their individual effects is: - ANS-synergism The most used drug for parkinsonism is - ANS-Sinemet The exact amount of a drug administered to get a specific response is the - ANS-dose When dispensing an antidepressant; the patient should be informed that - ANS-it may take as long as two weeks before the drug is effective Which drug has a loading dose as part of the regimen? a) Macrodantin b) Zithromax c) Cipro d) Doxycycline - ANS-Zithromax Treatment for migraine is most effective if - ANS-initiated early in the attack Expectorants are used in lung disease to - ANS-stimulate respiratory secretions and break up mucus Which drugs listed should be taken on an empty stomach a) tetracycline b) NSAIDS c) Dilantin d) all of the above - ANS-tetracycline Which B vitamins need to be given IM? - ANS-B12 The nitro patch should not be worn 24 hours a day in order to avoid - ANS-tolerance Which OTC lowers cholesterol and can cause a flushing reaction? - ANS-niacin The technician should check for which drugs in the profile if the patient is on a potassium supplement? - ANS--ACE inhibitors -Dyazide -Maxzide Nitroglycerin may be stored in all of the listed except a) an amber glass bottle b) prescription bottles c) original container d) none of the above - ANS-prescription bottles Why are diuretics commonly used in congestive heart failure? - ANS-to decrease the amount of fluid in the body by increasing urination All of the following belong to the class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors except a) captopril b) digoxin c) enalapril d) ramipril - ANS-digoxin Most superpotent topical steroids have restrictions limiting their use to - ANS-2 weeks; 40-50 grams in one week The NSAID most frequently used to treat gout is - ANS-indomethacin Which urinary analgesic will turn urine orange? - ANS-Pyridium Which drug reduces blood pressure and grows hair? a) Inderal b) Catapress c) Loniten d) Aldomet - ANS-Loniten (minoxidil) Which drug dissolves a clot once it has formed? a) heparin b) Coumadin c) Fragmin d) urokinase - ANS-urokinase Which drug is a loop diuretic? a) Bumex b) Dyazide c) Diltiazem d) Ziac - ANS-Bumex Which drug is a calcium channel blocker? a) digoxin b) nitroglycerin c) verapamil d) Zestril - ANS-verapamil The drug most used for an acute gout attack is - ANS-Zyloprim What type of prescription balance must be used for compounding 120 mgs of a 1% topical antifungal cream? - ANS-class A What type of measuring device should be used to measure 3 ml of a liquid for compounding? - ANS-10 ml cylindrical graduate Grinding of tablets into a fine powder in a porcelain mortar is an example of: - ANS-trituration What is the proper method of measuring a liquid in a graduated cylinder? - ANS-hold at eye level and read the bottom of the meniscus The process of producing a smooth dispersion of a drug with a spatula is called - ANS-levigation What is the most accurate device for measuring liquids? - ANS-cylindrical graduate What is the smallest weight a class A balance can weigh? - ANS-120 mg (2 grain) When dispensing a Ventolin inhaler, how often must the Patient Package insert (PPI) be included with the drug product? - ANS-every time the prescription is dispensed Which drug requires a follow-up "Cover" prescription when dispensed as a verbal order? phenobarbital b) vicodin c) valium d) all the above - ANS--phenobarbital -vicodin -valium What is the proper procedure for cleaning a laminar flow hood? - ANS-side to side, back to front Which procedure would you not do when opening an ampule? a) wipe the neck with an alcohol pad b) after wiping with an alcohol pad, dry the neck with a paper towel c) break the ampule with an alcohol pad covering the neck d) filter the contents with a filter needle - ANS-after wiping with an alcohol pad, dry the neck with a paper towel How far into the hood should the pharmacy technician work? - ANS-6 inches What size filter is considered a sterilizing filter? - ANS-0.22 micron How often must a laminar flow hood be checked? - ANS-every 6 months How long may a schedule class II drug be refilled? - ANS-no refills If a HCTZ prescription states, 'refill prn', for how long may this Rx be refilled? - ANS-1 year How often must controlled substances be physically inventoried? - ANS-once every 2 years Which governmental agency is responsible for safety in the workplace? - ANS-OSHA The "C" designation for controlled substances must appear on a controlled prescription: - A