Pharmacy Tech License Q&A
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) - =SSRIs are a class of antidepressant. Common
SSRIs are Citalopram(Celexa), Excitalopram (lexapro), Paroxetine (Paxil), Fluoxetine (prozac),
Sertraline (zoloft) & Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
REMS definition - =Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategy
Taking Furosemide has what kind of side effect? - =Furosemide is a diuretic that increases the
production of urine. there are 3 subclasses of diuretics ( Thiazide, Loop, & potassium- sparing
diuretics) Furosemide( Lasix) is a loop diuretic . Diuretics are used to treat hypertension & heart
failure
Name an antibiotic that must be reconstituted with water prior to dispensing to patients? -
=Augmentin Suspension
A Dr calls to order Vicodin to administer to patients at his practice. How should you respond to
this request? - =To order the tablets, you must fill out a DEA 222 form and send us copy 1 &
copy 2
Which drugs are Pharmacy Techs allowed to order? - =OTC, & Schedule 3,4,5 drugs
Which drugs require a DEA 222 form? ( which you must be listed as a registrant or obtain POA
on behalf of the registrant. ) - =scheduled 2 drugs
a patient hands you a RX for ciprofloxacin otic drops. they most likely have been diagnosed with
? - =EAR INFECTION. Cipro is a Fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Otic drops are intended to be
administered into the ear . Otic drops aren't sterile and the ear isn't a sterile environment like the
eye is.
optic drops administration - =Optic drops or ophthalmic solutions are intended to be
administered into the eye (sterile)
, as is a medical abbreviation meaning - =auris sinistra -left ear
ad is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - =right ear
au is a medical abbreviation meaning - =aures unitas - auris uterque- both ears
od is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - =oculus dexter - right eye
os is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - =oculus sinister -left eye
pr is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - =per rectum - rectally - rectal administration
q is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - =every
ud is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - =as directed
who shouldn't take teratogenicity drugs? - =pregnant people shouldn't take teratogenic drugs.
They are toxic to embryos & fetuses. Ex: isotretinoin (thalidomide), derivatives; ACE Inhibitors;
anticoagulants (e.g warfarin); estrogens, androgens (e.g testosterone); antiepileptics drugs,
NSAIDS; vitamin A Supplements & alcohol
What's the rule for transferring pharmacies with schedule 5 drugs ? - =Schedule 5 drugs can be
transferred to a different pharmacy ONCE.
what is a NDC # ? - =A National Drug Code # is a unique product identifier that is assigned to
eacg product by the FDA. An NDC # is a 10/11 digit # divided into 3 parts. The 1st 4-5 digits =
the manufacture 2nd 4 digits identify the product strength, dosage form, & formulation. The last
2 digits = the package size
Name an OTC herbal supplement indicated for the treatment of depression & anxiety? - =St.
John's wort
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) - =SSRIs are a class of antidepressant. Common
SSRIs are Citalopram(Celexa), Excitalopram (lexapro), Paroxetine (Paxil), Fluoxetine (prozac),
Sertraline (zoloft) & Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
REMS definition - =Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategy
Taking Furosemide has what kind of side effect? - =Furosemide is a diuretic that increases the
production of urine. there are 3 subclasses of diuretics ( Thiazide, Loop, & potassium- sparing
diuretics) Furosemide( Lasix) is a loop diuretic . Diuretics are used to treat hypertension & heart
failure
Name an antibiotic that must be reconstituted with water prior to dispensing to patients? -
=Augmentin Suspension
A Dr calls to order Vicodin to administer to patients at his practice. How should you respond to
this request? - =To order the tablets, you must fill out a DEA 222 form and send us copy 1 &
copy 2
Which drugs are Pharmacy Techs allowed to order? - =OTC, & Schedule 3,4,5 drugs
Which drugs require a DEA 222 form? ( which you must be listed as a registrant or obtain POA
on behalf of the registrant. ) - =scheduled 2 drugs
a patient hands you a RX for ciprofloxacin otic drops. they most likely have been diagnosed with
? - =EAR INFECTION. Cipro is a Fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Otic drops are intended to be
administered into the ear . Otic drops aren't sterile and the ear isn't a sterile environment like the
eye is.
optic drops administration - =Optic drops or ophthalmic solutions are intended to be
administered into the eye (sterile)
, as is a medical abbreviation meaning - =auris sinistra -left ear
ad is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - =right ear
au is a medical abbreviation meaning - =aures unitas - auris uterque- both ears
od is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - =oculus dexter - right eye
os is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - =oculus sinister -left eye
pr is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - =per rectum - rectally - rectal administration
q is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - =every
ud is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - =as directed
who shouldn't take teratogenicity drugs? - =pregnant people shouldn't take teratogenic drugs.
They are toxic to embryos & fetuses. Ex: isotretinoin (thalidomide), derivatives; ACE Inhibitors;
anticoagulants (e.g warfarin); estrogens, androgens (e.g testosterone); antiepileptics drugs,
NSAIDS; vitamin A Supplements & alcohol
What's the rule for transferring pharmacies with schedule 5 drugs ? - =Schedule 5 drugs can be
transferred to a different pharmacy ONCE.
what is a NDC # ? - =A National Drug Code # is a unique product identifier that is assigned to
eacg product by the FDA. An NDC # is a 10/11 digit # divided into 3 parts. The 1st 4-5 digits =
the manufacture 2nd 4 digits identify the product strength, dosage form, & formulation. The last
2 digits = the package size
Name an OTC herbal supplement indicated for the treatment of depression & anxiety? - =St.
John's wort
