NAPLEX Test Bank Missed Questions (Compounding Questions) EXAM Questions
AND Correct Answers
1.0 teaspoonful of oral suspension. Use-as-directed.
The pharmacist wanted to verify the dose, but neither the child's age nor weight
was provided. What are possible sources of medication errors found in this
prescription? (Select ALL that apply.)
A. Using "as directed" for patient instructions
B. Not providing the route of administration
C. Using a "teaspoonful" to indicate the dose
D. Not providing the patient's weight to verify the dose, or the indication
E. Use of a trailing zero - ✔✔A, C, D, E
A 19 month old male is diagnosed with his 3rd case of acute otitis media in the
past 14 months. He has received amoxicillin twice before. The second time he
developed a red rash on his torso and arms. Which of the following would be
recommended for use in this patient for the current illness?
A. Augmentin susp
B. Cefuroxime susp
C. Minicycline susp
D. Doxycycline susp
E. Levofloxacin susp - ✔✔B
,A drug wholesaler delivers a plastic tote containing chemotherapy drugs to the
pharmacy. Upon opening the tote, the technician discovers that the drugs are
not wrapped in plastic. There are no signs of breakage or leakage. What
personnel protective grab should the technician wear when unpacking this tote?
(Select ALL that apply.)
A. One pair of chemotherapy gloves
B. N95 respirator
C. Goggles
D. Surgical face mask
E. An elastomeric half-mask with a muti-gas cartridghe and P100-filter - ✔✔A, E
A drug wholesaler has delivered a plastic tote containing hazardous drugs to the
hospital pharmacy. The pharmacist has signed for the order and a technician
will be unpacking the drug products from the plastic tote. Where are
appropriate locations for the technician to perform this activity? (Select ALL that
apply).
A. ISO 7 buffer room
B. ISO 8 ante room
C. Unclassified, negative pressure room
D. Neutral pressure room
E. Positive pressure room - ✔✔C, D
A hospital technician will be spending his entire 12-hour work shift preparing
chemotherapy IV admixtures. The manufacturer of the chemotherapy gown has
not provided any information on how often the gown must be changed. At a
minimum, how many gowns will the hospital technician use during his shift?
, At least...
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5 - ✔✔D
A new antibiotic for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) was recently FDA
approved. The drug was presented at the Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Committee meeting. The drug monograph included the following information:
Community-acquired pneumonia dosing (IV): 675 mg IV Q8H
Community-acquired pneumonia dosing (PO): 675 mg PO TID
Protein binding: 18%
Metabolism: partially hepatic
Half-life (elimination): 1.6 - 2.1 hours
What hospital policy/protocol should this drug be added to?
A. CAP Policy
B. Antiobiogram Protocol
C. Therapeutic Interchange Protocol
D. Pharmacokinetic Policy
E. High Risk Medication Protocol - ✔✔C
AND Correct Answers
1.0 teaspoonful of oral suspension. Use-as-directed.
The pharmacist wanted to verify the dose, but neither the child's age nor weight
was provided. What are possible sources of medication errors found in this
prescription? (Select ALL that apply.)
A. Using "as directed" for patient instructions
B. Not providing the route of administration
C. Using a "teaspoonful" to indicate the dose
D. Not providing the patient's weight to verify the dose, or the indication
E. Use of a trailing zero - ✔✔A, C, D, E
A 19 month old male is diagnosed with his 3rd case of acute otitis media in the
past 14 months. He has received amoxicillin twice before. The second time he
developed a red rash on his torso and arms. Which of the following would be
recommended for use in this patient for the current illness?
A. Augmentin susp
B. Cefuroxime susp
C. Minicycline susp
D. Doxycycline susp
E. Levofloxacin susp - ✔✔B
,A drug wholesaler delivers a plastic tote containing chemotherapy drugs to the
pharmacy. Upon opening the tote, the technician discovers that the drugs are
not wrapped in plastic. There are no signs of breakage or leakage. What
personnel protective grab should the technician wear when unpacking this tote?
(Select ALL that apply.)
A. One pair of chemotherapy gloves
B. N95 respirator
C. Goggles
D. Surgical face mask
E. An elastomeric half-mask with a muti-gas cartridghe and P100-filter - ✔✔A, E
A drug wholesaler has delivered a plastic tote containing hazardous drugs to the
hospital pharmacy. The pharmacist has signed for the order and a technician
will be unpacking the drug products from the plastic tote. Where are
appropriate locations for the technician to perform this activity? (Select ALL that
apply).
A. ISO 7 buffer room
B. ISO 8 ante room
C. Unclassified, negative pressure room
D. Neutral pressure room
E. Positive pressure room - ✔✔C, D
A hospital technician will be spending his entire 12-hour work shift preparing
chemotherapy IV admixtures. The manufacturer of the chemotherapy gown has
not provided any information on how often the gown must be changed. At a
minimum, how many gowns will the hospital technician use during his shift?
, At least...
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5 - ✔✔D
A new antibiotic for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) was recently FDA
approved. The drug was presented at the Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Committee meeting. The drug monograph included the following information:
Community-acquired pneumonia dosing (IV): 675 mg IV Q8H
Community-acquired pneumonia dosing (PO): 675 mg PO TID
Protein binding: 18%
Metabolism: partially hepatic
Half-life (elimination): 1.6 - 2.1 hours
What hospital policy/protocol should this drug be added to?
A. CAP Policy
B. Antiobiogram Protocol
C. Therapeutic Interchange Protocol
D. Pharmacokinetic Policy
E. High Risk Medication Protocol - ✔✔C
