EXCPT PRACTICE TEST FORM B ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Nonnarcotic medication used to pain and fever. This medicine is an NSAID.
Contradiction to Lipitor Pregnancy
HIPPA maintains use the minimum information for the task
Omeprazole (Prilosec) proton pump inhibitor, GERD, heartburn
tsp to oz 6 tsp = 1 oz
Magic Mouthwash Combination of Mycostatin, benadryl, and lidocaine. expires in 14 days
Orange Book Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations
tall man lettering Practice of writing part of a drugs name in upper case letters to help
distinguish drugs that sound and look alike. Like Prednisone and Prednisolone
Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951 Prohibits dispensing of legend drugs without a prescription.
schedule II refills Cannot be refilled
Medicare Part B The part of the Medicare program that pays for physician services, outpatient
hospital services, durable medical equipment, and other services and supplies.
Schedule III refills 5 times in 6 months
Vented needles are used to inject diluents into a vial for a powder med to minimize spraying or foaming of
the liquid when mixing
scope of practice a set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope, or extent
and limits, of the Pharmacy techs job
mL to qt 1000 mL is about 1 qt
Drospirenone (Yasmine) requires patient package insert
Medwatch This is the FDA reporting service for adverse effects that occur from use of
approved drugs.
Automated Medication Dispensing System reduces medication errors
syrup medication combined in a water and sugar (sucrose) solution
Insurance cards include group numbers
The laminar flow hood should be left operating 30 min
continuously. If it is turned off, it should not be used
until it has been running for at least:
, Ambien Zolpidem
Insomnia
Sublingual nitroglycerin exempt from childproof container law
Confidential error reporting A tech should identify that which of the following organizational procedures
encourages reporting of medication errors
OTC medication labels The technician should identify that the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
requires the net contents of an OTC medication package to be listed on the
medication label. Other required information includes the product name, the
name and address of the manufacturer, and directions for use.
Class III medication recall include medications that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects.
g to oz 30 g = 1 oz
RX must be written in black ink
compounding chemo drugs requires vertical air flow hood.
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) labeling ISMP recommends using numbers, rather than letters, when entering dosage
recommendations instructions.
PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) a preferred provider organization coverage plan allows patients to be seen by
a specialist without a referral.
NSAIDs include Ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, indomethacin (peripherally acting analgesics)
Schedule II prescriptions CANNOT have refills, must be filed separately from all others
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 1990 (OBRA 90) OBRA '90 requires a patient to receive pharmacist counseling. This allows the
pharmacy to receive reimbursement from Medicaid.
Singulair Montelukast
Asthma
disinfecting countertops The technician should disinfect countertops and work surfaces with isopropyl
alcohol to help maintain a clean and safe work environment in the pharmacy
setting.
DEA Form 222 used whenever Schedule I or II drugs are bought, sold or transferred between
pharmacies or qualified distributors
Recalled medication should be returned to the manufacture
Acetaminophen with Codeine Schedule III
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a federal agency charged with enforcing regulations against selling and
distributing adulterated, misbranded, or hazardous food and drug products
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) depression
CORRECT ANSWERS
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Nonnarcotic medication used to pain and fever. This medicine is an NSAID.
Contradiction to Lipitor Pregnancy
HIPPA maintains use the minimum information for the task
Omeprazole (Prilosec) proton pump inhibitor, GERD, heartburn
tsp to oz 6 tsp = 1 oz
Magic Mouthwash Combination of Mycostatin, benadryl, and lidocaine. expires in 14 days
Orange Book Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations
tall man lettering Practice of writing part of a drugs name in upper case letters to help
distinguish drugs that sound and look alike. Like Prednisone and Prednisolone
Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951 Prohibits dispensing of legend drugs without a prescription.
schedule II refills Cannot be refilled
Medicare Part B The part of the Medicare program that pays for physician services, outpatient
hospital services, durable medical equipment, and other services and supplies.
Schedule III refills 5 times in 6 months
Vented needles are used to inject diluents into a vial for a powder med to minimize spraying or foaming of
the liquid when mixing
scope of practice a set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope, or extent
and limits, of the Pharmacy techs job
mL to qt 1000 mL is about 1 qt
Drospirenone (Yasmine) requires patient package insert
Medwatch This is the FDA reporting service for adverse effects that occur from use of
approved drugs.
Automated Medication Dispensing System reduces medication errors
syrup medication combined in a water and sugar (sucrose) solution
Insurance cards include group numbers
The laminar flow hood should be left operating 30 min
continuously. If it is turned off, it should not be used
until it has been running for at least:
, Ambien Zolpidem
Insomnia
Sublingual nitroglycerin exempt from childproof container law
Confidential error reporting A tech should identify that which of the following organizational procedures
encourages reporting of medication errors
OTC medication labels The technician should identify that the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
requires the net contents of an OTC medication package to be listed on the
medication label. Other required information includes the product name, the
name and address of the manufacturer, and directions for use.
Class III medication recall include medications that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects.
g to oz 30 g = 1 oz
RX must be written in black ink
compounding chemo drugs requires vertical air flow hood.
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) labeling ISMP recommends using numbers, rather than letters, when entering dosage
recommendations instructions.
PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) a preferred provider organization coverage plan allows patients to be seen by
a specialist without a referral.
NSAIDs include Ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, indomethacin (peripherally acting analgesics)
Schedule II prescriptions CANNOT have refills, must be filed separately from all others
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 1990 (OBRA 90) OBRA '90 requires a patient to receive pharmacist counseling. This allows the
pharmacy to receive reimbursement from Medicaid.
Singulair Montelukast
Asthma
disinfecting countertops The technician should disinfect countertops and work surfaces with isopropyl
alcohol to help maintain a clean and safe work environment in the pharmacy
setting.
DEA Form 222 used whenever Schedule I or II drugs are bought, sold or transferred between
pharmacies or qualified distributors
Recalled medication should be returned to the manufacture
Acetaminophen with Codeine Schedule III
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a federal agency charged with enforcing regulations against selling and
distributing adulterated, misbranded, or hazardous food and drug products
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) depression
