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Florida Pharmacy Technician Questions and
Correct Answers A+ Guaranteed
1. In Florida, which of the following is a requirement to become a qualified
pharmacy technician? - ANSWER Be 18 years of age, possess a high school
diploma or certificate of high school equivalence, and pass a Board
approved training program.
2. What is the abbreviation for milligram? - ANSWER mg
3. When entering a new prescription, all of the following must be included: -
ANSWER DAW codes, correct drug and strength, number of authorized
refills.
4. The following are anticoagulant: - ANSWER Aspirin, Heparin, Warfarin
5. What is meant by the term "stock rotation?" - ANSWER Placing the stock
with the earliest expiration date at the front of the product supply
6. Atenolol can be mailed, but alcohol, arsenic, and lighter fluid may not be. -
ANSWER true
7. Levoxyl is used to treat: - ANSWER hypothyroidism
8. Translate the following directions: 2-3 gtt ad q 1-2 h prn - ANSWER Place 2
to 3 drops in right ear every 1 to 2 hours as needed
9. What is the generic equivalent of Prilosec? - ANSWER omeprazole
10.Unless it is a refill, how must a patient deliver a new prescription to you? -
ANSWER Prescription hardcopy
11.Hepatitis is inflammation of what body part? - ANSWER liver
12.In Florida, which of the following is a requirement to become a qualified
pharmacy technician? - ANSWER Be 18 years of age, possess a high school
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diploma or certificate of high school equivalence, and pass a Board
approved training program.
13.What is the abbreviation for milligram? - ANSWER mg
14.When entering a new prescription, all of the following must be included: -
ANSWER DAW codes, correct drug and strength, number of authorized
refills.
15.The following are anticoagulant: - ANSWER Aspirin, Heparin, Warfarin
16.What is meant by the term "stock rotation?" - ANSWER Placing the stock
with the earliest expiration date at the front of the product supply
17.The Law of Florida Pharmacy (Florida Pharmacy Practice Act) is under: -
ANSWER FL Statute 465
18.The Rules of Florida Pharmacy (Florida Board of Pharmacy Rules) is under:
- ANSWER 64B16
19.The Controlled Substances Act is under: - ANSWER FL Statue 893
20.FL Statutes 499 is: - ANSWER Florida's version of the FDCA (adulteration,
misbranding, wholesaling)
21.FT Statutes 120 is: - ANSWER Florida's administrative procedures act for
agencies (board of pharmacy)
22.Community Pharmacy (Independent/Chain) permit - ANSWER -every
location where medicinal drugs are compounded, dispensed, stored, or sold,
or where prescriptions are filled or dispensed on an outpatient basis
-prescription drug manager in charge!
-each store must have its own permit
-may only be manager of 1 pharmacy at a time
23.Class I Institutional Pharmacy (Nursing Home) permit - ANSWER -all
medicinal drugs are administered from individual prescription containers to
the patient and medicinal drugs are NOT dispensed on the premises
-consultant pharmacist of record in charge!
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-may contract with pharmacy to provide "starter doses" until other pharmacy
can dispense/deliver meds
-may have emergency medication kit for residents
24.Consultant must provide written, on-site consultation (drug regiment review)
at least once a month for each patient in a class 1 institutional pharmacy and
a modified class II institutional pharmacy! - ANSWER
25.Class II Institutional Pharmacy (Hospital) permit - ANSWER -employs the
services of a registered pharmacist or pharmacists who provide dispensing
and consulting services on the premises to patients of that institution for use
on premises of that institution
-consultant pharmacist of record in charge!
-pharmacy onsite
-drugs MUST be dispensed in unit-dose packages
26.Cancer drugs are accepted as donations within a class II institutional
pharmacy, however, controlled substances are not! - ANSWER
27.Modified Class II Institutional Pharmacy permit - ANSWER -pharmacies
that meet requirements for a Class II permit except space and equipment
requirements
-consultant pharmacist of record in charge!
-all drugs dispensed for on-site use ONLY
28.Modified Class II A - ANSWER methadone clinic, dialysis center
-formulary limited to 15 drugs or less
-no large stock bottles of controlled substances
29.Modified Class II B - ANSWER surgical center
-no formulary limitations
-drugs allowed to be stores in bulk or unit-dose
30.There are currently no Modified Class II C pharmacies in Florida. -
ANSWER
31.Internet Pharmacy permit - ANSWER -need to be licensed in any state it
does business with
-required to register as an Internet Pharmacy in FL
-licensed prescription drug manager in charge!
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-must maintain active pharmacy AND DEA registration if dispensing
controls
32.Nonresident Pharmacy permit - ANSWER -any out of state pharmacy that
ships, mails, delivers, or advertises it fills prescription medications to
patients in FL must register
-mail order pharmacies out of state must register as such
33.Nuclear Pharmacy permit - ANSWER -requires FL licensed nuclear
pharmacist to be named Prescription Department Manager (PDM)
-*registered technicians employed ONLY in this type of pharmacy may
write new prescriptions from prescriber's oral prescription!*
34.Permit rules and regulations - ANSWER -they are NOT transferrable
-must be 18 y/o to open a pharmacy
-inspection occurs before permit is issued
-must have sufficient drug info resources
-permits/licenses conspicuously displayed
-readily identifiable by license through name badges
-may advertise drugs and prices (not controls)
-must hang sign regarding generic substitution
35.Pharmacist must substitute generic drugs unless: - ANSWER 1. patient
requests otherwise
2. prescriber mandates "medically necessary"
3. drug is on negative formulary
36.Samples not allowed in community pharmacy, ONLY in class II institutional
pharmacy upon request of prescriber. - ANSWER
37.How long must a pharmacy maintain records of errors? - ANSWER 4 years!
38.How often do inspectors come to a pharmacy? - ANSWER -twice during 1st
year of operation
-minimum of 1 inspection per year thereafter
-passed inspection for 3 years w/o discipline = inspected every 2 years
39.How often does a pharmacy need to check for expiration dates? - ANSWER
every 4 months (3x a year)!
Florida Pharmacy Technician Questions and
Correct Answers A+ Guaranteed
1. In Florida, which of the following is a requirement to become a qualified
pharmacy technician? - ANSWER Be 18 years of age, possess a high school
diploma or certificate of high school equivalence, and pass a Board
approved training program.
2. What is the abbreviation for milligram? - ANSWER mg
3. When entering a new prescription, all of the following must be included: -
ANSWER DAW codes, correct drug and strength, number of authorized
refills.
4. The following are anticoagulant: - ANSWER Aspirin, Heparin, Warfarin
5. What is meant by the term "stock rotation?" - ANSWER Placing the stock
with the earliest expiration date at the front of the product supply
6. Atenolol can be mailed, but alcohol, arsenic, and lighter fluid may not be. -
ANSWER true
7. Levoxyl is used to treat: - ANSWER hypothyroidism
8. Translate the following directions: 2-3 gtt ad q 1-2 h prn - ANSWER Place 2
to 3 drops in right ear every 1 to 2 hours as needed
9. What is the generic equivalent of Prilosec? - ANSWER omeprazole
10.Unless it is a refill, how must a patient deliver a new prescription to you? -
ANSWER Prescription hardcopy
11.Hepatitis is inflammation of what body part? - ANSWER liver
12.In Florida, which of the following is a requirement to become a qualified
pharmacy technician? - ANSWER Be 18 years of age, possess a high school
, 2
diploma or certificate of high school equivalence, and pass a Board
approved training program.
13.What is the abbreviation for milligram? - ANSWER mg
14.When entering a new prescription, all of the following must be included: -
ANSWER DAW codes, correct drug and strength, number of authorized
refills.
15.The following are anticoagulant: - ANSWER Aspirin, Heparin, Warfarin
16.What is meant by the term "stock rotation?" - ANSWER Placing the stock
with the earliest expiration date at the front of the product supply
17.The Law of Florida Pharmacy (Florida Pharmacy Practice Act) is under: -
ANSWER FL Statute 465
18.The Rules of Florida Pharmacy (Florida Board of Pharmacy Rules) is under:
- ANSWER 64B16
19.The Controlled Substances Act is under: - ANSWER FL Statue 893
20.FL Statutes 499 is: - ANSWER Florida's version of the FDCA (adulteration,
misbranding, wholesaling)
21.FT Statutes 120 is: - ANSWER Florida's administrative procedures act for
agencies (board of pharmacy)
22.Community Pharmacy (Independent/Chain) permit - ANSWER -every
location where medicinal drugs are compounded, dispensed, stored, or sold,
or where prescriptions are filled or dispensed on an outpatient basis
-prescription drug manager in charge!
-each store must have its own permit
-may only be manager of 1 pharmacy at a time
23.Class I Institutional Pharmacy (Nursing Home) permit - ANSWER -all
medicinal drugs are administered from individual prescription containers to
the patient and medicinal drugs are NOT dispensed on the premises
-consultant pharmacist of record in charge!
, 3
-may contract with pharmacy to provide "starter doses" until other pharmacy
can dispense/deliver meds
-may have emergency medication kit for residents
24.Consultant must provide written, on-site consultation (drug regiment review)
at least once a month for each patient in a class 1 institutional pharmacy and
a modified class II institutional pharmacy! - ANSWER
25.Class II Institutional Pharmacy (Hospital) permit - ANSWER -employs the
services of a registered pharmacist or pharmacists who provide dispensing
and consulting services on the premises to patients of that institution for use
on premises of that institution
-consultant pharmacist of record in charge!
-pharmacy onsite
-drugs MUST be dispensed in unit-dose packages
26.Cancer drugs are accepted as donations within a class II institutional
pharmacy, however, controlled substances are not! - ANSWER
27.Modified Class II Institutional Pharmacy permit - ANSWER -pharmacies
that meet requirements for a Class II permit except space and equipment
requirements
-consultant pharmacist of record in charge!
-all drugs dispensed for on-site use ONLY
28.Modified Class II A - ANSWER methadone clinic, dialysis center
-formulary limited to 15 drugs or less
-no large stock bottles of controlled substances
29.Modified Class II B - ANSWER surgical center
-no formulary limitations
-drugs allowed to be stores in bulk or unit-dose
30.There are currently no Modified Class II C pharmacies in Florida. -
ANSWER
31.Internet Pharmacy permit - ANSWER -need to be licensed in any state it
does business with
-required to register as an Internet Pharmacy in FL
-licensed prescription drug manager in charge!
, 4
-must maintain active pharmacy AND DEA registration if dispensing
controls
32.Nonresident Pharmacy permit - ANSWER -any out of state pharmacy that
ships, mails, delivers, or advertises it fills prescription medications to
patients in FL must register
-mail order pharmacies out of state must register as such
33.Nuclear Pharmacy permit - ANSWER -requires FL licensed nuclear
pharmacist to be named Prescription Department Manager (PDM)
-*registered technicians employed ONLY in this type of pharmacy may
write new prescriptions from prescriber's oral prescription!*
34.Permit rules and regulations - ANSWER -they are NOT transferrable
-must be 18 y/o to open a pharmacy
-inspection occurs before permit is issued
-must have sufficient drug info resources
-permits/licenses conspicuously displayed
-readily identifiable by license through name badges
-may advertise drugs and prices (not controls)
-must hang sign regarding generic substitution
35.Pharmacist must substitute generic drugs unless: - ANSWER 1. patient
requests otherwise
2. prescriber mandates "medically necessary"
3. drug is on negative formulary
36.Samples not allowed in community pharmacy, ONLY in class II institutional
pharmacy upon request of prescriber. - ANSWER
37.How long must a pharmacy maintain records of errors? - ANSWER 4 years!
38.How often do inspectors come to a pharmacy? - ANSWER -twice during 1st
year of operation
-minimum of 1 inspection per year thereafter
-passed inspection for 3 years w/o discipline = inspected every 2 years
39.How often does a pharmacy need to check for expiration dates? - ANSWER
every 4 months (3x a year)!
