CTE/Final Exam Review questions and
answers
Explain the function and application of the national drug code (NDC) ✅✅A unique 10-digit, 3-
segment number. It is a universal product identifier for human drugs in the United States. The 3
segments of the NDC identify the labeler, the product, and the commercial package size.
What is a "want list"? ✅✅The list of drugs that the pharmacy needs
What are tall man letters? Give three examples. ✅✅Part of a drug's name in uppercase letters to
help distinguish sound-alike, look-alike drugs from one another in order to avoid medication errors
Ex: acetaZOLAMIDE, acetoHEXAMIDE, buPROPion
What is REMS program? ✅✅Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy: The FDA has authority to
require manufacturers to ensure that the benefits of a drug or biological product outweigh its risks.
What are special requirements for isotretinoin (what is isotretinoin)? ✅✅Isotretinoin is used to
treat acne, belongs to a class of drugs known as retinoids.
Special requirements: The iPLEDGE system tracks and verifies critical program elements that control
access to isotretinoin. Only prescribers registered with and activated in the iPLEDGE program can
prescribe isotretinoin. Prescribers must ensure that all patients—and specifically female patients of
childbearing potential—meet the requirements to be registered in the iPLEDGE program.
What are leading zeros? Give an example. ✅✅Zeros attached to the beginning of a number. Ex.
0.08
What are trailing zeros? Give an example. ✅✅Zeros attached to the right of a decimal.
Ex. 2.0
List the procedure to determine is a DEA number is correct. ✅✅Step 1: add the first, third, and
fifth digits of the DEA number.
, Step 2: add the second, fourth, and sixth digits of the DEA number.
Step 3: multiply the result of Step 2 by two.
Step 4: add the result of Step 1 to the result of Step 3.
Then, the last digit of this sum must be the same as the last digit of the DEA number.
Explain the FDA mandatory versus voluntary recall classification. ✅✅If the manufacturer or
importer fails to voluntarily recall a device that is a risk to health, FDA may issue a recall order to the
manufacturer. the FDA may issue a cease distribution and notification order requiring the person
named in the order to immediately: cease distribution of the device; notify health professionals and
device user facilities of the order; and instruct these professionals and device user facilities to cease
use of the device.
How many grains of codeine are in Tylenol # 3? ✅✅½ grain
What is the difference between Percocet and Percodan?
Which one should you avoid if on Warfarin? ✅✅Percocet contains Tylenol (acetaminophen), and
Percodan contains aspirin.
You should avoid Percodan when taking Warfarin.
What is a 222 form? ✅✅DEA controlled substance order form
What is MAR?
What is eMAR? ✅✅A MAR is a part of a patient's permanent record on their medical chart.
An eMAR is the report that serves as a legal record of the drugs administered to a patient at a facility
by a healthcare professional.
How often do narcotics need to be inventoried by law? ✅✅2 years
What is a master formula record? ✅✅A written procedure that give the complete description of
all aspects of its manufacture, packing and control with an infection to ensure the purity,
identity,quality and strength of each dosage unit through its shelf life.
answers
Explain the function and application of the national drug code (NDC) ✅✅A unique 10-digit, 3-
segment number. It is a universal product identifier for human drugs in the United States. The 3
segments of the NDC identify the labeler, the product, and the commercial package size.
What is a "want list"? ✅✅The list of drugs that the pharmacy needs
What are tall man letters? Give three examples. ✅✅Part of a drug's name in uppercase letters to
help distinguish sound-alike, look-alike drugs from one another in order to avoid medication errors
Ex: acetaZOLAMIDE, acetoHEXAMIDE, buPROPion
What is REMS program? ✅✅Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy: The FDA has authority to
require manufacturers to ensure that the benefits of a drug or biological product outweigh its risks.
What are special requirements for isotretinoin (what is isotretinoin)? ✅✅Isotretinoin is used to
treat acne, belongs to a class of drugs known as retinoids.
Special requirements: The iPLEDGE system tracks and verifies critical program elements that control
access to isotretinoin. Only prescribers registered with and activated in the iPLEDGE program can
prescribe isotretinoin. Prescribers must ensure that all patients—and specifically female patients of
childbearing potential—meet the requirements to be registered in the iPLEDGE program.
What are leading zeros? Give an example. ✅✅Zeros attached to the beginning of a number. Ex.
0.08
What are trailing zeros? Give an example. ✅✅Zeros attached to the right of a decimal.
Ex. 2.0
List the procedure to determine is a DEA number is correct. ✅✅Step 1: add the first, third, and
fifth digits of the DEA number.
, Step 2: add the second, fourth, and sixth digits of the DEA number.
Step 3: multiply the result of Step 2 by two.
Step 4: add the result of Step 1 to the result of Step 3.
Then, the last digit of this sum must be the same as the last digit of the DEA number.
Explain the FDA mandatory versus voluntary recall classification. ✅✅If the manufacturer or
importer fails to voluntarily recall a device that is a risk to health, FDA may issue a recall order to the
manufacturer. the FDA may issue a cease distribution and notification order requiring the person
named in the order to immediately: cease distribution of the device; notify health professionals and
device user facilities of the order; and instruct these professionals and device user facilities to cease
use of the device.
How many grains of codeine are in Tylenol # 3? ✅✅½ grain
What is the difference between Percocet and Percodan?
Which one should you avoid if on Warfarin? ✅✅Percocet contains Tylenol (acetaminophen), and
Percodan contains aspirin.
You should avoid Percodan when taking Warfarin.
What is a 222 form? ✅✅DEA controlled substance order form
What is MAR?
What is eMAR? ✅✅A MAR is a part of a patient's permanent record on their medical chart.
An eMAR is the report that serves as a legal record of the drugs administered to a patient at a facility
by a healthcare professional.
How often do narcotics need to be inventoried by law? ✅✅2 years
What is a master formula record? ✅✅A written procedure that give the complete description of
all aspects of its manufacture, packing and control with an infection to ensure the purity,
identity,quality and strength of each dosage unit through its shelf life.
