Pharmacy Tech License UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) - CORRECT ANSWER - SSRIs are a class
of antidepressant. Common SSRIs are Citalopram(Celexa), Excitalopram (lexapro), Paroxetine
(Paxil), Fluoxetine (prozac), Sertraline (zoloft) & Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
REMS definition - CORRECT ANSWER - Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategy
Taking Furosemide has what kind of side effect? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Augmentin Suspension
A Dr calls to order Vicodin to administer to patients at his practice. How should you respond to
this request? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. ) - CORRECT ANSWER - scheduled 2 drugs
a patient hands you a RX for ciprofloxacin otic drops. they most likely have been diagnosed with
? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Optic drops or ophthalmic solutions are
intended to be administered into the eye (sterile)
as is a medical abbreviation meaning - CORRECT ANSWER - auris sinistra -left ear
ad is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - CORRECT ANSWER - right ear
au is a medical abbreviation meaning - CORRECT ANSWER - aures unitas - auris uterque-
both ears
od is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - CORRECT ANSWER - oculus dexter - right eye
os is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - CORRECT ANSWER - oculus sinister -left eye
pr is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - CORRECT ANSWER - per rectum - rectally - rectal
administration
q is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - CORRECT ANSWER - every
ud is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - CORRECT ANSWER - as directed
who shouldn't take teratogenicity drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Schedule 5 drugs can be transferred to a different pharmacy ONCE.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) - CORRECT ANSWER - SSRIs are a class
of antidepressant. Common SSRIs are Citalopram(Celexa), Excitalopram (lexapro), Paroxetine
(Paxil), Fluoxetine (prozac), Sertraline (zoloft) & Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
REMS definition - CORRECT ANSWER - Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategy
Taking Furosemide has what kind of side effect? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Augmentin Suspension
A Dr calls to order Vicodin to administer to patients at his practice. How should you respond to
this request? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. ) - CORRECT ANSWER - scheduled 2 drugs
a patient hands you a RX for ciprofloxacin otic drops. they most likely have been diagnosed with
? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Optic drops or ophthalmic solutions are
intended to be administered into the eye (sterile)
as is a medical abbreviation meaning - CORRECT ANSWER - auris sinistra -left ear
ad is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - CORRECT ANSWER - right ear
au is a medical abbreviation meaning - CORRECT ANSWER - aures unitas - auris uterque-
both ears
od is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - CORRECT ANSWER - oculus dexter - right eye
os is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - CORRECT ANSWER - oculus sinister -left eye
pr is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - CORRECT ANSWER - per rectum - rectally - rectal
administration
q is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - CORRECT ANSWER - every
ud is a medical abbreviation meaning ? - CORRECT ANSWER - as directed
who shouldn't take teratogenicity drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Schedule 5 drugs can be transferred to a different pharmacy ONCE.
