Elsevier Test Questions with Correct
Answers
How many inventory turns would a pharmacy experience if the initial inventory of the
accounting period was $225,000, the final inventory of the period was $250,000, and
the pharmacy had sales of $2.75 million? - ANSWER-Inventory turnover rate is
calculated by dividing the total sales by the average inventory value.
$2,750,000/[($225,000 + $250,000)/2] = 11.58.
A pharmacy must ensure that its pharmacy records are "readily retrievable" for a
pharmacy inspector. This means they must be able to be produced within how much
time? - ANSWER-72 hours
Supply the trade name for irbesartan - ANSWER-Avapro
Supply the trade name for candesartan - ANSWER-Atacand
Supply the trade name for losartan - ANSWER-Cozaar
Supply the trade name for valsartan - ANSWER-Diovan
What is the primary concern of the FDA? - ANSWER-The FDA's priorities are to
ensure that food and medications are pure, safe, and effective.
What is the primary concern of the DEA? - ANSWER-The DEA is concerned with
adherence to the Controlled Substances Act.
What is the primary concern of MedWatch? - ANSWER-MedWatch is concerned with
adverse effects of medications.
What is are primary concerns of the state boards of pharmacy - ANSWER-The state
board of pharmacy (BOP) will investigate all reported claims of medication error and
will consider appropriate sanctions against all providers. The state BOP is concerned
with the practice of pharmacy in a particular state, which includes the behavior of
pharmacists.
What is the brand name for lansoprazole? - ANSWER-Prevacid
What is the brand name for esomeprazole? - ANSWER-Nexium
What is the brand name for omeprazole? - ANSWER-Prilosec
What is the brand name for pantoprazole? - ANSWER-Protonix
What happens during Phase II of the drug review process? - ANSWER-The
emphasis is on effectiveness. Preliminary data is gathered about whether the drug
, works on people with a specific disease. Placebo studies are conducted, and a final
review is done on the ingredients of the agent in question. The public is able to give
feedback. All data are taken into account.
What happens during Phase I of the drug review process? - ANSWER-The
emphasis is on safety. Advisers evaluate the agent in question to determine whether
it is safe and effective when taken by the patient and what the common side effects
are. Trials are done on small groups of healthy volunteers.
What happens during Phase III of the drug review process? - ANSWER-During
phase III, all of the final evidence is presented, all aspects of the agent are
exhausted, and the final monograph is published.
Which organization establishes standards for pharmacy education and continuing
education? - ANSWER-The Accrediting Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
accredits continuing education for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
What are some examples of medications that are used to treat osteoporosis? -
ANSWER-Actonel (risedronate sodium), Boniva (ibandronate sodium), Fosamax
(alendronate sodium)
What steps have drug manufacturers taken to reduce medication errors? -
ANSWER-The drug name Losec was changed to Prilosec, the labeling on Synthroid
bottles is the same color as the tablets inside, and "tall man" letters have been
developed for medications to help eliminate medication errors.
How often are drug formularies reviewed and updated by an organization's
pharmacy and therapeutics committee? - ANSWER-every 12 to 18 months
What does the abbreviation "dtd" mean? - ANSWER-give of such doses
What are the disadvantages of a centrally automated dispensing system that uses
robotics? - ANSWER-An individual is required to act as a packager.
Special medication cassettes are required.
Special packages are required.
What medication is an example of a potassium-sparing diuretic? - ANSWER-
Aldactone (spironolactone)
Which gland influences water balance, body temperature, appetite, and emotions? -
ANSWER-The hypothalamus regulates the body, and its goal is to maintain
homeostasis.
Under the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, how often does OSHA require that safety
equipment and employee training be evaluated? - ANSWER-Yearly
What standards must be followed during extemporaneous compounding? -
ANSWER-Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
What is the generic name for Glucophage? - ANSWER-Metformin
Answers
How many inventory turns would a pharmacy experience if the initial inventory of the
accounting period was $225,000, the final inventory of the period was $250,000, and
the pharmacy had sales of $2.75 million? - ANSWER-Inventory turnover rate is
calculated by dividing the total sales by the average inventory value.
$2,750,000/[($225,000 + $250,000)/2] = 11.58.
A pharmacy must ensure that its pharmacy records are "readily retrievable" for a
pharmacy inspector. This means they must be able to be produced within how much
time? - ANSWER-72 hours
Supply the trade name for irbesartan - ANSWER-Avapro
Supply the trade name for candesartan - ANSWER-Atacand
Supply the trade name for losartan - ANSWER-Cozaar
Supply the trade name for valsartan - ANSWER-Diovan
What is the primary concern of the FDA? - ANSWER-The FDA's priorities are to
ensure that food and medications are pure, safe, and effective.
What is the primary concern of the DEA? - ANSWER-The DEA is concerned with
adherence to the Controlled Substances Act.
What is the primary concern of MedWatch? - ANSWER-MedWatch is concerned with
adverse effects of medications.
What is are primary concerns of the state boards of pharmacy - ANSWER-The state
board of pharmacy (BOP) will investigate all reported claims of medication error and
will consider appropriate sanctions against all providers. The state BOP is concerned
with the practice of pharmacy in a particular state, which includes the behavior of
pharmacists.
What is the brand name for lansoprazole? - ANSWER-Prevacid
What is the brand name for esomeprazole? - ANSWER-Nexium
What is the brand name for omeprazole? - ANSWER-Prilosec
What is the brand name for pantoprazole? - ANSWER-Protonix
What happens during Phase II of the drug review process? - ANSWER-The
emphasis is on effectiveness. Preliminary data is gathered about whether the drug
, works on people with a specific disease. Placebo studies are conducted, and a final
review is done on the ingredients of the agent in question. The public is able to give
feedback. All data are taken into account.
What happens during Phase I of the drug review process? - ANSWER-The
emphasis is on safety. Advisers evaluate the agent in question to determine whether
it is safe and effective when taken by the patient and what the common side effects
are. Trials are done on small groups of healthy volunteers.
What happens during Phase III of the drug review process? - ANSWER-During
phase III, all of the final evidence is presented, all aspects of the agent are
exhausted, and the final monograph is published.
Which organization establishes standards for pharmacy education and continuing
education? - ANSWER-The Accrediting Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
accredits continuing education for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
What are some examples of medications that are used to treat osteoporosis? -
ANSWER-Actonel (risedronate sodium), Boniva (ibandronate sodium), Fosamax
(alendronate sodium)
What steps have drug manufacturers taken to reduce medication errors? -
ANSWER-The drug name Losec was changed to Prilosec, the labeling on Synthroid
bottles is the same color as the tablets inside, and "tall man" letters have been
developed for medications to help eliminate medication errors.
How often are drug formularies reviewed and updated by an organization's
pharmacy and therapeutics committee? - ANSWER-every 12 to 18 months
What does the abbreviation "dtd" mean? - ANSWER-give of such doses
What are the disadvantages of a centrally automated dispensing system that uses
robotics? - ANSWER-An individual is required to act as a packager.
Special medication cassettes are required.
Special packages are required.
What medication is an example of a potassium-sparing diuretic? - ANSWER-
Aldactone (spironolactone)
Which gland influences water balance, body temperature, appetite, and emotions? -
ANSWER-The hypothalamus regulates the body, and its goal is to maintain
homeostasis.
Under the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, how often does OSHA require that safety
equipment and employee training be evaluated? - ANSWER-Yearly
What standards must be followed during extemporaneous compounding? -
ANSWER-Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
What is the generic name for Glucophage? - ANSWER-Metformin
