NATIONAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN EXAM QUESTIONS: LAW WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

A drug product is assumed to be free of contamination, due to what legislation? Correct Answer the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Childproof packaging would be required on A: A bottle of children's aspirin sold over the counter B: A bottle of Viagra C: A bottle of Celebrex dispensed to an elderly, arthritic person D: Both A and B Correct Answer D: Both A and B Which of the following would be exempt from mandatory childproof packaging? A. A narcotic analgesic such as oxydone B: A "prednisone pacl" C: A "memory" dispense package of contraceptives containing <26 mf of conjugated estrogens D: Both B and C Correct Answer D: Both B and C The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Provides for documentation for the safety and efficacy of drugs by reviewing what? Correct Answer Data from clinical trials and animal studies. In order for a drug to be sold over the counter it must what? Correct Answer have a low abuse potential, must be low in strength to help prevent over dosage, and it must be approved by the FDA A drug classified as Schedule I would have what? Correct Answer no therapeutic benefit An example of a Schedule II drug would be? Correct Answer Morphine and Meperidine A prescription for Xanax (alprazolam) might be Correct Answer written on a regular prescription forma dn notated with a red "C" before filing Mandatory patient counseling is required with what? Correct Answer with all new and refill prescriptions The words "this medication is intended for use only by the person for who it was prescribed" might be found on a drug label. This would be termed as what? Correct Answer a transfer warning The label on a drug sold over the counter must carry what? Correct Answer instructions for use and dosage, contraindications and warnings, and pediatric dosage or contraindications