CTE/FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Explain the function and application of the national drug code (NDC) - Answers- 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"? - Answers- The list of drugs that the pharmacy needs
What are tall man letters? Give three examples. - Answers- 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? - Answers- 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 leading zeros? Give an example. - Answers- Zeros attached to the beginning
of a number. Ex. 0.08
What are trailing zeros? Give an example. - Answers- Zeros attached to the right of a
decimal.
Ex. 2.0
List the procedure to determine is a DEA number is correct. - Answers- 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. - Answers- 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? - Answers- ½ grain
What is the difference between Percocet and Percodan?
, What are special requirements for isotretinoin (what is isotretinoin)? - Answers-
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.
Which one should you avoid if on Warfarin? - Answers- Percocet contains Tylenol
(acetaminophen), and Percodan contains aspirin.
You should avoid Percodan when taking Warfarin.
What is a 222 form? - Answers- DEA controlled substance order form
What is MAR?
What is eMAR? - Answers- 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? - Answers- 2 years
What is a master formula record? - Answers- 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.
What is MSDS? - Answers- The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a detailed
information bulletin prepared by the manufacturer or importer of a chemical that
describes the physical and chemical properties, physical and health hazards, routes of
exposure, precautions for safe handling and use, emergency and first-aid procedures,
and control measures.
What is an automatic stop order? - Answers- The Automatic Stop Order Policy (ASO)
applies to drugs in certain categories that are deemed to be potent drugs or drugs that
require regular review.
What is STAT? - Answers- Immediately
What are the following references most useful for:Drug Topics Red Book, Handbook of
Nonprescription Drugs, PDR, Orange Book? - Answers- Red Book: resource for drug
utilization review, market analysis and research, prescription pricing and order entry,
establishing and validating reimbursement
Explain the function and application of the national drug code (NDC) - Answers- 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"? - Answers- The list of drugs that the pharmacy needs
What are tall man letters? Give three examples. - Answers- 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? - Answers- 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 leading zeros? Give an example. - Answers- Zeros attached to the beginning
of a number. Ex. 0.08
What are trailing zeros? Give an example. - Answers- Zeros attached to the right of a
decimal.
Ex. 2.0
List the procedure to determine is a DEA number is correct. - Answers- 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. - Answers- 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? - Answers- ½ grain
What is the difference between Percocet and Percodan?
, What are special requirements for isotretinoin (what is isotretinoin)? - Answers-
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.
Which one should you avoid if on Warfarin? - Answers- Percocet contains Tylenol
(acetaminophen), and Percodan contains aspirin.
You should avoid Percodan when taking Warfarin.
What is a 222 form? - Answers- DEA controlled substance order form
What is MAR?
What is eMAR? - Answers- 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? - Answers- 2 years
What is a master formula record? - Answers- 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.
What is MSDS? - Answers- The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a detailed
information bulletin prepared by the manufacturer or importer of a chemical that
describes the physical and chemical properties, physical and health hazards, routes of
exposure, precautions for safe handling and use, emergency and first-aid procedures,
and control measures.
What is an automatic stop order? - Answers- The Automatic Stop Order Policy (ASO)
applies to drugs in certain categories that are deemed to be potent drugs or drugs that
require regular review.
What is STAT? - Answers- Immediately
What are the following references most useful for:Drug Topics Red Book, Handbook of
Nonprescription Drugs, PDR, Orange Book? - Answers- Red Book: resource for drug
utilization review, market analysis and research, prescription pricing and order entry,
establishing and validating reimbursement
