ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. Which reference book is known for providing comprehensive information on
chemical substances?
The Merck Index
American Drug Index
Drug facts and comparison
Physicians desk reference
2. Describe the significance of enterohepatic cycling in drug metabolism and
excretion.
Enterohepatic cycling prevents drugs from being excreted through
bile.
Enterohepatic cycling is unrelated to drug metabolism.
Enterohepatic cycling allows for the recycling of drugs, affecting
their duration of action and excretion.
Enterohepatic cycling only affects drug absorption.
3. Describe the role of the pharmacist in the prescription verification process
after a pharmacy technician has prepared a new prescription.
The pharmacist only prepares medications without checking
prescriptions.
The pharmacist is responsible for patient consultations only.
The pharmacist is responsible for conducting the final check to
,ensure the prescription is accurate and safe for the patient.
, The pharmacist delegates all checks to the lead pharmacy
technician.
4. If a new drug is designed to enhance its absorption through biological
membranes, which method would likely be targeted to improve its
efficacy?
Utilizing facilitated diffusion pathways
Decreasing membrane permeability
Enhancing passive diffusion
Increasing active transport mechanisms
5. Who provides inventory management systems as part of their service in the
pharmacy sector?
Wholesalers
Drug manufacturers
The government
Pharmacy chains
6. Describe the primary function of the Parata Max in pharmacy practice.
The Parata Max is a mobile robot that delivers medications.
The Parata Max stores medications for easy access.
The Parata Max is used for counting and filling prescriptions
accurately and efficiently.
The Parata Max dispenses medications in unit doses.
, 7. If a pharmacy technician discovers that a prescription label is missing the
expiration date, what steps should they take to rectify the situation?
Contact the pharmacist to verify the prescription and ensure the
expiration date is added before dispensing.
Dispense the medication without the expiration date as it is not
critical.
Inform the patient that the expiration date is not necessary.
Add a random expiration date based on similar medications.
8. If a new medication is designed to target the brain, which blood flow
characteristic should be considered for its effective distribution?
irregular
slow
high
low
9. If a pharmacy technician discovers a gross error in an order report, what
should be their immediate course of action?
Process the order as it is to avoid delays.
Contact the wholesaler for clarification.
Ignore the error if it seems minor.
Notify the pharmacist to address the error before processing the
order.
10. When reviewing a prescripation for a C-II substance, which of these is not
required: