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"Your pharmacy receives a notice that Flomax capsules were recently part of a Class II recall. How is this
recall best described? - CORRECT ANSWER One becasue the drug can cause temporary, but reversible
side effects" "Mr. Jenkins is ordered intravenous ondansetron. According to most states, which duty is a hospital
pharmacy technician allowed to perform? - CORRECT ANSWER Prepare Mr. Jenkins' intravenous
ondansetron order" "According to most most state laws, what information can only the pharmacist or intern pharmacist
provide to a patient about their medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Side effects"
"According to federal law, which medication must be packaged in a child-resistant container? -
CORRECT ANSWER Ambien(zolpidem)"
"Mr. Phan drops off his empty prescription bottles for refill at the drop-off window. What information
should be collected from him to ensure he doesn't have an anaphylactic reaction to his meds? -
CORRECT ANSWER New allergies to meds or dyes"
"Mr Gomez brings in a prescription for Zetia 10mg. If you work as a pharmacy technician, what is one of
your main roles in the pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER Submit Mr. Gomezs Zetia prescription for
payment verification"
"The role of a pharmacy intern is most like which other pharmacy employee? - CORRECT ANSWER
registered pharmacist"
"Which medication is a benzodiazepine? - CORRECT ANSWER Alprazolam(Xanax)"
"A patient is purchasing acetaminophen 500 mg tablets over-the-counter and asks the pharmacist how many they can take. What is the maximum
number of tablets the pharmacist will tell them they should take of this product per day? - CORRECT
ANSWER 4000mg per day max= 8tablets"
"Why is a list of a patient's current medications and supplements important to collect at the pharmacy
drop-off window? - CORRECT ANSWER The pharmacist can check for drug interactions or
duplications."
"The sig on Mr. Ritchie's prescription reads "1 SL q5min up to 3x for chest pain." How should the
directions be typed on the prescription label? - CORRECT ANSWER Place 1 tablet under the tongue
every 5 minutes, up to 3 times for chest pain"
"According to DEA, which medication is classified as a Schedule IV medication? - CORRECT ANSWER
eszopiclone" "Mr Donner takes Mevacor(Lovastatin) 20mg, 1 tablet daily. Which med is considered pharmaceutically
equivalent to Ms. Donner's Mevacor Prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER Lovastatin 20mg= treats High
Cholesterol" "Mrs. Lieb takes the following medications: citalopram, esomeprazole, metoprolol tartrate, and
temazepam. Which medication is used to treat heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWER Metoprolol
Tartrate" "FDA requires that Mr. Williams is provided which resource when picking up a refill for his diclofenac
from your retail pharmacy - CORRECT ANSWER Medication Guide"
"Mr. Jenkins is ordered intravenous ondansetron. According to most states, which duty is a hospital
pharmacy technician allowed to perform? - CORRECT ANSWER Prepare Mr. Jenkins' intravenous
ondansetron order" "There have been five mix-ups recently between amiloride and amlodipine. Where does FDA encourage
healthcare professionals report medication errors to? - CORRECT ANSWER MedWatch"
"Mr. Jenkins is ordered intravenous ondansetron. According to most states, which duty is a hospital
pharmacy technician allowed to perform? - CORRECT ANSWER Prepare Mr. Jenkins' intravenous
ondansetron order"
"HMOs and PPOs fall under which type of healthcare organization? - CORRECT ANSWER Managed
Care Organization" "A prescriber has written an order for 4 ounces of cough syrup. How many teaspoonsful will be in the
entire order? - CORRECT ANSWER 24"
"What temperature range is appropriate for medications that are stored at room temperature? -
CORRECT ANSWER 59˚F - 86˚F"
"In todays inventory order you received a bottle of gemfibrozil 600 mg with expiration date 4/2023. You already have 4 bottles of gemfibrozil 600 mg on the shelf. Which existing bottle will you place the new
bottle in front of, based on expiration date? - CORRECT ANSWER 12/2023"
"Ms. Shoemaker's husband comes to pick up his wife's prescription at the pharmacy. What should you
verify before selling him the prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER His wife's date of birth"
"Which type of question is best to use when gathering information from a patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER open-ended"
"Methylprednisolone was ordered at 30mg/kg. If the patient weights 44 lb, what dose of
methylprednisolone will she receive? - CORRECT ANSWER 600mg"
"Which medication is a PPI?( Pronto -pump inhibitor) - CORRECT ANSWER Omeprazole"
"Which medication is the generic name for Dilantin? - CORRECT ANSWER Phenytoin"
"Which medication is included in the iPLEDGE program? - CORRECT ANSWER Accutane"
"You just punctured a vial of normal saline and want to reuse it for future compounds. The beyond-use date is not stated on the product's label. According to USP 797, how many days is the opened vial good
for? - CORRECT ANSWER 28 Days"
"How many times can a testosterone prescription be transferred between pharmacies, according to
federal law? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 time"
"Which dosage form involve placing the medication between the cheek and gum? - CORRECT
ANSWER Buccal"
"Ms. Donner takes Mevacor 20 mg, 1 tablet daily. Which med is considered pharmaceutically equivalent
to Ms. Donner's Mevacor prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER Lovastatin 20 mg tablets"
"What is the sensitivity requirement of a counter balance? - CORRECT ANSWER +/- 100mg"
"According to USP 797, which item should be donned first before you start compounding? - CORRECT
ANSWER shoe covers"
"Which medication might start a fire if delivered by pneumatic tube? - CORRECT ANSWER
nitroglycerin spray"
"What is a key step when handling coordination of benefits for a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Bill the
patient's insurance plans in proper order" "Mrs. Lieb takes the following medications: citalopram, esomeprazole, metoprolol tartrate, and
temazepam. Which medication is used to treat heart failure? - CORRECT ANSWER Metoprolol
tartrate"
"Mrs hanson brings in a prescription for Januvia. After processing her order, you see that her insurance refuses to pay for it unless she had tried other diabetes meds first. Which type of third-party rejection is
this known as? - CORRECT ANSWER Step-Therapy"
"FDA requires that Mr williams is provided which resource when picking up a refill for his diclofenac
from your retail pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER Medication Guide"
"What is the best way to ask a patient for medication allergy information? - CORRECT ANSWER What
medications are you taking?" "Mr. Madrigal is prescribed oxycodone/acetaminophen after his knee surgery. Which law dictates the
specifics for keeping Mr. Madrigal's prescription information confidential? - CORRECT ANSWER HIPAA"
"When a patient is required to see a primary care physician in their network, the patient likely has which
type of insurance? - CORRECT ANSWER Health maintenance organization (HMO)"
"You receive the following prescription:
Cortisporin otic susp #1 bottle instill 2 gtts ad TID? - CORRECT ANSWER Right ear"
"What color sharps container is usually meant for non-hazardous used needles? - CORRECT ANSWER
Red" "Which drug resource could you use if you wanted to know if two parental medications are compatible
in the same IV line? - CORRECT ANSWER Trissels"
"According to DEA, controlled substance records must be stored for a minimum of how many years? -
CORRECT ANSWER 2"
"According to DEA, which medication is classified as a Schedule V medication? - CORRECT ANSWER
Lyrica"
"In which area of the EMR will you find the patient's date of birth? - CORRECT ANSWER
Demographics" "Your pharmacy's computer system has set inventory levels for each medication in stock. When the level drops below a minimum point, the medication is ordered and arrives in your daily warehouse order.
What is this type of reordering system called? - CORRECT ANSWER Automatic reordering"
"According to the package insert, Benzamycin must be stored in the refrigerator after reconstitution.
What temperature range should reconstituted Benzamycin be stored in? - CORRECT ANSWER 36 F and
46 F."
"Why do pediatric patients require special dosing considerations? - CORRECT ANSWER because of
their body-water composition"
"Which part of the meniscus is read to measure liquids? - CORRECT ANSWER bottom"
"What time of the day are diuretics(water pill) taken? - CORRECT ANSWER Morning"
"A patient has a prescription for Humalog 15 units three times daily before meals. How many days will a
10mL vial last if the concentration of the insulin is 100 units/mL? - CORRECT ANSWER 22"
"Mrs Rogers has to pay out of pocket for Symbicort inhaler. The pharmacy's selling price for symbicort is $230. The pharmacy's purchase price is $175 for each inhaler. What is the mark up percentage? Round up
Ex: 230-175= 55/175= (selling price - purchase price) then divide by purchase price = answer - CORRECT
ANSWER 31%"
"What is The Approved products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations reference used to
determine? - CORRECT ANSWER generic substitution"
"What is used to report theft of controlled substances to DEA? - CORRECT ANSWER DEA form 106"
"Which brand/generic pair is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER Omnicef (cefdinir) ANTIBIOTIC"
"Mr. Fleming's prescription reads "instill 1 gtt ou qpm prn." According to ISMP, which abbreviation in
this sig is most prone to causing an error? - CORRECT ANSWER Ou (both eyes)"
"Where should Mr. Parker's hydromorphone be stored until he comes to the pharmacy to pick it up? -
CORRECT ANSWER in a locked or secured area"
"Most states require which piece of medication information to be on a prescription label? - CORRECT
ANSWER dosage form"
"What do the last two digits of an NDC number identify? - CORRECT ANSWER package size"
"Which medication is the trade name for amitriptyline? - CORRECT ANSWER Elavil( antidepressant
and nerve pain medication)"
"How much dextrose is in 1 L of D5W? - CORRECT ANSWER 50 grams"
"The ISO of the air inside the flow hood must be at least which class? - CORRECT ANSWER 5"
"Which medical condition is terbinafine (antifungal)used to treat? - CORRECT ANSWER Fungal
infection"
"Which chemical contained in certain foods may have a dangerous interaction with MAO Inhibitors? -
CORRECT ANSWER Tyrosine"
"You are to prepare 60 grams of a 3% progesterone cream. You have progesterone 1% and progesterone
10% cream in stock. How many grams of each cream will be needed? - CORRECT ANSWER 13.3 grams
of 10% progesterone cream and 46.6 grams of 1% progesterone cream" "The sig on Ms. Ironstones prescription reads "inh 1 puff po bid prn asthma." How will Ms Irostones
medication be administered? - CORRECT ANSWER Inhailed through the mouth"
"What information does a unit-dose bar code from a manufacturer on a medication package usually
contain? - CORRECT ANSWER When the medication expires"
"According to USP 797, if it's not stated, how many days is a multi-dose medication vial good for once
punctured? - CORRECT ANSWER 28 Days"
"Which auxiliary label should be applied to an azithromycin prescription during the filling process? -
CORRECT ANSWER Separate from calcium and magnesium"
"Mrs. smith is dropping off a new prescription for famotidine(PEPCID) : Antacid.
Which drug class does this medication belong to? - CORRECT ANSWER H-2 blocker"
"The Doctor wrote "for HBP" on Mr Whitakers Lisinopril prescription. What should the technician do
with this information? - CORRECT ANSWER Input "high blood pressure" in the patient profile and in
the directions"
"What is a duty only the pharmacist is allowed to perform according to most states? - CORRECT
ANSWER Counsel patients on a prescription refill"
"You receive the following prescription: Morphine 15mg tablets 1 tab po q6h #cxx= 120\4 30
I= 1. V=5. X=10. L=50. C=100. D=500. M=1,000 - CORRECT ANSWER 30"
"A hospital pharmacy receives the following medication order: Ampicillin 500 mg in 100 mL SWFIInfuse IV over 30mins. Repeat q4h. If the patient received a dose at
13:00, when will the next dose be due? - CORRECT ANSWER 17:00"
"What does USP 795 govern? - CORRECT ANSWER Non-sterile compounding"
1z= 30mL. 1 tsp= 5mL
16•30= 480/20ml per day= 24 days - CORRECT ANSWER 24 days"
"You have six bottles of glipizide 10 mg in stock. The par level is five bottles, and the maximum quantity
is 11 bottles. How many bottles should be ordered? - CORRECT ANSWER 0"
"Your initial inventory was $458,890, and your ending inventory is $345,000. The pharmacy's cost of goods sold was $900,000. What is your
pharmacy's ITOR? - CORRECT ANSWER 2.2"
"According to federal law, 3.6 grams is the maximum amount of which medication that can be sold
without a prescription to a patient in a retail pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER Pseudoephedrine"
"It is best practice to double-count which medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Eszopiclone(Lunesta CIV)"
"Which medication should be dispensed in its original container to promote adherence? - CORRECT
ANSWER Ortho Tri-Cyclen"
"Before disposing of leftover acyclovir powder, where would you look for proper disposal instructions? -
CORRECT ANSWER Safety Data Sheet"
"Med carts usually contain how much medication for each patient? - CORRECT ANSWER 24- hour
supply"
"Which supply item is necessary to fill lovastatin tablets? - CORRECT ANSWER Counting tray and
spatula"
"Which topical dosage form is good for hairy areas on the body? - CORRECT ANSWER gel"
"Which federal insurance program enrolls people at any age if they have kidney failure and are being
treated with dialysis? - CORRECT ANSWER Medicare"
"Which medication pair is an example of proper use of tall man lettering? - CORRECT ANSWER
ALPRAZolam/LORazepan"
"Ms. Turner is prescribed isotretinoin. What is a requirement of the PLEDGE program? - CORRECT
ANSWER ..."
"Topical products that are therapeutically equivalent are assigned which TE code in the Orange Book? -
CORRECT ANSWER AT"
"Which compounding process requires a solvent to help reduce the size of a solid? - CORRECT
ANSWER Pulverization"
"What is a common side effect of Augmentin? - CORRECT ANSWER diarrhea"
"You receive the following order: Progesterone 5% cream Apply as directed 4 oz
Your pharmacy stocks progesterone cream 10%. How much cream base is needed to fill the order? -
CORRECT ANSWER 60 grams"
"Joey has to wait 24 hours before receiving his Varivax vaccine. Which medication on his profile is most
likely responsible for the delay in Varivax administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Acyclovir= antiviral
medications" "Mrs. Jacobson is an inpatient in your hospital. Her prescriber just ordered metformin 1,000 mg every 12 hours. How many metformin 500 mg tablets
will you put in Mrs. Jacobson's med cart drawer for a 24-hour fill? - CORRECT ANSWER 4"
"Which generic name/drug class pair is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER Sitagliptin (DPP-4 inhibitor)"
"Ms. Bledsoe needs her Klonopin prescription transferred from an out-of-state pharmacy. According to federal law, how many times can Ms. Bledsoe
have her prescription transferred if the transfer takes place over the phone? - CORRECT ANSWER 1"
"Methylprednisolone was ordered at 30 mg/kg. If the patient weighs 44 lb, what dose of
methylprednisolone will she receive? - CORRECT ANSWER 600 mg"
"Which dosage form requires a "shake well" auxiliary label? - CORRECT ANSWER suspension"
"Which medication is the generic for Plavix? - CORRECT ANSWER Clopidogrel(blood thinner)"
"A patient drops off her prescription for ramipril. Which required piece of information is missing from the prescription?
Date: 3/18/2022 DOB: 4/20/68Cheryl PerkinsRamipril 2.5 mg caps1 po QD x3 - CORRECT ANSWER
Quantity to Dispense"
"When weighing a solid, after placing a weigh boat on an electronic scale, what is the next step? -
CORRECT ANSWER press the tare button"
"How many pints are in a 1-gallon container of Colyte? - CORRECT ANSWER 8"
"Which drug resource could you use if you wanted to know if two parental medications are compatible
in the same IV line? - CORRECT ANSWER Trissel's"
"According to DEA , controlled substance records must be stored for minimal of how many years? -
CORRECT ANSWER 2 Years"
"According to DEA, which medication is classified as a Schedule V medication? - CORRECT ANSWER
Lyrica(Pregabalin)"
"In which area of the EMR(Electronic Medical Record)will you find the patient's date of birth? -
CORRECT ANSWER Demographics"
"Which service does OBRA '90 require pharmacies to offer Medicaid patients? - CORRECT ANSWER
Counseling" "Your pharmacy's computer system has set inventory levels for each medication in stock. When the level drops below a minimum point, the medication is ordered and arrives in your daily warehouse order.
What is this type of reordering system called? - CORRECT ANSWER Automatic reordering"
"According to the package insert, Benzamycin(Erythromycin/Benzoyl Peroxide) must be stored in the refrigerator after reconstitution. What temperature range should reconstituted Benzamycin be stored in
? - CORRECT ANSWER 36F to 46F Formula C=(F-32)•5/9"
"Mrs. Nangrun brings in the following prescription: Tamoxifen(Soltamox= it can treat breast cancer)20 mg tablets sig: 1 po qd #
Which side effect will the pharmacist tell her about that might occur with this medication? - CORRECT
ANSWER Hot Flashes"
"Which medication should be labeled with a "high-alert" sticker? - CORRECT ANSWER Sodium
Chloride 0.9%"
"What is a benefit of using automated dispensing cabinets in pharmacy workflow? - CORRECT
ANSWER To help with high prescription volume"
"You receive the following prescription: Estradiol 0.01 % cream #42.5g 1 applicatorful rectally once nightly.
What is a possible reason to alert the pharmacist about this Rx? - CORRECT ANSWER Route of
administration" "According to most state laws, what information can only the pharmacist or intern pharmacist provide
to a patient about their medication? - CORRECT ANSWER side effects"
"Which patient information should you verify with the nurse at your hospital pharmacy window when
they're picking up a patient's medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Patient's Name,Room Number, And
Medication"
"Which label is used to remind patients of adverse effects and administration times or techniques? -
CORRECT ANSWER Auxiliary label"
"What does DAW 1 signify? - CORRECT ANSWER Prescriber wants the brand-name medication to be
dispensed"
"Which DEA number is valid for Luke Crenshaw, MD? - CORRECT ANSWER BC5621481"
"A patient brings in a new prescription for Linezolid(Zyvox Antibiotic). Which drug on the patient's
profile will show a serious drug interaction alert with linezolid? - CORRECT ANSWER
Escitalopram(Lexapro)" "Mr. Contreras comes into your pharmacy with a new prescription for Zovirax(Aciclovir) Which drug
class does this medication belong to? - CORRECT ANSWER Antiviral"
“A patient is purchasing acetaminophen 500 mg tablets over-the-counter and asks the pharmacist how many they can take. What is the maximum number of tablets the pharmacist will tell them they should
take of this product per day? - CORRECT ANSWER 8 tablets max 4000 mg per day"
"When Ms. Shoop picks up her prescription, most states only allow the pharmacist o intern pharmacist
to provide what information to the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER why her medication is prescribed"
"A patient received 20,000 units of heparin in an IV bag, to be infused at 100ml over 120 minutes. What
is the flow rate of his medication? - CORRECT ANSWER 50ml/hour"
"Mrs. Stevens is an inpatient in your hospital. Her prescriber just ordered hydroxyzine 10 mg every 6 hours. How many hydroxyzine 10 mg tablets will you put in Mrs. Stevens' med cart drawer for a 24-hour
fill? - CORRECT ANSWER 4"
"Where can you find information about discarding expired methotrexate? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety
Data Sheet"
"Where should Mr. Parker's hydromorphone be stored until he comes to the pharmacy to pick it up? -
CORRECT ANSWER in a locked or secured area"
"According to federal law, which medication must be packaged in a child-resistant container? -
CORRECT ANSWER Ambien(Zolpidem) CIV"
"What do the last 2 digits of an NDC number represent? - CORRECT ANSWER package size
First section = manufacturer Mid section= strength/dosage form"
"Which medication is the trade name for amitriptyline(Antidepressant/nerve pain) - CORRECT
ANSWER Elavir"
"How much dextrose is in 1 L of D5W? - CORRECT ANSWER 50 grams"
"The ISO of the air inside the flow hood must be at least which class? - CORRECT ANSWER 5"
"Which Medical condition is Terbinafine used to treat? - CORRECT ANSWER fungal infection"
"Which chemical contained in certain foods may have a dangerous interaction with MAO inhibitors? -
CORRECT ANSWER Tyrosine"
"The sig on Ms. Ironstone's prescription reads "Inh 1 puff po bid prn asthma." How will Ms. Ironstone's
medication be administered? - CORRECT ANSWER Inhaled through the mouth"
"What information does a unit-dose bar code from a manufacturer on a medication package usually
contain? - CORRECT ANSWER When the medication expires"
"According to USP 797, if it's not stated, how many days is a multi-dose medication vial good for once
punctured? - CORRECT ANSWER 28 Days"
"Which auxiliary label should be applied to an azithromycin prescription during the filling process? -
CORRECT ANSWER Seperate from calcium and magnesium"
"Mrs. Smith is dropping off a new prescription for famotidine(Pepcid AC). Which drug class does this
medication belong to? - CORRECT ANSWER H-2 blocker"
"The doctor wrote "for HBP" on Mr. Whitakers Lisinopril prescription. What should the technician do
with this information? - CORRECT ANSWER Input"high blood pressure " in the patient profile and in
the directions" "Mr. Gomez brings in a prescription for Zetia(Exetimibe; cholesterol medication)10mg. If you work as a
pharmacy technician, what is one of your main roles in the pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER Submit
Mr. Zetia prescription for payment verification"
"What is a duty only the pharmacist is allowed to perform according to most states? - CORRECT
ANSWER counsel patients on a prescription refilled"
"You receive the following prescription: Morphine 15mg tablets 1 tab po q6h #CXX What is the day's supply of the Rx? I= V= X= L= C= D=
M=1000 - CORRECT ANSWER 30 Day Supply"
"A hospital pharmacy receives the following medication oder: Ampicillin 500mg in 100mL SWFIInfused IV over 30 minutes. Repeat q4h.
If the patient received a dose at 1300, when will the next dose be due? - CORRECT ANSWER 1700"
"A bottle of atenolol 100mg had a expiration date of April 2021. On which date does the medication
expire? - CORRECT ANSWER 4/30/2021"
"What does USP 795 govern? Provides standards for compounding quality non-sterile preparations -
CORRECT ANSWER Non sterile compounding"
"What is the airflow direction in a CACI? - CORRECT ANSWER Top to bottom"
"After Ms. Miles received Shingrix, she suffered a rash. Which reporting system is specific to collecting
information about Ms. Miles' adverse event? - CORRECT ANSWER VAERS"
"How much hydrocortisone is contained in 30 grams of hydrocortisone 1% cream? - CORRECT
ANSWER 0.3 grams"
"How many vials of Humulin N will you dispense for a 100-day supply if a patient injects 20 units bid?
Each vial contains 10mL and has a 100 units/mL concentration - CORRECT ANSWER 20•2=40units per
day•100=4000 units/100=40/10= 4 vials. 4 VIALS" "After verifying Mr. Donovans date of birth at the pickup counter, which second identifier should you
ask for? - CORRECT ANSWER home address"
"A quick way to ensure you received all of the medications you ordered from the wholesaler is to
compare your purchase order to what? - CORRECT ANSWER The packing slip"
"What is the direction of airflow in a BSC? - CORRECT ANSWER top and bottom"
"Before disposing of leftovers acyclovir powder, where would you look for proper disposal instructions?
- CORRECT ANSWER Safety data sheet"
"Med carts usually contain how much medication for each patient? - CORRECT ANSWER 24-hour
supply"
"Which supply item is necessary to fill lovastatin tablets? - CORRECT ANSWER Counting tray and
spatula"
"Which topical dosage form is good for hairy areas on the body? - CORRECT ANSWER gel"
"Which federal insurance program enrolls people at any age if they have kidney failure and are being
treated with dialysis? - CORRECT ANSWER Medicare"
"Which medication pair is an example of proper use of tall man lettering? - CORRECT ANSWER
ALPRAZolam/LORazepam" "The sig on Mr. Ritchies prescription reads "1 SL q5min up to 3x for chest pain." How should the
directions be typed on the prescription label? - CORRECT ANSWER Place 1 tablet under the tongue
every 5 minutes, up to 3 times for chest pain" "Ms. Turner is prescribed isotretinoin. What is a requirement of the iPLEDGE program? Select one:
- Ms. Turner must have weekly pregnancy tests if she is of child-bearing age
- the pharmacist must document the RMA number on the isotretinoin prescription
- The prescriber can order up to 5 refills on Ms. Turners isotretinoin prescription - CORRECT ANSWER "
"Topical products that are therapeutically equivalent are assigned which TE code in the Orange Book? -
CORRECT ANSWER AT"
"Which compounding process requires a solvent to help reduce the size of a solid? - CORRECT
ANSWER Pulverization"
"What is a common side effect of Augmentin? - CORRECT ANSWER diarrhea"
"Your receive the following order: Progesterone 5% cream apply as directed 4oz
Your pharmacy stocks progesterone cream 10%. How much cream base is needed to fill the order? -
CORRECT ANSWER 60 grams"
"According to DEA, which medication is classified as a Schedule IV medication? - CORRECT ANSWER
eszopiclone(Lunesta)"
"Which generic name/drug class pair is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER Sitagliptin (DPP-4 inhibitor) anti-
diabetic medication" "Ms. Bledsoe needs her Klonopin(Clonazepam CIV) prescription transferred from an out-of-state pharmacy. According to federal law, how many times can Ms. Bledsoe have her prescription transferred
if the transfer takes place over the phone? - CORRECT ANSWER 1"
"Methylprednisolone was ordered at 30 mg/kg. If the patient weighs 44lb, what dose of
methylprednisolone will she receive? - CORRECT ANSWER 600mg"
"Which dosage form requires a "shake well" auxiliary label? - CORRECT ANSWER Suspension"
"Which medication is the generic for Plavix? (Blood thinner) - CORRECT ANSWER Clopidogrel"
"A patient drops off her prescription for ramipril. Which required piece of information is missing from the prescription?
Date: 3/18/2022 DOB:4/20/68 Cheryl Perkins Ramipril 2.5 mg caps 1 po QD x3 - CORRECT ANSWER
quantity to dispense"
"When weighing a solid, after placing a weigh boat on an electronic scale, what is the next step? -
CORRECT ANSWER press the tare button"
"How many pints are in a 1-gallon container of Colyte? - CORRECT ANSWER 8 Pints"
"A prescriber has written for a 1.5-ounces ointment tube. How many grams of ointment will be needed
for the prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER 1oz = 30grams
1.5•15=45 grams"
"high blood pressure medications - CORRECT ANSWER Metoprolol - Toprol
Amlodipine- Norvasc Valsartan- Diovan Lisinopril- Zestril"
"ACE inhibitors= treat hypertension and congestive heart failure - CORRECT ANSWER Common ACE
inhibitors include: LISINOPRIL, ENALAPRIL, CAPTOPRIL, RAMIPRIL Common side effects: cough, low blood pressure, dizziness, fatigue, headache, hyperkalemia."
