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The computer term "mnemonic" is defined as: -shortened term used to facilitate data entry. -barcode used for reordering medications. -special font used for pharmacy symbols. -back-up hard drive to store prescription information. - Correct Answer- shortened term used to facilitate data entry In TJC "Do Not Use" list the abbreviation "OS" could be misinterpreted for what? Each ear Right ear Left ear All of the above. - Correct Answer-All of the above What type of prescription balance must be used for weighing 120 mg of a 1% Hydrocortisone cream? -class A, B or C RX balance - Correct Answer-Class A prescription balance. When CPhT is obtaining information on a new ambulatory patient the technician should. - Correct Answer-list all allergies (& all info ) Typical data collected from the patient by the technician include

-Wgt children & infants. -Allergies. -Age of child. - Correct Answer-Wgt children & infants, Allergies, and Age of child. Lab requirements before starting Clozaril include: -WBC -ANC -CDC -Both A & B - Correct Answer-(WBC) and (ANC) Absolute Neutrophil Count. Process of repackaging quantities of medications that will be used in a short time usually for 1 patient is.. -Batch. -Extemporaneous. -Lot. -Refractive index. - Correct Answer-Extemporaneous (repackaging the process of repackaging quantities of meds. ) A pharm tech. should report theft or loss of controlled substances on what form? - Correct Answer-DEA form 106 POS Systems will allow pharmacists to receive a higher volume of -Electronic prescriptions -Electronic payments -Electronic inventory management -All of the above - Correct Answer-All of the above tech. reading medication order for a pt. notices an abbreviation w/ which he/she is not familiar. Which is the correct way to clarify the meaning of the abbreviation? - Correct Answer-ask a Pharmacist (Staff or Chief) or refer to the list of approved abbreviations in the Policy and Procedure Manual. Under ObamaCare, (PPACA) patients will have coverage for all the following except: -preventative services, -prescriptions -immunization -diapers - Correct Answer-infant diapers

expiration date on a bottle Cipro 500 mg tablets states 4/23. When does the drug expire? -Midnight 03/31/23. -Midnight 04/01/23. -Midnight 04/30/23. -Midnight 05/01/23. - Correct Answer-Midnight 04/30/23. (if not specifies expiration date will be on the last day of the stated month.) maximum daily supply that can be prescribed at one time for Thalomid is: -30 days -28 days -10 days -60 days - Correct Answer-Twenty-eight days What type of measuring device should be used to measure 5 ml of a liquid for compounding? -5 ml beaker. -10 ml conical graduate. -2 ml pipette. -10 ml cylindrical graduate. - Correct Answer-10 ml cylindrical graduate If the FDA or pharmaceutical manufacturer recalls a product the technician should immediately: separate by... -Lot number and destroy stock -lot number and send to FDA -lot number & send to MedWatch -lot number & follow operation procedures for return to manufacturer - Correct Answer-Separate by lot number and follow operation procedures for return to manufacturer The PBM routing mechanism for real-time third party claims is a: -Bin number -Pharmacy Number -Member SS number -Group Routing Number - Correct Answer-Bin number A semi-rigid cup-like plastic package that is normally used for tablets and capsules and sealed with a foil type material is called a: - Correct Answer- Blister package.

Ongoing, systematic process for monitoring, evaluating, and improving the quality of pharmacy services is: -Peer review assurance. -Quality assurance. -Process validation by FDA. -None of the above. - Correct Answer-Quality assurance. A hermetically sealed container is impervious to: -Radiation. -Sunlight. -Air. -None of the above. - Correct Answer-AIR ( impervious to air.) What does the CPhT need to do to ensure that short dated items are used first? -Identify source of original purchase order -Place fast moving drug in special place -Check invoice on orders received -Place stock w/ earliest expiration date in front - Correct Answer-Place stock with earliest expiration date in front You receive the following prescription: Vancenase (Beclomethasone) inhaler Dispense #1 Sig: ii puffs inhaled bid. In filling the prescription, the technician should: - Correct Answer-Provide the patient with the "For the Patient" instructions included with the inhaler. Pt. reports experiencing nasal congestion when taking a prescribed medication, the pharmacy technician should: - Correct Answer-Refer the patient to the pharmacist. Which of the following medications dose Medicare part D not cover? -Alprazolam (Xanax) -Lorazepam (Ativan) -Diazepam (Valium) -All of the above - Correct Answer-All of the above When medications are received in a pharmacy, the CPhT should check the order invoice against what? -Floor stock rotation -What the Pharmacist ordered

-Orange book -Original purchase order - Correct Answer-Original purchase order The purchasing of drugs directly from the manufacturer requires: -minimum order set by the manufacturer. -That you dispense only their brand named medications. -That you do not purchase the drug from a wholesaler. -None of the above. - Correct Answer--minimum order set by the manufacturer. For a hospital inpatient order for Ceftriaxone 1 g QD IV piggyback the technician should do all of the following except: - Correct Answer-Convert the dosage from grams to grains so the nurse will know how much to give Take w/ food auxiliary label should be used on with which medication? -motrin -amoxicillin

• • Correct Answer-Motrin The "computer access code" for pharmacy software is used to: -Access prescription files. -Exit the program when finished. -Transmit data off-line. -Maintain RX computer files. - Correct Answer-Access prescription files. The computer program used for dispensing medication in the pharmacy setting is referred to as: -Hardware. -Mediumware. -Software. -Modem. - Correct Answer-Software. (application program consisting of instructional tasks ) An "automatic stop order" in the hospital setting would apply to which category of drugs? -Antidepressants. -Antipsychotics. -Antibiotics. -Antihypertensives. - Correct Answer-Antibiotics.

pt. enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. pharm. tech should: -Tell the patient to call their physician. -Tell the patient to go to the ER immediately. -Tell the patient to speak to the pharmacist. -Suggest use of Tagamet HB. - Correct Answer-Tell the patient to speak to the pharmacist. Which of the following groups is usually not a member of the P + T Committee? -Medical Rep. -Nursing Rep. -Pharmacy Rep. -Dental Rep. - Correct Answer-Dental representative. Scanning for drug prices & stock levels would be accomplished with which device? -Compiler. -Modem. -Barcode reader. -Zip-drive. - Correct Answer-Barcode reader. When an adult patient requests to receive a vaccination, what supply is not needed in order to proceed to administer the vaccine? -Consent Form -Sharps Container -Alcohol swabs -Mask - Correct Answer-MASK The appearance of crystals in Osmitrol (Mannitol) injection would indicate that the product: -Was exposed to cold. -Has settled during shipment. -Contains impurities and should be returned. -Was formulated using sterile saline. - Correct Answer-Was exposed to cold. What is the smallest gelatin capsule used for compounding?

-5 - Correct Answer- 5

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 mandated which of the following: -Prescription drugs may be exempt if Prescriber or consumer requests noncompliant packaging. -limited # of RX drugs are exempt (e. g., sublingual nitroglycerin). -special packaging requir. are extended to nonprescription drugs. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-All of the above. Upon noting the Demerol has reached its expiration date, the pharmacy technician should: -Record the cost and inventory info. & then discard the stock. -Proceed according to the pharmacy's return policy. -Destroy the medication. -Notify the FDA. - Correct Answer-Proceed according to the pharmacy's return policy. What information may a Pharmacy Technician get from a MSDS? -Info. concerning side effects of the product. -Info. relating to the contraindications of the product. -Info. describing clinical trials of the product. -Info. regarding product ingredients - Correct Answer-Information regarding product ingredients. The National Drug Code on a medication bottle gives reference to the: -Manufacturer. -Drug product. -Quantity packaged. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-all of the above Health Insurance Companies must provide coverage per Affordable Care Act (ACA) for: -Lower costs not to exceed 8% of modified adjusted gross income -Pre-Existing Conditions -Young Adults covered until 26 -All of the above. - Correct Answer-All of the above. A "Capital Expense" includes all the following, except: -Payroll. -Shelving.

-Fixtures. -Computer hardware. - Correct Answer-payroll (is a "Operating Expense". Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) offers new benefits to all Americans that include: -10 Essential Health Benefits ex.(Drs� visits & Hospital stays) -Adult Services -Women's Preventative Services -All of the above. - Correct Answer-all of the above What is the system called that generate electronic records of medication administration? -E-Prescribing -BCMA -REMS -iPledge - Correct Answer-Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) Which phase of investigational drug clinical studies is usually performed on 5 -20 volunteer pt.? -Phase I. -Phase II. -Phase III. -Phase IV. - Correct Answer-Phase I (Phase II testing establishes safety and effectiveness) A prescription order of Flagyl is added to a pt. computerized profile by means of a: -Spreadsheet program. -Word processing program -Database program. -Desktop publishing program. - Correct Answer-Database program Of the following, the reference source that would provide the most comprehensive indication and dosage information about a newly released Macrolide is: -American Drug Index. -Facts and Comparisons. -Physician's Desk Reference. -Merck Index. - Correct Answer-Facts and Comparisons"

(updated monthly w/ facts about newly released drugs) When filling a RX a pharmacy technician should not ____. -be familiar with drugs that look alike -be familiar with drug names that sound alike -be familiar with abbreviations to avoid -be familiar with the chemical makeup of drugs - Correct Answer-be familiar with the chemical makeup of drugs According to the Controlled Substances Act, a prescription for Dexedrine should be filed under which schedule? -Schedule I. -Schedule II. -Schedule III. -Schedule IV. - Correct Answer-Schedule II Fctors affecting oral route of administration would include: -Age. -Body weight. -Time of administration. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-all of the above What part of Medicare will pay a pharmacy for Durable medical equipment (DME)? - Correct Answer-medicare part B The pharmacy technician is asked to assist in the compounding of a lotion. In what drug information source would this information be looked up? - Correct Answer-Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences. In most states signature logs are required for which of the following: -Medicaid prescriptions. -Third party prescriptions. -Schedule V controlled prescriptions. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-All of the above the process that involves a change of state - from liquid to vapor and back to liquid is called.... - Correct Answer-Distillation The process, which utilized dehydration to remove moisture from a solid substance, is called: -Desiccation. -Collation.

-Distillation. -Filtration. - Correct Answer-Desiccation The material Safety Data Sheets serve what function? -Provides protocols for fire hazards in the pharmacy setting. -Provides safety codes by OSHA in the storage of inventory. -Provides information concerning hazardous substances. -Provides information on drug recalls. - Correct Answer-Provides information concerning hazardous substances. RX order of Flagyl is added to a patient's computerized profile by means of a: -Spreadsheet program. -Word processing program. -Database program. -Desktop publishing program. - Correct Answer-A database program (used to add any medication to a patient's computerized profile. When selling an OTC nasal decongestant spray Oxymetazoline (Afrin), which question can the tech. answer without referring the customer to the pharmacist? -Can I take this drug with my blood pressure medicine? -I use this spray, but my nose seems to get stuffier. How often can I use it? -I've had a cold for 4 weeks. Do you think I should see the Dr? -None of the above. - Correct Answer-none of the above According to most insurance coverage, if a RX. is written for a brand name product and "may substitute" is marked: -brand name drug must be dispensed by law. -generic drug must be dispensed. -generic drug can be dispensed if the pt. and the pharmacist agree.

• RX is written incorrectly and must be returned to prescriber - Correct Answer-The generic drug must be dispensed. All outpatient RX. requires which of the following? -Class of medication -Address of your pharmacy -Pharmacy DEA number -Prescriber�s phone number and address. - Correct Answer-Prescriber�s phone number and address. What is the meaning of Therapeutic Equivalency?

-They are the same shape and color. -They have the same quantity of active ingredient. -They belong to the same therapeutic class. -They are equally effective at the same dose. - Correct Answer-they have the same quantity of active ingredient If a pt. tells you that his 9-month-old child ingested "ferrous sulfate" tablets, the pharm. tech. is responsible for: -Looking up the toxic dose of ferrous sulfate in Facts and Comparisons. -Instructing the parent to buy activated charcoal. -Telling the parent that "some" iron tablets will not harm the child. -Instructing the parent to call the local Poison Control Center. - Correct Answer-Instructing the parent to call the local Poison Control Center. When preventing medication errors, communication with patients _____ -is the responsibility of the pt. only. -is the responsibility of all health care professionals -is the responsibility of the tech. only. -is responsibility of the doctor only - Correct Answer-Is the responsibility of all the health care professions The ability for medication to maintain chemical and physical integrity over time is termed: -Meniscus -Mnemonic -Stability -Formulation. - Correct Answer-Stability How would you identify a medication in a drug recall situation? -By its generic name only. -By its trade name only. -By the manufacturer's bar code. -By the drug's lot # or batch #. - Correct Answer-By the drug lot # or batch

Which of the following is a common disease treated in the home care environment? -Osteomyelitis. -Chronic pain. -Malnutrition

-All of the above - Correct Answer-all of the above which drug information source would the pharm tech. check for a possible drug interaction -red book -american drug index -Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences. -Facts and Comparisons - Correct Answer-Facts of Comparisons XYZ Pharmacy calls for a copy of a RX and the pharmacist is busy counseling a patient. The pharmacy technician should: -Convey the prescription info. to the pharmacy. -Interrupt the pharmacist. -Ask the pharmacy to call the prescribing physician. -Tell them that the pharmacist is busy and to call back later. - Correct Answer-Tell them that the pharmacist is busy and to call back later. What auxiliary label should be attached to Amoxil 250mg/5cc suspension? -Take with food or milk -Shake Well -May Cause Drowsiness -No Dairy Product - Correct Answer-Shake well The pharm. technician should use what kind of precautions to protect themselves and other from information? -Cough precautions -Contact precautions -Universal Precautions -Supplemental Precautions - Correct Answer-universal precautions What is the proper method of measuring a liquid in a graduated cylinder -Hold at eye level and read the top of meniscus. -Hold at eye level and read the bottom of the meniscus -Place graduate on table and read meniscus from above -Place graduate on table and read meniscus from below - Correct Answer- Hold at eye level and read the bottom of the meniscus The first five digests of the NDC # identifies the : -Product -Manufacture

-Units -Type of packaging - Correct Answer-Manufacturer On the following NDC # 02108-0453-33 what do 2nd four numbers identify? -manufacture -package size -name, strength and dosage form -all of the above - Correct Answer- Computer systems with POS software help the pharmacy to determine the patient�s -Outcome -Drug history -Co-Pay amount -Medical history - Correct Answer-Co-pay amount Tall man lettering is approved by... - Correct Answer-FDA Materials management personnel are responsible for: -The drug procurement process. -Inventory control. -Drug storage. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-all of the above All of the following are the technician's responsibility except? -Signing the DEA form from the wholesaler. -Assisting in the controlled substance inventory. -Prepackaging of controlled substances. -Prepackaging controlled substance dispensing report. - Correct Answer- Signing the DEA form from the wholesaler. Who is responsible for recalling drugs? -OSHA -OBRA -FDA -NBA - Correct Answer-FDA

The labeling of Unit-dose products must include medication name and which of the following? -Patient name, expiration date, dispensing date. -Physician name, generic name, patient name. -Dose strength, manufacturer or pharmacy code, drug expiration date -Directions for use, manufacturer or pharmacy code lot - Correct Answer- Dose strength, manufacturer or pharmacy code, drug expiration date. Factors affecting giving medication by oral route include: -Age -Body weight -Time of administration -All of the above - Correct Answer-all of the above Which of the following is not a function of the inventory control area? -Reduce costs. -Reduce cash flow. -Improve customer service. -All of the above are functions. - Correct Answer-Reduce cash flow. The AB letter code assigned by the Orange Book indicates the: -Least expensive generic equivalent available. -Bioavailability of generic drugs. -Therapeutic equivalence of generic drugs. -None of the above. - Correct Answer-Therapeutic equivalence of generic drugs. the book that drugs and OTC products are listed daily in the pharmacy that will be used to order from? - Correct Answer-want book The computer term "mnemonic" is defined as: -shortened term used to facilitate data entry -barcode used for reordering medications -special font used for pharmacy symbols -back-up hard drive to store prescription information - Correct Answer-A shortened term used to facilitate data entry A 70 year old patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy technician should:

-Tell the patient to call their physician. -Tell the patient to go to the ER immediately. -Tell the patient to speak to the pharmacist. -Suggest the use of Tagamet HB. - Correct Answer-Tell the pt. to speak to the pharmacist Which are required on a prescription label? -The prescription number. -Directions on how to take the medication. -The prescribing physician's name. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-all of the above Which of the following medications dose Medicare part D not cover? -Alprazolam (Xanax) -Lorazepam (Ativan) -Diazepam (Valium) -All of the above - Correct Answer-All of the above (part D will not cover any Benzodiazepines) what mist a techni NOT do? - Correct Answer-Accept a verbal medication order from a physician The purchasing of drugs directly from the manufacturer usually requires: -Minimum order set by the manufacturer. -That you dispense only their brand named medications. -That you do not purchase the drug from a wholesaler. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-Minimum order set by the manufacturer. Which of the following gives prescribers a way of sending an error-free prescription to the pharmacy? -E-Prescribing -Oral -Written -E-Barcodin - Correct Answer-E-Prescribing The technician receives a call from a pt. that indicates their 16-month-old child has just ingested half a bottle of Children's Tylenol. What may the pharmacy technician NOT - Correct Answer-Tell them to induce vomit immediately The maximum daily supply that can be prescribed at one time for Thalomid is:

-Thirty days -Twenty-eight days -Ten days -Sixty days - Correct Answer-28 days (4 weeks) (Physicians' Desk Reference) drug and medicine leaflets written for consumers. what book is it? - Correct Answer-PDR book compound names, chemical structures, physical and biological activity and properties what book is it? - Correct Answer-Merck Index What book provides up-to-date information on over 22,000 Rx and 6, OTC products grouped by therapeutic category for ease of comparison. - Correct Answer-Facts and Comparisons s what book has Good source of information pertaining to drug costs community pharmacies ruse it more? - Correct Answer-RED BOOK What book has drug listing includes composition, strength, doseform, packaging, schedule, and usage for approximately 22,000 brand and official USP - Correct Answer-American Drug Index The patient package insert (PPI) must be included when albuterol is dispensed. -Every time it is dispensed, new and refills. -Only on new RXs -Only on update RXs -Only when the prescriber requests it - Correct Answer-Every time it is dispensed, new and refills. The purchasing of drugs directly from the manufacturer usually requires: -Minimum order set by the manufacturer. -That you dispense only their brand named medications. -That you do not purchase the drug from a wholesaler. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-Minimum order set by the manufacturer. A pt. has been on oral Cephalexin for a skin infection asks for a recommendation of an OTC vaginal yeast infection product. What should the technician do? -Instruct the patient that OTC vaginal yeast infection products should not be routinely used. -Notify the pharmacist of potential side effects of the antibiotic regimen. -Suggest an appropriate hygiene product for use.

-Determine if the pt. is taking the antibiotic correctly. - Correct Answer-Notify the pharmacist of potential side effects of the antibiotic regimen. Which of the following is the least desirable source of drug information to be given to the patient: -Which is the least desirable source of drug information to be given to the pt.: -Patient package insert. -USP DI Advice for the Patient. -A manufacturer's patient education "brochure". -A package insert - Correct Answer-A package insert What information is req. to be posted on each cell of an automated counting device? -Name, strength and NDC code of drug. -Name, strength and DEA # of the drug. -Name, strength, lot # and expiration date of drug. -Name, strength and date cell was filled. - Correct Answer-Name, strength, lot # and expiration date of drug The National Drug Code (NDC) required for purchasing of pharmaceutical products. NDC can be found in which? -Drug Topics Red Book. -USP. -Drug Facts and Comparisons. -APhA Handbook on Drugs. - Correct Answer-Drug Topics Red Book The purpose of the P + T Committee is to -Establish and maintain a drug formulary system. -Recommend policies regarding investigational drugs. -Collect data from drug utilization review. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-All of the above process, which utilized dehydration to remove moisture from a solid substance, is called -Desication. -Collation.

-Distillation. -Filtration. - Correct Answer-Dedication When developing a policy & procedure for ensuring the safety of a drug in a multi-dose vial, Which should NOT be considered -cost of the medication. -stability of the medication.

• presence of a suitable preservative. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-Cost of the medication. Which of the following is required on a prescription label? -The prescription number. -Directions on how to take meds. -The prescribing physician's name. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-All of the above Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 mandated which of the following: -RX drugs may be exempt if Prescriber or consumer requests noncompliant packaging. -A limited # of RX drugs are exempt (SL nitroglycerin). -The special packaging requirements are extended to non-RX drugs. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-All of the above e The do-not use list" of abbreviations is implemented by which organization? -USP -FDA -TJC** -DEA - Correct Answer- The technician can assist the pharmacist in all of the following ways except: -Alerting the pharmacist when a medication order appears to be written in error (i.e., overdose). -Obtaining a patient's lab results. -Alerting the pharmacist if a non-formulary drug has been ordered. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-All of the above A technican can prevent data entrry errors by Knowing____ - Correct Answer- Brand and generic drug names of medication What is a hermetically sealed container impervious to:

-air -sunlight -radiation

• non of them - Correct Answer-Air Therapeutic equivalency indicates that the two drugs: -Are the same shape and color. -Have the same quantity of active ingredient. -Belong to the same therapeutic class. -Are equally effective at the same dose. - Correct Answer-Have the same quantity of active ingredient. When filling a RX for Acetaminophen w/ Codeine 60 mg, a technician should do which of the following? -File the prescription as a Schedule III controlled substance. -Affix an auxiliary label cautioning against performing tasks requiring alertness or driving. (May cause drowsiness) -Verify that the patient is not allergic to Tylenol or codeine. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-all of the above MSDS provides what type of product information? -Information concerning the side effects of the product. -Information relating to the contraindications of the product. -Information describing clinical trials of the product. -Information regarding product ingredients. - Correct Answer-Information regarding product ingredients. Regulation of medical devices is the responsibility of which agency? -EPA. -DEA. -OSHA -FDA - Correct Answer-FDA Pharmaceutical compounding may involve which ingredient(s) -Petroleum jelly. -Syrpalta. -Sulfur. -All of the above ** - Correct Answer- NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: -Manufacturer.

-Drug product. -Quantity packaged. -All of the above.* - Correct Answer-all of the above What type of drug recall occurs when a drug is not likely to cause a temporary adverse health consequence?---> - Correct Answer-calass 3 recall Which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do? -Enter RX data into the computer. -Call the wholesaler for a drug order. -Affix a drug label to a RX container. -Accept a verbal medication order from a dentist. - Correct Answer-Accept a verbal medication order from a dentist. What does DAW mean on a written prescription? -The medication ordered is a controlled substance. -The medication should be taken with water. -The brand name is to be dispensed as written. -Refills are limited to six months. - Correct Answer-The brand name is to be dispensed as written. The main concern of pharmacy practice today is the: -Provision of optimal drug therapy for all patients. -Preparation and compounding of medications for patients. -Preparation and distribution of drug products. -Safe procurement and storage of medications. - Correct Answer-Provision of optimal drug therapy for all patients. Medications containing Isotretinoin are restricted to what program? -iPledge -Ipromise -SafeRx -RxWatch - Correct Answer-iPledge (approved by the FDA, restricts distribution of Isotretinoin.) Which of the following is important to emphasize when establishing policies and procedures? -Policies and procedures formally establish a system to prevent the occurrence of medication errors. -It is important to follow policies and procedures for good performance and quick filling of prescriptions.

-Policies and procedures are a good resource when confronted with an unusual request by a doctor. -None of the above. - Correct Answer-Policies and procedures formally establish a system to prevent the occurrence of medication errors. When using a Class A Torsion balance to weigh Acetaminophen powder: -The weight goes on the LT. pan and the powder goes on the RT. pan. -The weight goes on the RT. pan and the powder goes on the LT. pan.** -Class A Torsion balance only has one pan in which the powder goes. -Can weigh amounts smaller than 120 milligrams - Correct Answer-The weight goes on the RT. pan and the powder goes on the LT. pan. Goals, Policies and Procedures and Mission Statements are all examples of: -Strategic planning. -Tactical planning. -Emergency planning. -Risk management. - Correct Answer-Strategic planning. When filling a prescription in a pharmacy, the technician must not _____. -Verify pt. name and BOD -Verify pt. allergies -Verify pt.'s children -Verify pt. insurance information - Correct Answer-Verify pt.'s children. What are some key elements technicians should take to prevent errors? -Look closely at NDC #'s when pulling drugs from inventory. -Demonstrate quality assurance practices. -Technician check Technician. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-all of the above Pharmacist may substitute a generic product for a brand name product if the following criteria are met: -The physician has not indicated "Dispense as Written". -The substituted drug is equal to or less in price than the brand name drug. -The savings are passed onto the consumer or a third party payer -All of above. - Correct Answer-all of the above The purpose of complying with the "Universal Precautions" is to: -Prevent the spread of communicable diseases. -Prevent the transmission of blood-borne pathogens.

-Prevent contamination of sterile equipment. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-all of the above What is the primary function of the P + T Committee: -Set standards for credentialing of the pharmacy staff. -Work with the State Board of Pharmacy to enforce pharmacy standards. -Establish standards for therapeutics. -Act as a liaison between medical and pharmacy staffs. - Correct Answer- Establish standards for therapeutics. Which of the following drug pairs is most likely to be associated with a medication error? -Celebrex and Celexa. -Prednisone and prednisolone. -Quinidine and quinine. -All of the above. - Correct Answer-all of the above The purpose of a formulary is a document: -Pharmacy reference sources approved for use. -The use of experimental drugs only. -List of approved generics only. -Listing of committee-approved pharmaceuticals and therapeutics in stock. - Correct Answer-Listing of committee-approved pharmaceuticals and therapeutics in stock. Fed. regulations required a Package Patient Insert (PPI) to be dispensed each time when which medication is dispensed? -Nitroglycerin patches. -Antibiotic eye drops. -Analgesics containing codeine -derivatives. -Estrogens. - Correct Answer-Estrogens Which phase of investigational drug clinical studies is usually performed on 5 -20 volunteer patients? -Phase I. -Phase II. -Phase III.

-Phase IV. - Correct Answer-phase I Of the following, which one deals with the issue of safety caps on prescription bottles? -Controlled Substance Act. -Poison Prevention Act. -Hazardous Substance Act. -Federal Food and Cosmetic Act. - Correct Answer-Poison Prevention Packaging Act If mailing controlled substances via USPS, the authorized sender must __. -Not Label the outside wrapper with name and quantity of drug within the package. -Use clear packaging -State the DEA number on wrapper under which the medication was prescribed -Clearly print on wrapper the pharmacy address that is mailing the package.

• Correct Answer--Not Label the outside wrapper with name and quantity of drug within the package. Which is an essential part of a pharmacy quality assurance program? -Right patient -Right medication -Right dose -All of the above - Correct Answer-All of the above Safety at the work place is the responsibility of which government agency? -DEA. -AA. -OSHA. -FDA. - Correct Answer-OSHA The purpose of a laminar flow work bench. -Ensure proper filtering of sterile products. -Provide aseptic enviro. for safe preparation of sterile products. -Ensure sterilization of all products. - Correct Answer-Provide aseptic enviro. for safe preparation of sterile products.