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1.How many numbers are in each segment of a National Drug Code?: 5,4, 2.The technician fails to place a prescription label on the liquid medication bottle. Which law is being broken?: Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act 3.A technician breaks her little toe when she drops a box of labels on her foot. What law allows the employee to collect damages from the employer?: Occu- pational and Safety Act 4.What is the drug classification of quinapril?: ACE inhibitor 5.Which of the following medications is a single active ingredient item? a) Bactrim DS b) Maxzide c) Estrace d) Premphase: c) Estrace 6.What schedule is Tylenol #3?: Schedule III 7.Where is Intron stored?: Refrigerator 8.Which of the following insulin is allowed in an IV bag? a) Humalog b) Lente

2 / c) NPH d) Regular: d) Regular* *the only type of insulin for IV 9.What is the responsibility of the pharmacy technician if the customer wants to purchase a bottle of aspirin and the prescription refill they are picking up is warfarin?: Do not ring up the customer until the pharmacist can be informed of the interaction possibility and a chance to counsel the patient. 10.What is the brand name of allopurinol?: Zyloprim 11.What are the maximum allowable refills allowed on Celexa, Ritalin and Vicodin?: 12,0, 12.The pharmacist asks you to dissolve 15 grams of a drug in 200 ml of solution. What is the percentage of the solution?: 7. 13.The physician orders Premarin, gr. 1/100. What strength is this in mil- ligrams?:. 14.A child weighs 22 lbs. The doctor writes that they are to receive a drug at 50 mg/kg/day divided into tid dosing. What is the amount of each dose?: 167 15.Convert 38 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit.: 100. 16.What is room temperature?: 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C)

3 / 17.Which class of antidepressants requires a wash out period before starting a new class of antidepressants?: MAOI *old-school antidepressant lots of con- traindication 18.Which of the following is not required on a prescription label? a) Lot number b) Directions of Use c) Prescriber's DEA d) a and e: d) a and c 19.Interpret the following latin: "i-ii cap stat, i q 6 h, NMT 5/12 H": take one to two capsules immediately then 1 capsule every 6 hours; no more than 5 capsules in a 12 hour period 20.If a pharmacist told you to make 24 of these dosage forms using the punch method, what dosage form are you making?: capsule 21.The dry gum method (continental method) is used in making of which dosage form?: emulsions 22.Patient Phyliss Percocet drops off a prescription from Dr. Randall Dolit- tle MD, determine which of the following is Dr. Dolittle's correct DEA. a) MD5516044 b) DD5516048 c) BD d) AD5516045: c) BD 23.How many mcg of Fluoride are in 2 ounces of 0.25mg/ml

4 / Poly-Vi-Flor drops?: 15000 mcg 24.Prescription: 180 g of 15% Benzoyl Peroxide cream. You have a 300g jar of benzoyl peroxide cream labeled 100mg/g and a stock bottle of benzoyl peroxide on hand. How much of each do you need to fill the Rx?: 10g of stock bottle 170g of 100mg/g jar 25.Which of the following medications do not require a medication guide to be dispensed along with it? a) Amiodarone b) Cymbalta c) Vicoprofen d) Digoxin e) All of these medications require med guides: d) Digoxin 26.Which of the following medications is not a schedule III substance accord- ing to the DEA? a) Provigil b) Androgel c) Vicodin d) Hycotuss syrup: a) Provigil *pretty much speed about $500/month only covered for narcolepsy 27.Which of the following brand/generic pairs are incorrectly matched? a) compazine - prochlorperazine b) Robaxin - Methazolamide c) Cataflam - Di- clofenac d) Amaryl - glimepiride: b) Robaxin - Methazolamide 28.What do the last 2 numbers of NDC 00024-5421-31 refer to?:

5 / package size 29.Which of the following does not have an OTC equivalent of the same strength? a) Prilosec 20mg b) Meclizine 25mg c) Zantac 150mg d) Ibuprofen 400mg e) All have OTC equivalents: d) Ibuprofen 400mg 30.Which of the following is a calcium channel blocker? a) Tenormin b) Zocor c) Cardizem d) Lasix: c) Cardizem 31.If 250 ml of D5W is to be infused over 4 hours and the drops are set at 20 gtts/ml, what is the drops/min?: 20. 32.What is the days of supply for 30 tablets if the directions stated, "i t po tid"?: 10 33.What does it mean when the directions say 'prn'?: as needed 34.Which of the following does not come in a transdermal patch? a) Estradiol b) Clonidine c) Methylphenidate d) Lopid: d) Lopid 35.What is the generic name of Biaxin?: Clarithromycin *antibiotic 36.A prescription for Amoxicillin reads, "i tea po tid q.s.10d". What

6 / does q.s. mean?: quantity sufficient 37.What classification is Robaxin?: muscle relaxer

7 / 38.How many inventory turns would a pharmacy experience if their initial inventory of the account period was $200,000, the final inventory of the period was $230,000, and they had sales of $1. million?: 5 39.What is the generic name for Percodan?: aspirin + oxycodone 40.Which of the following products requires refrigeration? a) Clarithromycin after reconstitution b) Latanoprost c) Bactrim suspension d) Losarten b) c) d) : b) Latanoprost *Xalatan for glaucoma eyedrop 41.An 18 gauge needle is compared to a 30 gauge needle.: larger in diameter 42.Tetracycline requires which auxiliary label(s)?: avoid sunlight take all med- ication until gone take 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking antacids or dairy products 43.Which of the following is not an automated dispensing system? a) Pyxis MedStation b) Baxter SureMed c) Robot Rx d) Periodic Automated Replace- ment (PAR): d) Periodic Automated Replacement

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44.What abbreviation means "into the skin"?: ID 45.A technician is able to do all of the following except: a) Compounding b) Fill CII prescriptions c) Copies from pharmacy to pharmacy d) Bill third party payers.: c) Copies from pharmacy to pharmacy *pharmacist calls pharmacist for transfer as if brand new Rx being given 46.If a person is deficient in cyanocobalamin, what should the patient take?- : Vitamin B 12 47.What schedule is codeine?: schedule III 48.What size particles are caught by a HEPA filter?:. 49.How many ounces are in 1.5 L?: 50 50.A doctor orders Armour Thyroid 1 1/2 grain daily. How many milligrams is this?: 30 51.When would you use a filter needle?: extracting a liquid out of an ampule 52.Which of the following is considered Durable Medical Equipment?

9 / a) Cane b) Insulin c) Syringe d) Vial: a) Cane 53.What is the generic name for Provera?: medroxyprogesterone 54.What is the generic name for Narcan?: Naloxone 55.Which reference book would you use to search for approved drugs with therapeutic equivalence?: Orange Book 56.Which of the following pairs is an example of Therapeutic equivalence? a) simvastatin - lovastatin b) quinapril - furosemide c) Zestril - lisinopril d) Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 - ortho-Novum 1/35: c) Zestril - lisinopril 57.What is the brand name for levobunolol?: Betagan 58.Medications that end in "-pril" are what classifications?: ACE inhibitors 59.The selling price is $298 and the markup is $154. What is the cost and the percent markup?: 144,106% 60.A customer comes to you (a technician) and tells you a story of their rash they get each year around Christmas time. What are you

10 / allowed to do?: Have the customer talk to the pharmacist. 61.What is the generic for Dyazide?: triamterene - hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 62.The classification of drugs that end in "azepam" are what? a) benzodi- azepines b) CIV c) anti-anxiety agents d) all of the above: d) all of the above 63.What does OBRA stand for?: Omnibus Reconciliation Act 64.What is the brand name of amlodopine?: Norvasc 65.How long does a laminar flow hood need to run before using?: 30-60 minutes 66.Which of the following is an antifungal? a) tretinoin b) tacrolimus c) keto- conazole d) clobetasole: c) ketoconazole 67.What do you use to wipe down a laminar flow hood?: 70% isopropyl alcohol 68.Which of the following is classified as a CI? a) Hydrocodone b) Marijuana c) Cocaine d) Dextroamphetamine: b) Marijuana 69.What is the maximum daily dosage of APAP?: 4000mg

11 / 70.How is insulin injected and what length needle would you use?: SC, 5/8 inch SQ, 1/2 inch 71.Interpret the following latin: "5 gtts as q1h x 24 h, qid x 7 d".: Insert 5 drops in the left ear every hour for 24 hours then four times a day for 7 days. 72.Which of the following does not mean 'sustained release'? a) LA b) CR c) Depot d) All the above are correct: d) All the above are correct 73.Absorption of a medication (i.e. tablet) means?: from administration site into the bloodstream 74.The purpose of enteric coating a medication is to...?: prevent dissolution inside the stomach and to pass into the intestines to be dissolved 75.Translate the Roman numberals: MCMXII and XLIII: 1912 and 43 76.A powder-filled capsule contains 125mg of medication. How many cap- sules will you need to accumulate 0.15 kg of the active ingredient?: 1200 77.If the dose is 0.6g/day and the drug is to be given in three equally divided does each day, what is the amount of each dose in milligrams

12 / and how many days will it last if you weigh out a total of 2g?: 200mg and ~3 days 78.If you have a flow rate of 30 drops/minute using a 20 drop set, how many liters would you deliver in 24 hours?: 2. 79.What is the most accurate method of measuring 25ml of water?: Place a graduated cylinder on a hard, level surface. Bend your knees or bend over to get your eyelevel down even to the 25ml mark and then proceed to fill the cylinder to the 25ml mark. Read from the bottom of the meniscus. 80.Which two antibiotics must remain at room temperature after reconstitu- tion? a) Biaxin, Omnicef b) Biaxin, minocycline c) EryPed, Omnicef d) cefaclor, EES: a) Biaxin, Omnicef 81.All of the following are beta blockers except: a) Sectral b) Zebeta c) Plendil d) Normadyne: c) Plendil 82.When working with a biohazardous material, what laminar flow hood would you use?: vertical laminar flow hood AND/OR safety biological cabinet

13 / 83.Distribution of a medication inside the body means:: drug goes to where it is needed 84.Which pairs of medications are film coated to mask the bad taste of the medication? a) Biaxin, Armour Thyroid b) Depakote, Biaxin c) Zithromax, Bactrim DS d) Nitroglycerin, Inderal LA: d) Depakote, Biaxin 85.The definition of a "Class A" environment is:: An area containing no more than 100 particles, 0.3 microns or larger in size per cubic square foot of air to prepare sterile products. 86.Out of all the components that are added to a TPN bag, which one supplies the most energy?: fats 87.Albuterol is to bronchodilator as is fluticasone is to .: corti- costeroid 88.Which type of mortar and pestle is used to blend powders?: porcelain 89.What is the name of the opening of a needle of a syringe?: lumen 90.Laminar flow hoods and HEPA filters must be certified how

14 / often?: every 6 months 91.The Controlled Substance Act of 1970 is enforced and regulated by whom?: DEA 92.Metabolism of a medication inside the body means:: drug is broken down by the liver 93.There are 100mg/tbsp. How many grams are in 2 fluid ounces?:

94.Which drug does not need to be packaged in a child-resistant package? a) Nitroglycerin b) Estradiol c) Lanoxin d) a and c: a) Nitroglycerin 95.A 40% solution has been diluted to 500ml, and is now a 15% solution. What was the beginning volume of the 40% solution?: 187.5ml 96.A pharmacy technician has been asked to add 25 units of insulin to an intravenous bag. How many ml is this technician going to add?: 0.25ml 97.How much active ingredient is in 200ml of a 1:15,000 solution?: 0.01g

15 / 98.Which of the following are calcium channel blockers? a) Calan b) Isoptin c) Verelan d) All of the above: d) All of the above

16 / 99.Which symptom would an antitussive relieve?: cough

100. Which of the following is not a laxative? a) Citrucel b) Imodium c) Senna d) Castor Oil: b) Imodium
101. A patient hands you a prescription for Dyazide. The following medications are in the patient's profile. Which one would you bring to the pharmacist's attention? a) Potassium b) Thiamine c) Docusate d) Zofran: a) Potassium
102. What is the generic name of Prevacid?: lansoprazol
103. What classification of medication would relieve sneezing and runny nose and hives?: antihistamine
104. Coumadin (warfarin) interacts with all of the following except... a) Ibupro- fen b) Aspirin c) Amoxicillin d) All of the above: d) All of the above
105. What is the term for the process when a pharmacist places tablets in a mortar and crushes them into a powder with a pestle and mixes with another powder?: trituration

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106. Lanoxin is to arrythmias as is Norvasc is to .: hypertension
107. How many inches is the minimum distance that is considered safe for a technician to put their arms inside a flow hood?: 6 inches
108. What dosage form has the highest concentration of alcohol?: tincture
109. A 20% (W/V) topical antiseptic is available in the pharmacy. The pharma- cist receives an order for 1 liter of a 1:2000 solution. How much of the original solution will be necessary to fill the order?: 2.5ml
110. A formulary is developed by who?: P&T Committee
111. What schedule is Robitussin AC?: schedule V
112. If a needle is inserted improperly through the rubber of a vial, a small piece of rubber may be caught inside the needle and may cause contamina- tion. This is called what?: coring
113. Which of the following requires a patient package insert (PPI)? a) Digoxin

18 / b) Albuterol c) Betagan d) Tretinoin: b) Albuterol

114. What class of recall can result in death?: Class I recall
115. A repackaging log requires what for documentation?: name of drug, R.Ph. initials, expiration date of manufacturer
116. What is the infusion rate in ml/hr if 1000ml is infused over 6 hours?: - 167ml/hr
117. After a customer picks up their prescription, we ask them to sign what?- : signature log
118. Which of the following is not used for relief of migraines? a) Zomig b) Maxalt c) Zofran d) Imitrex: c) Zofran *ondansetron - anti-nausea
119. How often is the pharmacy required to do an inventory of all their con- trolled substances?: every two years

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120. What is required on the prescription if it is for Vicodin? a) Date b) Quantity c) DEA d) All of the above: d) All of the above
121. What does "U&C" mean?: Usual and Customary
122. What medication is stored in the freezer? a) Prostaglandin b) Gentamicin IV bag c) Vancomycin IV bag d) All of the above: d) All of the above
123. What medication is injected IM? a) Demerol b) Humulin N c) Humalog d) Lantus: a) Demerol
124. What is JCAHO responsible for?: ensures medications are used safely, effectively, and appropriately
125. What term is the process that the third party payer sets a price for a drug?: adjudication
126. How many ml are in 3 gallons?: 11,
127. What does Rx stand for?: recipe/to take
128. Which of the following is a concern when an IV has fats in it? a) Instability

20 / b) Appearance c) PH d) All of the above: a) Instability

129. Only compounding pharmacies are required to keep MSDS on hand. True or false?: false
130. What medication cannot be put in a syringe? a) Potassium Chloride b) Furosemide c) Demerol d) All cannot be put in a syringe: a) Potassium Chloride
131. Upon registering a new customer into the computer system, they tell you that they are allergic to Gantrisin. What would you put under their allergy profile?: Sulfa
132. What is the 80/20 rule?: Focuses on the top 20% of the items carried in a pharmacy and then 80% of the pharmacy inventory drug cost comes from this 20%.
133. What is the flow rate to be used to infuse 1200 ml of dextrose 5% in water over 4 hours if the set delivers 15 drops per ml?: 75 gtt/min
134. The physician orders cefaclor 450mg tid. The drug is available as a 375mg/5ml suspension. What volume should be given for each dose?: 6 ml

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135. What volume of 4% hydrocortisone solution can be made from 30gm of hydrocortisone powder?: 750 ml
136. How many 200mg tablets would be required to make 1.5 liters of a 1:250 solution?: 30 tablets
137. How many milliliters of a 3% solution need to be used with a 12% solution in preparing 450 ml of a solution containing 7%?: 250 ml
138. The recommended dose of cefadroxil is 30mg/kg/day. What would be the daily dosage for a child who weighs 44 lbs?: 600 mg
139. Vitamin E capsules have a cost of $4.50. The markup at the store is 16%. What is the selling price for the Vit.E?: $5.22
140. A technician has been given 300ml of a 15% hydrochloric acid solution. The pharmacist ask the technician to dilute the solution to 1000ml with sterile water and to label the final solution. What percent should appear on the label?: 4.5%
141. How many teaspoons are in 16 ounces?: 96 teaspoons
142. Convert the following number to Roman numerals: 1139: MCXXXIX

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143. Another name for hydrocodone/acetaminophen is:: Vicodin
144. Maintaining a correct count of narcotic supply is an example of:: inventory control
145. Divide the following and choose the best answer: 4 2/3 divided by 2/3 =? a) 6 2/3 b) 8 c) 7 d) 7 1/3: c) 7
146. Reduce the following to lowest terms, then choose the best answer: 88/11 =? a) 7 2/11 b) 8 c) 6 3/11 d) 8 1/11: b) 8
147. 75% of what number is 62?: 82.7
148. An over-the-counter drug is:: medication that can be purchased without a prescription
149. Solve for X in 4.4:8.2 :: X:5.6: 3.0
150. The hospital committee that is usually responsible for creating and main- taining the drug formulary is the:: Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee P & T Committee
151. You have a bottle of Ceclor suspension 125mg/5ml. The dose needed is 425mg. How many ml need to be dispensed?: 17

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152. You have a vial of Testosterone for injection 200mcg/ml. The dose needed is 275mcg. How many ml will be needed for this dose?: 1.38
153. The term "antitussive" refers to:: relieve coughing
154. A tablet that has a special coating to prevent dissolution in the stomach so that the tablet will dissolve in the intestines is called:: enteric coated
155. Change the following ratio to a percentage: 7:92: 7.6%
156. Convert the following to an Arabic number: MMCDLIV: 2454
157. To dispense an order calling for: Prednisone 5mg i tid X 3 days, i bid X 3 days, 1 qd X 3 days, the total medication needed is:: 18 tablets
158. Diazepam is considered a: a) generic name b) chemical name c) trade name d) brand name: a) generic name
159. The process that brings a drug from the administration site into the blood stream is called:: absorption
160. The prescriber's DEA number is required on a prescription for:: controlled substances

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161. You have a vial of codeine for injection 60mg/3ml. The dose needed is 7ml. How many mg will be administered?: 140

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162. You have Decadron liquid available 0.5mg/3ml. The dose needed is 3.7mg. How many ml will be dispensed?: 22.2
163. Dilaudid is considered a: a) generic name b) chemical name c) common name d) brand name: d) brand name
164. Generically equivalent drugs are:: chemically identical in strength, concen- tration, dosage form and route of administration
165. When two or more drugs combine to provide a response that is greater than the sum of the individual drugs, it is called:: synergism
166. The federal health insurance provided to people age 65 and over is called:: Medicare
167. Another name for Tylenol is:: Pandol
168. Lisinopril is another name for:: Prinivil
169. All of the following are Schedule II (C2) drugs EXCEPT: a) Demerol b) Duragesic c) Percodan d) Tussionex: d) Tussionex
170. Which prefix stands for kidney?: nephro
171. The latin abbreviation for left ear is:: A.S.