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Which dosage form would use the process of inunction to be absorbed into the body? (Ans- Ointments If a medication has an expiration date of 3/06, when will it expire? (Ans- The last day of March 2006 Which of the following interpretations of "i cap qid ac and hs" is correct? (Ans- Take one capsule by mouth before meals and at bedtime What does the suffix -ectomy mean? (Ans- Removal How many 500-mg doses can be prepared from a 10-g vial of cefazolin? (Ans- 20 What do the f...

Acetaminophen (Ans- interacts with phenytoin and carbamazepine - increase rate of liver toxicity, after acetaminophen overdose. Adenosine (Ans- Dipyridamole blocks cellular uptake of adenosine. Theophylline is a competitive antagonist at adenosine receptors. Epinephrine (Ans- Beta-blockers can induce widespread vasoconstriction. Alpha blockers (Ans- Other blood pressure lowering drugs increase risk of first-dose hypotension and hypotension risk generally thereafter. Aminoglyc...

Ace Inhibitors should not be taken with...... (Ans- Potassium Diuretics Vitamin deficiency causes Rickets (Ans- Vitamin D CSAR stands for? (Ans- Controlled Substance Administration Record Elixer is a form of.. (Ans- Alcohol & Water A drug that does not require blood work? (Ans- Sulfasalazine NDC includes? (Ans- Drug Mfg, Drug Product, Package size Inventory for Controlled Substance's is performed ? (Ans- every 2-Years Specific Gravity Ratio (Ans- Weight ...

Which federal agency is responsible for processing New Drug Applications and approving new drugs to be sold in the US? (Ans- FDA Which federal agency is responsible for regulating package inserts? (Ans- FDA Which federal agency is responsible for regulating advertisement of drugs in the US? (Ans- FDA Which agency is responsible for issuing recalls on medications? (Ans- FDA Which agency enforces the Controlled Substances Act and is responsible for tracking the manufacture and ...

What is the 1938 Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act? (Ans- Misbranding and mislabeling What is the 1951 Durham-Humphrey Amendment? (Ans- Distinction between legend drugs and otc drugs What is the 1970 Poison Prevention Packaging Act? (Ans- Made sure all manufacturers and pharmacies to place medications with childproof caps and packaging What is the 1983 Orphan Drug Act? (Ans- Encourages companies to develop drugs for rare diseases by providing research assistance, grants and co...

Which of the following is a goal of inventory management? A. Minimize capital charge on average inventory B. Minimize shrinkage, breakage, and obsolescence of inventory C. Provide an adequate stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies D. All of the above (Ans- D. All of the above Which schedule contains medications that do not require a prescription? A. Schedule II B. Schedule III C. Schedule IV D. Schedule V (Ans- D. Schedule V Which of the following orders calls for receiving a sp...

How long is a DEA Form 222 valid after it has been written? A. 72 hours B. 30 days C. 60 days D. 180 days (Ans- C. 60 days How many 500-mg doses can be prepared from a 10-g vial of cefazolin? A. 15 B. 20 C. 25 D. 50 (Ans- B. 20 How many inches inside a laminar airflow hood should one prepare a sterile product? A. 4 B. 6 C. 10 D. 12 (Ans- B. 6 A drug is available in the following strengths and dosage forms: 125-mg tablets, 250-mg capsules, and 125-mg/5 mL liquid. A chil...

Which of the following drugs is a NSAID (Ans- Toradol Tagamet, Axid, and Pepcid are examples of a (Ans- H2 receptor blockers What is the % equivalent of a 1:8 ratio? (Ans- 12.5% What would be the proper course of action if a technician accidentally had skin contact with a cytotoxic drug? (Ans- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately and seek medical attention How would you identify a medication in a drug recall situation? (Ans- By the drugs lot number Which...

The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? (Ans- left eye What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? (Ans- pc An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? (Ans- suppositories A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? (Ans- 50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year The expiration date on a bott...

A pharmacy receives an order for a Persantine IV bag for a stress test. Persantine is a radiopharmaceutical dosed at 0.57 mg/kg. How many mg should be added to an IV bag for a patient who weighs 180 lb? A. 46.6 mg B. 143.5 mg C. 694.7 mg D. 225.7 mg (Ans- A Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to containers of anti-infective agents? A. take with dairy products B. avoid dairy products C. finish all this medication unless otherwise directed by the presc...