CPHT Exam | Questions with Correct Verified
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A patient complains of experiencing sleep disorders; which of the following products would a
pharmacist recommend to them?
A. Chromium picolinate
B. Ginseng
C. Glucosamine
D. Melatonin - ✔✔d-Melatonin has been shown to be effective in assisting
individuals to fall asleep, especially when traveling.
Which dosage form. is described as "solid particles dispersed in liquid vehicle?"
A. Emulsions
B. Gel
C. Lotion
D. Suspensions - ✔✔d-Even though both lotions and suspensions are dispersions,
suspensions contain solid particles that are suspended in the vehicle while lotions contain
insoluble particles.
Where is an otic medication administered?
A. In the ear
B. rn the eye
C. In the rCctum
D. Under the tongue - ✔✔a-Otic refers to the ear.
,According to MEDMARX, which of the following medications has been associated with a large
number of medication errors?
A. amoxicillin
B. heparin
C. ibuprofen
D. prilosec - ✔✔b-MEDMARX has identified the following medications as being involved in a
large number of medication errors: insulin, morphine, potassium chloride, albuterol, heparin,
vancomycin, cefazolin, acetmninophen, warfarin, and furosemide.
Which USP term is assigned to any temperature between
15° C and 30° C?
A. Freezer
B. Cold
C. Cool
D. Room. temperature - ✔✔D. Room temperature is any temperature between 15° C and
30° C (59° F and 86° F). Storage temperature
terms assigned by the USP include the following: freezer temperature is maintained
thermostatically between -25° C and -10° C (-13° F and 14°F); cold is not to exceed 8° C (46° F);
cool is any temperature between 8° C and 15° C (46° F and 59° F).
Which organization issued the List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose
Designations?
A. ISMP
B. National Association Boards of Pharmacy
C. State Board of Pharmacy
,D. TJC - ✔✔a-The Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) developed the List of Error-
Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations. The Joint Commission (TJC) developed
the "Do Not Use" list of pharmacy abbreviations.
Which type of drug interaction occurs when a medication works against the action of another
medication?
A. Addition
B. Antagonism
C. Potentiation
D. Synergism - ✔✔b-Antagonism occurs when one drug works against the action of another
drug. Addition is the combined effect of two drugs. Potentiation occurs when one drug
increases or prolongs the effect of another drug. Synergism is the joint action of drugs in which
their combined effect is more intense or longer in duration than the sum of the effects of two
drugs.
An individual wishes to purchase a 4-ounce bottle of guaifenesin with codeine, which is
classified as an "exempt narcotic." How old must a person be to purchase this medication?
A. 12 years
B. 16 years
C. 18 years
D. 21 years - ✔✔c-The Comprehensive Drug Abuse and Control Act of] 970 allows an
individual age 18 years or older to purchase a 4-oz bottle of an exempt narcotic every 48 hours.
A physician has authorized a generic medication to be dispensed to a patient, but the patient
wishes to receive the brand name drug. Which DAW number would be used in submitting this
prescription claim to the third party provider?
A. DAWO
B. DAW 1
, C. DAW2
D. DAW3 - ✔✔c-DAW 2 = substitution allowed-patient-requested product dispensed. Other
DAW codes include DAW 0
= no product selection indicated; DAW 1 = substitution
not allowed by provider; and DAW 3 = substitution allowed-pharmacist selected product
dispensed.
Which of the following pharmacy abbreviations appears on the "Do Not Use" list?
A. as
B. bid
C. gtt
D. prn - ✔✔c-The abbreviation "as" appears on The Joint Commission's "Do Not Use" list.
The abbreviation "as" con be mistaken fur ''ad" and "mi."
What term is assigned to a storage temperature of 30° C to 40° C?
A. Cool
B. Excessive heat
C. Room temperature
D. Warm - ✔✔d- Warm means any temperature between 30° C and
40 C (86 and 104 F).
A patient complains of experiencing side effects, such as dry eyes, dry mouth, or difficult
urination or defecation. These side effects are associated with which drug classification?
A. Alpha-blockers
B. Anticholinergics
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A patient complains of experiencing sleep disorders; which of the following products would a
pharmacist recommend to them?
A. Chromium picolinate
B. Ginseng
C. Glucosamine
D. Melatonin - ✔✔d-Melatonin has been shown to be effective in assisting
individuals to fall asleep, especially when traveling.
Which dosage form. is described as "solid particles dispersed in liquid vehicle?"
A. Emulsions
B. Gel
C. Lotion
D. Suspensions - ✔✔d-Even though both lotions and suspensions are dispersions,
suspensions contain solid particles that are suspended in the vehicle while lotions contain
insoluble particles.
Where is an otic medication administered?
A. In the ear
B. rn the eye
C. In the rCctum
D. Under the tongue - ✔✔a-Otic refers to the ear.
,According to MEDMARX, which of the following medications has been associated with a large
number of medication errors?
A. amoxicillin
B. heparin
C. ibuprofen
D. prilosec - ✔✔b-MEDMARX has identified the following medications as being involved in a
large number of medication errors: insulin, morphine, potassium chloride, albuterol, heparin,
vancomycin, cefazolin, acetmninophen, warfarin, and furosemide.
Which USP term is assigned to any temperature between
15° C and 30° C?
A. Freezer
B. Cold
C. Cool
D. Room. temperature - ✔✔D. Room temperature is any temperature between 15° C and
30° C (59° F and 86° F). Storage temperature
terms assigned by the USP include the following: freezer temperature is maintained
thermostatically between -25° C and -10° C (-13° F and 14°F); cold is not to exceed 8° C (46° F);
cool is any temperature between 8° C and 15° C (46° F and 59° F).
Which organization issued the List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose
Designations?
A. ISMP
B. National Association Boards of Pharmacy
C. State Board of Pharmacy
,D. TJC - ✔✔a-The Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) developed the List of Error-
Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations. The Joint Commission (TJC) developed
the "Do Not Use" list of pharmacy abbreviations.
Which type of drug interaction occurs when a medication works against the action of another
medication?
A. Addition
B. Antagonism
C. Potentiation
D. Synergism - ✔✔b-Antagonism occurs when one drug works against the action of another
drug. Addition is the combined effect of two drugs. Potentiation occurs when one drug
increases or prolongs the effect of another drug. Synergism is the joint action of drugs in which
their combined effect is more intense or longer in duration than the sum of the effects of two
drugs.
An individual wishes to purchase a 4-ounce bottle of guaifenesin with codeine, which is
classified as an "exempt narcotic." How old must a person be to purchase this medication?
A. 12 years
B. 16 years
C. 18 years
D. 21 years - ✔✔c-The Comprehensive Drug Abuse and Control Act of] 970 allows an
individual age 18 years or older to purchase a 4-oz bottle of an exempt narcotic every 48 hours.
A physician has authorized a generic medication to be dispensed to a patient, but the patient
wishes to receive the brand name drug. Which DAW number would be used in submitting this
prescription claim to the third party provider?
A. DAWO
B. DAW 1
, C. DAW2
D. DAW3 - ✔✔c-DAW 2 = substitution allowed-patient-requested product dispensed. Other
DAW codes include DAW 0
= no product selection indicated; DAW 1 = substitution
not allowed by provider; and DAW 3 = substitution allowed-pharmacist selected product
dispensed.
Which of the following pharmacy abbreviations appears on the "Do Not Use" list?
A. as
B. bid
C. gtt
D. prn - ✔✔c-The abbreviation "as" appears on The Joint Commission's "Do Not Use" list.
The abbreviation "as" con be mistaken fur ''ad" and "mi."
What term is assigned to a storage temperature of 30° C to 40° C?
A. Cool
B. Excessive heat
C. Room temperature
D. Warm - ✔✔d- Warm means any temperature between 30° C and
40 C (86 and 104 F).
A patient complains of experiencing side effects, such as dry eyes, dry mouth, or difficult
urination or defecation. These side effects are associated with which drug classification?
A. Alpha-blockers
B. Anticholinergics
