EXCPT ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
which of the following should a pharmacy technician identify as the primary purpose of MedWatch? - Answer- MedWatch is a program that allows anyone to voluntarily report a serious adverse event associated with the use of any medication, biological device, or dietary ...
EXCPT ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
which of the following should a pharmacy technician identify as the primary purpose of
MedWatch? - Answer- MedWatch is a program that allows anyone to voluntarily report a
serious adverse event associated with the use of any medication, biological device, or dietary
supplement.
which of the following conditions is a contraindication to taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) - Answer-
the pharmacy technician should recognize that pregnancy is a contraindication to taking
atorvastatin. Patients who are pregnant should not take atorvastatin because it can harm the
fetus.
a pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following insurance coverage plans
allows a patient to see a specialist without a referral? - Answer- the tech should identify that a
preferred provider organization coverage plan allows patients to be seen by a specialist with a
referral
a provider prescribes an adult patient to receive 80 mEq of potassium over 3 hr. Which of the
following will be the flow rate in mL/hr if 80 mEq/500 mL solution was dispensed? - Answer- if
500 mL are delivered over 3 hr, divided 500 mL by 3hr to get the mL per hour. 500/ 3= 166.66.
Then, round to the nearest whole number. 166.66= 167
a patient's medication administration record indicates that he is receiving ampicillin- sulbactam
(Unasyn) piggyback qid. The pharmacy tech should recognize hat this medication is delivered
via which of he following routes of administration? - Answer- the tech should recognize that
ampicilin-sulbactam piggyback is a medication that is administered via intravenous injection.
a pharmacy tech is cleaning a laminar flow hood. which of the following actions should the tech
take? - Answer- According to USP <797> guidelines, the technician should wipe the hood from
back to front.
a pharmacy tech should recognize that the acronym PHI is used to represent which of the
following - Answer- The technician should recognize that the acronym PHI is used to represent
"protected health information." Protected health information includes a patient's past, present,
and future records pertaining to treatment or care.
which of the following health care professionals can prescribe a medication for a child's
toothache - Answer- a DDS is a doctor of dental surgery. It is within the scope of practice for a
DDS to prescribe a medication for a child's toothache.
which of the following controlled substance schedules represents substances hat contain limited
quantities of certain narcotics and have a low potential for abuse - Answer- schedule V
a pharmacy tech should identify that which of he following is an example of a solid dosage
form? - Answer- effervescent tablets
which of the following actions is outside the scope of practice for a pharmacy technician who
works at a community pharmacy that provides immunizations? - Answer- explaining potential
adverse effects of a immunizations
, a pharmacy tech should identify ha pravastatin (Pravachol) is used to treat which of the
following conditions? - Answer- hyperlipidemia
a pharmacy tech should identify which of the following abbreviations is included on the Institute
for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) List of Error-Prone Abbreviations. - Answer- The technician
should identify that QOD, which means "take every other day," is an abbreviation that is
included on the ISMP's Error-Prone Abbreviations List. QOD can be misinterpreted as "QD" or
"QID" if the "o" is poorly written.
a pharmacy tech should identify that which of the following is another name for vitamin B12 -
Answer- cyanocobalamin
which of the following medications can a pharmacy tech stock in an automated dispensing
machine? - Answer- Metformin can be stocked in an automated dispensing machine because
it is a solid oral medication that does not contain penicillin or sulfur. Medications containing
penicillin and sulfur cannot be stocked in an automated dispensing machine due to the
possibility of cross-contamination of medications, which can be an allergy risk for some patients.
a pharmacy tech should identify that which of the following is the primary goal of the Risk
Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program? - Answer- The technician should identify
that the REMS program was developed to inform patients of the risks associated with certain
medications, such as medications with a potential for addiction or serious adverse effects
a pt is preparing to take inventory of all controlled substances that are in stock at the pharmacy.
The tech should identify that the DEA requires reporting of exact quantities for which of the
following schedules of controlled substances? - Answer- Schedule I and II controlled
substances.
a pharmacy tech is required to include a patient package insert when dispensing which of the
following medications to a patient? - Answer- oral contraceptives ex. drospirenone
a pt should identify that which of he following over he counter medications is most likely o
increase a patient's risk for gastrointestinal bleeding - Answer- The technician should identify
that ibuprofen has been found to increase the risk of GI bleeding. Patients who are taking blood
thinners or blood-modifying agents should use caution when taking ibuprofen.
Which of the following information is indicated by the NDC number - Answer- The NDC
number is a unique number that indicates the manufacturer, strength, dosage form, and
package size of a medication.
According to the federal Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, a pt should identify
that which of he following is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) that a patient
can obtain in 1 day? - Answer- The technician should identify that the maximum amount of
pseudoephedrine that a patient can obtain in 1 day is 3.6 g.
which of he following vitamines should a pt identify as a fat-soluble? - Answer- vitamin k
which of the following statements about storage conditions should a pharmacy technician make
to a patient who is taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) sublingual tablets? - Answer- The technician
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