1. A prescription order for a drug which is supplied in 5mg tablets was filledduring the
graveyard shift, but not approved. The pharmacist on your shift asked you to double check the
quantity dispensed. The order calls for a tapered dosage therapy as follows:
-10mg po qid x5d
-10mg po tid x5d10mg po bid x3d
-5mg po bid x3d
-5mg po qd x2d
How many tablets should be in the bottle?
Answer: 90
2. U-100 insulin is the most commonly prescribed. However, insulin may be ordered in
different strengths (i.e. - U-40). The "U" value indicates the numberof active insulin units in
each mL of liquid.
Answer: 1
3. According to the US Department of Justice, "Schedule IV controlled sub-stances are
defined as drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk ofdependence." Which of the
following is not in DEA schedule IV?
A. Xanax
B. Ambien
C. Vicodin
D. Valium
Answer: C. Vicodin
4. An order calls for 150g of a custom 2:3:5 topical ointment. How much ofeach ingredient is
needed?
Answer: 30g : 45g : 75g
5. Zolpidem is mainly prescribed for insomnia. If the prescriber has authorized,how many refills
(max) can be ordered with the following prescription?
"Rx: Zolpidem 10mg #30"
Answer: Five
6. Pharmacokinetics is the action drugs take while they're in a patient's body.In what order
does the body process drugs?
Answer: Absorption -> Distribution -> Metabolism -> Elimination
7. IV medications are to be compounded in a sterile environment. When using a Laminar Flow
Hood, how far in should such a manipulation be performed?
Answer: 6inches
, 8. Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant prescribed to relieve pain and dis-comfort. What is
the brand name for Cyclobenzaprine?
Answer: Flexeril
9. A regular customer is filling her monthly prescription for Premarin. At whatfrequency
should you include a patient package insert with her Premarin?
Answer: - Every time.
10. For an IV solution to be isotonic, it must have a similar concentration of sodium chloride
found in normal body cells. Which of the following concentrations is isotonic?
A. 9.00% NaCl
B. 0.09% NaCl
C. 0.009% NaCl
D. 0.90% NaCl
Answer: D. 0.90% NaCl
11. Dr. Johnson is a heart surgeon. One of the DEA numbers below is assignedto him. Which of
the following DEA numbers is valid?
A. AJ7148424
B. AJ7658431
C. BJ5324126
D. BJ8042345
Answer: C. BJ5324126
12. In a hospital setting, there are typically 3 shifts for health care providers. Medications are
distributed in carts sent from the pharmacy throughout the facility. How many hours worth of
medications are distributed with each cartexchange?
Answer: 24 hours
13. While working in the pharmacy's cleanroom, you notice a bottle of cleaningchemical has
leaked and is emitting a noxious odor. The pharmacist has asked you to take care of it stat.
What should you do to determine proper spill-handling procedure?
A. Pull the fire alarm
B. Pour a few drops of rubbing alcohol into it to neutralize acid
C. Consult the product's MSDS
D. Put on a respirator and latex gloves and wipe it up
Answer: C. Consult the product'sMSDS
14. Vicodin (hydrocodone/APAP) is prescribed to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains
acetaminophen and hydrocodone, which is an opiate narcotic.As such, it is monitored by the
DEA. What DEA schedule is Vicodin in?
Answer: DEASchedule II
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