When working with glass ampules to prepare an IV admixture using aseptic techniques, which type of needle must be used? - ANSWERA: Filter
To avoid exceeding the 24hr acetaminophen dose limit of 4g, patients taking Darvocet-N 100mg/650mg should be cautioned not to take more than how many tablets ...
When working with glass ampules to prepare an IV admixture using aseptic techniques, which type
of needle must be used? - ANSWERA: Filter
To avoid exceeding the 24hr acetaminophen dose limit of 4g, patients taking Darvocet-N
100mg/650mg should be cautioned not to take more than how many tablets daily? -
ANSWERNARCOTIC/Lesser Drug
4g= 4,000mg
4,000/650 = 6
*Double Check (6 x 650= 3,900)*
A: 6 Tablets
The most appropriate container size, in ounces for dispensing 240mL of liquid medication bottle is? -
ANSWER1 ounce = 30mL
240mL/30mL = 8mL
A: 8
If a toxic or caustic material comes in contact with the skin or eyes, the immediate response is to...? -
ANSWERA: Flush the affected area with large volume of cold water
What is the brand name for Lorazepam? - ANSWERA: Ativan
An inject-able drug that needs to be stored in the refrigerator?
A: Clindamycin
B: Ciprofloxacin
C: Calcitonin- Salmon
D:Cyanocobalamin - ANSWERA: Calcitonin-Salmon
,When an order is received in the pharmacy the order invoice must be carefully checked against the? -
ANSWERA: Purchase Order
The best reference for obtaining storage requirements for a particular drug is the? - ANSWERA: USP-
NF
The information contained in the manufacturer's package insert may also be found in the? -
ANSWERA: Physician's Desk Reference
Which of the following vital information should be readily retrievable form an inpatient medication
profile? - ANSWERA: Relevant laboratory values
What regulation establishes federal protections for the privacy of protected health information? -
ANSWERA: HIPPA
A prescription reads, "Percodan tablets, dispense 120, take 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as
needed for back pain." The technician should....? - ANSWER*Percodan (Oxycodone/Aspirin): Treats
pain. This medicine is a combination of a narcotic and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)*
A: Fill the prescription as written.
Coordination of benefits is used when a patient has...? - ANSWERA: A primary and secondary
insurance.
(Coordination of benefits... which insurance can be used 1stly or 2ndly)
Which is a calcium channel blocker?
A: Nitroglycerin
B: Ramipril
C:Atenolol
D: Dilitazem - ANSWERA: Dilitazem
, According to the DEA, all records related to controlled substances must be maintained and be
available for inspection for a minimum of ___ years? - ANSWERA: 2 years
A patient wants to transfer a prescription from the originating pharmacy to another pharmacy. The
pharmacy tech should?:
A: Call the receiving pharmacy and provide the necessary information to another pharmacist
B: Inform the patient that it is illegal to transfer prescriptions
C: Refer the patient to an on-duty pharmacist to process the transfer
D: Accommodate the patient and process the transfer - ANSWERA: Refer the patient to an on-duty
pharmacist to process the transfer
The form used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances is? - ANSWERA: DEA106
An outpatient prescription requires which of the following?
A: Medication lot number
B: Physician's phone number and address
C:Pharmacy's address and phone number
D: Medical Conditions - ANSWERA: Physician's phone number and adress
Concerning needle capping which is correct?
A: Used insulin needles are small enough that they can be disposed of in regular garbage
B: Used immunization needles should be recapped before being placed in the sharps container
C: Used immunization needles should never be recapped
D: Insulin needs are small enough that they can safely be recapped before being thrown away in the
sharps container - ANSWERA: Used immunization needles should never be recapped
Anti neoplastic medications should be prepared in what type of hood? -
ANSWER*ANTINEOPLASTIC. : inhibiting or preventing the growth and spread of tumors or malignant
cells.*
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