PHARMACY FINAL EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
Dextromethorphan (Delsym) - Classified as a Antihistiame
If a patient complains of nausea and vomiting when taking vitamins, what might a
suggestion be? - take with food
Pseudoephedrine is contraindicated with which of the following? - Hypertension
Bleeding - What is known for its adverse effects most commnoly associated with warfin?
Class I - Which classes of medication are illegal in the Untied States
Prozac and Prilosec - These two drugs pairs is most likely to be associated with a
medication error.
NSAID-non-steroid inflammatory drug - Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
Calcium Carbonate(tums, crystals) - what is an antacid?
Acetaminophen(Tylenol, Codeine) - What is not a NSAID-non-steroid inflammatory drug
Furosemide (Lasix) - Diuretic
Biaxin (clarithromycin) - macrolide antibiotic
Under The Tongue - Direction reads "i-ii sl prn(1 to 2 tablets under the tongue by
mouth." What does sl(sublinigual)mean.
A laminar flow hood is used to? - guarantee the sterilization of products made in the
hood.
If the laminar flow hood is turned off, how long must it be turned back on before used? -
30 minutes
Syringes used in making chemotherapeutic IV's must be disposed in? - Biohazard
container
, The proper technique for cleaning a horizontal laminar flow hood is to wipe? - from back
to front using up and down motions.
What class of balance to pharmacies typically use for compounding? - Class A
What does the gauge of a needle signify? - The size of the syringe
When you are preparing an IV, it is important to swab the needle with alcohol? - True
Where should used vials and ampules be disposed of? - In a sharps container.
Omnicell, YuYama and Baker Cell's are? - Pharmacy dispensing Machines.
The purchases order - is the number assigned to each drug order for identification.
database - should be backed up or archived regularly.
Automated dispensing system - a system in which medications are dispensed upon
confirmation of an order communicated from a centralized computer system at their
point-of-use, when the pharmacy is closed.
Progress notes - The electronic medical record includes;
Home Infusion - These are the types of primary therapies in this type of healthcare
environment are antibiotic, parenteral nutrition, pain management, and chemotherapy.
long-term care - This type of healthcare reimbursement system provides care for people
unable to care for themselves because of mental or physical impairment?
Medicare Part A - The part of the Medicare program that pays for hospitalization, care in
a skilled nursing facility, home health care, and hospice care.
o.d. - right eye
o.u. - both eyes
o.s. - left eye
a.u. - each ear
a.d. - right ear
a.s. - left ear
h.s. - at bedtime
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