PTU FINAL EXAM PREP

According to the definition of a pharmacy technician, the primary role of a pharmacy technician
is to:
* Provide patient-centered care
* Assist the pharmacist with dispensing prescriptions
* Counsel patients on medications and medical conditions
* Bill insurance companies for medical and prescription claims - ANS Assist the pharmacist
with dispensing prescriptions

Which is an example of maintaining high standards of integrity and conduct?

* Putting patients into "cookie-cutter" roles
* Prejudging patients that pick up narcotic medications
* Avoiding activities that discredit the pharmacy profession
* Dispensing a product that doesn't meet quality standards - ANS Avoiding activities that
discredit the pharmacy profession

According to most state laws, pharmacy technicians are allowed to:

* Obtain patient health information
* Create individualized patient care plans
* Provide counseling to patients on prescription medications
* Work in a pharmacy when a licensed pharmacist is off duty - ANS Obtain patient health
information

Ms. Willis' prescriber calls the pharmacy with a rosuvastatin 5 mg prescription. According to
most state laws, who can take the new prescription over the phone?
* Pharmacist
* Pharmacy clerk
* Registered technician
* Technician-in-training - ANS Pharmacist

Cory, a community pharmacy technician, follows his pharmacy's protocols for keeping protected
health information safe. This is an example of:
* Minimizing stress
* Respecting the patient Correct
* Distributing quality medications
* Improving workplace performance - ANS Respecting the patient

Which organization offers national pharmacy technician certification by exam?

* DEA
* FDA
* NHA
* PTA - ANS NHA

According to most state laws, a community pharmacy technician is allowed to:

* Gather insurance information from a patient
* Counsel patients on over-the-counter medications
* Perform the final check of a completed prescription
* Take a refill prescription with changes from a prescriber over the phone - ANS Gather
insurance information from a patient

In which pharmacy setting is a technician most likely to maintain floor stock?

* Community
* Hospital
* Long-term care
* Mail-order - ANS Hospital

Pharmacists' Patient Care Process uses which type of approach in providing care?
* Patient-centered
* Pharmacist-centered
* Physician-centered
*Provider-centered - ANS Patient-centered

In which setting is a technician most likely to fill med cards?

* Community
* Hospital
* Long-term care
* Nuclear - ANS Long-term care

A pharmacy intern is someone who is:

* Studying to become a pharmacist Correct
* Studying to earn a bachelor's degree
* A technician on an experiential rotation
* A high school student completing volunteer hours - ANS Studying to become a pharmacist

Which is an example of nonverbal communication?

* Following dress code
* Understanding computer basics
* Using appropriate body language
* Knowing word processing software - ANS Using appropriate body language

In which pharmacy practice setting does the majority of pharmacy technicians work?
* Correctional facilities
* Long-term care facilities
* Mail-order pharmacies
* Retail pharmacies - ANS Retail pharmacies

Mr. Peterson brings in a prescription for promethazine syrup. What is one of your main roles as
a pharmacy technician?
* Complete the final check on Mr. Peterson's prescription
* Determine the appropriateness and safety of Mr. Peterson's prescription
* Gather a list of Mr. Peterson's current medications and medical conditions
* Counsel Mr. Peterson on the precautions and side effects of his medication - ANS Gather a
list of Mr. Peterson's current medications and medical conditions

Gather a list of Mr. Peterson's current medications and medical conditions

* Maintain and refill crash carts
* Counsel patients on prescription medications
* Perform the final check of a filled med for accuracy
* Take a new med order from a prescriber over the phone - ANS Maintain and refill crash carts

In which setting is a technician most likely to assist patients at drop-off?

* Community
* Long-term care
* Mail-order
* Nuclear - ANS Community

Which duty is a nuclear pharmacy technician most likely to perform?

* Advise on OTC meds
* Prepare emergency kits
* Assist in patient drop-off
* Handle radioactive products - ANS Handle radioactive products

One quality of an effective pharmacy technician is to:

* Increase workload
* Work as an individual
* Adapt to change quickly
* Minimize body language - ANS Adapt to change quickly

Ms. Garza is given raloxifene 60 mg tablets. According to most state laws, which duty can a
long-term pharmacy technician perform?
* Prepare Ms. Garza's med pack
* Ring up Ms. Garza's prescription
* Counsel Ms. Garza on drug interactions
* Send Ms. Garza's prescription through the mail - ANS Prepare Ms. Garza's med pack

A pharmacy technician who has listed with their state Board of Pharmacy for the sole purpose of
tracking is considered:
* Accredited
* Certified
* Licensed
* Registered - ANS Registered

Mr. Okafor takes lamotrigine 100 mg. According to most state laws, as a mail-order pharmacy
technician, you will:
* Perform the final check of Mr. Okafor's lamotrigine order
* Prepare the radioactive medication needed for Mr. Okafor's brain scan
* Have a face-to-face interaction with Mr. Okafor each time he gets a refill
* Prepare Mr. Okafor's lamotrigine order so that it can be delivered to his home - ANS Prepare
Mr. Okafor's lamotrigine order so that it can be delivered to his home

Which is a limitation to package inserts?

The print is very small
They fall off of drug bottles
They take a long time to update
They use nontechnical language - ANS They take a long time to update

Mr. Khan has just been prescribed Lyrica. In which section of the package insert can you find
Lyrica's controlled substance schedule?
Select one:
Contraindications
Drug Abuse and Dependence
Indication and Usage
Use in Special Populations - ANS Drug Abuse and Dependence

Ms. Supat is concerned about her cancer risk while taking her medication. Which section of the
package insert would the pharmacist refer to?
Select one:
Clinical Pharmacology
Nonclinical Toxicology
Product Description
Use in Special Populations - ANS Nonclinical Toxicology

Which section of the package insert describes how a drug works?

Select one:
Clinical Pharmacology
Dosage and Administration
Indications and Usage
Nonclinical Toxicology - ANS Clinical Pharmacology

The PDR is a reference that:

Select one:
Defines the standards for medications
Contains a compilation of package inserts
Provides information on dietary supplements
Provides information on parenteral medications - ANS Contains a compilation of package
inserts

Which drug information source provides generic substitution equivalence ratings for Lasix?
Select one:
Red Book
Natural Medicines
United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary
Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations - ANS Approved Drug
Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations

Which drug information resource provides compatibility information on parenteral medications?

Select one:
USP - National Formulary
Prescribers' Digital Reference
Handbook on Injectable Drugs
Facts and Comparison's eAnswers - ANS Handbook on Injectable Drugs

When a prescriber writes a prescription for an unapproved use of a medication, this is referred
to as:
Select one:
Off-label use
On-label use
Postmarketing experience
Premarketing experience - ANS Off-label use

Which drug information resource defines the standards for medications, such as dosage forms
and excipients?
Select one:
Drug Facts and Comparisons
Pharmacy Technician's Letter
United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary
Approved Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations - ANS United States
Pharmacopeia-National Formulary

The Product Description section of a package insert lists:

Select one:
Cancer and fertility risks
How the medication works
The structural formula of the medication
The medication's color, shape, and markings - ANS The structural formula of the medication
What must be identical between a brand and generic product to be classified as "therapeutically
equivalent?"
Select one:
Active ingredients
Imprint codes
Preservatives used
Shape of tablets - ANS Active ingredients

Which section of the package insert provides the signs and symptoms for when a patient takes
too much of the medication?
Select one:
Clinical Pharmacology
Drug Abuse and Dependence
Nonclinical Toxicology
Overdosage - ANS Overdosage

The prescriber calls the pharmacy to find out how well a new drug is supposed to work for its
approved indication. Which section of the package insert will the pharmacist look for this
information?
Select one:
Clinical Studies
Dosage and Administration
Indication and Usage
Product Description - ANS Clinical Studies

Which section of the package insert contains boxed warnings?

Select one:
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Highlights
Indications and Usage - ANS Highlights

Ms. Redstone has questions for the pharmacist about how to take her new medication. Which
section of the package insert would the pharmacist refer to for this information?
Select one:
Clinical Pharmacology
Dosage and Administration
Highlights
Patient Counseling Information - ANS Patient Counseling Information

The Use in Specific Populations section of a package insert lists:

Select one:
Availability of dosage forms and strengths
Conditions the medication is approved to treat
Situations when the medication should not be used
Safety concerns when using the drug in elderly patients - ANS Safety concerns when using
the drug in elderly patients

Which drug information resource provides comprehensive information on dietary supplements,

vitamins, and minerals?
Select one:
Clinical Pharmacology
Facts and Comparisons eAnswers
Natural Medicines
Prescribers' Digital Reference - ANS Natural Medicines

Which section of the package insert contains the Postmarketing Experience?

Select one:
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Warnings and Precautions - ANS Adverse Reactions

You're tasked to find the list of adverse reactions for levofloxacin. Which section of the package
insert will indicate where you can find adverse reactions?
Select one:
Appendices
Indications and Usage
Summaries
Table of Contents - ANS Table of Contents

The first letter "B" in an Orange Book rating code indicates:

Select one:
Non-therapeutic equivalence
Non-pharmaceutical equivalence
Pharmacological equivalence
Therapeutic equivalence - ANS Non-therapeutic equivalence

Mr. Cruz has diabetes and is concerned about taking a new medication. In which section of the
package insert can you find information on whether Mr. Cruz needs to use caution with his new
medication because of his diabetes?
Select one:
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Indications and Usage
Warnings and Precautions - ANS Warnings and Precautions
The Drug Interactions section of the package insert provides information on:
Select one:
Doses that are too high or too low
Other medications that should be avoided
Risk of taking the medication while breastfeeding
Populations of people that shouldn't take the medication - ANS Other medications that should
be avoided

The Dosage and Administration section of a package insert lists:

Select one:
Situations when the medication should not be used
Dosage forms and strengths the medication is available as
Recommended doses, dosing schedules, and administration requirements
Safety concerns when using the drug during pregnancy or while breastfeeding - ANS
Recommended doses, dosing schedules, and administration requirements

Which pregnancy category is considered the riskiest?

Select one:
A
D
F
X - ANS X

The Indications and Usage section of a package insert lists:

Select one:
Situations when the medication should not be used
Disease states or conditions the medication is approved to treat
Recommended doses, dosing schedules, and administration requirements
Safety concerns when using the drug during pregnancy or while breastfeeding - ANS Disease
states or conditions the medication is approved to treat

Mrs. Roberts brings in a prescription for Augmentin 875 mg. She informs you that she is
severely allergic to penicillin. What section of the package insert provides information about
drug allergies?
Select one:
Contraindications
Dosage and Administration
Indications and Usage
Use in Specific Populations - ANS Contraindications

Which Orange Book rating means a brand and generic drug are therapeutically equivalent?
Select one:
AB
BX
OB
TX - ANS AB

Ms. Woodenhall would like to get her acetaminophen with codeine prescription as a liquid
because her throat is too sore to swallow tablets. Which section of the package insert will
indicate if it's available as a liquid?
Select one:
Indications and Usage
Dosage and Administration
Use in Specific Populations
Dosage Forms and Strengths - ANS Dosage Forms and Strengths

Package inserts are intended to be used by:

Select one:
Distributors
Healthcare professionals
Patients
Wholesalers - ANS Healthcare professionals

Which law allows manufacturers to submit ANDAs to market generic drugs?

Select one:
Drug Listing Act of 1972
Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984
Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 - ANS Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984

Which involves introducing a drug for the first time in humans?

Select one:
Phase 1 Testing
Phase 2 Testing
Phase 3 Testing
Preclinical Testing - ANS Phase 1 Testing

When you receive a new drug in the pharmacy, what's the medication under?
Select one:
Pharmacologic brand name
Pharmacologic generic name
Protected brand name
Protected generic name - ANS Protected brand name

According to federal and most state laws, which healthcare professional is authorized to write a
prescription for Norco?
Select one:
Dentist
Nurse Practitioner
Optometrist
Physician Assistant - ANS Dentist

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 is responsible for requiring:

Select one:
Child-resistant caps on prescriptions
NDC numbers on prescription medications
Patient package inserts with certain Rx meds
MedGuides for medications that can cause harm - ANS Child-resistant caps on prescriptions

Which medication is a Schedule III controlled substance?

Select one:
Dextroamphetamine
Phentermine
Testosterone
Zaleplon - ANS Testosterone

Mr. Granger brings in a prescription for alprazolam. According to federal law, where should the
prescription records for Mr. Granger's alprazolam be stored?
Select one:
Separate from all other prescription pharmacy records
Together with other C-II pharmacy records
Together with noncontrolled substance pharmacy records
Together with other C-III, C-IV, and C-V pharmacy records or in a readily retrievable fashion -
ANS Together with other C-III, C-IV, and C-V pharmacy records or in a readily retrievable
fashion

DEA is the federal agency governing the enforcement of the:

Select one:
Hatch-Waxman Act
Controlled Substance Act
Poison Prevention Packaging Act
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - ANS Controlled Substance Act

Which organization must the Investigational New Drug application be filed with?
Select one:
CDC
DEA
FDA
IND - ANS FDA

When a generic medication is identical in active ingredients, strength, dosage form, and route of
administration as the brand-name product, it is considered a(n):
Select one:
Abbreviated equivalent
Bioequivalent
Pharmaceutical equivalent
Therapeutic equivalent - ANS Pharmaceutical equivalent

A patient package insert:

Select one:
Must be dispensed with every dose of an estrogen-containing medication in the inpatient setting
Is required to be dispensed for new estrogen-containing medications filled in an outpatient
setting
Is required to be dispensed for new progesterone-containing medications filled in an outpatient
setting
Is only required to be dispensed with estrogen-containing prescriptions if the patient is taking
the med for more than 30 days - ANS Is required to be dispensed for new estrogen-containing
medications filled in an outpatient setting

Ms. Rodriguez is prescribed Lotronex. What is a feature of the LOTRONEX REMS program?
Select one:
Ms. Rodriguez's prescriber must enroll in an 8-hour training program.
The pharmacy is allowed to accept an electronic Lotronex prescription for Ms. Rodriguez.
The pharmacy must process Ms. Rodriguez's Lotronex prescription through an electronic
verification system.
Ms. Rodriguez's Lotronex prescription may not be refilled, and she must see her prescriber for a
new prescription. - ANS The pharmacy is allowed to accept an electronic Lotronex prescription
for Ms. Rodriguez.

DAW 7 means:
Select one:
Substitution is not allowed by the prescriber
No product substitution is indicated, and substitution is allowed
Substitution is not allowed since the brand-name drug is mandated by law
Substitution is allowed by the prescriber, but the patient requested the brand-name product to
be dispensed - ANS Substitution is not allowed since the brand-name drug is mandated by
law

For an involuntary recall, who requires the recalled drug to be removed from pharmacy shelves?
Select one:
Board of Pharmacy
Food and Drug Administration
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Occupational Safety and Health Administration - ANS Food and Drug Administration
According to federal law, how often is a pharmacy required to take a complete inventory of
controlled substances?
Select one:
Once a month
Twice a year
Once a year
Every 2 years - ANS Every 2 years

The pharmacist pulled expired Adderall capsules from the shelf. According to federal law, which
DEA form is required when the pharmacist sends Adderall to the reverse distributor?
Select one:
41
106
116
222 - ANS 222

Which application is submitted for naturally sourced drug compounds seeking FDA approval?
Select one:
BLA
IBLA
NDA
PMA - ANS BLA

A dietary supplement is recalled because it was found to contain ingredients that weren't listed
on the label. It's considered:
Select one:
Adulterated
Adverted
Misbranded
Mislabeled - ANS Adulterated

DAW 3 means:
Select one:
Substitution is not allowed by the prescriber
Substitution is not allowed by the pharmacist
Substitution is not allowed because the generic is not in stock
Substitution is not allowed because the generic is not available in marketplace - ANS
Substitution is not allowed by the pharmacist

A local pharmacy has been robbed and lost 10 bottles of OxyContin. According to federal law,
which DEA form will the pharmacist need to fill out when reporting the theft of the OxyContin?
Select one:
41
106
130
222 - ANS 106

When the pharmacist receives an order of Ritalin, what must be documented on the DEA form?
Select one:
The price of the drug
The date and amount received
The name of the manufacturer
The amount the pharmacy has on hand - ANS The date and amount received

How many letters are in a valid DEA number?

Select one:
0
1
2
3 - ANS 2

Which DAW code is reserved and currently not in use?

Select one:
2
4
8
9 - ANS 9

Using a controlled substance medication for recreational purpose is known as:

Select one:
Debasement
Dependence
Deviation
Diversion - ANS Diversion

You file all the prescriptions brought to the pharmacy at the end of the day. If today's date is
6/17/19, according to federal law, how many years should a pharmacy store prescription records
for Schedule II medications?
Select one:
2
5
7
Indefinitely - ANS 2

The pharmacist is placing an order for fentanyl patches. Which DEA form must be used to order
fentanyl for the pharmacy?
Select one:
41
100
106
222 - ANS 222

While filling Ms. Mason's prescription, you accidentally printed two labels. According to HIPAA,
how should you handle the extra label?
Select one:
Reuse it for another patient
Put it in the bin to be shredded
Rip it in half and place in the trash bin
Place it in Ms. Mason's prescription bag - ANS Put it in the bin to be shredded

Ms. Groupe is getting pseudoephedrine through her mail-order pharmacy. According to federal
law, what is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine Ms. Groupe is allowed to receive
through the mail each month?
Select one:
3.6 grams
6 grams
7.5 grams
9 grams - ANS 7.5 grams

Which resource contains TE codes to help guide generic substitution?

Select one:
Blue Book
Orange Book
Red Book
Yellow Book - ANS Orange Book

Which regulatory body requires certain medications to be dispensed with Medication Guides?
Select one:
BOP
CDC
FDA
USP - ANS FDA

A collaborative agreement is a system that allows pharmacists to automatically substitute:

Select one:
Brand-name and generic medications
Misbranded and adulterated medications
Pharmacologic and therapeutic equivalents
Pharmacologic and therapeutic alternatives - ANS Pharmacologic and therapeutic alternatives

Which medication program monitors the risk of severe neutropenia?

Select one:
Addyi REMS
Clozapine REMS
LOTRONEX REMS
TIRF REMS - ANS Clozapine REMS

Which type of drug is involved in a Class III recall?

Select one:
Drugs that are older or unapproved
Drugs unlikely to cause adverse events
Drugs that can cause serious adverse events or death
Drugs that cause temporary, but reversible side effects - ANS Drugs unlikely to cause adverse
events

The NDC number for Abilify 10 mg is 59148-008-13. The number "008" identifies the:
Select one:
Container size
Labeler code
Medication name Correct
Package type - ANS Medication name

LOTRONEX REMS program is specific for female patients with:

Select one:
Acne
Agranulocytosis
Cancer pain
Severe diarrhea-predominant IBS - ANS Severe diarrhea-predominant IBS

Byetta and Victoza are both incretin mimetics used to treat diabetes. Byetta and Victoza are:
Select one:
Pharmacologic alternatives
Pharmacologic equivalents
Therapeutic alternatives
Therapeutic equivalents - ANS Therapeutic alternatives

The TIRF program is specific for:

Select one:
Outpatients with agranulocytosis
Female patients of child-bearing age
Outpatients taking immediate-release fentanyl
Female patients with severe, diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome - ANS
Outpatients taking immediate-release fentanyl

Which section of the NDC identifies the manufacturer?

Select one:
First
Second
Third
Fourth - ANS First

The goal of the Controlled Substance Act is to:

Prevent diversion and abuse of drugs
Guide generic substitution of controlled substances
Provide each new controlled substance with an NDC number
Protect the privacy of patients who take controlled substances - ANS Prevent diversion and
abuse of drugs

Which class of medications has a national registry to keep track of fetal malformations in
pregnant patients?
Select one:
Antiepileptics
Antifungals
Antihypertensives
Antiinflammatories - ANS Antiepileptics

Mr. Eddy brings in a prescription for oxycodone written by Dr. James Adkins. Which is a valid
DEA number for Dr. Adkins?
Select one:
AA1479335
AA8283953
BA1376427
BA8283905 - ANS BA8283905

Federal law says that your pharmacy must complete a controlled substance inventory once
every two years. Your state law says that your pharmacy must complete a controlled substance
inventory every year. How often should your pharmacy complete a controlled substance
inventory?
Select one:
Once a year
Once every 2 years
Once every 3 years
Once every 4 years - ANS Once a year

A drug is usually permanently withdrawn from the market because it is considered:

Select one:
Contaminated
Harmful
Misbranded
Mislabeled - ANS Harmful
According to federal law, in most cases, an oxycodone prescription can be:
Select one:
Verbal or faxed
Electronic or written
Electronic, written, or faxed
Verbal, electronic, written, or faxed - ANS Electronic or written

According to federal law, which prescription medication can be transferred to another pharmacy
only one time over the phone?
Select one:
Buprenorphine
Bupropion
Hydralazine
Hydroxyzine - ANS Buprenorphine

Which institutional committee is needed to review and approve drug research involving human
subjects?
Select one:
CDC
FDA
IRB
NDA - ANS IRB

Mr. Fox is prescribed Duragesic 25 mcg patches. According to federal law, how many refills is
the Duragesic prescription allowed to have?
Select one:
0
1
5
12 - ANS 0

According to federal law, where should morphine be stored in the pharmacy?

Select one:
On a cart in the patient care area of the pharmacy or institution
Locked in the pharmacy manager's office, away from other medications
On pharmacy shelves in a separate area designated for C-II medications
In a locked cabinet or dispersed throughout pharmacy shelves with other prescription
medications - ANS In a locked cabinet or dispersed throughout pharmacy shelves with other
prescription medications

Which medication must be accompanied by a patient package insert?

Select one:
Cartia XT
Cenestin
Cialis
Crestor - ANS Cenestin

Which law requires the pharmacist to consult about new prescriptions with patients?
Select one:
DSHEA
Hatch-Waxman Act
HIPAA
OBRA '90 - ANS OBRA '90

What is an investigational drug?

Select one:
A drug compound undergoing theoretical tests
A drug compound undergoing tests to determine its use
A drug compound undergoing clinical testing in humans
A drug compound undergoing clinical testing in animals - ANS A drug compound undergoing
clinical testing in humans

Which medication must have an imprint code?

Select one:
Preparation H suppositories
Prempro 0.625 mg/2.5 mg tablets
Pred-Forte 1% ophthalmic suspension
Protonix 40 mg granules for suspension - ANS Prempro 0.625 mg/2.5 mg tablets

According to the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970, a Symbicort inhaler:

Select one:
Is considered an adulterated product
Must be dispensed with a patient package insert
Can be dispensed in a child-resistant container
Can be dispensed in a non-child-resistant container - ANS Can be dispensed in a
non-child-resistant container

A drug that is contaminated and causes temporary nausea and vomiting would be part of a:
Select one:
Class I recall
Class II recall
Class III recall
Class IV recall - ANS Class II recall

To bring a generic medication to market, a manufacturer must submit a(n):

Select one:
Abbreviated New Drug Application
Generic Drug Application
New Drug Application
Patent Expiration Application - ANS Abbreviated New Drug Application

According to HIPAA, when you use and disclose only the amount of protected patient
information needed, it is known as:
Select one:
Abbreviated information rule
Abundant information rule
Maximum necessary rule
Minimum necessary rule - ANS Minimum necessary rule

According to federal law, how long does a pharmacy have to fill the remaining portion of a
Roxicodone prescription?
Select one:
1 day
3 days
7 days
There is no time limit as long as Rx is not expired. - ANS 3 days

According to federal law, which form of ID is acceptable when purchasing Claritin-D from a
community pharmacy?
Select one:
Club card with photo ID
Credit card with photo ID
Photo ID issued by her employer
Photo ID issued by the government - ANS Photo ID issued by the government

For meds that require a Medication Guide, you must give one:
Select one:
With all outpatient prescriptions
Only when an outpatient is receiving a new prescription
When the patient signs a medication guide authorization form
Only when the prescriber writes "MedGuide required" on the face of the prescription - ANS
With all outpatient prescriptions

What is a manufacturer allowed to change when creating an equivalent generic medication?

Select one:
Dosage form
Drug compound
Drug strength
Fillers - ANS Fillers

Which responsibility may be performed by an IDS technician?

Select one:
Drug preparation
Review study protocols
Revise brochures
Write study procedures - ANS Drug preparation

According to federal law, which item must be on a written phentermine prescription?

Select one:
Patient's diagnosis
Prescriber's signature
Patient's drug allergies
Pharmacy's DEA number - ANS Prescriber's signature

When delivering a Demerol order to a nurse, what action is recommended if the nurse is
unavailable?
Select one:
Leave the order on the nurse's desk
Take the order back to the pharmacy
Leave the order on the cart in the patient care area
Take the order to the patient's room and leave it next to his bed - ANS Take the order back to
the pharmacy

Mr. Wood is an inpatient at the hospital and is being treated with Fentora. What is a requirement
for the TIRF program?
Select one:
The inpatient pharmacy must enroll in the program before dispensing Mr. Wood's Fentora.
The inpatient pharmacy must process Mr. Wood's order through an electronic verification
system.
Mr. Wood must sign a patient-prescriber agreement before he can receive his first dose of
Fentora.
Mr. Wood's prescriber must enroll in the TIRF program before he can prescribe Fentora to Mr.
Wood. - ANS The inpatient pharmacy must enroll in the program before dispensing Mr.
Wood's Fentora.

A pharmacy that is registered with the DEA will usually have a DEA number that starts with the
letter:
Select one:
B
M
P
X - ANS B

Ms. Jade brings in a prescription for isotretinoin. What is the maximum number of refills allowed
on the prescription?
Select one:
0
1
3
5 - ANS 0

According to federal law, which prescription is good for only 6 months after the date of
issuance?
Select one:
Bactrim
Percocet
Valium
Vyvanse - ANS Valium

The iPLEDGE program requires registration before prescribing or dispensing:

Select one:
Clozapine
Isotretinoin
Pseudoephedrine
Thalidomide - ANS Isotretinoin

Your pharmacy transfers a bottle of Percocet to another pharmacy. According to federal law:
Select one:
A DEA Form 222 is required when transferring the Percocet to the other pharmacy.
Using an invoice system is optional when transferring the Percocet to the other pharmacy.
Your pharmacy is allowed to transfer a bottle of Percocet one time only without being
considered a distributor.
This practice is prohibited by federal law and is not allowed under any circumstance - ANS A
DEA Form 222 is required when transferring the Percocet to the other pharmacy.

Which governmental agency publishes the immunization requirements for children and adults
each year?
Select one:
BOP
CDC
DEA
FDA - ANS CDC

DAW 1 means:
Select one:
Substitution is not allowed by the prescriber
No product substitution is indicated, and substitution is allowed
Substitution is allowed by the prescriber, but the pharmacist recommends brand
Substitution is allowed by the prescriber, but the patient requested the brand-name product to
be dispensed - ANS Substitution is not allowed by the prescriber

Each new drug is required to have an NDC number according to the:

Select one:
Drug Listing Act of 1972
Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984
Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 - ANS Drug Listing Act of 1972

When a pharmacist keeps an ongoing, exact count of Duragesic patches, this type of inventory
is referred to as:
Select one:
Biennial inventory
Current inventory
Perpetual inventory
Proposed inventory - ANS Perpetual inventory

According to the Poison Prevention Act of 1970, which medication can be dispensed in a
non-child-resistant package in an outpatient setting?
Select one:
Premarin
Prempro
Prevacid
Prozac - ANS Prempro

One responsibility of the Food and Drug Administration is:

Select one:
Regulating infection control
Approving over-the-counter medications
Creating standards for child-resistant packaging
Enforcing the laws surrounding illegal drug substances - ANS Approving over-the-counter
medications

Mr. Lutz uses AndroGel. According to federal law, what must be included on the prescription
label?
Select one:
Warning: Sale only allowed in the United States
Caution: This product contains a controlled substance and may be addictive
Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, do not use without consulting a physician
Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for
whom it was prescribed - ANS Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any
person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed
The pharmacist needs to destroy defective oxycodone tablets. According to federal law, which
DEA form is required when a controlled substance needs to be destroyed and disposed of at the
pharmacy level?
Select one:
41
106
116
222 - ANS 41

Which DAW code means that substitution is allowed by the prescriber, but the patient is
requesting the brand-name product to be dispensed?
Select one:
0
1
2
8 - ANS 2

The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 was put in place to restrict the sale of:
Select one:
Buprenorphine
Isotretinoin
Pseudoephedrine
Thalidomide - ANS Pseudoephedrine

Which medication is a Schedule V controlled substance?

Select one:
Lomotil
Lopressor
Lortab
Lunesta - ANS Lomotil

Which law requires manufacturer claims about vitamins and minerals to be true?
Select one:
DSHEA
HIPAA
NDC
OBRA '90 - ANS DSHEA

Mr. Jonas is prescribed Percocet 10/325 mg from a recent motorcycle accident. According to
federal law, in most cases, the Percocet prescription:
Select one:
Can be called in by Mr. Jonas' nurse to expedite the filling process
Can be called in by Mr. Jonas' prescriber to expedite the filling process
Can be faxed to the pharmacy by Mr. Jonas to expedite the filling process
Must be hand-written or electronically prescribed by Mr. Jonas' prescriber - ANS Must be
hand-written or electronically prescribed by Mr. Jonas' prescriber

DAW 0 means:
Select one:
Substitution is not allowed by the prescriber Incorrect
No product substitution is indicated, and substitution is allowed
Substitution is not allowed since the brand-name drug is mandated by law
Substitution is allowed by the prescriber, but the patient requested the brand-name product to
be dispensed - ANS No product substitution is indicated, and substitution is allowed

Which schedule of controlled substances is marijuana classified under?

Select one:
I
II
III
IV - ANS I

Which is considered a mid-level prescriber?

Select one:
Dentist
Nurse practitioner
Physician
Veterinarian - ANS Nurse practitioner

The CSA defines and regulates:

Select one:
Dietary supplements
Over-the-counter medications
Controlled substance medications
Generic substitution of prescription medications - ANS Controlled substance medications

Your pharmacy stocks 100-count bottles of diazepam. According to federal law, during inventory,
the pharmacy must have a(n):
Select one:
Exact count of diazepam
Virtual count of diazepam
Perpetual count of diazepam
Estimated count of diazepam - ANS Estimated count of diazepam

A 10-digit number divided into three segments located on a medication container is known as
the:
Select one:
Name and Drug Content
National Drug Code
New Drug Code
Novel Drug Content - ANS National Drug Code

A drug that contains the same active ingredient, but is a different strength is considered a:
Select one:
Pharmacologic alternative
Pharmacologic equivalent
Therapeutic alternative
Therapeutic equivalent - ANS Pharmacologic alternative

According to HIPAA, which is considered protected health information?

Select one:
Co-pay amount
Prescriber's phone number
Patient's prescription record
Product's NDC number - ANS Patient's prescription record

An injectable medication is recalled because it contains pieces of steel. Since this is likely to
cause life-threatening adverse effects, it's an example of a:
Select one:
Class I recall
Class II recall
Class III recall
Market withdrawal - ANS Class I recall

Topamax is an immediate-release topiramate tablet. Trokendi XR is an extended-release

topiramate tablet. Both medications are used to treat the same condition. Topamax and
Trokendi XR are:
Select one:
Pharmacologic alternatives
Pharmacologic equivalents
Therapeutic alternatives
Therapeutic equivalents - ANS Pharmacologic alternatives

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996:

Select one:
Sets the requirements for dispensing controlled substances
Governs patient privacy and the sharing of patient information
Requires handouts that warn about significant risks to be dispensed with medications
Requires pharmacists to discuss information about prescription medications with patients - ANS
Governs patient privacy and the sharing of patient information
Mrs. Trent brings a prescription into your community pharmacy for clozapine. What is a
requirement of the Clozapine REMS program?
Select one:
Eligibility check
Predispense Authorization code
Risk Management Authorization number
Copy of the Patient-Prescriber Acknowledgement form - ANS Predispense Authorization code

Mylan's clonazepam 1 mg is AB-rated to Klonopin 1 mg. This means:

Select one:
Clonazepam can't be substituted for Klonopin
Clonazepam is a therapeutic equivalent to Klonopin
Clonazepam is a therapeutic alternative to Klonopin
Clonazepam is a pharmacologic alternative to Klonopin - ANS Clonazepam is a therapeutic
equivalent to Klonopin

Which law requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to prove a drug's purity, strength, and safety
before it can be sold?
Select one:
Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 - ANS Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938

Which schedule of controlled substances is Ambien classified under?

Select one:
II
III
IV
V - ANS IV

What does DAW 5 mean?

Select one:
Brand-name is dispensed as generic
Substitution is not allowed by the pharmacist
Substitution is not allowed because the generic is not in stock
Substitution is not allowed because the generic is not available in marketplace - ANS
Brand-name is dispensed as generic

The Hatch-Waxman Act is also known as the:

Select one:
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990
Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984 - ANS Drug Price
Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984

Which law created two classes of medications, prescription and nonprescription?

Select one:
Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 - ANS Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951

For a medication's packaging to be considered child-resistant, it:

Select one:
Cannot be opened by 80% of children younger than 5 years of age, but can be opened by 90%
of adults
Cannot be opened by 50% of children younger than 5 years of age, but can be opened by 50%
of adults
Cannot be opened by any child younger than 5 years of age, but can be opened by all adults
Cannot be opened by any child younger than 5 years of age, but can be opened by 90% of
adults - ANS Cannot be opened by 80% of children younger than 5 years of age, but can be
opened by 90% of adults

Which controlled substance medication has the most stringent requirements in the pharmacy?
Select one:
Kadian
Klonopin
Provigil
Robitussin AC - ANS Kadian

The NDC number for Benicar 40 mg is 65597-104-30. The "30" identifies:

Select one:
Dosage form
Manufacturer
Medication name
Package size - ANS Package size

A drug that contains a different active ingredient, but is in the same drug class and works
similarly to another medication is considered a:
Select one:
Pharmacologic alternative
Pharmacologic equivalent
Therapeutic alternative
Therapeutic equivalent - ANS Therapeutic alternative
The NDC for Nexium 40 mg is 0186-5040-31. The number "0186" identifies: - ANS
Manufacturer

A generic product has the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form as the
brand-name product. If this generic also absorbs and releases the same as the brand-name
drug, it is considered a: - ANS Therapeutic equivalent

According to the Poison Prevention Act of 1970, which medication class can be dispensed in a
non-child-resistant package in an outpatient setting? - ANS Oral contraceptives

Which medication is a Schedule III controlled substance? - ANS Butalbital / aspirin

According to federal law, destroying remaining doses of unused controlled substances:

Select one:
Is called reverse distributing
Must be sent to DEA for proper disposal
Requires the pharmacy to fill out a DEA Form 241
Requires a witness to be present and two signatures on the form - ANS Requires a witness to
be present and two signatures on the form

After which phase of the drug approval process, does the drug company file a New Drug
Application (NDA) to then sell the drug on the market?
Select one:
Phase 1 Testing
Phase 2 Testing
Phase 3 Testing
Postmarket Testing - ANS Phase 3 Testing

Which governmental agency helps to enforce the laws and regulations surrounding controlled
substances?
Select one:
BOP
CDC
DEA
FDA - ANS DEA

According to the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970, which medication can be dispensed
in a non-child-resistant package in an outpatient setting?
Select one:
Sublingual nitroglycerin tablets
Sublingual nitrofurantoin tablets
Extended-release nitroglycerin capsules
Extended-release nitrofurantoin capsules - ANS Sublingual nitroglycerin tablets
According to federal law, where must pseudoephedrine be stored in a community pharmacy?
Select one:
Outside of the pharmacy in an area with cameras
Inside the pharmacy away from customer access
Inside the pharmacy with direct access to patients
Outside the pharmacy with other cough and cold medications - ANS Inside the pharmacy
away from customer access

According to federal law, what is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine a patient can
purchase from a community pharmacy in one day?
Select one:
3.6 grams
6 grams
7.5 grams
9 grams - ANS 3.6 grams

According to federal law, the pharmacy must have an exact count of:
Select one:
All controlled substances
All Schedule II medications
All Schedule II and III medications
All Schedule II, III, and IV medications - ANS All Schedule II medications

Mrs. Springer is an outpatient and needs her prescription for Actiq. Which program must her
prescriber enroll in before he can prescribe the medication?
Select one:
APPRISE
CNR
iPLEDGE
TIRF - ANS TIRF

Paxil is an immediate-release paroxetine tablet. Paxil CR is a controlled-release paroxetine

tablet. Both medications are used to treat the same condition. Paxil and Paxil CR are
pharmacologic alternatives because they:
Select one:
Are in different drug classes
Are AB-rated in the Orange Book
Absorb and release the same in the body
Contain the same active ingredient, but are different dosage forms - ANS Contain the same
active ingredient, but are different dosage forms

In 2004, the prescription medication Vioxx was removed from pharmacy shelves permanently
due to the reports of increased heart problems. This is an example of a:
Select one:
Class I recall
Class II recall
Class III recall
Market withdrawal - ANS Market withdrawal

According to federal law, which DEA form must be used to order Schedule II controlled
substances?
Select one:
41
106
222
224 - ANS 222

FDA approved an ANDA. This means a manufacturer:

Select one:
Can bring a generic medication to market
Can bring a brand name medication to market
Has exclusive rights to the drug compound indefinitely
Has exclusive rights to the drug compound for at least 20 years - ANS Can bring a generic
medication to market

Mrs. Banks brings a prescription into your retail pharmacy for Lotronex. What paperwork must
you provide upon dispensing?
Select one:
MedGuide
Package insert
Patient acknowledgement form
Program enrollment form - ANS MedGuide

Which section of the NDC identifies the name, strength, and dosage form of the medication?
Select one:
First
Second
Third
Fourth - ANS Second

Mr. Cass tells you he has hepatitis. Which organ does this condition affect?
Select one:
Heart
Kidney
Liver
Stomach - ANS Liver

Ms. Lam gives you the following prescription:

Depo-Provera
Sig: Inject IM q 90 days
#1
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Inject intradermally every 90 days
Inject intravenously every 90 days
Inject intramuscularly every 90 days
Inject intravenous piggy back every 90 days - ANS Inject intramuscularly every 90 days

Miss Terry gives you a prescription for a hypnotic. What does the word part "hypno-" in the word
hypnotic mean?
Select one:
Heart
Liver
Mind
Sleep - ANS Sleep

Mr. Cane gives you the following prescription:

Ofloxacin solution
Sig: 5 gtts ad twice daily x 10d
#1 bottle
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Instill 5 drops into left ear twice daily for 10 days
Instill 5 drops into left eye twice daily for 10 days
Instill 5 drops into right ear twice daily for 10 days
Instill 5 drops into right eye twice daily for 10 days - ANS Instill 5 drops into right ear twice
daily for 10 days

Mr. Nawn brings in the following prescription:

Avapro 150mg
Sig: 1 tab po qd bp
Disp: 30
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Take one tablet by mouth once daily for bad pain
Take one tablet by mouth once daily for back pain
Take one tablet by mouth once daily for bad pressure
Take one tablet by mouth once daily for blood pressure - ANS Take one tablet by mouth once
daily for blood pressure

Which word part means discharge?

Select one:
Hyper-
Hypo-
-rrhage
-emia - ANS -rrhage

Mr. Corben gives you the following prescription:

Fluticasone nasal spray
Sig: 1 spray en twice daily
#1
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Instill one spray in the nose twice daily
Instill one spray in each nostril twice daily
Instill one spray in the left nostril twice daily
Instill one spray in the right nostril twice daily - ANS Instill one spray in each nostril twice daily

Which word part indicates bone?

Select one:
Derm-
Oculo-
Osteo-
Oti- - ANS Osteo-

Mrs. Byrd brings in the following prescription:

ASA 325 mg
Sig: 1 tab q6h prn pain
Disp: 30
Which medication is Mrs. Byrd prescribed?
Select one:
Acamprosate
Acetaminophen
Aspirin
Azelastine - ANS Aspirin

Which abbreviation stands for international unit?

Select one:
INU
IU
IV
UI - ANS IU

Mr. Sindhu tells you he needs to purchase a thermometer. What does the word part "therm-"
mean in the word thermometer?
Select one:
Inflammation
Heat
Light
Surrounding - ANS Heat

Mr. Lewis brings in the following prescription:

Lopressor 100 mg
Sig: ss tab po BID
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Take one-fourth tablet by mouth twice daily
Take one-half tablet by mouth twice daily
Take one tablet by mouth twice daily
Take two tablets by mouth twice daily - ANS Take one-half tablet by mouth twice daily

Mrs. Platt drops off the following prescription:

Cymbalta 30 mg
1 cap daily
#30
How should the directions be typed on the prescription label?
Select one:
Take one tablet daily
Take one capsule daily
Apply cream once daily
Take one daily with meals - ANS Take one capsule daily

Ms. Lavender brings in the following prescription:

Ibuprofen 800 mg
Sig: 1 tab three times daily pc
#90
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Take one tablet three times daily as needed
Take one tablet three times daily with meals
Take one tablet three times daily after meals
Take one tablet three times daily before meals - ANS Take one tablet three times daily after
meals

Mr. Turner brings in the following prescription:

Triamcinolone 0.1% ointment
Sig: UD
Disp: 454 g container
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "g"?
Select one:
Micrograms
Milligrams
Grains
Grams - ANS Grams

You hear the pharmacist tell Ms. Little that her antibiotic may cause photosensitivity. What does
the word part "photo-" mean in the word photosensitivity?
Select one:
Heat
Light
Fever
Self - ANS Light

Mr. Heller brings in the following prescription:

Keflex 500 mg
Sig: 1 cap po qid
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Take one capsule by mouth every day
Take one capsule by mouth every other day
Take one capsule by mouth four times a day
Take one capsule by mouth every four hours - ANS Take one capsule by mouth four times a
day

Mr. Douglas was recently hospitalized for a deep vein thrombosis. Which condition does
"thrombo-" refer to?
Select one:
Anemia
Asthma
Blood clot
Pneumonia - ANS Blood clot

What does "Rx" mean?

Select one:
Directions
Prescription
Quantity
Refills - ANS Prescription

Mrs. Chapel brings in the following prescription:

Zocor 20 mg
Sig: 1 tab PM
Disp: 30
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Take one tablet as needed
Take one tablet at bedtime
Take one tablet in the evening
Take one tablet in the morning - ANS Take one tablet in the evening

Mr. Shauban brings in the following prescription:

TMP/SMX 160/800 mg
Sig: 1 tab po BID
Disp: 14
What medication should be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Tazobactam/piperacillin
Tetracycline/zinc sulfate
Triamcinolone/sulfuric acid
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole - ANS Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

Mrs. Harvey's physician calls in the following order:

Estrostep Fe
Sig: 1 qd
#28
What does the "Fe" in Estrostep Fe stand for?
Select one:
Folic acid
Iron
Potassium
Sodium - ANS Iron

Which letter is the abbreviation for every?

Select one:
A
C
H
Q - ANS Q

Mrs. Kemp brings in the following prescription:Clindamycin 75 mg/5 mL solutionSig: 5 cc

q8hDisp: 30-days' supplyWhat is the meaning of the abbreviation "cc" in this prescription?
Select one:
Cubic centimeter
Cubic charge
Cubic cream
Cubic cups - ANS Cubic centimeter

Mrs. Chancellor brings in the following prescription:

Canasa 1,000 mg supp
Sig: 1 pr twice daily
#14
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Take 1 tablet by mouth twice daily
Take 1 tablet as needed twice daily
Insert 1 suppository as needed twice daily
Insert 1 suppository into rectum twice daily Correct - ANS Insert 1 suppository into rectum
twice daily

Ms. Rhodes brings in the following prescription:

Hydrocodone/APAP 7.5 mg/325 mg solution
Sig: Take 1 tbsp po q4h prn
Qty: 8 oz
How should the directions be typed on the prescription label?
Select one:
Take one tablet by mouth every 4 hours as needed
Take one to two tablets by mouth every 4 hours as needed
Take one tablespoonful by mouth every 4 hours as needed
Take one teaspoonful by mouth every 4 hours as needed - ANS Take one tablespoonful by
mouth every 4 hours as needed

Mr. Quinn brings in the following prescription:

Bactroban ung
UAD
#22 g
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ung"?
Select one:
Cream
Lotion
Ointment
Syrup - ANS Ointment

While checking in the drug order you see the medication, Abilify for injection. The medication
label contains the words "for intramuscular injection." What does the word part "intra-" mean?
Select one:
Against
Before
Within
Without - ANS Within

Mrs. Campos brings in the following prescription:

Celexa 20 mg
Sig: 1 tab po qam
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Take one tablet by mouth every day
Take one tablet by mouth as directed
Take one tablet by mouth after meals
Take one tablet by mouth every morning - ANS Take one tablet by mouth every morning

Mr. Clemons brings in the following prescription:

Pradaxa 150 mg
Sig: 1 cap po BID
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Take 1 capsule by mouth once daily
Take 1 capsule by mouth twice daily Correct
Take 1 capsule by mouth three times daily
Take 1 capsule by mouth four times daily - ANS Take 1 capsule by mouth twice daily

Mr. Haslem brings in the following prescription:

NTG 0.4mg
Sig: UD
Disp: 1 bottle
What medication should be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Nateglinide
Nitroglycerin
Norgestimate
Nortriptyline - ANS Nitroglycerin

The pharmacist tells Ms. Lance that her medication may affect her oral contraceptive and that
she should use another form of birth control. What does the word part "contra-" mean in the
word contraceptives?
Select one:
Before
Oppose
Within
Without - ANS Oppose

Which word part indicates stomach?

Select one:
Cardio-
Derm-
Gastro-
Hepato- - ANS Gastro-
Ms. Kennedy brings in the following prescription:
Meloxicam 15 mg
Sig: 1 tab daily c food
#60
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Take one tablet once daily with food
Take one tablet once daily after food
Take one tablet once daily before food
Take one tablet once daily immediately following food - ANS Take one tablet once daily with
food

Mr. Adams brings in the following prescription:

Medrol Dosepak
Sig: ut dict
What does "ut dict" mean?
Select one:
Take with food
Take at bedtime
Take as directed
Take every day - ANS Take as directed