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Spatula that should be used in measuring corrosive ingredients |
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What is used to measure volumes less than 1.5mL |
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Who is responsible for pharmaceuticals in transit if they are designated as "FOB destination" |
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What are some of the duties of an institutional pharm tech |
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Enter prescription into the computer
Fill patient medication cassettes
Transport medications throughout the institution |
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How often does a pharmacy balance need to be certified |
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What is the indication for quinapril |
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What is the generic name for Toprol XL |
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What route does a patient use if prescribed Nitrostat |
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "Ig" |
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What may licorice be used to treat |
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bronchitis, acute cough, gastritis |
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What is the generic name for Robaxin |
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Meaning of abbreviation "hr" |
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Drug classification associated with "-tidine" |
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drug classification is associated with "vir" |
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Indication for atomoxetine |
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attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder |
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What is the function of nabumetone |
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How many refill are permitted on Schedule II medications |
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What is the indication for topiramate |
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What is the brand name for nitroglycerin |
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Government agency oversees safety in the workplace |
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OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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Pharmacy Technician Educators Council |
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What is the function of propoxyphene napsylate with acteaminophen |
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Brand name for leuprolide |
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How old must an individual be to purchase an exempt narcotic |
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What may dill be used to treat |
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What is the meaning of the acronym PMS |
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How often is a fentanyl patch applied |
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Brand name for haloperidol |
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Indication for rosiglitazone |
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Brand name for desmopressin |
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What may belladonna be used to treat |
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liver and gallbladder disorders |
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What is the indication for pregablin |
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What is the generic for Seroquel |
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What may grapeseed be used to treat |
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allergies, circulation problems, asthma; as an antioxidant |
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What is the generic name for Paxil? |
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What is the generic name for Protonix? |
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "cap"? |
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What is the brand name for theophylline? |
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What is the generic name for Deltasone? |
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What is the indication for amlodipine/benazepril? |
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What is the indication for glimepiride? |
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What is the indication for butorphanol? |
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What is the meaing of the abbreviation "t½"? |
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation IV? |
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What is the indication for diltiazem? |
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What is the generic name for Calan? |
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What is the generic for Zoloft? |
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What is the meaning of the acronym TNA? |
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What is the indication for nefazodone? |
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What is the indication for pramlintide? |
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What is the generic for Reminyl? |
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What is the meaning of the acronym PTCB? |
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Pharmacy Technician Certification Board |
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What is the maximum number of refills permitted on a Schedule III controlled substance? |
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What is the indication for fluvastatin? |
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What is the generic name for Glucophage? |
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How many milliliters are in 1 fl oz? |
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What is the brand name for mometasone furoate? |
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What is the generic name for Plavix? |
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What is the brand name for cyclosporine? |
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What is the meaning of the acronym ASA? |
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acetyl salicylic acid (aspirin) |
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What is the generic name for Concerta? |
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How many pounds are in 2 kg? |
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "gr"? |
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What is the generic name for Prilosec? |
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What is the generic name for Tenormin? |
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What is the indication for diphenoxylate and atropine? |
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What is the function of hydrocodone with acetaminophen? |
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What is the generic name for Flovent? |
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Whati s the generic for Prinivil? |
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What is the active ingredient found in Delsym? |
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What is the indication for digoxin? |
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What drug classification is associated with "-vudine"? |
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What may fennel be used to treat? |
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What is the generic name for Triphasil? |
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L-norgestrel/ethinyl estradiol |
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What is the meaning of the acronym PE? |
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What is the active indgredient found in Prilosec OTC? |
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What is the brand name for hydroxyurea? |
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What is brand name for donepezil? |
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What is the meaning of abbreviation D5W? |
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation IM? |
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What is the generic name for Celexa? |
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What is the brand name for butorphanol tartate? |
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "syr"? |
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What is the generic name for Wellbutrin SR? |
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What is the generic name for Premarin? |
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What is the indication for eletriptan? |
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What is the indication for clozapine? |
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What is the brand name for lamivudine? |
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What is the indication for phenytoin? |
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What is the indication for felodipine? |
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What is the generic for Viagra? |
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What is the generic name for Hytrin? |
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What is the active ingredient found in Nicorette? |
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The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? |
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What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? |
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An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? |
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A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? |
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50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year |
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The expiration date on a bottle of Cipro 500mg tablets states 4/09. When does this drug expire? |
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A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? |
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the Rx lacks a duration of therapy |
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Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach? |
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What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream? |
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What is "room temperature" |
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The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; |
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A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy technician should: |
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tell the patient to speak to the pharmacist |
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The directions for use of a medication are " ii gtts au q 4 h x 5d". What is au? |
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The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires: |
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legal name of pharmacy and address |
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The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: |
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What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication? |
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What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation? |
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The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? |
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What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/ 5ml? |
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How many times can an unscheduled prescription be refilled on a PRN prescription order? |
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How does activated charcoal work in an overdose? |
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The dose of syrup of ipecac for children is_____ |
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The normal dose of fexofenadine is: |
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The highest strength of Demerol is: |
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Medication class of Provera? |
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Estraderm is available in which dosage form? |
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What drug is used to treat dyspepsia (ulcers)? |
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A patient hands you an empty vial of Ritalin and asks for the Rx to be refilled. What should you do? |
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tell the patient that the medicine is not refillable |
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What is "Syrup of Ipecac" indicated for? |
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Heparin belongs to which pharmacological category? |
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The most used drug for parkinsonism is |
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The exact amount of a drug administered to get a specific response is the |
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When dispensing an antidepressant; the patient should be informed that |
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it may take as long as two weeks before the drug is effective |
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Treatment for migraine is most effective if |
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initiated early in the attack |
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Expectorants are used in lung disease to |
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stimulate respiratory secretions and break up mucus |
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Which B vitamins need to be given IM? |
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The nitro patch should not be worn 24 hours a day in order to avoid |
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Which OTC lowers cholesterol and can cause a flushing reaction? |
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The technician should check for which drugs in the profile if the patient is on a potassium supplement? |
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Why are diuretics commonly used in congestive heart failure? |
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to decrease the amount of fluid in the body by increasing urination |
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Most superpotent topical steroids have restrictions limiting their use to |
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2 weeks; 40-50 grams in one week |
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The NSAID most frequently used to treat gout is |
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Which urinary analgesic will turn urine orange? |
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The drug most used for an acute gout attack is |
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What type of prescription balance must be used for compounding 120 mgs of a 1% topical antifungal cream? |
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What type of measuring device should be used to measure 3 ml of a liquid for compounding? |
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10 ml cylindrical graduate |
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Grinding of tablets into a fine powder in a porcelain mortar is an example of: |
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What is the proper method of measuring a liquid in a graduated cylinder? |
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hold at eye level and read the bottom of the meniscus |
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The process of producing a smooth dispersion of a drug with a spatula is called |
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What is the most accurate device for measuring liquids? |
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What is the smallest weight a class A balance can weigh? |
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When dispensing a Ventolin inhaler, how often must the Patient Package insert (PPI) be included with the drug product? |
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every time the prescription is dispensed |
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What is the proper procedure for cleaning a laminar flow hood? |
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What is the proper procedure for cleaning a laminar flow hood? |
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How far into the hood should the pharmacy technician work? |
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What size filter is considered a sterilizing filter? |
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How often must a laminar flow hood be checked? |
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How long may a schedule class II drug be refilled? |
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If a HCTZ prescription states, 'refill prn', for how long may this Rx be refilled? |
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How often must controlled substances be physically inventoried? |
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Which governmental agency is responsible for safety in the workplace? |
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The "C" designation for controlled substances must appear on a controlled prescription: |
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in red in the lower right hand corner of the Rx |
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A vial of reconstituted Adriamycin breaks inside a vertical flow hood. What should the technician do? |
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clean up the spill with a spill kit |
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Which federal legislation enacted in 1970 regulates the use and distribution of substances with high abuse potential? |
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Which legislation established two classes of drugs? |
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Durham-Humphrey Amendment |
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The manufacturing, dispensing and distribution of controlled substances is regulated by the: |
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Which law allows nasal inhalers to be dispensed without a child-resistant container? |
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Poison Control Act of 1970 |
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Which law allows pharmacists/interns to take prescriptions over the telephone from a physician's office? |
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Durham-Humphrey Amendment |
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Which organization oversees Medicare and Medicaid service? |
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How long is a DEA Form 222 valid? |
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Which antibiotics cause photosensitivity? |
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• Bactrim DS/ Septra DS ( sulfameth/trimeth ) |
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Pseudoephedrine is contraindicated to what disease state? |
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Pseudoephedrine is Sudafed and this is cannot be taken with hypertension or heart disease |
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Which drug is a beta blocker? |
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Beta blockers end in -olol. Know the generic/brand names of this class of medication. You know that the generics end |
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The three parts of a needle are: |
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Which book gives information on general disease categories and their treatments? |
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If a patient is deficient in cyanocobalamine, what should the patient take? |
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What you should know about the expiration date: |
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• Expires the last day of the month at midnight |
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What are capsules made out of? |
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gelatin, sugar, and water |
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What schedule is codeine? |
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• Codeine by itself is a C-II |
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What size is a HEPA filter? |
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The use for syrup of ipecac is: |
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To induce vomiting in case of an overdose of medication or poison |
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The largest amount of energy in an IV bag is: |
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How would you dispose of a needle? |
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What would you use for a dry, hacking cough? |
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• Anti-tussive : Robitussin DM , Vicks 44 DM, DM stands for dextromethorphan, |
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An ampule lid is made out of what? |
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An ampule is entirely made out of glass ( one piece ) |
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Most common drug used in Parkinson's disease: |
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Sinemet ( Carbidopa/levidopa ) |
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• It is a tablet that is placed in-between the cheek and gum. |
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at bedtime ( hour of sleep ) |
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Intron A is stored where? |
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65 mg (the range is actually 60-65 mg) |
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How would you use PenG and where would you store it? |
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• Penicillin G is an antibiotic and would be stored in the refrigerator |
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A pre-filled syringe is made out of glass or plastic? |
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The brand name is Bactroban and is an antiseptic cream or ointment for the skin. |
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PRN refills on CIII , CIV , and CV mean what? |
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They are refillable to a maximum of 5 refills or 6 months |
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Work done with antineoplastic drugs is done in |
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a vertical laminar flow hood. (also called: Biological Safety Cabinet) |
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Where are controlled drugs kept? |
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• Pharmacies may disperse these substances (including CII's) throughout their stock of non-controlled substances in a |
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Where are antineoplastic drugs kept? |
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• Pharmacies may disperse these substances (including CII's) throughout their stock of non-controlled substances in a Where are controlled drugs kept? • Separate storage area where the drug cartons, shelves, bins, counters, and trays have warning labels and |
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Type B-ADR (Adverse Drug Reaction) is |
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serious and life threatening |
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Domboro is an OTC antiseptic....it would be stored next to the bacitracin ointment in the first aid section of the pharmacy |
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How many units per ml in insulin? ( i.e. U-100 insulin ) |
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• U-100 means that there are 100 units per 1 ml of insulin. |
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Know what drugs qualify as an "Automatic Stop Order" |
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What is the most important tech function when entering medication orders? |
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Correctly inputting patient information |
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Class B balance weighs up to |
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120 gms (grams not milligrams) (Bulk balance) |
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The most accurate way to measure a liquid? |
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With a graduated cylinder reading the bottom of the meniscus at eye level on a level surface. |
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What is the shelf-life of an antibiotic after reconstitution? |
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What does water soluble mean? |
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Refers to vitamins, when taken in excessive they will not build up in the body and become toxic |
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What is the generic name of Accutane? What is the special warning? |
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Only one type of insulin can go into an IV bag. Which one? |
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• A list of medications that are to be maintained in stock. |
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What is Prime Vendor Purchasing? |
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The pharmacy enters into agreement that they will purchase 80-95% of its pharmaceuticals from a single wholesaler. |
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When filling a prescription, what do you do when you notice an outdate? |
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Bring it to the attention of the pharmacist. Do not fill the prescription with that medication. See if there is additional |
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When doing controlled inventory, is the count exact or approximate amounts? |
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Should be exact on CII- CV |
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What does antipyretics do? |
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Lower fever - for examples see NSAIDS |
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Insufficient oxygen to the heart muscle causing sudden, severe substernal pain radiating to the left arm |
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Where is Phenergan suppositories stored? |
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• In the same place as insulin- the refrigerator. |
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Which drugs are available in patch form? |
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Climara, Vivelle, Nicoderm, Nitroglycerin, Minitran, Estraderm, Testosterone. |
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What is the vial pressure of hazardous drugs? |
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Negative pressure will prevent the spraying of medication out of the vial onto the technician |
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• It refers to the diameter size of a needle. |
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• Material Safety Data Sheets |
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• Absorption - drug goes "into the bloodstream". |
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• Amount of a drug prepackaged for a single administration |
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Strips that are to be held in the urine stream to measure ketones and glucose levels. ( for diabetic patients ) |
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If a syringe is inserted incorrectly into a vial, what may happen? |
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Coring - a piece of rubber is lodged into the needle. |
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What is Maximum & Minimum system used for? |
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An inventory system done manually. This system has a predetermined order quantity and an order point. The minimum |
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What method does the pharmacy use in order to keep inventory? |
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• Minimum/Maximum system - described above |
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What is the generic name of Ceftin? |
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Cefuroxime - this falls into the classification of cephalosporin antibiotics |
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If a patient develops hives from Gantrisin, what allergy should be noted on their profile? |
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Allergy to sulfa drugs ( generic name is sulfisoxazole ) |
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What is Noroxin used for? |
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It is an antibacterial used to treat UTI's, sexual transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea |
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What is lidocaine used for? |
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• Anything that ends in -caine will numb the area applied. |
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Is contact lense fluid poisonous or dangerous to kids? Is there a label saying so? |
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What is the process by which a third party payer sets a price for a drug? |
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Are there any special requirements concerning an IV with fats in it? |
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What does the word "Contraindicated" mean? |
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• That a drug should not be administrated for the possibility of side effects, adverse effects, drug-drug interactions, drugdisease |
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What is the term for the leakage of IV fluid into muscular tissue? |
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A hyperglycemic pamphlet would refer to |
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• 15 - 30 degrees Celsius |
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Refrigerator temperature is: |
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It is a drug that is capable of binding to, and activating, a receptor |
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They block the action of an agonist getting to the receptor to elicit a response, therefore no response is made |
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Who is responsible for drug recalls? |
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The FDA determines the health hazard potential of the product and assigns a drug recall |
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What is the generic name for Aldactone? |
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a shortened term used to facilitate data entry |
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DEA form #41 is for _____. All 3 copies of form #41 are submitted to respective DEA offices. |
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CII theft and local police must be notified |
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Know the responsibilities of JCAHO |
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• Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. |
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What medication cannot be put in a syringe? |
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• Potassium Chloride cannot be put in a syringe. |
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What medications can only be dispensed/stored in glass containers? |
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• Nitroglycerin (IV form and sublingual) |
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When would an alert be prompted in regard to getting too much APAP? |
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How long does a laminar flow hood run before use? |
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What do you clean a laminar flow hood with? |
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Norvasc (Calcium Channel Blocker) |
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Drugs that end in "-pril" are what? |
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Drugs that end in "-azepam" are what? |
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• benzodiazepines (class IV) |
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What is duplicate therapy? |
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• Two drugs that (not necessarily would be in the same class) do the same end effect. |
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What is the generic for Dyazide? |
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triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide |
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What is the generic for Betagan? |
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Zestril and lisinopril are |
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• Same active ingredients |
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