Dispensing (BLUE) Exam Questions and
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Upon dispensing the pharmacist what is the vital information can the pharmacist give when
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a patient buys calcium
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supplement.
A. Calcium's absorption is enhance with Vitamin D
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B. Calcium's absorption is enhance with Vitamin E
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C. Calcium's absorption is deterred with Vitamin D
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D. Calcium's absorption is deterred with Vitamin E - Correct Answers A
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What would be the appropriate auxillary label one can use in dispensing system
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A. For external use only C. Shake the bottle before using
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B. Store in a cool dry place D. Both B and C - Correct Answers C
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A patient asks what constitutes Combivent. Combivent is a combination of
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I. Ipratropium Br II. Albuterol SO4 III. Metaproterenol
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A. I only C. II and III only
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B. I and II only D. All of the above - Correct Answers B
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If the dispensing order requires the insulin that has the shortest duration of action and the
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fastest onset of
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action, then the insulin to be given is _________. ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
A. Humulin R C. Humaloq
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B. Lantus D. Novoloq - Correct Answers D
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The strength of folic acid in OTC vitamins should not exceed
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A. 1 mg C. 0.4 mg
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B. 10 mg D. 10 mcg - Correct Answers C
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The medication requires Sumatriptan which is mainly indicated for treatment of:
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A. Cancer therapy induced nausea and vomiting
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D. Seizure - Correct Answers B
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Which of the following anti HPN helps in the treatment of diabetes?
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A. Verapramil C. HCTZ
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B. Enalapril D. Amiloride - Correct Answers B
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, A patient with antabuse for his treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following
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product(s) should not be
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taken with antabuse? ll ll
I. Theophylline Na glycinate Elixir
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II. Theophylline elixir
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III. Theophylline tablet
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A. I only C. II and III only
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B. I and II only D. All of the choices given - Correct Answers B
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A patient under Ketorac treatment should avoid the following drugs except:
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A. Meclizine C. Gold compound
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B.Cefotetan D. Methotrexate - Correct Answers C ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
After initiation therapy, Mr. J.T suddenly suffers from spasm of the face and neck. Which of
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the following drug(s)
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should not be given to alleviate the above symptoms?
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I. Diazepam injection
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II. Diphenhydramine
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A. I only C. II and III only
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B. I and II only D. All of the above - Correct Answers C
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When dispensing Ferrous sulfate vitamin to a patient, which precaution should Pharmacist
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give to the patient?
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A. Avoid tea or coffee because it reduces iron absorption by as much 50%
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B. Avoid vitamin A because it reduces iron absorption.
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C. Avoid Tetracycline because it activates iron.
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D. Avoid Aspirin because iron can cause elevated levels of aspirin in the blood. - Correct
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Answers A
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Which is not a routine procedure for dispensing prescription?
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A. Check the legal requirements C. Provide patient advice
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B. Dispense the correct product D. Inaptness of the prescription - Correct Answers D
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Which is the most appropriate cautionary and advisory label for Brufen?
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A. Do not take anything containing aspirin while taking this medicine.
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B. This medicine may color the urine.
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C. Take with or after food.
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D. Do not take indigestion remedies at the same time of day as this medicine. - Correct
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Answers C
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Which of the following drugs should be avoided by patient with liver disease as this may
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increase risk of bone
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marrow suppression? ll
A. Apomorphine C. Antacids
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B. Chloramphenicol D. Carbamazepine - Correct Answers B
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,Pharmacist should counsel pregnant women not to take NSAID's drugs during the entire
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period of
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pregnancy because: ll
A. With regular use closure of fetal ductus arteriosus in utero may occur.
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B. Risk of neural tube defects may be increased.
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C. Placental perfusion may be reduced.
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D. Genital malformations and cardiac defects may be developed. - Correct Answers A
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Which is the most appropriate cautionary and advisory label for Nalidixic?
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A. Avoid alcoholic drink.
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B. May cause drowsiness.
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C. Avoid exposure of skin to direct sunlight or sun lamps.
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D. Do not stop taking this medicine except on your doctor's advice. - Correct Answers C
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Pharmacist should counsel pregnant women not to take Theophylline during the entire
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period of pregnancy
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because:
A. Possibility of premature separation of placenta in first 18 weeks may occur.
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B. Neonatal irritability and apnea may develop
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C. Congenital anomalies may develop.
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D. Neonatal respiration may be depressed. - Correct Answers B
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In evaluating the appropriateness of the prescription and medication order, the pharmacist
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should check the
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following, except: ll
A. The patient's disease or condition requiring treatment.
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B. The prescribed route of administration.
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C. The biological action of the prescribed product.
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D. The auxillary and cautionary labels - Correct Answers D
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In selection of the proper package or container,the pharmacist choose the container that:
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A. Ensure the product stability
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B. Comply with legal requirements
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C. Promote patient compliance
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D. All of the choices given - Correct Answers D
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In order to ensure proper medication use, storage and compliance with applicable
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statutes, what should be
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affixed on the label of the drug?ll ll ll ll ll ll
A. expiration date of the mediation
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B. Auxillary and/or cautionary labels
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C. Quantity of medication dispensed
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D. Product strength - Correct Answers B
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ll It is a part of patient profile which is necessary to assess the appropriateness of the dose:
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, A. Birth date and weight
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B. Clinical condition
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C. Direction for use
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D. Medication strength - Correct Answers A
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In performing therapeutic intervention, the following information should be communicated
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to the prescriber,
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except:
A. Brief description of the problem
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B. Reference source that documents the problem
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C. Description of the clinical significance of the problem
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D. Possible physical and chemical incompatibility - Correct Answers D
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Detection of drug-related problems requires an assessment of the need for a change in
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drug therapy. Possible
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problem includes the following, except: ll ll ll ll
A.Inappropriate compliance C. Wrong drug ll ll ll ll
B. Dose too low D. Undiagnosed condition - Correct Answers D
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In dispensing antifungal medication for skin, the patient should be instructed to:
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A. Exposure to air whenever possible
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B. Use caution with Povidone-iodine in anyone with allergies
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C. Keep area covered at all times with cream and sterile dressing
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D. Avoid combination of cholinergic medications - Correct Answers A
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In dispensing Accutane for acne, which is the most appropriate instruction that should be
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given to the patient?
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A. Avoid multivitamins that contain Vitamin A
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B. Keep area covered at all times with cream and sterile dressing
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C. Avoid prolong use
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D. Discontinue and seek medical aid if irritation occurs - Correct Answers A
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What is the most appropriate patient education for those undergoing ulcer therapies?
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A. Avoid Cigarette smoking, this seems to decrease the effectiveness of medicine in the
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healing of duodenal
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ulcers
B. Adequate fluid intake and bland diet.
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C. Aboid self medication for longer than 48 hours
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D. Regular exercise to develop muscle tone. - Correct Answers A
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It is an example of eutectic substance
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A. Aspirin C. Citirc acid
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B. Camphor D. Color formation - Correct Answers C
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Which is not a manifestation of chemical incompatibility?
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A. Evolution of gas C. Precipitation
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