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Which dosage form would use the process of inunction to be absorbed into the body? 
(Ans- Ointments 
 
If a medication has an expiration date of 3/06, when will it expire? 
(Ans- The last day of March 2006 
 
Which of the following interpretations of "i cap qid ac and hs" is correct? (Ans- Take one capsule by mouth before meals and at bedtime 
 
What does the suffix -ectomy mean? 
 (Ans- Removal 
 
How many 500-mg doses can be prepared from a 10-g vial of cefazolin? (Ans- 20 
 
What do the f...
Acetaminophen 
(Ans- interacts with phenytoin and carbamazepine - increase rate of liver toxicity, after acetaminophen overdose. 
 
Adenosine 
(Ans- Dipyridamole blocks cellular uptake of adenosine. Theophylline is a competitive antagonist at adenosine receptors. 
 
Epinephrine 
(Ans- Beta-blockers can induce widespread vasoconstriction. 
 
Alpha blockers 
(Ans- Other blood pressure lowering drugs increase risk of first-dose hypotension and hypotension risk generally thereafter. 
 
Aminoglyc...
Ace Inhibitors should not be taken with...... 
 (Ans- Potassium Diuretics 
 
Vitamin deficiency causes Rickets 
 (Ans- Vitamin D 
 
CSAR stands for? 
(Ans- Controlled Substance Administration Record 
 
Elixer is a form of.. 
(Ans- Alcohol & Water 
 
A drug that does not require blood work? 
(Ans- Sulfasalazine 
 
NDC includes? 
 (Ans- Drug Mfg, Drug Product, Package size 
 
Inventory for Controlled Substance's is performed ? 
 (Ans- every 2-Years 
 
 
Specific Gravity Ratio 
(Ans- Weight 
...
Which federal agency is responsible for processing New Drug Applications and approving new drugs to be sold in the US? 
(Ans- FDA 
 
Which federal agency is responsible for regulating package inserts? 
 (Ans- FDA 
 
Which federal agency is responsible for regulating advertisement of drugs in the US? 
 (Ans- FDA 
 
Which agency is responsible for issuing recalls on medications? 
(Ans- FDA 
 
Which agency enforces the Controlled Substances Act and is responsible for tracking the manufacture and ...
What is the 1938 Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act? 
(Ans- Misbranding and mislabeling 
 
What is the 1951 Durham-Humphrey Amendment? 
(Ans- Distinction between legend drugs and otc drugs 
 
What is the 1970 Poison Prevention Packaging Act? 
(Ans- Made sure all manufacturers and pharmacies to place medications with childproof caps and packaging 
 
What is the 1983 Orphan Drug Act? 
(Ans- Encourages companies to develop drugs for rare diseases by providing research assistance, grants and co...
Which of the following is a goal of inventory management? 
A. Minimize capital charge on average inventory 
B. Minimize shrinkage, breakage, and obsolescence of inventory 
C. Provide an adequate stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies 
D. All of the above 
(Ans- D. All of the above 
 
Which schedule contains medications that do not require a prescription? 
A. Schedule II 
B. Schedule III 
C. Schedule IV 
D. Schedule V 
(Ans- D. Schedule V 
 
Which of the following orders calls for receiving a sp...
How long is a DEA Form 222 valid after it has been written? 
A. 72 hours 
B. 30 days 
C. 60 days 
D. 180 days 
(Ans- C. 60 days 
 
How many 500-mg doses can be prepared from a 10-g vial of cefazolin? 
A. 15 
B. 20 
C. 25 
D. 50 
 (Ans- B. 20 
 
How many inches inside a laminar airflow hood should one prepare a sterile product? 
A. 4 
B. 6 
C. 10 
D. 12 
 (Ans- B. 6 
 
A drug is available in the following strengths and dosage forms: 125-mg tablets, 250-mg capsules, and 125-mg/5 mL liquid. A chil...
Which of the following medications requires that a patient product insert be provided to the patient? 
a. Atenolol 
b. Erythromycin 
c. Medroxyprogesterone 
d. Naproxen 
(Ans- c. Medroxyprogesterone 
 
Which of the following is an internet-accessible database to track medication errors in hospitals? 
a. FAERS 
b. Medmarx 
c. MetWatch 
d. VAERS (Ans- b. Medmarx 
 
Which organization oversees MedWatch? 
a. CMS 
b. FDA 
c. ISMP 
d. TJC (Ans- b. FDA 
 
Which organization is responsible for approvin...
Which of the following drugs is a NSAID 
 (Ans- Toradol 
 
Tagamet, Axid, and Pepcid are examples of a 
(Ans- H2 receptor blockers 
 
What is the % equivalent of a 1:8 ratio? 
 (Ans- 12.5% 
 
What would be the proper course of action if a technician accidentally had skin contact with a cytotoxic drug? 
(Ans- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately and seek medical attention 
 
How would you identify a medication in a drug recall situation? 
 (Ans- By the drugs lot number 
 
Which...
The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? 
(Ans- left eye 
 
What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? 
(Ans- pc 
 
An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? 
 (Ans- suppositories 
 
A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? 
(Ans- 50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year 
 
The expiration date on a bott...