#1
In a professional pharmacy setting, which agency regulates the majority of pharmacy technician
activities and practices ?
A. Food and Drug Administration
B. State Board Of Pharmacy
C. Drug Enforcement Agency
D. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
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#2
If a Tadalafil 10mg/tab has a typical half life of 17.5 hours, how long will it take until the blood
concentration of this dosage falls to 25% of its initial strength ?
A. 70 Hours
B. 52.5 Hours
C. 35 Hours
D. 17.5 Hours
Pharmacokinetics (half-Life) math
#3
Which route of administration will give the highest blood concentration level in the shortest time.
A. Sub-Lingual
B. Transdermal Patch
C. Vaporizer
D. Intravenous
#4
Which of the following would a patient be prescribed an albuterol Inhaler for ?
A. Hypertension
B. Asthma
C. Smoking Cessation
D. Post Myocardial Infarction
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#5
In a retail pharmacy setting, who may counsel a customer who has questions about a vaccine
they are considering ?
A. Licensed pharmacy technician
B. Licensed pharmacist
C. Pharmacy cashier
D. Both A and B
A patient suffering severe pain is prescribed Vicodin® which contains 10mg of Hydrocodone and
660mg of APAP. The script reads:
Vicodin® HP
1 TAB QID PRN X10D
How many Grams of Hydrocodone will the be in this order ?
A. .004
B. .040
C. .400
D. 4.00
#7
You are filling prescriptions at a retail pharmacy. A script is presented for Lopressor® 100mg QD X30D DAW. Your pharmacy is currently out of Lopressor®. Which of the following may the pharmacist substitute in its place to fill the order.
A. Toprol®
B. Generic Metoprolol C. Propranolol D. None of the above
#8
Which of the following drugs is exempt from the locking cap requirements found in the PPPA ? A. Nitrostat® 0.4mg
B. Chantix® 0.5mg C. Oxycontin® 20mg D. Naproxen® 250mg
#9
If 3 grams of active ingredient are needed to make 1 pint of a suspension, how much active ingredients is needed to make 1 gallon of the suspension ?
A. 50 grams B. 18 grams C. 24 grams D. 30 grams
#10 Which of the following routes of administration is not parenteral. A.
SQ
B.SL
C.IC
D.IV
Abbreviations #11 A new customer at your retail pharmacy has brought in a script for:Percocet® 2.5mg 1-2 tab Q4°. Which of the following information is NOT required on the patients packaging label. A. Prescription number
B. Patients name
C. Filling pharmacists name D. Prescribing doctors DEA number
#12 Given the name Accupril®(Quinapril), this drug is likely a:
A. ACE inhibitor B. A2RB C. Beta blocker D. Anti-diabetic Top 100 drugs #13 A script is faxed over from Dr. Bryant
which contains the sig:
1ml Neomycin Sulphate 0.5% 1-2gtt OU QID
Which of the following conditions is this order most likely to treat ? A. Urinary tract infection
B. Labyrinthitis (inner ear infection) C. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) D. Allergic rhinitis
#14
When a community pharmacy orders stock from a new wholesaler, which drugs must be ordered using a DEA form 222 ?
A. Sch. II only
B. Sch. II and Sch III only C. Sch. II, Sch. III and Sch. IV only D. ALL controlled substances
#15
A pharmacist at an independent compounding pharmacy needs to concoct a batch of "LMAO". The formula calls for:
Drug L -
0.1kilo
Drug M -
5600mg
Drug A -
0.5lb
Drug O -
100grams
After the batch is prepared it will be used to
press 600mg tabs. How many whole tabs will be made ? A. 947
B. 721 C. 679 D. 552
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#16
After their shift, a pharmacist and pharmacy tech went next door to a cafe. They began gossiping about how many narcotics and anti-depressant prescriptions they had filled and even mentioned some customers names who received them. They were overheard by several cafe patrons, including one of the (mentioned) customer's housekeeper. Besides their pharmacy's code of ethics, which Federal Act was violated ? A. CSA
B. DACA C. OBRA D. HIPAA
#17 In the NDC Number:
00615-6508-39
What do the last two numbers represent ? A. Package size
B. Manufacturer C. Drug strength D. Dosage form
#18
Dr. I Bawl has been practicing ophthalmology in Mukilteo, WA since 1984. If the first part of his DEA number is :
AB745142_
What would the last digit be ? A. 7
B. 3 C. 0 D. 2
DEA number verification
#19 Which of the following insulins has the slowest onset time?
A. Lente B. UltraLente C. NPH D. Regular
#20
Which types of anti-biotics inhibit growth and reproduction of bacteria, but do not kill bacteria ? A. Bactericidal
B. Anti-Bacterial C. Hypo-Allergenic D. Bacteriostatic
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1
You have received a script that reads 2gtt OU BID.
What will the label placed on the patients packaging read?
A. Two drops in both ears two times daily.
B. Two drops in both eyes two times daily.
C. Two drops in right ear three times a day.
D. Two drops in left eye two times daily.
#2
What would 25°C be in F°?
A. 17°F
B. 50°F
C. 77°F
D. 102°F
Temperature Conversions
#3A 14 year old boy is 5'2" and he weights 110 lbs. He's prescribed by his doctor to take 5mg/Kg of drug "A" daily. What will his dose be? A. 1200mg
B. 1250mg C. 150mg D. 250mg
#4 What is C C X L equal to?
A. 2540 B. 265 C. 2040 D. 240 Roman Numerals #5
Mrs. McTarnahan is picking up an order of drug "T" #100 tablets which costs her $122.00. While you're ringing up her order, she asks "How much does each tablet cost?"
What is she being charged for each tablet? A. $.12
B. $1.22 C. $12.20 D. $.012
#6 Which regulatory agency would initiate a class II recall on a prescription drug ? A. DEA
B. OSHA C. FDA D. FDIC
Drug Recall Definitions
#7 In larger institutions, a system for distributing
(non-STAT) prescription drugs and equipment to all of the patients is used. The system is called a cart exchange, and the pharmacy is responsible for overseeing the filling of the orders. A cart exchange in a hospital usually takes place every:
A. 12 Hours B. 6 Hours C. 24 Hours D. 48 Hours
#8 What is 2.5 ounces equal to in mL?
A. 75mL B. 250mL C. 50mL D. 750mL
#9 Which DEA schedule contains substances with the least potential for abuse ? A. Sch. 1 B. Sch. 4 C. Sch. 5 D. Sch. 2 DEA Schedules #10
A script for Zolpidem will expire after ______ and may have up to ________ refills. A. 6 Months, No Refills
B. 12 Months, 1 year of Refills C. 12 Months, No Refills D. 6 months, 5 Refills
Prescription Expiration
#11 A script for cough syrup reads 15ml PO Q4° PRN.
What should you type on the patients packaging ? A. A spoonful taken orally every 4 hours as needed. B. One teaspoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed. C. One tablespoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed. D. 15ml taken orally every 4 hours as needed.
Abbreviations
#12 Which is not true about HIPAA ?
A. Helps insure patient privacy. B. Prevents health care fraud and abuse.
C. Regulates the use and disclosure of patient information. D. Helps to decrease the rate of errors in pharmacy.
#13 A pharmacy can order DEA Sch. 3 drugs from their wholesaler: A. Using a standard invoice.
B. Using a credit memo. C. Using a DEA Form 222. D. Only with guaranteed funds.
#14 With which class of FDA recall is there is a potential for serious injury or death? A. Class 1
B. Class 2 C. Class 3 D. Class 4
Drug recall definitions
#15
An eight year old boy weights 75 Lbs. The adult dosage of Drug C is 400mg. The child's dosage using Clark's rule is: A. 100mg B. 150mg C. 200mg D. 250mg Dosage calculations #16
Dr. G. Acosta has a practice in Delaware and received her DEA number in 1988. What will the two letters in her DEA number prefix be ? A. DB
B. DA C. BA D. AD
DEA number verification
#17 Which size of needle has the largest diameter ?
A. 18 Gauge B. 16 Gauge C. 20 Gauge D. 14 Gauge
#18 What is the primary function / use for Rosiglitazone ?
A. Anti-Convulsant B. Hypertension C. Anti-Diabetic D. Proton Pump Inhibitor
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#19
A ___________ distributes HEPA filtered air into a work area to maintain a sterile environment. A. Clean-room Fan
B. Laminar Flow Hood C. Class 100 Air-fan D. Micron filter fan
#20 How many tablespoons are in 16oz. ?
A. 16 B. 24 C. 12
D. 32
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#1
A patient weights 218 Lbs. What is their weight in Kg ?
A. 479Kg
B. 109Kg
C. 409Kg
D. 99Kg
Measurements and conversions
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#2
What regulatory agency would be responsible for the approval of a new anti-anxiety drug
similar to Diazepam.
A. CIA
B. DEA
C. FDA
D. OBRA
#3
What concentration of a sodium chloride (NaCL) solution would be Hypertonic ?
A. 0.009%
B. 0.090%
C. 0.900%
D. 9.000%
Tonicity
#4 Which type of insulin has the shortest onset period?(the length of time to reach the bloodstream) A. Ultra-Lente
B. Lente C. NPH D. Regular
#5
Dr. Dalk has a dental practice in Smiley, Texas. What should the final number be in his DEA number given the first 8 characters of AD380410_?
A. 8 B. 2 C. 4 D. 5
DEA number verification
Benazepril is classified as a : A. Beta Blocker
B. ACE Inhibitor
C. Calcium Channel Blocker D. Diuretic
Top 200 Drugs
#7
You receive a prescription that reads: Restoril® 15mg PRN HS #30. What instructions will likely appear on the customers packaging ? A. 1 tablespoon at bedtime as needed.
B. Take 1 capsule at bedtime as needed. C. Take 30 minutes before bedtime with food. D. Take 1 capsule as directed with food.
Sig code abbreviations
#8
You receive a prescription for 15g of a topical steroid cream containing a 12% concentration. Your pharmacy only has 10% and 15% concentrations. How much of each can you combine to fill this prescription ?
A. 6g of 15% + 9g of 10% B. 10g of 10% + 5g of 15% C. 8g of 10% + 7g of 15% D. 12g of 10% + 3g of 15% Alligation math #9
Your pharmacy has a 40% markup and $1.75 dispensing fee. The wholesale price for 10 sildenafil is $120.00, what will the retail price be? A. $201.75
B. $188.50 C. $169.75 D. $125.75
Which of these drugs is a Beta Blocker? A. Lisinopril B. Amlodipine C. Valsartan D. Metoprolol Top 200 drugs #11 A preparation consisting of solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid is called: A. Syrup B. Emulsion C. Suspension D. Elixir Dosage forms #12
The reference list of approved drug products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is called: A. RX Master List B. Orange Book C. TE Ratings Book D. MSDS Sheets #13 The drug Lorazepam is a:
A. DEA Sch II B. DEA Sch III C. DEA Sch IV D. DEA Sch V
#14 The Sig for "Right Ear" is:
A. AD B. AU C. AR D. AS Abbreviations #15
To prepare a prescription you need to measure 2.75oz. You have the following graduated cylinders available. Which would be the best cylinder to use for accuracy ?
A. 75ml B. 100ml C. 125ml D. 150ml
#16
Custom mixing of drugs from various available products to fit the unique needs of a patient is known as: A. Amalgamation B. Concocting C. Compounding D. Mixology #17 Which is incorrect? A. 554 = DLIV B. 122 = CXXII C. 264 = CCLXIV D. 159 = CLVIIII Roman numerals
#18 A patient is allergic to alcohol. Which of the following should they not use? A. Syrup B. Suspension C. Elixir D. Insulin Dosage forms #19
00006-0951-54
is the NDC code for Losartan 25mg #90. What does the middle series of numbers0951
represent ? A. Product / FormulaB. Manufacturer C. Drug Class D. Package / Quantity
#20
A drug patent gives its inventor the exclusive rights to manufacture and market a drug. The patent lasts ___ years, and that period begins ______________.
A. 10 years, upon FDA approval. B. 10 years, upon original filing. C. 20 years, upon FDA approval. D. 20 years, upon original filing.
New drug application (NDA)
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15-20 minutes.
#1
Mr. Tee is a customer at your retail pharmacy. He has prescription drug coverage through his
employer. When he picks up his prescription he must pay a portion of the price known as a
____________.
A. Premium
B. Deductible
C. Waiver
D. Co-Pay
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#2
Which of these temperatures would be within
Controlled / Room Temperature standards?
A. 86°F
B. 20°C
C. 38°F
D. 65°C
#3
A physician orders an IV drip of a mixture at a rate of 25ml/hr for 20/hr. What volume of fluid
will be needed ?
A. 500mg
B. 0.5L
C. 1.0L
D. 1.5L
IV Dosage calculations
#4
How many teaspoons are in one ounce?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 6
D. 8
Measurements and conversions
#5
You receive a prescription with the sig: Amoxil® 500mg 1tab PO TID X10D. How many tablets
are needed to fill this order ?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
#6
You receive a prescription with the sig: Amoxil® 500mg 1tab PO TID X10D. Which of these is
most likely their condition
A. Urinary Tract Infection
B. Hypertension
C. Staph Infection
D. Acid Reflux
#7
At your retail pharmacy a customers order totals $22.34. They pay with two $20 bills. The most
appropriate change would be :
A. (3)Fives (2)ones (2)Quarters (1)Dime (1)Nickel (2)Penny
B. (1)Ten (1)Five (2)ones (1)Quarter (1)Dime (1)Nickel (1)Penny
C. (1)Ten (7)ones (1)Dime (1)Nickel (1)Penny
D. (1)Ten (1)Five (2)ones (2)Quarters (1)Dime (1)Nickel (1)Penny
#8
Which form of Diabetes is Insulin Dependent ?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Hyperglycemia
C. Type I Diabetes
D. Type II Diabetes
#9
Which FDA recall is the least severe ?
A. Class IV
B. Class III
C. Class II
D. Class I
FDA recall definitions
#10
The acronym APAP is used for:
A. Aspirin
B. Urgently
C. Acetaminophen
D. None of the above
#11
A dosage form that dissolves when held between the cheek and gum is called a:
A. Sublingual
B. Buccal
C. Enteric Coated
D. Pouch
#12
Which of the following must be used to clean a Laminar Flow Hood ?
A. Ammonia Sulfate
B. Chlorine Bleach
C. Aseptic Iodine
D. Isopropyl Alcohol
#13
The abbreviation PC means:
A. Before Meals
B. After Meals
C. Parenteral Calculaton
D. Potassium Chloride
Abbreviations
#14
Generic Drugs can be substituted for Brand name drugs:
A. Only if the script is marked D.A.W.
B. Whenever the Patient / Customer wants them.
C. If the pharmacy is low on brand name drugs.
D. Only if the prescriber allows it.
#15
Your store retails a 30 ct. bottle of Ibuprofen for $1.99. The wholesale cost to the store is $1.00.
What is the markup percent ?
A. 82%
B. 75%
C. 99%
D. 49%
Percentage math
#16
A _________ protects a drugs brand name from unauthorized use.
A. Trademark
B. Patent
C. Copyright
D. Generic Name
#17
Which DEA Sch. contains drugs that have very high abuse potential and are not usually used as
medication ?
A. DEA Sch. V
B. DEA Sch. IV
C. DEA Sch. II
D. DEA Sch. I
DEA Schedules
#18
Which is a solution that has been sweetened for better ease of use?
A. Elixir
B. Syrup
C. Suspension
D. Tincture
#19
Which would not be a violation of HIPAA ?
A. Not giving a new patient a notice of privacy disclosure.
B. Pharm. techs gossiping with a patient about a patients medication.
C. Medicaid patient not being offered counseling on a new Medication.
D. Releasing a patients records to an unauthorized party.
#20
Which medication is exempt from the PPPA locking cap requirements ?
A. Nitroglycerine
B. Paroxetine
C. Clonidine
D. Tolterodine
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#1
Which of the following drugs would not be used to treat seizures ?
A. Topamax
B. Depakote
C. Lamictal
D. Tramadol
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#2
1 Lbs is equal to:
A. 12oz
B. 2.2kg
C. 454g
D. 1200mL
#3
The drug name Oxycontin® is an example of a:
A. Chemical Name
C. Generic Name
D. Street Name
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Which phase of the FDA new drug application involves double-blind, placebo controlled trials to
demonstrate that it actually works and involves hundreds or thousands of patients?
A. Phase I
B. Phase II
C. Phase III
D. Phase IV
FDA new drug application process
#5
Water freezes at 0°C and Boils at 100°C. What temperature in Farenheit will water freeze and
boil?
A. 14°F, 325°F
B. 32°F, 212°F
C. 29°F, 180°F
D. 10°F, 177°F
#6
The fraction ¾ is equal to:
A. .750
B. .660
C. 7.500
D. .075
Pharmacy math - fractions
#7 How many ML of active ingredient are in 1.5 Liter of a 17.5% solution? A. 525.0
B. 375.5 C. 325.0 D. 262.5
#8
The FDA publication of Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations is called: A. Merck Manual
B. Scut Monkey drug Manual C. Orange Book
D. Micromedex
#9
You have been asked to dilute and repackage 1 Liter of a 20% solution into 1 pint bottles of 5% solution. How many bottles will you be able to fill?
A. 8 B. 4 C. 10 D. 5
#10 Which drug would be used for athletes foot:
A. Ranitidine B. Fluconazole C. Tamsulosin D. Sildenafil
#11 A drug class that causes a natural biological action to NOT occur is called : A. Inhibitor
B. Prohibitor C. Antagonist D. Agonist
Drug class definitions
#12 Which dosage form would ensure the best bio-availability ?
A. PO B. SL C. NG D. IV
#13
A patient is at your store buying a glucose monitor. The item sells for $69.99. After tax their total is $75.94. What is the tax rate ? A. 8.5
B. 7.5 C. 8.0 D. 7.0
Percentage math
#14
A patient presents a prescription for Ibandronate 150mg #3. Your pharmacy has a 35% markup and $5.66 dispensing fee. The wholesale price is $15.70 per tab. What will the retail price be for this prescription of 3 tablets.
A. $63.59 B. $47.10 C. $52.76 D. $69.25
#15
A rolling cabinet at a hospital which is used to dispense emergency medication is commonly called a : A. EMS Cart
B. Stash Cart C. Crash Cart D. Blue Cart
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#16 Which drug is not DEA controlled ?
A. Phentermine B. Prozac C. Lunesta D. Valium Top 200 drugs #17
The decision to add new medications to a hospitals formulary are usually made by : A. Drug Company Representatives
B. Board of Physicians
C. Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee D. Hospital General Manager
#18 Which of the following would be a violation of OBRA ?
A. Releasing a patients records to unauthorized parties.
B. Not offering a medicaid patient counseling on a new drug prescribed. C. Accidently allowing a refill on a DEA Sch. II drug.
D. Filling a prescription for a medicaid patient with expired stock.
#19
Dr. Patel has prescribed Ms. Jones some antibacterial drops to treat Conjunctivitis. The directions are 2-3gtt OD QID. What will need to be typed on the label ?
A. Use 2-3 Drops in right eye four times daily. B. Use 2-3 Drops in right ear four times daily. C. Use 2-3 Drops in left eye four times daily. D. Use 2-3 Drops in left ear four times daily.
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#20 Which of the following drugs is exempt from the PPPA locking cap requirements. A. Varenicline
B. Topiramate C. Pregabalin D. Nitroglycerin
stomer a drug order for the following:
Methylprednisolone 10mg tabs
40mg QD x2D
30mg QD X3D
20mg QD X4D
10mg QD X5D
How many tablets should be dispensed?
A. 120
B. 100
C. 75
D. 30
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#2
A customer has dropped off a prescription order for Lotensin® (Benazepril). Which of the
following conditions does our customer most likely need this for?
A. Epilepsy
B. Type II diabetes
C. Hypertension
D. Ear infection
Drug class definitions
#3
Your retail pharmacy sells products at:
45% markup over wholesale + a set dispensing fee of $4.
A customer brings in a script for: Vardenafil 5mg #10.
The total retail cost at pickup for the 10 tablets is $149.00.
What is your pharmacy's wholesale cost per/each tablet ?
A. $14.50
B. $10.00
C. $18.85
D. $14.90
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You have been asked by the pharmacist to prepare 3 liters of a 30% strength solution. Your
pharmacy stocks the active ingredient in 8 ounce bottles of 70% strength. How many bottles of
the active ingredient will you need to open to complete this request?
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A. 14
B. 10
C. 6
D. 3
#5
A 600mL IV solution is to be given over a 5 hour period. Which of the flow rates below would
need to be used.
A. 2.0mL/min
B. 2.5mL/min
C. 3.0mL/min
D. 3.5mL/min
IV Dosage calculations
#6
An 8 year old boy is 138 centimeters tall and weighs 34 Kilograms. The adult dosage of his
prescribed medication is 400mg. Using clark's rule, what would the dosage for the boy be ?
A. 160mg
B. 200mg
C. 240mg
D. 300mg
#7
Mr. Bill Foldes is a regular customer at your pharmacy. Today he brought in a new prescription for
Oxycontin®. The script is from Dr. Bender and his DEA number is BB5274636. The script is dated
December 17th of last year and today is April 21st. The prescription allows 5 refills. Under the
circumstances, how many fills will Mr. Foldes receive ?
A. 1 Today + 1 Refill
B. 0 Today + 0 Refill
C. 1 Today + 2 Refill
D. 1 Today + 0 Refill
#8
Which of the
DEA Schedules
are Benzodiazepines listed in ?
A. DEA Sch V
B. DEA Sch IV
C. DEA Sch III
D. DEA Sch II
#9
A patient at your hospital is prescribed:
Drug Xt® 2mg/kg TID.
Her chart shows she weighs 110 lbs. How many mg per day will she receive.
A. 100mg
B, 200mg
C. 300mg
D. 400mg
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#10
A customer walks in to your pharmacy and wants to buy a blood pressure monitor. They've
chosen one that retails for $79.99. Today is senior Tuesday and your customer is eligible for a
15% discount on the unit. What will the final price be after the discount and 5.0% sales tax are
applied ?
A. $71.39
B. $69.97
C. $72.01
D. $71.50
#11
A drug developer invented a new drug in their lab in 1994. They applied for a patent for it in late
1995. They were awarded the patent in 1996. In 2009, the FDA approved the drug for sale and
distribution in the US. What year will the patent expire for this drug?
A. 2029
B. 2014
C. 2016
D. 2015
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#12
Alcohol intolerance can cause immediate, unpleasant reactions after the patient consumes
alcohol. Which dosage form would not be recommended to a patient with an allergy to alcohol ?
A. Suspension
B. Elixir
C. Syrup
D. Emulsion
Dosage forms
#13
A new product has arrived to your pharmacy. The storage requirements on the label read: Store
at 1.5°C - 3.3°C. Where would you store them ?
A. Room temperature
B. Refrigerator
C. Freezer
D. Incubator
#14
A prescription order reads: 2 Tabs TID X28D
How many tablets will be dispensed ?
A. 56
B. 112
C. 168
D. 140
#15
1 liter of a solution contains 5 Grams of a drug. How much would be present in 750ml of that
solution ?
A. 3750mg
B. 1500mg
C. 2750mg
D. 4000mg
Proportions math
#16
A 7 year old girl weighs 27 Kilograms. The adult dosage of the drug she has been prescribed is
500mg. Using Young's rule, what will the dosage be for her ?
A. 125mg
B. 160mg
C. 185mg
D. 200mg
Pediatric dosages
#17
Angiotensin II is a very potent chemical that causes muscles surrounding blood vessels to
contract, thereby narrowing blood vessels.
Which of the following is an
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (A2RB):
A. Enalapril
B. Diazepam
C. Rosuvastatin
D. Valsartan
Generic drug suffixes
#18
The metric system is an international decimalised system of measurement, which is used by
virtually every country in the world for both household and scientific applications. However, the
metric system is not commonly used in the United States (outside of chemistry). How many
milligrams are in 1 kilogram ?
A. 1,000,000
B. 100,000
C. 10,000
D. 1,000
Measurements and conversions
#19
While rotating stock you notice an expiration date on a bottle that reads 08/13. What is the last
day that product may be used ?
A. July 31, 2013
B. August 1, 2013
C. August 31, 2013
D. September 1, 2013
#20
Which of the
DEA Schedules
contains highly addictive drugs that have no accepted medical use ?
A. DEA Sch V
B. DEA Sch IV
C. DEA Sch II
D. DEA Sch I
stomer a drug order for the following:
Methylprednisolone 10mg tabs
40mg QD x2D
30mg QD X3D
20mg QD X4D
10mg QD X5D
How many tablets should be dispensed?
A. 120
B. 100
C. 75
D. 30
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#2
A customer has dropped off a prescription order for Lotensin® (Benazepril). Which of the
following conditions does our customer most likely need this for?
A. Epilepsy
B. Type II diabetes
C. Hypertension
D. Ear infection
Drug class definitions
Your retail pharmacy sells products at:
45% markup over wholesale + a set dispensing fee of $4.
A customer brings in a script for: Vardenafil 5mg #10.
The total retail cost at pickup for the 10 tablets is $149.00.
What is your pharmacy's wholesale cost per/each tablet ?
A. $14.50
B. $10.00
C. $18.85
D. $14.90
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#4
You have been asked by the pharmacist to prepare 3 liters of a 30% strength solution. Your
pharmacy stocks the active ingredient in 8 ounce bottles of 70% strength. How many bottles of
the active ingredient will you need to open to complete this request?
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A. 14
B. 10
C. 6
D. 3
#5
A 600mL IV solution is to be given over a 5 hour period. Which of the flow rates below would
need to be used.
A. 2.0mL/min
B. 2.5mL/min
C. 3.0mL/min
D. 3.5mL/min
IV Dosage calculations
#6
An 8 year old boy is 138 centimeters tall and weighs 34 Kilograms. The adult dosage of his
prescribed medication is 400mg. Using clark's rule, what would the dosage for the boy be ?
A. 160mg
B. 200mg
C. 240mg
D. 300mg
Pediatric dosage calculations
#7
Mr. Bill Foldes is a regular customer at your pharmacy. Today he brought in a new prescription for
Oxycontin®. The script is from Dr. Bender and his DEA number is BB5274636. The script is dated
December 17th of last year and today is April 21st. The prescription allows 5 refills. Under the
circumstances, how many fills will Mr. Foldes receive ?
A. 1 Today + 1 Refill
B. 0 Today + 0 Refill
C. 1 Today + 2 Refill
D. 1 Today + 0 Refill
#8
Which of the
DEA Schedules
are Benzodiazepines listed in ?
A. DEA Sch V
B. DEA Sch IV
C. DEA Sch III
D. DEA Sch II
#9
A patient at your hospital is prescribed:
Drug Xt® 2mg/kg TID.
Her chart shows she weighs 110 lbs. How many mg per day will she receive.
A. 100mg
B, 200mg
C. 300mg
D. 400mg
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#10
A customer walks in to your pharmacy and wants to buy a blood pressure monitor. They've
chosen one that retails for $79.99. Today is senior Tuesday and your customer is eligible for a
15% discount on the unit. What will the final price be after the discount and 5.0% sales tax are
applied ?
A. $71.39
B. $69.97
C. $72.01
D. $71.50
#11
A drug developer invented a new drug in their lab in 1994. They applied for a patent for it in late
1995. They were awarded the patent in 1996. In 2009, the FDA approved the drug for sale and
distribution in the US. What year will the patent expire for this drug?
A. 2029
B. 2014
C. 2016
D. 2015
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#12
Alcohol intolerance can cause immediate, unpleasant reactions after the patient consumes
alcohol. Which dosage form would not be recommended to a patient with an allergy to alcohol ?
A. Suspension
B. Elixir
C. Syrup
D. Emulsion
Dosage forms
#13
A new product has arrived to your pharmacy. The storage requirements on the label read: Store
at 1.5°C - 3.3°C. Where would you store them ?
A. Room temperature
B. Refrigerator
C. Freezer
D. Incubator
#14
A prescription order reads: 2 Tabs TID X28D
How many tablets will be dispensed ?
A. 56
B. 112
C. 168
D. 140
#15
1 liter of a solution contains 5 Grams of a drug. How much would be present in 750ml of that
solution ?
A. 3750mg
B. 1500mg
C. 2750mg
D. 4000mg
Proportions math
#16
A 7 year old girl weighs 27 Kilograms. The adult dosage of the drug she has been prescribed is
500mg. Using Young's rule, what will the dosage be for her ?
A. 125mg
B. 160mg
C. 185mg
D. 200mg
Pediatric dosages
#17
Angiotensin II is a very potent chemical that causes muscles surrounding blood vessels to
contract, thereby narrowing blood vessels.
Which of the following is an
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (A2RB):
A. Enalapril
B. Diazepam
C. Rosuvastatin
D. Valsartan
Generic drug suffixes
#18
The metric system is an international decimalised system of measurement, which is used by
virtually every country in the world for both household and scientific applications. However, the
metric system is not commonly used in the United States (outside of chemistry). How many
milligrams are in 1 kilogram ?
A. 1,000,000
B. 100,000
C. 10,000
D. 1,000
#19
While rotating stock you notice an expiration date on a bottle that reads 08/13. What is the last
day that product may be used ?
A. July 31, 2013
B. August 1, 2013
C. August 31, 2013
D. September 1, 2013
#20
Which of the
DEA Schedules
contains highly addictive drugs that have no accepted medical use ?
A. DEA Sch V
B. DEA Sch IV
C. DEA Sch II
D. DEA Sch I
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A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV
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#3
The wholesale cost of #30 drug 'E' is $47.66. Your pharmacy charges a 12% mark-up and a flat
$6.50 dispensing fee. How much will the patient be charged for this prescription?
A. $52.60
B. $62.36
C. $59.88
D. $57.48
#4
Which of the following drugs is prescribed for depression:
A. Tadalafil
B. Hydrocodone
C. Zolpidem
D. Duloxetine
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#5
In the U.S., Methylphenidate is a DEA Sch. II drug. What is the maximum number of refills
allowed on a prescription order for it.
A. Eleven
B. Five
C. One
D. Zero
#6
The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 was enacted to regulate OTC sales of:
A. Pseudoephedrine
B. Nepeta Cataria
C. Crystal Meth
D. Dextromethorphan
#7
Which of the following routes of administration would likely be used by a patient taking
Nitroglycerin for a sudden angina (chest pain) occurrence:
A. Rectal suppository
B. Intravenous
C. Sub-lingual
D. Trans-dermal patch
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#8
Which of the following quantities would be correct for this formula:
betamethasone 0.1%
ketoconazole 2%
hydrocortisone 0.5%
1:2:1, Mitte 60 g
A. 15g of ketoconazole
B. 30g of betamethasone
C. 30g of hydrocortisone
D. 30g of ketoconazole
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#9
Drug 'Y' has a cost of $1.33 per 500mg tab. Your pharmacy charges 40% markup + $6.50 disp. fee. There is a local sales tax of 7.75%. Prescription drug orders are statutorily exempt from tax. The register system just went down and a customer is picking up a prescription of 30 tabs of drug 'Y' and a new pill organizer box, which is on clearance for $2.99. They are paying cash and have no insurance. What is their grand total? A. $65.58 B. $67.20 C. $70.41 D. $69.35 #10
Which of the following auxiliary labels would you use on this prescription: i-ii gtts os t.i.d. prn
A. For the eye B. Take with food C. Avoid alcohol D. For the ear
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#11
Which of the following hypodermic needles has the smallest nominal outer diameter? A. 16 Gauge
B. 28 Gauge C. 14 Gauge D. 24 Gauge
#12
Phentermine is a drug which is approved by the FDA to be prescribed as an appetite suppressant. It is also classified as a controlled substance. Which Drug Enforcement Agency Schedule is Phentermine listed in?
A. DEA Sch. II B. DEA Sch. III C. DEA Sch. IV D. DEA Sch. V DEA schedules #13
Of the following, which medication would most likely be prescribed to increase blood coagulation: A. Hydrochlorathiazide
B. Vitamin K C. Clopidogrel D. Warfarin
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#14
A prescription is presented for 180 grams of a 7.5% ointment. Your pharmacy has 10% and 2% strengths. Which of the following formulas could be used to compound this order:
A. 47.25g of 10% + 131.75g of 2% B. 50g of 2% + 130g of 10% C. 123.75g of 10% + 56.25g of 2% D. 130g of 10% + 50g of 2%
#15
It is 0900 and your hospital pharmacy receives an order for amoxicillin 500mg stat and then q6h. If your hospital only stocks 250mg capsules and the unit dose carts are exchanged at 1600, how many capsules will you send out now?
a. 4 capsules b. 2 capsules c. 6 capsules d. 8 capsules
#16
Which of the following drugs have common side effects that include nausea and vomiting, excessive growth of body hair and gum tissue, ataxia and sedation?
A. Diazepam B. Amoxicillin C. Allopurinol D. Phenytoin
#17
Which of the following concentration strengths is the most concentrated? A. 1:100
B. 1:250 C. 1:500 D. 1:1000
#18
To re-certify, the PTCB requires a minimum of 20 contact hours of qualified continuing education in pharmacy-related topics every two years. At least one of the twenty hours must be in ___________.
A. Addiction/Recovery B. Customer service C. IPledge
D. Pharmacy law
#19
A patient is to receive 150mL IV in a 3 hour period. If the drop factor is 60, at what rate should the IV run? a. 40 drops/min b. 30 drops/min c. 50 drops/min d. 60 drops/min IV infusion math #20
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis, which is a disease that causes ________. A. Arthritis
B. Bone loss C. Vision loss D. Incontinence
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Which of the following NSAID drugs is classified as a
COX-2 Inhibitor:
A. Nabumetone
B. Naproxen
C. Celecoxib
D. Ibuprofen
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#2
Which FDA drug recall class is for product problems that are not likely to cause adverse health
consequences, but may not be following FDA regulations. (ex. incorrectly sealed packaging)
A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV
FDA recall definitions
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#3
The wholesale cost of #30 drug 'E' is $47.66. Your pharmacy charges a 12% mark-up and a flat
$6.50 dispensing fee. How much will the patient be charged for this prescription?
A. $52.60
B. $62.36
C. $59.88
D. $57.48
#4
Which of the following drugs is prescribed for depression:
A. Tadalafil
B. Hydrocodone
C. Zolpidem
D. Duloxetine
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#5
In the U.S., Methylphenidate is a DEA Sch. II drug. What is the maximum number of refills
allowed on a prescription order for it.
A. Eleven
B. Five
C. One
D. Zero
#6
The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 was enacted to regulate OTC sales of:
A. Pseudoephedrine
B. Nepeta Cataria
C. Crystal Meth
D. Dextromethorphan
#7
Which of the following routes of administration would likely be used by a patient taking
Nitroglycerin for a sudden angina (chest pain) occurrence:
A. Rectal suppository
B. Intravenous
C. Sub-lingual
D. Trans-dermal patch
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#8
Which of the following quantities would be correct for this formula:
betamethasone 0.1%
ketoconazole 2%
hydrocortisone 0.5%
1:2:1, Mitte 60 g
A. 15g of ketoconazole
B. 30g of betamethasone
C. 30g of hydrocortisone
D. 30g of ketoconazole
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#9
Drug 'Y' has a cost of $1.33 per 500mg tab. Your pharmacy charges 40% markup + $6.50 disp. fee. There is a local sales tax of 7.75%. Prescription drug orders are statutorily exempt from tax. The register system just went down and a customer is picking up a prescription of 30 tabs of drug 'Y' and a new pill organizer box, which is on clearance for $2.99. They are paying cash and have no insurance. What is their grand total? A. $65.58 B. $67.20 C. $70.41 D. $69.35 #10
Which of the following auxiliary labels would you use on this prescription: i-ii gtts os t.i.d. prn
A. For the eye B. Take with food C. Avoid alcohol D. For the ear
#11
Which of the following hypodermic needles has the smallest nominal outer diameter? A. 16 Gauge
B. 28 Gauge C. 14 Gauge D. 24 Gauge
#12
Phentermine is a drug which is approved by the FDA to be prescribed as an appetite suppressant. It is also classified as a controlled substance. Which Drug Enforcement Agency Schedule is Phentermine listed in?
A. DEA Sch. II B. DEA Sch. III C. DEA Sch. IV D. DEA Sch. V DEA schedules #13
Of the following, which medication would most likely be prescribed to increase blood coagulation: A. Hydrochlorathiazide
B. Vitamin K C. Clopidogrel D. Warfarin
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#14
A prescription is presented for 180 grams of a 7.5% ointment. Your pharmacy has 10% and 2% strengths. Which of the following formulas could be used to compound this order:
B. 50g of 2% + 130g of 10% C. 123.75g of 10% + 56.25g of 2% D. 130g of 10% + 50g of 2%
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#15
It is 0900 and your hospital pharmacy receives an order for amoxicillin 500mg stat and then q6h. If your hospital only stocks 250mg capsules and the unit dose carts are exchanged at 1600, how many capsules will you send out now?
a. 4 capsules b. 2 capsules c. 6 capsules d. 8 capsules
#16
Which of the following drugs have common side effects that include nausea and vomiting, excessive growth of body hair and gum tissue, ataxia and sedation?
A. Diazepam B. Amoxicillin C. Allopurinol D. Phenytoin
#17
Which of the following concentration strengths is the most concentrated? A. 1:100
B. 1:250 C. 1:500 D. 1:1000
To re-certify, the PTCB requires a minimum of 20 contact hours of qualified continuing education in pharmacy-related topics every two years. At least one of the twenty hours must be in ___________.
A. Addiction/Recovery B. Customer service C. IPledge D. Pharmacy law
#19
A patient is to receive 150mL IV in a 3 hour period. If the drop factor is 60, at what rate should the IV run? a. 40 drops/min b. 30 drops/min c. 50 drops/min d. 60 drops/min IV infusion math #20
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis, which is a disease that causes ________. A. Arthritis
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1
Rosiglitazone is used to treat:
A. High blood pressure
B. Diabetes
C. Migraine headaches
D. Dementia
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#2
Your retail pharmacy uses the following sliding scale to determine the selling price of prescription
orders.
Wholesal
e
Cost
Marku
p
%
Dispensin
g
Fee
$0.01
-5.00
55
$5.00
$5.01
-15.00
50
$5.75
$15.01
-30.00
45
$6.25
$30.01
-50.00
40
$6.50
$50.01
-100.00
35
$6.75
$100.01
+
30
$7.50
Drug
Wholesale Cost
(per 1000)
Z
$570.00
L
$1,320.00
Q
$1,120.00
Y
$160.00
P
$840.00
G
$3,120.00
A cash paying customer is picking up two prescription orders. The first is 30 tabs of drug "P".
The second is 90 caps of drug "L". What will the total be for both of these orders?
A. $161.94
B. $178.43
C. $197.66
D. $204.73
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#3
Lipid lowering drugs are given to patients when dietary measures have failed. Which of the
following drugs would not be prescribed to lower lipids?
A. Clopidogrel
B. Ezetimibe
C. Fenofibrate
D. Atorvastatin
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#4
Your hospital pharmacy receives an order for propranolol 30mg tid. You only carry 10mg
tablets, how many tablets will be required for each dose?
A. 9 tablets
B. 3 tablets
C. 6 tablets
D. 12 tablets
#5
Cyanocobalamin is also know as:
A. vitamin B1
B. vitamin B6
C. vitamin B12
D. vitamin B
#6
Terazosin belongs to a group of drugs known as
alpha-blockers and is used to treat:
B. Urinary disorders
C. Cluster headaches
D. Both A and B
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#7
For the prescription: i tab hs prn
which of the following is true:
A. To be taken after a meal.
B. Take only one capsule
C. Take at bedtime
D. To be taken before a meal.
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Which of the following Federal acts was enacted in 1990 and established new standards
governing
pharmacist / patient counseling.
A. The Riot Act (TRO90)
B. Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA)
C. The Patriot Act (TPA)
D. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
#9
Which of the following Federal acts enacted in 1996 was designed to provide privacy standards
to protect patients' medical records and other health information.
A. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
B. Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA)
C. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDA)
D. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
Federal acts
#10
Obstruction of the blood supply to the heart resulting in destruction or necrosis of the heart
muscle cells
is known as :
A. Aortic aneurysm
B. Stroke
C. Myocardial infarction
D. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Which of the following diseases is due to a loss of bone density?
A. Narcolepsy
B. Progeria
C. Osteoporosis
D. Osteoarthritis
#12
Which of the following Systolic/Diastolic blood pressure readings would be considered normal
for an adult in their thirties?
A. 120 / 70
B. 70 / 40
C. 140 / 90
D. 150 / 80
#13
Which of the following bacterias invade and cause inflammation in the stomach leading to ulcers
and possibly stomach cancer.
A. Tinea coropis
B. Fibrobacter pylori
C. Helicobacter pylori
D. Tinea Pedis
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A. Esomeprazole
B. Tiotropium
C. Tadalifil
D. Irbesartan
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#15
How many capsules would be needed to fill an order with the following sig.
iii cap po hs x10d
ii cap po hs x7d
i cap po hs x7d
A. 32
B. 44
C. 51
D. None of the above
#16
In the US, the highest volume dispensed prescription during the past three years was
Hydrocode/APAP. Abbott laboratories markets Hydrocode/APAP as 'Vicodin®'. Which DEA Sch. is
this drug in?
A. Sch. II
B. Sch III
C. Sch. IV
D. DEA Legend Drugs
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#17
Which of the following routes of administration would not bypass the digestive system?
A. Transdermal Patch
B. Subcutaneous
C. Naso-Gastric
D. Epidural
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#18
A patient at your hospital is 44 years old, weights 198lbs. and has pertussis. She is prescribed a
suspension of drug "J" q4h. The recommended dose for drug "J" is 2.5mg/kg. How many mg will
be needed for one dose?
A. 225mg
B. 350mg
C. 495mg
D. 500mg
Dosage calculations
#19
How much NaCl is contained in one liter of NS?
A. 0.90 grams
B. 0.09 grams
C. 9.00 grams
D. 90.0 grams
#20
Which of the following temperatures listed is the coldest?
A. 32 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 0 degrees Celsius
C. 30 degrees Fahrenheit
D. -2 degrees Celsius
Temperature conversions
Pharmacy Tech Practice Exam
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#1
At your hospital, the cart exchange happens daily at 1700. At 0900 a pediatric patient is
prescribed: Drug "K" , 250mg, Q6H, oral suspension. Drug "K" contains 25mg/5mL. How much
will be needed for each dose?
A. 25mL
B. 50mL
C. 100mL
D. 150mL
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#2
You receive an order for: 3% ointment "H". Your pharmacy stocks 5% and 1% strength ointment
"H". Mow much of each will you use to compound this order?
A. 40% of 5% + 60% of 1%
B. 50% of 5% + 50% of 1%
C. 60% of 1% + 40% of 5%
D. 70% of 1% + 30% of 5%
Alligation math
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#3
In a large hospital, which of the following entities would determine and approve of the proper
formulary for the institutions pharmacy.
A. Pharmaceutical Representatives
B. The Joint Commission (JCAHO)
C. The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T)
D. State Board of Pharmacy (BOP)
Normal Saline (NS) contains 0.9% NaCL, which is the same salt concentration as the normal cells
of the body. In work areas, NS is commonly used in emergency eye wash stations. Which federal
bureau requires eyewash stations in pharmacy work areas?
A. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
C. Federal Board of Pharmacy (FBOP)
D. Office of the Surgeon General (OSG)
#5
Your pharmacy orders solution "F" in a 6oz. bottle of concentrate from a supplier. One bottle can
be used to compound six 12oz. bottles of 2% solution. What strength are the 6oz. bottles the
supplier delivers?
A. 24%
B. 18%
C. 30%
D. 12%
#6A patient is on an IV drip of Drug "S". The infusion started at 1300, and it's currently 1600. The administration set is calibrated to deliver 10gtt/ml and the restricting device is set to 12gtt/min. How much Drug "S' has the patient received?
A. 124mL B. 360mL C. 216mL D. 420mL
#7
For a prescription order with the sig: IV gtts AD BID prn
which of the following auxiliary labels would be appropriate? A. For external use only.
B. For the ear. C. For the eye. D. For rectal use only.
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#8
On Jan 30, 2012 at your long term care pharmacy, you are asked to repackage Drug "G" into 28 cap unit dose bubble packs. Drug "G" is in DEA Schedule II, and the unopened bulk container has an expiration date of 03/2014. What expiration date will you label the unit dose packs? A. 02/28/13
B. 03/2014 C. 07/30/12 D. 01/30/13
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#9
According to the DEA, after the initial inventory of controlled substances a biennial physical inventory of controlled substances must be done. What does biennial mean?
A. Once a year. B. Twice a year. C. Every two years. D. Every two months.
#10
Known in US popular culture as "vitamin R", Methylphenidate is a psycho-stimulant drug prescribed for ADHD and other psychiatric disorders. Which DEA Sch. is Methylphenidate listed in?
A. Sch. II B. Sch. III C. Sch. IV
D. None of the above.
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#11
Lidocaine 5% is dissolved into D7.5W and is used parenterally for Spinal Anesthesia. Which of the formulas listed below could be used to prepare 500mL of D7.5W.
A. 200mL D10W + 300mL SWFI B. 250mL D10W + 250mL SWFI C. 325mL D10W + 175mL SWFI D. 375mL D10W + 125mL SWFI
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#12
In the US, The Drug Listing Act of 1972 requires drug manufacturers to issue a unique 10 or 11 digit product identification number to each drug manufactured, prepared, propagated, compounded, or processed for commercial distribution. This identification number is called: A. Pharmacopeia Mnemonic Code (PMC)
B. Orange Book Code (OBC) C. National Drug Code (NDC) D. Red Book Code (RBC)
#13
For the following prescription:
Amoxil® oral suspension 200 mg/5 mL sig. ii tsp t.i.d. x10d
How much would need to be dispensed. A. 150mL
B. 900mL C. 500mL D. 300mL
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#14
Which of the following is done by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)? A. Enforcing the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). B. Issuing DEA numbers to Pharmacists.
C. Approving new Narcotic drugs for the US Market. D. All of the above.
#15
A prescription for Valsartan is $88 for a 30-day supply. If the customer is charged $20, and the pharmacy bills their health plan for $68, the part that the customer paid is called what?
A. Co-Insurance B. Co-Pay C. Discount Price D. Part D
#16
To make space in the pharmacy, you've been asked to consolidate 3 bottles of solution "F", then label the resulting mixture. Bottle #1 is 10oz of 30%
Bottle #2 is 8oz of 50% Bottle #3 is 20oz of 60%
What will your Label Say? A. Solution F 44% B. Solution F 50% C. Solution F 38% D. Solution F 54% #17
Of the following, which would your pharmacy need an original DEA form 222 to order? A. DEA Sch II Drugs
B. DEA Sch III Drugs C. DEA Sch IV Drugs D. All of the above.
#18
LITHOBID® is a brand name of Lithium carbonate, which is prescribed to treat and prevent episodes of mania, bi-polar and other disorders. Based on it's brand name, what dosage instructions are usually recommended?
A. Take at bedtime. B. Take twice daily. C. Take before dinner. D. Take three times daily.
#19
Eight primary Roman Numerals are widely used in science and pharmacy. What is the Roman Numeral for Zero? A. L
B. SS C. X
D. None of the above.
#20
Of the following drugs, which would be the most dangerous to take after its expiration? A. Colchicine (Anti-gout)
B. Propranolol (Beta-blocker) C. Doxycycline (Antibiotic) D. Sildenafil (Erectile dysfunction)
#1
All of the following are anti-diabetic agents except:
A. Byetta®
B. Lyrica®
C. Januvia®
D. Actos®
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#2
Your retail pharmacy sells products at: 25% markup over wholesale + a set dispensing fee of
$2.85. The total retail cost at pickup for 90 tablets of a particular drug is $119.85. What is your
pharmacy's wholesale cost per tablet?
A. $1.04
B. $1.34
C. $30.85
D. $27.36
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#3
From the following directions, determine the number of tablets to be dispensed:
1 tab po qid x 5 days 1 tab po tid x 5 days 1 tab po bid x 5 days ss tab po qd x 5 days A. 46 B. 47.5 C. 45 D. 44.5 #4
Hospitals or managed health-care organizations list drugs that have been approved for use on the basis of therapeutic and economic considerations. What is the common name of such a list ?
A. Therapeutic drug compendium (TDC) B. Institutional drug registry (IDR) C. Approved master drug list (AMDL) D. Formulary
#5
The drug Avapro® is an antihypertensive / A2RB indicated for hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, and congestive heart failure. What is the generic name for Avapro®?
A. Valsartan B. Lowsartan C. Irbesartan D. Locosartan
#6
Three separate drugs are required to make a 3:5:7 450g ointment. How much of each drug is needed, respectively? A. 70g; 140g; 240g
B. 90g; 150g; 210g C. 100g; 100g; 250g D. 150g; 150g; 150g
#7
How many milliliters of a 1:2000 Drug "I" solution and a 7% Drug "I" solution mixed would make 120ml of a 3.5% solution of drug "I"? A. 54.6mL of 7% + 65.4mL of 1:2000
B. 59.6mL of 7% + 60.4mL of 1:2000 C. 20.0mL of 7% + 100 mL of 1:2000 D. 65.4mL of 7% + 54.2mL of 1:2000
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#8
Which DEA form is used to report the theft or loss of controlled substances? A. DEA Form 69
B. DEA Form 224b C. DEA Form 41 D. DEA Form 106
#9
To be in compliance with the
Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, an individual's purchase of pseudoephedrine must be limited to ________ in a 24
hour period. A. 3.6g B. 7.5g C. 9g
D. none of the above
#10
What is the full price of 90 tablets of "Drug Y", assuming your cost for 500 tablets is $425.00 with a 28% markup and a dispensing fee of $4.85 ? A. $97.92 B. $116.50 C. $102.77 D. $81.35 #11
OxyIR® is a Schedule II opioid analgesic. The generic name for OxyIR® is: A. Oxycodone
B. Oxybutyin C. Oxiconazole D. Oxytocin
#12
An IV has been ordered to run at 10 drops/min. It contains 450mg of a particular drug in a total of 1000mL. How many mg of of the drug will the patient received per hour if the set is calibrated to delivered 60 drops/mL?
A. 10mg/hr B. 14.5mg/hr C. 4.5mg/hr D. 600mg/hr IV Infusion calculations #13
The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. Which of the following represents the pH of normal blood plasma? A. 8.4
B. 7.4 C. 3.4 D. 1.4
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#14
The rate at which inventory is Ordered / Used / Re-Ordered is called: A. Point of sale (POS)
B. Turnover C. Order Rate D. Mini/Maxi Stock level
#15
A prescription for an antibiotic has the directions, "ii gtt AU q.i.d." What auxiliary label should be affixed to the prescription container? A. Take With Food
B. For the Eye C. For Rectal Use D. For the Ear
