Question 1
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The abbreviation PCN means what?
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allergy
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penicillin
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nothing by mouth
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carcinoma
Question 2
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Which drug is used as a "rescue" from toxicity of methotrexate?
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Ipecac
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Taxol injection
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Leucovorin
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acetylcysteine
Question 3
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What is the proper procedure for cleaning a laminar flow hood?
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Clean the hood from side to side starting from the back of the hood towards the front of the hood
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Wipe the hood with a damp cloth
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Clean the plexiglass side with isopropyl alcohol
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clean the hood from side to side starting from the hood working towards the rear of the hood
Question 4
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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 medication is not refillable
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Refill the Rx if the physician specified a refill
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Ask the pharmacist to call the physician for a refill
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Refill the prescription immediately
Question 5
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Which procedure would you not do when opening an ampule?
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after wiping with an alcohol pad, dry the neck with a paper towl
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wipe the neck with an alcohol pad
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break the ampule with an alcohol pad covering the neck
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filter the contents with a filter needle upon withdrawal
Question 6
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How far within a hood should the pharmacy technician work?
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At least 6 inches within the hood
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3 inches within the hood
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Anywhere within the hood is acceptable
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As far into the hood as possible
Question 7
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What size filter is considered a sterilizing filter?
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0.22 micron
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0.3 micron
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0.45 micron
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5 micron
Question 8
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How often must a laminar flow hood be checked?
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Every 3 months
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Every 6 months
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Once yearly
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When it breaks down
Question 9
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Which of the following drugs is not an OTC product?
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Poly-Vi-Sol drops
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Poly-Vi-Sol tablets
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Theragran- M tablets
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Poly-Vi-Flor drops
Question 10
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Which of the following drugs is not OTC product?
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Advil
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Nuprin
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Ibuprofen 400mg tabs
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Tylenol suppositories
Question 11
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How long may schedule II drug be refilled?
Question 12
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If a prescription sates "refill prn" for how long may this Rx be refilled?
Question 13
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Which of the following drugs is a coronary vasodilator?
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nitroglycerin
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meperidine
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piroxicam
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diltiazem
Question 14
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What ratio of 25% dextrose and 10% dextrose should be mixed to make a 20% dextrose solution?
Question 15
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How many 100mg tablets will be needed to make 1/2 liter of a 1:250 solution?
Answer
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10 tablets
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15 tablets
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20 tablets
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30 tablets
Question 16
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Codeine, meperidine and oxycodone all belong to which controlled schedule?
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Schedule I
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Schedule II
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Schedule III
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Schedule IV
Question 17
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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 drug strength
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The Rx lacks directions of use
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The Rx lacks a route of administration
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The Rx lacks a duration of therapy
Question 18
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How often must controlled substances be physically inventoried?
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Once yearly
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Once every 2 years
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Twice yearly
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Once every 3 years
Question 19
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Which of the following 2 drug classes have cross sensitivity?
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tetracycline and penicillin
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penicillin and erythromycin
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erythromycin and penicillin
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penicillin and cephalosporin
Question 20
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Which governmental agency is responsible for safety in the workplace?
Question 21
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Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach?
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Enteric coating
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intranasal
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sublingual
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transdermal
Question 22
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Determine the flow rate of an IVPB containing 120ml of gentamicin, if the solution is to be infused over a 1 hour period and the administration set is calibrated to deliver 10 drops per ml.
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10 gtt/min
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20 gtt/min
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30 gtt/min
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40gtt/min
Question 23
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A piggyback has 50ml of antibiotic infusing at a rate of 30gtts/min. How long will it take for a solution to be administered if the set is calibrated to deliver 15gtt/ml?
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15 minutes
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20 minutes
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25 minutes
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30 minutes
Question 24
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How many 10 mg minoxidil tablets would be needed to make 60ml of a 2% solution?
Answer
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120 tablets
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60 tablets
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30 tablets
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10 tablets
Question 25
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Which nongovernmental agency is responsible for the accreditation of institutional settings?