In which schedule does meperidine belong?
II
III
IV
V
Which of the following medications is considered a “high-alert” medication according to ISMP?
Amoxicillin
Insulin
Naproxen
Tessalon Perles
An Effervescent tablet has the following formula: • APAP (325 mg) • CaCO3 (280 mg) • Citric Acid (900 mg) • Potassium Bicarbonate (300 mg) • Sodium Bicarbonate (465 mg) How many grams would one tablet contain?
0.227 g
2.27 g
22.7 g
227 g
What is the generic name for Serevent?
Albuterol
Beclomethasone
Salmeterol
Triamcinolone
What does the pharmacy abbreviation “Rx” mean?
Generic substitution
Number of refills
Take this drug
Write on label
Nitroglycerin is to nitrate as nifedipine is to:
ACE inhibitor
Beta-blocker
Calcium channel blocker
Loop diuretic
Which of the following medications is not indicated as a smoking cessation drug?
Chantix
Cubicin
Nicorette
Zyban
Which of the following drugs may be used prophylactically for influenza and Parkinson disease?
Amantadine
Bromocriptine
Levodopa-carbidopa
Selegiline
What is the generic name for Celexa?
Citalopram
Phenelzine
Tranylcypromine
You have received a medication order to prepare 500 mL of a 1:500 solution. The pharmacy has installed a concentrate of 80%. How much of the concentrate will you need to use?
1 mL
1.25 mL
498.75 mL
499 mL
A physician orders KCl 40 mEq to be added to D5W 1000 mL and administered over 4 hr. The injection solution on hand is KCl 2 mEq/mL. How many milliliters of KCl should be added?
40 mL
8 mL
16 mL
20 mL
Which of the following patient monitoring function is found in a pharmacy information system?
Drug allergy interaction
Drug duplication
IV incompatibilities
All of the above
How many grams of NaCl are in 100 mL of NS solution?
0.009 g
0.09 g
0.9 g
9 g
Which of the following medications is approved for the treatment of diabetes?
Januvia
Lunesta
Remeron
Telithromycin
Which part of Medicare pays for prescriptions for senior citizens if enrolled in the prescription component of Medicare?
Part A
Part B
Part C
Part D
In what drug classification is Quinapril?
Alpha-blocker
Which of the following OTC medications must be recorded in a book before it is sold to the customer?
Acetaminophen
Pseudoephedrine
Ranitidine
Simethicone
Which of the following is an example of a drug with an “sl” dosage form?
Depakote
Nitrostat
Synthroid
How long is a prescription valid if it has “prn” refills written on it by the physician?
1 month
6 months
1 year from the date the prescription was written
As many as needed
What provides a computer with temporary workspace?
Modem
RAM
ROM
Software
Our prescription has the following directions: “1 tab po bid x 14 d for URI.” how should it appear on the prescription label?
Take one tablet by mouth twice a day for 14 doses for URI
Take one tablet twice a day for 14 days for URI
Take one tablet by mouth twice a day for 14 days for upper respiratory infection
Take one tablet by immediately; then one tablet twice a day for 14 days for upper respiratory infection
Which of the following pieces of information is not required on a prescription label?
Directions for use
Name and address of the pharmacy
Name and address of the prescriber
Telephone number of the prescriber
Which of the following abbreviations is not a dosage form?
Amp
BS
Cap
Tab
How many capsules each containing 250 mg of Chloramphenicol are needed to provide 50 mg/kg/day for 10 days for an adult weighing 186 lbs?
17
82
170
822
What does aseptic technique prevent?
Introduction of an active ingredient
Introduction of a diluent
Introduction of a nutrient
Introduction of a pathogen
