Practice Exam
- 1.
2000 mL of IV is to be delivered over 24 hrs. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr?
- A.
1.4
- B.
2.8
- C.
83
- D.
140
Correct Answer
C. 83 -
- 2.
A drug is teratogenic, therefore the drug should not be given to
- A.
Children
- B.
Animals
- C.
Pregnant women
- D.
Elderly patients
Correct Answer
C. Pregnant women -
- 3.
A patient has a prescription on file for Cortisporin Otic Suspension and brings in a new prescription that was issued today for Cortisporin Otic Solution. What should the technician do?
- A.
Fill the prescription for Cortisporin Otic Suspension today because the refills will expire sooner.
- B.
Fill the prescription for Cortisporin Otic Solution today and alert the pharmacist that the other prescription is on file.
- C.
Tell the patient to hold on to the prescription for Cortisporin Otic Solution because the Cortisporin Suspension prescription has refills.
- D.
Fill both prescriptions without consulting with the pharmacist.
Correct Answer
B. Fill the prescription for Cortisporin Otic Solution today and alert the pharmacist that the other prescription is on file. -
- 4.
A patient is allergic to aspirin. Which drug contains aspirin?
- A.
Percocet
- B.
Tylox
- C.
Fiorinal
- D.
Ultracet
Correct Answer
C. Fiorinal -
- 5.
A patient is allergic to penicillin. Which drug is most likely to cause an allergic reaction?
- A.
Biaxin
- B.
Sumycin
- C.
Cleocin
- D.
Augmentin
Correct Answer
D. Augmentin -
- 6.
A small volume intravenous bag specifically used to deliver medication is called an
- A.
LVP
- B.
IVPB
- C.
Vial
- D.
Ampule
Correct Answer
B. IVPB -
- 7.
According to federal law, the prescriber must provide his/her DEA number for which of the following prescriptions?
- A.
Ultram
- B.
Xanax
- C.
Elavil
- D.
Prozac
Correct Answer
B. Xanax -
- 8.
Accutane is associated with
- A.
IPledge
- B.
RevAssist
- C.
STEPs
- D.
TOUCH
Correct Answer
A. IPledge -
- 9.
An ampule contains 500 mcg of digoxin in 2 mL. What volume is needed to deliver 0.125mg of digoxin?
- A.
0.25 mL
- B.
0.5 mL
- C.
1 mL
- D.
1.5 mL
Correct Answer
B. 0.5 mL -
- 10.
An antibiotic is prescribed 15mg/kg twice a day by IV. What is the daily dose in mg for a child weighing 66 pounds?
- A.
225 mg
- B.
450 mg
- C.
675 mg
- D.
900 mg
Correct Answer
D. 900 mg -
- 11.
An example of a major drug-drug interaction is
- A.
Warfarin-aspirin
- B.
Hydrocodone-codeine
- C.
Guaifenesin-pseudoephedrine
- D.
Hydrochlorothiazide-triamterene
Correct Answer
A. Warfarin-aspirin -
- 12.
The patient's ____________ is necessary for billing a prescription.
- A.
Birth date
- B.
Medication history
- C.
Allergy information
- D.
Disease information
Correct Answer
A. Birth date -
- 13.
As you are putting away an order from a wholesaler, you notice one bottle is missing a label. The pharmacist tells you that the medication cannot be dispensed and must be returned to the wholesaler or destroyed. The drug cannot be dispensed because it is
- A.
Adulterated
- B.
Misbranded
- C.
Exempt
- D.
Recycled
Correct Answer
B. Misbranded -
- 14.
Copy 2 of DEA Form 222 is
- A.
Retained by the pharmacy
- B.
Retained by the wholesaler
- C.
Retained by the manufacturer
- D.
Forwarded to the DEA
Correct Answer
D. Forwarded to the DEA -
- 15.
Diazepam is available in which of the following dosage forms?
- A.
0.5 mg tablets
- B.
5 mg tablets
- C.
5 mg capsules
- D.
10 mg capsules
Correct Answer
B. 5 mg tablets -
- 16.
Each tablet of Claritin D 12 hour contains 120 mg of pseudoephedrine sulfate. What is the maximum numbe of tablets that could be sold in a single transaction of pseudoephedrine is 3.6g?
- A.
15
- B.
20
- C.
30
- D.
36
Correct Answer
C. 30 -
- 17.
Exempt narcotics are in DEA schedule
- A.
II
- B.
III
- C.
IV
- D.
V
Correct Answer
D. V -
- 18.
For aseptic technique, all work should be performed at least ________ inches inside the hood.
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
8
Correct Answer
C. 6 -
- 19.
For children 23-40 kg, the dose of Tamiflu is 60 mg b.i.d. for 5 days and for children 15-23 kg, the dose is 45 mg b.i.d. for 5 days. What is the dose for a child weighing 38 lbs. if the strength is 12 mg/mL?
- A.
2.5 mL
- B.
3.75 mL
- C.
5 mL
- D.
.5 mL
Correct Answer
B. 3.75 mL -
- 20.
For the electrolyte KCL, Cl represents
- A.
Potassium
- B.
Chloride
- C.
Sodium
- D.
Calcium
Correct Answer
B. Chloride -
- 21.
For the following directions, how many drops per day will be administered? Timolol 0.25% 10 mL, Sig: gtts ii ou b.i.d.
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
8
- D.
12
Correct Answer
C. 8 -
- 22.
How many 4 oz. bottles can be filled from a pint of cough syrup?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
8
Correct Answer
C. 4 -
- 23.
How many cases of 8 dram vials should be ordered to last two weeks if there are 500 vials per case and the pharmacy uses 120 vials per day on average?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
8
Correct Answer
C. 4 -
- 24.
How many grams of dextrose are in 20 mL of 70% dextrose solution?
- A.
7
- B.
14
- C.
70
- D.
140
Correct Answer
B. 14 -
- 25.
How many grams of dextrose are in 400 mL of a solution of 70% dextrose?
- A.
2.8
- B.
28
- C.
280
- D.
2,800
Correct Answer
C. 280 -
- 26.
How many milliters of magnesium sulfate 4 mEq/mL are needed to add 10 mEq of magnesium sulfate to an IV bag?
- A.
2
- B.
2.5
- C.
4
- D.
10
Correct Answer
B. 2.5 -
- 27.
How much medication should be dispensed for five days if the dose is 50 mg/kg/day and the patient weighs 44 pounds if the medication is available 250 mg/5 mL and administered four times a day?
- A.
50 mL
- B.
100 mL
- C.
150 mL
- D.
200 mL
Correct Answer
B. 100 mL -
- 28.
How much should be withdrawn from a vial if the strength of the medication is 0.5 mg/mL and a dose of 250 micrograms is needed?
- A.
0.25 mL
- B.
0.5 mL
- C.
1 mL
- D.
5 mL
Correct Answer
B. 0.5 mL -
- 29.
If a 1,000 mL IV bag is set to run at 60 mL/hour, what is the rate in mL/min?
- A.
0.5
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 1 -
- 30.
If a medication is to be taken p.c., when should it be taken?
- A.
After meals
- B.
In the evening
- C.
Before meals
- D.
In the morning
Correct Answer
A. After meals -
- 31.
If an eye dropper delivers 20 drops per mL, how many days should a 5 mL prescription last if the dose is two drops in each eye four times a day?
- A.
6
- B.
12
- C.
18
- D.
24
Correct Answer
A. 6 -
- 32.
If the dose of liquid amoxicillin for a child is one and one-half teaspoonfuls three times a day for 10 days, what is the volume needed to fill the prescription?
- A.
100 mL
- B.
150 mL
- C.
200 mL
- D.
225 mL
Correct Answer
D. 225 mL -
- 33.
Information about generic equivlents can be found in the
- A.
Red Book
- B.
Orange Book
- C.
Blue Book
- D.
Green Book
Correct Answer
B. Orange Book -
- 34.
KCl is administered in 1,000 mL of D5W at a rate of 125 mL/hour. How many hours will this IV last?
- A.
4
- B.
6
- C.
8
- D.
10
Correct Answer
C. 8 -
- 35.
Plan B has a dual marketing status and can be sold without a prescription to individuals
- A.
16 years and older
- B.
17 years and older
- C.
18 years and older
- D.
21 years and older
Correct Answer
B. 17 years and older -
- 36.
The brand name for lorazepam is
- A.
Klonopin
- B.
Tranxene
- C.
Ativan
- D.
Serax
Correct Answer
C. Ativan -
- 37.
The approximate metric volume of 8 oz. of liquid is
- A.
120 mL
- B.
180 mL
- C.
240 mL
- D.
360 mL
Correct Answer
C. 240 mL -
- 38.
Sublingual nitroglycerin is used for
- A.
Hyperlipidemia
- B.
Angina
- C.
Hypertension
- D.
Coagulation
Correct Answer
B. Angina -
- 39.
What is the % concentration if 268 g of sugar is in 400 mL of aqueous solution?
- A.
33%
- B.
50%
- C.
67%
- D.
75%
Correct Answer
C. 67% -
- 40.
Premarin Cream has been prescribed 0.5 g pv twice a week. The medication should be administered
- A.
Vaginally
- B.
Rectally
- C.
On the stomach
- D.
On the forearms
Correct Answer
A. Vaginally -
- 41.
The generic name for Neurontin is
- A.
Gabapentin
- B.
Etodolac
- C.
Nabumetone
- D.
Finasteride
Correct Answer
A. Gabapentin -
- 42.
The following drugs are antidepressants except
- A.
Citalopram
- B.
Trazadone
- C.
Venladaxine
- D.
Diazepam
Correct Answer
D. Diazepam -
- 43.
The dose of a medication is 7.5 mL. How many teaspoonfuls is tis dose?
- A.
0.5
- B.
1
- C.
1.5
- D.
2
Correct Answer
C. 1.5 -
- 44.
The doctor orders 1/4 gr Codeine. How many miligrams is this?
- A.
15 mg
- B.
30 mg
- C.
60 mg
- D.
90 mg
Correct Answer
A. 15 mg -
- 45.
The directions state 2 gtt a.u. q 12 h. How is the drug to be administered?
- A.
Both ears
- B.
Right eye
- C.
By mouth
- D.
Topically
Correct Answer
A. Both ears -
- 46.
The Controlled Substance Act is enforced by the
- A.
FDA
- B.
CPSC
- C.
DEA
- D.
Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms
Correct Answer
C. DEA -
- 47.
The Red Book provides information about
- A.
Pricing
- B.
Stability
- C.
Solubility
- D.
Generic substitution
Correct Answer
A. Pricing -
- 48.
The pharmacist should be alerted if a patient is allergic to sulfa and prescribed
- A.
Ceftin
- B.
Keflex
- C.
Eryc
- D.
Bactrim
Correct Answer
D. Bactrim -
- 49.
The mixing instructions for a liquid antibiotic call for 45 mL of water for constitution to make 150 mL suspension. The final concentration of the suspension is 250 mg/5 mL. what is the powder volume?
- A.
45 mL
- B.
90 mL
- C.
105 mL
- D.
205 mL
Correct Answer
C. 105 mL -
- 50.
The middle set of digits of the NDC represents
- A.
The manufacturer
- B.
Product identification
- C.
Package size
- D.
Country of origin
Correct Answer
B. Product identification -
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