Quiz On Pharmacy Tech

90 Questions | By MramirezHST | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 285

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Pharmacy is the branch of medicine that deals with medicine and prescription. Are you a pharmacist and think you have what it takes to correctly answer questions on the subject? If so, take up the quiz below and learn.

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1.

The device used to compound three-in-one total parenteral nutrition solutions is the:
- A.
  
  MedCarousel
- B.
  
  PhaSeal
- C.
  
  Pyxis
- D.
  
  Automix
2.

A solid dosage form that contains active and inactive ingredients and is prepared either by compression or molding method is called a :
- A.
  
  Tablet
- B.
  
  Capsule
- C.
  
  Paste
- D.
  
  Emulsion
3.

The _________________ is used to record what the pharmacy owes its suppliers and other creditors.
- A.
  
  Purchase journal
- B.
  
  Cash receipts
- C.
  
  Accounts receivable ledger
- D.
  
  Accounts payable ledger
4.

A solid dosage form in which the drug substance is enclosed in either a hard or soft soluble container or a shell of a suitable form of gelatin is called a:
- A.
  
  Tablet
- B.
  
  Suppository
- C.
  
  Capsule
- D.
  
  Pill
5.

The drug of choice for emergency IV therapy for arrhythmias is
- A.
  
  Sodium bicarbonate
- B.
  
  Lidocaine
- C.
  
  Dopamine
- D.
  
  Adrenalin
6.

The __________________________________ provides guidelines for the recall of devices that could cause serious adverse effects.
- A.
  
  Kefauver-Harris Amendment
- B.
  
  Duraham-Humphrey Amendment
- C.
  
  Medical Device Amendment
- D.
  
  Safe Medical Device Act
7.

Which one of the following drugs can not be prescribed with refills?
- A.
  
  Hydrocodone/acetaminophen
- B.
  
  Methylphenidate
- C.
  
  Lorazepam
- D.
  
  Nifedipine
8.

Mr. Maddison has brought in a prescription from his dermatologist for a special order of 60 g of 1.5% hydrocortisone cream. The pharmacy has in stock 2.4% hydrocortisone cream and a 1 % hydrocortisone cream. How much of each will the technician need to prepare to compound this correctly?
- A.
  
  40 g of 1% and 20 g of 2.5%
- B.
  
  40 g of 1% and 10 g of 2.5%
- C.
  
  30 g of each
- D.
  
  45 g of 1% and 15 g of 2.5%
9.

To what class does hydrocodone/acetaminophen belong to?
- A.
  
  II
- B.
  
  III
- C.
  
  IV
- D.
  
  V
10.

What is the portion of the retail price of a prescription that the patent must pay?
- A.
  
  Average wholesale price
- B.
  
  Refund
- C.
  
  Deductible
- D.
  
  Co-pay
11.

Federal law requires that a ________________ drug display the following message: "Rx Only"
- A.
  
  Prescription
- B.
  
  Controlled
- C.
  
  Legend
- D.
  
  None of the above
12.

Stock rotation means that you must make sure that supplies with
- A.
  
  The shortest expiration date is in the front
- B.
  
  The shortest expiration date is in the back
- C.
  
  The longest expiration date is in the front
- D.
  
  None of the above
13.

What does the section "501" of the NDC number 50580-501-10 indicate?
- A.
  
  Drug product
- B.
  
  Manufacturer
- C.
  
  Package size
- D.
  
  Number of tablets in container
14.

What is the generic name of DiaBeta?
- A.
  
  Glipizide
- B.
  
  Glyburide
- C.
  
  Sitagliptin
- D.
  
  Micronase
15.

What is the brand name for metformin
- A.
  
  Pioglitazone
- B.
  
  Diabinese
- C.
  
  Glucotrol
- D.
  
  Glucophage
16.

What is the total volume of D5W needed for a 24 hour period if the infusion runs at a rate of 100 ml/hr?
- A.
  
  2500 mL
- B.
  
  2400 mL
- C.
  
  1250 mL
- D.
  
  1500 mL
17.

A prescribed dose for gentamicin injection is ordered at 5 mg/kg/day divided into 3 doses. If a patient weighs 150 lb, how many milligrams should the patient receive for each dose?
- A.
  
  65
- B.
  
  113
- C.
  
  145
- D.
  
  15
18.

How many grams of active ingredient are found in 300 mL of a 5% Cipro suspension?
- A.
  
  3 g
- B.
  
  1.5 g
- C.
  
  15 g
- D.
  
  30 g
19.

What form is used by the pharmacy to pay the wholesaler for a drug order?
- A.
  
  Packing slip
- B.
  
  Invoice
- C.
  
  Purchase order
- D.
  
  Receipt
20.

What term refers to the protection of a patients identity and health information?
- A.
  
  Rights
- B.
  
  Confidentiality
- C.
  
  Autonomy
- D.
  
  Negotiation
21.

Which sig code refers to the following directions? : Take two tablets by mouth every 6 hours as needed
- A.
  
  2 tabs q 6 h prn
- B.
  
  2 tabs po q 6 h prn
- C.
  
  2 tabs po prn
- D.
  
  A & b
22.

If 500 mL of a 15% solution is diluted to 1500 mL what would the final strength of the solution be labeled as?
- A.
  
  20 %
- B.
  
  .20%
- C.
  
  5 %
- D.
  
  0.05%
23.

Which directions should be on the dispensing label for the following prescription: "ii gtt a.s. tid prn pain"
- A.
  
  Instill 2 drops in the left eye three times daily as need for pain
- B.
  
  Instill 2 drops in the right eye three times daily as needed for pain
- C.
  
  Instill 2 drops in the left ear three times daily as needed for pain
- D.
  
  Instill 2 drops in the right ear three times daily for pain
24.

After reconstituting a 2 g vial of Claforan, how many 250 mg doses can be withdrawn?
- A.
  
  2 doses
- B.
  
  4 doses
- C.
  
  6 doses
- D.
  
  8 doses
25.

Which one of the following medication should be protected from exposure to light
- A.
  
  Tetracycline
- B.
  
  Erythromycin
- C.
  
  Nitroglycerin
- D.
  
  Promethazine