Pharmacy Tech Exam
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This Exam is to help me study for the national Pharmacy Technician Exam
- 1.
The pharmacist has asked you to obtain a MedWatch form so he can report
- A.
An adverse event regarding a veterinary product
- B.
An adverse event regarding a drug
- C.
An adverse event regarding a vaccine.
Correct Answer
B. An adverse event regarding a drug -
- 2.
Medications of opthalmic administration are usually available in
- A.
Sterile hypotonic drops or steril ointment
- B.
Sterile hypertonic drops or sterile ointment
- C.
Sterile isotonic drops or sterile ointment
Correct Answer
C. Sterile isotonic drops or sterile ointment -
- 3.
A class ___ drug recall is the most serious.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
A. 1 -
- 4.
Most drugs are metabolized by the
- A.
Liver
- B.
Kidneys
- C.
Gall bladder
- D.
Gastrointestinal tract
Correct Answer
A. Liver -
- 5.
Nolvadex or ____ is an anti-estrogen type medication that is often used in the treatment of breast cancer.
- A.
Albuterol
- B.
Tamoxifen
- C.
Phenytoin
- D.
Nifedipine
Correct Answer
B. Tamoxifen -
- 6.
Tylenol #3 is acetominophen 325 mg and codeine ___mg.
- A.
15 mg
- B.
30 mg
- C.
60 mg
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. 30 mg -
- 7.
When using a Class A prescription balance, the least weighable quantity is
- A.
6 mg
- B.
120 mg
- C.
500 mg
Correct Answer
B. 120 mg -
- 8.
The form number for ordering Schedule 2 drugs is
- A.
DEA Form 121
- B.
DEA Form 200
- C.
DEA Form 222
- D.
DEA Form 240
Correct Answer
C. DEA Form 222 -
- 9.
Which drug can be used as a patch?
- A.
Clonidine
- B.
Amoxicillin
- C.
Vitamin C
Correct Answer
A. Clonidine -
- 10.
How much diluent do you need to add to a 4 gm vial to get a concentration of 250 mg/ml?
- A.
12 ml
- B.
14 ml
- C.
16 ml
- D.
18 ml
Correct Answer
C. 16 ml -
- 11.
The smallest gelatin capsule used for extemporaneous compounding is size
- A.
10
- B.
8
- C.
5
- D.
000
Correct Answer
C. 5 -
- 12.
Which type of drug would be considered a drug of abuse?
- A.
Opiates
- B.
Nicotine
- C.
Alcohol
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 13.
Furomeside or Lasix is used as
- A.
An analgesic
- B.
An anti inflammatory agent
- C.
A sedative
- D.
A diuretic
Correct Answer
D. A diuretic -
- 14.
The infusion rate of an IV is over 12 hours. The total exact volume is 800 ml. What would be the infusion rate in mls per minute?Hint: 800 / 720 min =
- A.
0.56 per minute
- B.
1.11 per minute
- C.
2.7 per minute
Correct Answer
B. 1.11 per minute -
- 15.
You have 70% solution of dextrose. How many grams of dextrose is in 400 ml of this solution?Hint: 400 X .70 =
- A.
700 Grams
- B.
460 Grams
- C.
280 Grams
- D.
120 Grams
Correct Answer
C. 280 Grams -
- 16.
The standard pediatric dose for cefazolin is 20mg/kg/day. The order is written for 150 mg TID. The infant weighs 8lb. This dose is?
- A.
To high
- B.
To low
- C.
Within guidelines
Correct Answer
A. To high -
- 17.
Federal law requires pharmacies to have available for inspection Copy 3 of the DEA Form 222 for a period of ___ years.
- A.
1
- B.
4
- C.
3
- D.
2
Correct Answer
D. 2 -
- 18.
An IV order calls for the addition of 45 MEQ of CaCO3. You have a 25 ml vial of CaCO3. 4.4 MEQ/ml. How many mls of this concentrate do you need to add to this IV?Hint: 45 / 4.4 =
- A.
5.6 ml
- B.
8.4 ml
- C.
10.2 ml
- D.
12.8 ml
Correct Answer
C. 10.2 ml -
- 19.
In this formula, how much talc is needed to fill 120 gram?nupercainal ointment 4%zinc oxide 20%talc 2%Hint: 120,000 mg X .02 =
- A.
1200 mg
- B.
1500 mg
- C.
2000 mg
- D.
2400 mg
Correct Answer
D. 2400 mg -
- 20.
A bottle of nitroglycerin has the labeled strength of 1/200 grains. What would this strength be in milligrams?Hint: 65 / 200 =
- A.
0.2
- B.
0.3
- C.
0.4
- D.
0.6
Correct Answer
B. 0.3 -
- 21.
A pharmacy wants to mark up a product by thirty percent. How much would an item cost with this markup, if its original cost was $4.50?Hint: 4.50 X 1.30 =
- A.
5.85
- B.
6.23
- C.
6.40
- D.
7.10
Correct Answer
A. 5.85 -
- 22.
The _____ is the agency that registers pharmacists.
- A.
Deparment of Public Health
- B.
NAPLEX
- C.
Joint Commission
- D.
State Board of Pharmacy
Correct Answer
D. State Board of Pharmacy -
- 23.
The material safety data sheet (MSDS)
- A.
Provides protocol for fire hazards in the pharmacy setting.
- B.
Provide safety codes by OSHA in the storage of inventory
- C.
Provide information concerning hazardous substances
Correct Answer
C. Provide information concerning hazardous substances -
- 24.
How much diluent do you need to add to 4gm of powder to get a concentration of 500 mg/ml?
- A.
0.8 ml
- B.
8 ml
- C.
1.0 ml
- D.
10 ml
Correct Answer
B. 8 ml -
- 25.
What does DAW mean on a written prescription?
- A.
The medication ordered is a controlled substance
- B.
The medication should be taken with water
- C.
The brand name is to be dispensed as written
Correct Answer
C. The brand name is to be dispensed as written -
- 26.
Your pharmacy has received a prescription for ointment XYZ and is not available commercially. The prescription is written for 30 g with 2 refills. According to FDA guidelines, what is the largest amount you pharmacy can compound when orginally filling in prescription in anticipation of refills?
- A.
90 g
- B.
120 g
- C.
30 g
- D.
60 g
Correct Answer
A. 90 g -
- 27.
The last set of digits of the NDC are indicative of
- A.
The manufacturer
- B.
Product identification
- C.
Package size
Correct Answer
C. Package size -
- 28.
The approximate size container of the dispensing of 180 ml of liquid medication would be?1oz = 30ml
- A.
2 ounces
- B.
4 ounces
- C.
6 ounces
- D.
8 ounces
Correct Answer
C. 6 ounces -
- 29.
A patient ask whether he can take a certain medication with another one? As a pharmacy tech what should you do?
- A.
Inform the patient that you see no problem
- B.
Provide the patient with the drug insert
- C.
Request the patient see the pharmacist for a consult
- D.
Try to sell the patient some Mylanta
Correct Answer
C. Request the patient see the pharmacist for a consult -
- 30.
The doctor writes: II gtts OU bid. What does this mean?
- A.
2 drops in the left eye twice a day
- B.
2 drops in the right eye twice a day
- C.
2 drops in each eye twice a day
- D.
2 drops in the right ear twice a day
Correct Answer
C. 2 drops in each eye twice a day -
- 31.
Which of the following suppositories should be stored in the refrigerator?
- A.
Phenergan
- B.
Thorazine
- C.
Tigan
- D.
Compazine
Correct Answer
A. Phenergan -
- 32.
Which of the following books is used for FDAs list of approved drug products?
- A.
Merch Index
- B.
Red Book
- C.
Orange Book
- D.
Martindale
Correct Answer
C. Orange Book -
- 33.
Propanolol is the same as
- A.
Inderal
- B.
Tenormin
- C.
Lisinopril
- D.
Corgard
Correct Answer
A. Inderal -
- 34.
Thiazide diurectics are used to
- A.
Relieve migraine headaches
- B.
Relieve gastroenteritis
- C.
Manage of pain
- D.
Manage of retention of water
Correct Answer
D. Manage of retention of water -
- 35.
Of the following, which one deals with the issue of safety caps on prescription bottles?
- A.
The controlled substance act
- B.
The poison prevention act
- C.
Hazardous Substance act
- D.
Federal Food and Cosmetic Act
Correct Answer
B. The poison prevention act -
- 36.
An example of major drug-drug ineraction would be
- A.
Warfarin-aspirin
- B.
Digoxin-diltiazem
- C.
Penicillin-cephalosporin
Correct Answer
A. Warfarin-aspirin -
- 37.
The appearance of crystals in mannitol injection would indicate that the product
- A.
Was exposed to cold
- B.
Has settled during shipment
- C.
Contains impurities and should be returned
Correct Answer
A. Was exposed to cold -
- 38.
How many 30 mg KMNO4 tablets are needed to make the following solution?1gm Xgm------- = ---------5000ml 600 mlX= 0.12gm0.12 gm = 120 mg = 4 tablets
- A.
2 tablets
- B.
4 tablets
- C.
3 tablets
- D.
6 tablets
Correct Answer
B. 4 tablets -
- 39.
Dextrose 25% 1000ml is ordered. You have only dextrose 70% solution available. How much od the dextrose 70% solution and sterile water will you use to fill this order?Hint: Study and use the Allegation math process
- A.
250 ml dextrose 70% and 750 ml sterile water
- B.
357 ml dextrose 70% and 643 ml sterile water
- C.
424 ml dextrose 70% and 576 ml sterile water
Correct Answer
B. 357 ml dextrose 70% and 643 ml sterile water -
- 40.
The occupational, safety, health administration (OSHA) requires pharmacies to have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for
- A.
All drugs in the pharmacy inventory
- B.
All materials stored in the pharmacy refrigerator
- C.
Each hazardous chemical used in the pharmacy
- D.
All controlled substances in the pharmacy inventory
Correct Answer
C. Each hazardous chemical used in the pharmacy -
- 41.
Of the following group names, which one would be used for cough?
- A.
Antihelmintics
- B.
Antitussives
- C.
Antihistamines
- D.
Anitcholinergics
Correct Answer
B. Antitussives -
- 42.
Tobrex opthalmic ung refers to
- A.
An ointment used for the eye
- B.
A solution used for the eye
- C.
A topical ointment for external use only
- D.
An ointment used for the ear
Correct Answer
A. An ointment used for the eye -
- 43.
Suspending or thickening agents are added to suspensions to thicken the suspending medium and the sedimentation rate. Which of the following is not a suspending agent?
- A.
Carboxymethylcellulose
- B.
Tragacanth
- C.
Acacia
- D.
Bentonite
Correct Answer
C. Acacia -
- 44.
Oral Polio Virus Vaccine (Polivax) should be stored in a temperature not to exceed 46 degrees fahrenheit. What is this temperature in Centigrade?Hint: Use the Celcius to Fahrenheit conversion formula9c=5f-1609c=5(46) -1609c=230-1609 / 70 = 7.77 or 8 Degrees Centrigrade
- A.
6 Degrees
- B.
8 Degrees
- C.
10 Degrees
- D.
12 Degrees
Correct Answer
B. 8 Degrees -
- 45.
You receive a prescription for amoxicillin 75 mg QID for ten days. How many mls of amoxicillin 250mg/5ml do you need to fill this prescription to last the full 10 days?
- A.
20 ml
- B.
40 ml
- C.
60 ml
- D.
100 ml
Correct Answer
C. 60 ml -
- 46.
The doctor writes for aminophylline 125 mg po QID x 10 Days. You only have the solution 250mg/5ml. How much would be needed for one dose?Hint: Simplify125 / 250 = 1/2 Teaspoon
- A.
1/4 Teaspoon
- B.
1/2 Teaspoon
- C.
3/4 Teaspoon
- D.
1 1/2 Teaspoon
Correct Answer
B. 1/2 Teaspoon -
- 47.
Of the following schedules, which one deals with drugs that have no medicinal use in the United States and have a high abuse potential?
- A.
Schedule 1
- B.
Schedule 2
- C.
Schedule 3
Correct Answer
A. Schedule 1 -
- 48.
You receive a prescription for Sertraline (Zoloft) qd x 30 days. What is sertraline?
- A.
Antihypertensive
- B.
Anticonvulsant
- C.
Antidepressant
- D.
Antianginal
Correct Answer
C. Antidepressant -
- 49.
All aseptic manipulations in the laminar flow hood should be performed at least
- A.
4 inches within the hood
- B.
6 inches within the hood
- C.
8 inches within the hood
- D.
12 inches within the hood
Correct Answer
B. 6 inches within the hood -
- 50.
Pharmacy Technicians can perform their duties provided they
- A.
Check everything they do
- B.
Read all labels 3 times
- C.
Have all labels and products checked by a Pharmacist
- D.
Are certified
Correct Answer
C. Have all labels and products checked by a Pharmacist -
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