Question 1
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In which schedule does meperidine belong?
Question 2
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Which of the following medications is considered a “high-alert” medication according to ISMP?
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Amoxicillin
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Insulin
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Naproxen
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Tessalon Perles
Question 3
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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?
Answer
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0.227 g
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2.27 g
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22.7 g
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227 g
Question 4
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What is the generic name for Serevent?
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Albuterol
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Beclomethasone
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Salmeterol
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Triamcinolone
Question 5
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What does the pharmacy abbreviation “Rx” mean?
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Generic substitution
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Number of refills
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Take this drug
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Write on label
Question 6
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Nitroglycerin is to nitrate as nifedipine is to:
Answer
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ACE inhibitor
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Beta-blocker
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Calcium channel blocker
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Loop diuretic
Question 7
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Which of the following medications is not indicated as a smoking cessation drug?
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Chantix
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Cubicin
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Nicorette
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Zyban
Question 8
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Which of the following drugs may be used prophylactically for influenza and Parkinson disease?
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Amantadine
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Bromocriptine
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Levodopa-carbidopa
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Selegiline
Question 9
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What is the generic name for Celexa?
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Citalopram
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Phenelzine
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Selegiline
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Tranylcypromine
Question 10
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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?
Answer
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1 mL
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1.25 mL
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498.75 mL
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499 mL
Question 11
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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?
Question 12
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Which of the following patient monitoring function is found in a pharmacy information system?
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Drug allergy interaction
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Drug duplication
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IV incompatibilities
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All of the above
Question 13
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How many grams of NaCl are in 100 mL of NS solution?
Question 14
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Which of the following medications is approved for the treatment of diabetes?
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Januvia
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Lunesta
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Remeron
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Telithromycin
Question 15
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Which part of Medicare pays for prescriptions for senior citizens if enrolled in the prescription component of Medicare?
Answer
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Part A
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Part B
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Part C
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Part D
Question 16
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In what drug classification is Quinapril?
Answer
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ACE inhibitor
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Alpha-blocker
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Beta-blocker
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Calcium channel blocker
Question 17
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Which of the following OTC medications must be recorded in a book before it is sold to the customer?
Answer
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Acetaminophen
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Pseudoephedrine
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Ranitidine
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Simethicone
Question 18
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Which of the following is an example of a drug with an “sl” dosage form?
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Amoxicillin
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Depakote
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Nitrostat
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Synthroid
Question 19
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How long is a prescription valid if it has “prn” refills written on it by the physician?
Question 20
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What provides a computer with temporary workspace?
Question 21
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Our prescription has the following directions: “1 tab po bid x 14 d for URI.” how should it appear on the prescription label?
Answer
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Take one tablet by mouth twice a day for 14 doses for URI
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Take one tablet twice a day for 14 days for URI
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Take one tablet by mouth twice a day for 14 days for upper respiratory infection
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Take one tablet by immediately; then one tablet twice a day for 14 days for upper respiratory infection
Question 22
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Which of the following pieces of information is not required on a prescription label?
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Directions for use
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Name and address of the pharmacy
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Name and address of the prescriber
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Telephone number of the prescriber
Question 23
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Which of the following abbreviations is not a dosage form?
Question 24
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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?
Question 25
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What does aseptic technique prevent?
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Introduction of an active ingredient
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Introduction of a diluent
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Introduction of a nutrient
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Introduction of a pathogen