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Which condition is a potential side effect of taking dopamine antagonist, which results in unwanted involuntary rhythmic movement? - ANSWER Tardive dyskinesia Which classification states that a product with a strange ...

Which condition is a potential side effect of taking dopamine antagonist, which results in unwanted involuntary rhythmic movement? - ANSWER Tardive dyskinesia Which classification states that a product with a strange color or taste will be RECALLED according to FDA requirements? - ANSWER Class 3 (lowest) products Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of medication error? - ANSWER Wrong physician Which of the following methods should be used in recapping a needle if necessary? - ANSWER one handed scoop A pharmacy technician needs to be aware that which of the following medication needs a patient package insert (PPI)? - ANSWER Albuterol inhaler Which of the following is a type of inventory required by the Drug Enforcement Agency of all controlled substances every 2 years? - ANSWER Biennial Which of the following part of Medicare is a health plan offered by private insurance companies? - ANSWER Medicare Part C The National Council for Prescription Drug Program created standards for electronic exchange of health information, which includes the following except? - ANSWER Pharmacy informatics Pharmacy informatics focuses on using information technology and drug information to maximize medication use. What is the generic name for the drug Cytomel? - ANSWER liothyronine A prescription is written for Tenormin 50 mg tablets. How long should this prescription be kept on file? - ANSWER 2 years Which method is used to prepare capsules? - ANSWER Punch method Which of the following is an error that is caused by the prescriber? - ANSWER unapproved abbreviation When performing handwashing, hands should be washed for a minimum of? - ANSWER 30 seconds A pharmacy receives a prescription for Pilocar 4% Eye drops #15ml, i gtt both eyes bid. How many days will this bottle last? - ANSWER 75 days There are 20 gtt (drops) per ml. Multiply 20 x 15 = 300. Divide product 300 by 4= 75 Which of the following represents the cost the pharmacy paid for the medication? - ANSWER AAC (Actual Acquisition Cost)--> what the pharmacy paid for the medication Which of the following can be flagged or alerted using patient monitoring functions? - ANSWER Therapeutic duplication Which of the following is the maximum dose for aspirin in an adult? - ANSWER 4000 mg (or 4 g) Which of the following containers protects the contents from other solids? - ANSWER Well-closed container Which type of medication order may be filled or administered when a patient requests it? - ANSWER PRN (as needed) Which of the following is a medication used to treat hyperlipidemia? - ANSWER Pravachol All of the following are reasons why covered entities may disclose protected health information (PHI) to law enforcement officials except? - ANSWER When covered entity believes that individuals may have contracted a communicable disease when notification is authorized by law. The physician prescribes 500mg of a drug with is available as 1gm/2ml, how many millimeters should this patient receive? - ANSWER 1 ml Which of the following would be a solution to a patient identifier's error caused by nurses? - ANSWER Use bar coding to identify the patient and medication Which of the following is not part of the personal protective equipment? - ANSWER Jacket Which of the following is NOT an example of auxiliary labels? - ANSWER Take one tablet at at a time When receiving medications in the pharmacy, which of the following will prevent a high volume of expired medications on the shelf? - ANSWER Place medication on shelf and rotate stock Which of the following rejection codes describes invalid days supply? - ANSWER 19-- invalid days supply Which of the following is a type of computer input device? - ANSWER Light pen Which of the following is a potential side effect of ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER Dry cough The binder for Safety Data Sheets (SDS) consists of how many sections? - ANSWER 16 Which of the following is on the ISMP high alert list for community and ambulatory setting? - ANSWER metFORMIN Which of the following is a role of the United States Pharmacopeia? - ANSWER Establish standards for medication identity, purity, and strength A prescription is written for 480 ml of a prescription for Zantac Solution. What would be the volume equivalent in household measurement? - ANSWER One pint Which of the following is a 11-digit sequence of numbers assigned to a medication? - ANSWER NDC number Which of the following is true regarding prior authorization? - ANSWER the patient may need to wait 24-48 hrs before receiving a response how many types of pharmacy interfaces exist? - ANSWER 2 The FDA manages certain programs which place drugs in a restricted status because of their adverse effects. Which of the following drugs is part of this program? - ANSWER Sotret Which type of container protects the content from contamination? - ANSWER Tight container