1) Which drug agency is responsible to regulate medical devices?
a) EPA
b) DEA
c) OSHA
d) FDA

2) If Domboro tablets are received from the wholesaler, where should they be stocked?
a) next to Dolobid 500mg tablets
b) where the bacitracin ointment is stored
c) with Mycostatin vaginal suppositories
d) in the refrigerator

3) Which of the following medications may not be crushed?
a) Ecotrin 325mg
b) Fiorinal
c) Inderal 10mg
d) Robaxin 500mg

4) Normal Saline (NS) contains:
a) 0.45% NaCl
b) 0.33% NaCl
c) 9.0% NaCl
d) 0.9% NaCl

5) Digoxin belongs to which drug classification?
a) antiarrhythmic
b) cardiac glycoside
c) beta blocker
d) Ca Channel blocker

6) Which drug is used as a “RESCUE” from toxicity of methotrexate?
a) Ipecac
b) Taxol injection
c) leucovorin
d) acetylcysteine

7) Which of the following drugs is not an OTC product?
a) Poly-Vi-Sol drops
b) Poly-Vi-Sol tablets
c) Theragram M tablets
d) Poly-Vi-Flor drops

Which of the following drugs is a coronary vasodilator?
a) meperidine
b) diltiazem
c) nitroglycerin
d) piroxicam

9) How many 100mg tablets will be needed to make 1/2 liter of a 1:250 solution?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 30

10) How many 10 mg minoxidil tablets would be needed to make 60 ml of a 2% solution?
a) 120
b) 60
c) 30
d) 10

11) Which nongovernmental agency is responsible for the accreditation of institutional settings?
a) AMA
b) ASHP
c) JCAHO
d) APhA

121. How many 10 mg Lasix tablets are needed to make 240 ml of a 0.2% Lasix suspension?
a. 28
b 38
c. 48
d. 58

122. Pseudoephedrine is another name for:
a. Etodolac
b. Entex
c. Sudafed
d. Tavist

123. A patient weighs 185 lbs, what is the patient’s weight in kg?
a. 75
b. 84
c. 92.5
d. 407

For Questions 124 & 125:
A patient is given medication for test anxiety, Inderal. The dose the doctor ordered is 0.24mg/kg. This should be
given 2 hours prior to an exam. Inderal stock on your shelf today is in 10mg, 20 mg, 40mg, and 60mg tablets.

124. What is the proper dose of Inderal for the patient?
a. 20mg
b. 40mg
c. 60mg
d. 140mg

125. How many tablets of Inderal need to be dispensed to this patient in question 124?
a. 2 (20mg) tablets
b. 1 (20mg) tablet
c. 3 (10mg) tablets
d. 1 (60mg) tablets

126. Cephalexin suspension is supplied in 125mg/5m1. A doctor order is written for a child to receive
225mg per dose. How many ml will the child receive per dose?
a. 5 ml
b. 9 ml
c. 13 ml
d. 15 ml

127. The pharmacy receives a prescription for 2 oz of 2% hydrocortisone ointment. You stock a
1% and a 2.5% hydrocortisone ointment. How much of each is needed?
a. 40 g of 1% and 20 g of 2.5%
b. 35 g of 2.5% and 25 g of 1%
c. 40 g of 2.5% and 20 g of 1%
d. 40 g of 2.5% and 40 g of 1%

128. Which of the following is a valid DEA prescriber registration number?
a. AB2453161
b. AB2453162
c. AB2453163
d. AB2453619

129. If a medication’s expiration date is 7/16, when will it expire?
a. midnight 6/30/16
b. start of the day 7/16/current year
c. midnight 7/1/2016
d. midnight 7/31/2016

130. What is the correct procedure upon discovering the expiration date has been exceeded on a medication?
a. Re-label with a new expiration date 6 months from the current date
b. Remove from active stock for proper disposal
c. Rotate the medication to the front of the shelf so that it will be used first
d. Dispense without a fee

131. The following is a valid DEA number for Dr. Jeffrey Babalon: BJ3892040
a) True
b) False

132. OBRA 90 requirements for counseling include the provision of information on the following:
a) patient self-monitoring techniques
b) storage requirements
c) cost of the medication
d) both a and b

133. The following are all examples of a pharmacy technician’s duties except:
a) handles returns and documents procedures for credit
b) bills co-pay correctly
c) transfers prescriptions from another pharmacy
d) maintains on-going inventory of controlled drugs

134. Every pharmacy is required to inventory their controlled substances every _________ and kept on file for
________.
a) 2 years, 2 years
b) 3 years, 3 years
c) 2 years, 3 years
d) 1 year, 7 years

135. The following are requirements of a repacking log book except:
a) expiration date of manufacturer
b) lot number of medication
c) size of vial
d) date of repackaging

136. Diazepam is an example of a:
a) CII
b) CIII
c) CIV
d) CV

137. All of the following are federal laws that affect the practice of pharmacy except:
a) Controlled Substances Act
b) Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
c) Safe Generic Drug Act
d) Omnibus Reconciliation Act

138. A Class I recall is:
a) where exposure to the product may cause reversible health hazards
b) where exposure to the medication will not cause adverse health hazards
c) where exposure to the product will cause severe health hazards/death
d) both a and b

139. Federal law requires that the patient’s address be included on the prescription label of a controlled substance.
a) True
b) False

140. Exemptions to the Poison Prevention Packaging Act do not include:
A) nitroglycerin tablets
B) oral contraceptives
C) schedule V drugs
D) All of the above are exempt

141. Which of the following requires a PPI:
a) Estropipate
b) Serevent
c) Premarin
d) Accutane
e) All of the above

142. Which of the following is responsible for separating drugs into 2 categories:
a) Occupational and Safety Act of 1970
b) Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1906
c) Durham-Humphrey Amendment
d) Kefauver-Harris Amendment

143. All the following are true about the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) except:
a) enacted to try and reduce accidental poisonings in children.
b) prescriptions dispensed by a pharmacy must be done in a child resistant containers
c) only people over 12 years of age are able to open the container
d) medications that are labeled “package not child resistant” are exempt from this legislation.

144. Which of the following standardized labeling requirements for the manufacturer and dispenser to the patients?
a) Durham-Humphrey Amendment
b) CSA
c) DEA
d) Kefauver-Harris Amendment

145. Which of the following is not required on a controlled substance prescription?
a) Date
b) Doctors signature
c) Lot number
d) DEA number

146. Which medication requires a “cover” prescription?
a) Ecotrin
b) Lopressor
c) Vicodin
d) Provera

Wow, The End. Answers Posted Tomorrow!!

100. How many gtts/min should be given for the above problem (#99). (Assume 15gtts/ml)
a. 37.5
b. 40
c. 42.5
d. 45

101. A pharmacy receives an order for 320ml of a 6% sodium borate solution. How many ml of sodium borate are
needed to make the solution?
a. 18.8
b. 19.2
c. 19.8
d. 20.2

102. A pharmacist has weighed out 12gm of Ibuprofen and has given it to you with instructions to compound a 3%
ointment. What will be the final weight of the prescription?
a. 500 gm
b. 400 gm
c. 400 mg
d. 500 mg

103. If you were given a TPN order to have CaGluconate 30 mEq, how many ml would you prepare if you were given
a vial of 0.6 mEq/ml CaGluconate?
a. 40 ml
b. 45 ml
c. 50 ml
d. 55 ml

104. If there is a theft of a controlled substance in the pharmacy, what does the pharmacist have to do to report it?
a. Notify the nearest DEA Office
b. Call the local police
c. Complete a DEA form 106 and send original to the DEA and retain a copy in the pharmacy.
d. All of the above

105. Depreciation is the:
a. total amount of money received for a service.
b. amount of money left over from the selling price.
c. the loss of value of an item over a period of time.
d. itemized list of merchandise.

106. ISS gr = ________ mg
a. 120 mg
b. 122 mg
c. 88 mg
d. 94 mg

107. An order is written for Digoxin 0.375. You have a vial of 0.5 mg/2 ml Digoxin in stock. How many ml are
needed?
a. 1.5 ml
b. 1.95 ml
c. 2.0 ml
d. 2.5 ml

108. Which of the following requires a special DEA form when ordering?
a. Class II controlled substances
b. Class III controlled substances
c. Class IV controlled substances
d. All of these

109. The government agency that regulates and monitors the pharmaceutical industry is the:
a. AMA
b. APhA
c. DEA
d. FDA

110. The average adult dose of amoxicillin is 1500mg tid. Using Young’s Rule, calculate the dosage of amoxicillin
needed for a 4-year old child who weighs 50lbs.
a. 50 mg
b. 75 mg
c. 125 mg
d. 167 mg

111. Using the information from the question above (#110), calculate the needed dosage using Clark’s Rule.
a. 50 mg
b. 75 mg
c. 125 mg
d. 167 mg

112. Convert 25°C to F.
a. 77
b. -4
c. 68
d. 30

113. Convert 32°F to C.
a. -10
b. 0
c. 22
d. 64

114. Ginseng sells for $5.99. Our cost is $2.75. What is the markup for this product?
a. $2.75
b. $2.99
c. $3.15
d. $3.24

115. Calculate the amount of markup for a bedpan with a cost of $3.50 and markup of 65%.
a. $1.82
b. $1.85
c. $2.28
d. $2.25

116. Calculate the selling price for the item above.
a. $4.99
b. $4.19
c. $5.78
d. $5.12

117. The following DEA number is valid: AB2174567
a. True
b. False

118. Carisoprodol is the generic name for:
a. Carafate
b. Ceftin
c. Senokot
d. Soma

119. How many 400mg etodolac tablets will be needed to make 12 ounces of 18% solution?
a. 182
b. 202
c. 188
d. 162

120. A generic brand of Centrum sells for $7.99. The net profit is $3.50 and the overhead is $1.00. What is the cost?
a. $2.79
b. $2.99
c. $3.19
d. $3.49

80. How many grams of 2.5% lidocaine jelly should be mixed with 360gm of 0.25% lidocaine jelly to make a 1%
jelly?
a. 120 gm
b. 130 gm
c. 160 gm
d. 180 gm

81. If 6 ml of phenol are added to 200 ml of lotion, what is the percentage (v/v) of phenol in the lotion?
a. 1%
b. 2%
c. 3%
d. 4%

82. A drug that causes a narrowing of the blood vessels is called a:
a. emetic
b. pruritic
c. vasoconstrictor
d. vasodilator

83. Which of the following medications is a tricyclic antidepressant?
a. amitriptyline
b. fluoxetine
c. metoprolol
d. thioridazine

84. Which of the following may reduce the absorption of tetracyclines when given together?
a. antacids
b. iron
c. dairy products
d. all of these

85. Which of the following is a triphasic oral contraceptive?
a. Loestrin
b. Desogen
c. Ovcon
d. Triphasil

86. Which of the following insulin is classified as short acting?
a. Regular
b. Lente
c. Ultralente
d. NPH

87. Which of the following is a stimulant laxative?
a. Bisacodyl
b. Docusate Sodium
c. Glycerin
d. Mineral Oil

88. Convert 55 kg to lbs.
a. 105
b. 111
c. 98
d. 121

89. An elixir of KCL contains 20mEq/5ml. Calculate the number of ml needed for a 12 day supply if the patient takes
40mEq per day.
a. 100
b. 120
c. 140
d. 180

90. A prescription for Digoxin 0.25mg retails for $5.99. What is the cost of the medication if the gross profit is
55%?
a. $2.70
b. $3.87
c. $1.88
d. $2.99

91. The term “cost” can be defined as:
a. what the customer pays
b. the cost to the manufacturer
c. the invoice amount to the pharmacy
d. the invoice amount to the manufacturer

92. Gemfibrozil is the generic name for:
a. Lescol
b. Questran
c. Lopid
d. Zocor

93. Covert from Celsius to Fahrenheit: 17°C = ? °F
a. 52.6
b. 62.6
c. 58.4
d. 60.0

94. The drug of choice to treat children for fever or flu-like symptoms is:
a. Acetaminophen
b. Aspirin
c. St. Joes
d. Ibuprofen

95. Arnie weighs 205 lbs. How many kgs does Arnie weigh?
a. 85
b. 103
c. 93
d. 89

96. Tablets held in the mouth for slow dissolution are called:
a. effervescents
b. lozenges
c. matrix tablets
d. pellets

97. In what proportion should 10% ethanol be mixed with 65% ethanol to obtain 50% ethanol?
a. 9/10 of 10% and 1/10 of 65%
b. 8/11 of 65% and 3/11 of 10%
c. 1/11 of 65% and 10/11 of 10%
d. 2/3 of 65% and 1/3 of 10%

98. Verapamil is the generic for all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Calan
b. Cardizem
c. Isoptin
d. Verelan

99. Tobramycin injection is given in D5W/50ml as 250mg over 20 minutes every 8 hours. How many mg are
administered on a daily basis?
a. 600
b. 650
c. 700
d. 750

60. You have Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml and need to dispense a 200mg dose. How many ml are needed?
a. 4
b. 5.5
c. 10
d. 20

61. The latin abbreviation for “right eye” is:
a. OU
b. OD
c. OR
d. RE

62. Find the correct percent for the following ratio 1:150
a. 0.066%
b. 0.66%
c. 1.12%
d. 1.50%

63. Pharmacology is the study of:
a. side effects on the body.
b. how drugs interact with the body.
c. drug origins from plant sources.
d. chemical structures.

64. Medications having no accepted medical use in the United States with the highest abuse potential are classified as:
a. Schedule I
b. Schedule II
c. Schedule III
d. Schedule IV

65. The Pharmacy Manager just called the DEA office and local police about stolen Norco tablets. What form should
the Pharmacy Manager with the DEA?
a. DEA Form 41
b. DEA Form 106
c. DEA Form 222
d. DEA Form 208

66. 0.9% NS 1000ml/bag is set to run at 80ml/hr. How many bags will be needed for a 24 hour period?
a. 1.2 bags
b. 1.9 bags
c. 2.4 bags
d. 3.0 bags

67. An IV is set for Ampicillin 125mg in 100 ml NS administered over 20 minutes every 6 hours. If 15 gtts/ml, how
many mg are administered per day?
a. 450mg
b. 475mg
c. 500mg
d. 550mg

68. All of the following drugs would be ordered on DEA Form 222 EXCEPT:
a. Dilaudid
b. Methylphenidate
c. MSIR
d. Valium

69. Levothyroxine sodium is another name for:
a. Eythroid
b. Diabeta
c. Synthroid
d. Avonex

70. The generic name for Norvasc is:
a. Nortriptyline
b. Amidarone
c. Amlodipine
d. There is no generic

71. PPI means:
a. post partum indication
b. patient product indication
c. patient package insert
d. patient/product incident

72. D5%W/0.9%NaCl 500 ml to be administered over 6 hours. Determine how many ml will be administered per
hour.
a. 78
b. 83
c. 73
d. 88

73. For the same problem above (#72), solve for gtts/min. (Assume 60 gtts/ml)
a. 78
b. 83
c. 73
d. 88

74. All of the following are corticosteroids used to treat asthma EXCEPT:
a. Aerobid
b. Azmacort
c. Imitrex
d. Vanceril

75. You are asked to make 150 ml of a 3% Na Borate solution. Using 5% Na Borate stock solution and water, how
much of each do you need?
a. 80 ml of 3% & 70 ml water
b. 90 ml of 5% & 60ml water
c. 60 ml 5% & 90 ml water
d. 85 ml of 5% & 65ml water

76. Convert the following to Celsius: 212°F
a. 90
b. 100
c. 95
d. 118

77. Convert the following to Fahrenheit: 20°C
a. 58
b. 60
c. 68
d. 78

78. Using Young’s Rule, calculate the number of mg needed of labetolol 200 mg tid for a patient who is 4 years old
and weighs 35 lbs.
a. 45 mg
b. 50 mg
c. 55 mg
d. 60 mg

79. Use Clark’s Rule to calculate the same problem above (#78).
a. 38 mg
b. 45 mg
c. 47 mg
d. 55 mg

All Good things must come to an end..  Fortunately for you, this isn’t considered ‘good’ yet

40. Which prefix stands for kidney?
a. Nephro
b. Hepato
c. Nephra
d. Rhino

41. The latin abbreviation for left ear is:
a. A.D.
b. A.S.
c. B.I.D.
d. L.E.

42. Which chemical symbol represents potassium?
a. Fe
b. Po
c. K
d. P

43. If a Pharmacist weighs 178 kg, how many lbs. does this Pharmacist weigh?
a. 81
b. 198
c. 212
d. 392

44. 22 gr is the same as how many mg?
a. 1200
b. 1430
c. 1800
d. 1875

45. An antipyretic drug would:
a. reduce inflammation
b. reduce swelling
c. raise heart rate
d. reduce fever

46. “PR” written on a prescription would stand for:
a. per R.Ph
b. per right ear
c. per rectum
d. per right nostril

47. How many ml of Cefaclor Suspension 125mg/5ml would you need for a 55mg dose?
a. 1.2
b. 2.0
c. 2.2
d. 2.5

48. Quinapril HCL is the same as:
a. Quinaglute
b. Accolate
c. Quinidex
d. Accupril

49. Which of the following is classified as an antifungal?
a. Septra
b. TobraDex
c. Zyrtec
d. Lotrisone

50. Quinapril HCL is classified as a(n):
a. Tranquilizer
b. ACE inhibitor
c. H2 antagonist
d. Ca Channel Blocker

51. Which of the following is NOT a controlled substance?
a. Hycodan
b. Lorcet
c. Percogesic
d. Prosom

52. What is 20% of 95?
a. 15
b. 19
c. 23
d. 25

53. A solution is labeled 1:4000. What is the percentage strength of the solution?
a. 0.015%
b. 0.025%
c. 0.25%
d. 0.55%

54. Convert 0.3mg to gr.
a. 1/100 gr
b. 1/150gr
c. 1/200gr
d. 1/12gr

55. Drug tolerance is best defined as:
a. a patient’s decreased response to a different drug.
b. a patient’s response to an interaction.
c. a patient’s decreased response to the same drug at the same dose.
d. a patient’s lack of response to a drug overdose.

56. 10 liters is the same as _____ oz.
a. 200
b. 294
c. 333
d. 1000

57. Another name for KCL is:
a. Calcium Bromide
b. Potassium Chloride
c. Kryptite Chloride
d. Sodium Chlorine

58. You are given a solution of NaCl = 4mEq/ml. Part of the TPN that the doctor requests is for 50mEq per bag of
1000ml D5W to be dispensed over an 8-hour period. How much of the NaCl solution do you need to make the TPN?
a. 1.25ml
b. 12.5ml
c. 20 ml
d. 22.5ml

59. The latin abbreviation for “under the tongue” is:
a. UT
b. SDL
c. SC
d. SL

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20. You have a bottle of Ceclor suspension 125mg/5ml. The dose needed is 425mg. How many ml need to be
dispensed?
a. 19.5
b. 20
c. 17
d. 11

21. You have a vial of Testosterone for injection 200mcg/ml. The dose needed is 275mcg. How many ml will be
needed for this dose?
a. 2.32
b. 1.38
c. 1.83
d. 3.83

22. The term “antitussive” refers to:
a. pain relief
b. relieve itching
c. relieve coughing
d. reduce swelling

23. A tablet that has a special coating to prevent dissolution in the stomach so that the tablet will dissolve in the
intestines is called:
a. caplet
b. effervescent
c. film coated
d. enteric coated

24. Change the following ratio to a percentage: 7 : 92
a. 11%
b. 21.8%
c. 7.6%
d. 8.2%

25. Convert the following to an Arabic number: MMCDLIV
a. 2544
b. 2454
c. 2684
d. 2554

26. To dispense an order calling for: Prednisone 5mg i tid X 3 days, i bid X 3 days, 1 qd X 3 days, the total medication
needed is:
a. 15 tablets
b. 18 tablets
c. 21 tablets
d. 24 tablets

27. Diazepam is considered a:
a. generic name
b. chemical name
c. trade name
d. brand name

28. Which of the following statements regarding a drug is NOT correct based on the definition of a drug by the
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act?
a. A drug is an article recognized in the official United States Pharmacopoeia.
b. A drug is an article intended for the diagnosis of disease in man or other animals.
c. A drug is an article intended for the cure of disease in man or other animals.
d. A drug is an article (including food) intended for affect the structure of any function of the body on man or other
animals.

29. The process that brings a drug from the administration site into the blood stream is called:
a. absorption
b. distribution
c. metabolism
d. elimination

30. The prescriber’s DEA number is required on a prescription for:
a. legend drugs
b. OTC drugs
c. generic drugs
d. controlled substances

31. You have a vial of codeine for injection 60mg/3ml. The dose needed is 7ml. How many mg will be
administered?
a. 0.28
b. 140
c. 280
d. 20

32. You have Decadron liquid available 0.5mg/3ml. The dose needed is 3.7mg. How many ml will be dispensed?
a. 22.2
b. 18
c. 0.62
d. 6.2

33. Dilaudid is considered a:
a. generic name
b. chemical name
c. common name
d. brand name

34. Generically equivalent drugs are:
a. chemically identical in strength, concentration, dosage form and route of administration.
b. containing different active ingredients.
c. priced exactly the same.
d. chemically different but expected to produce essentially the same therapeutic outcome and toxicity.

35. When two or more drugs combine to provide a response that is greater than the sum of the individual drugs, it is
called:
a. an additive effect
b. synergism
c. potentiation
d. plagiarism

36. The federal health insurance provided to people age 65 and over is called:
a. Medicaid
b. Medicare
c. BlueCross Blue Shield
d. Managed Care

37. Another name for Tylenol is:
a. Ibuprofen
b. Ultram
c. Pandol
d. Excedrin

38. Lisinopril is another name for:
a. Calan SR
b. Prilosec
c. Prinivil
d. Claritin

39. All of the following are Schedule II (C2) drugs EXCEPT:
a. Demerol
b. Duragesic
c. Percodan
d. Tussionex

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1. What is the flow rate to be used to infuse 1200 ml of dextrose 5% in water over 4 hours if the set delivers 15 drops
per ml?
a. 25 gtt/min
b. 50 gtt/min
c. 75 gtt/min
d. 90 gtt/min

2. The physician orders cefaclor 450mg tid. The drug is available as a 375mg/5ml suspension. What volume should be
given for each dose?
a. 4 ml
b. 6 ml
c. 8 ml
d. 10 ml

3. What volume of a 4% hydrocortisone solution can be made from 30gm of hydrocortisone powder?
a. 500 ml
b. 750 m1
c. 1000 ml
d. 1500 ml

4. How many 200mg tablets would be required to make 1.5 liters of a 1:250 solution?
a. 30 tablets
b. 60 tablets
c. 300 tablets
d. 600 tablets

5. How many milliliters of a 3% solution need to be used with a 12% solution in preparing 450 ml of a solution
containing 7%?
a. 100 ml
b. 125 ml
c. 200 ml
d. 250 ml

6. The recommended dose of cefadroxil is 30mg/kg/day. What would be the daily dosage for a child who weighs 44
lbs?
a. 150 mg
b. 300 mg
c. 450 mg
d. 600 mg

7. Vitamin E capsules have a cost of $4.50. The markup at the store is 16%. What is the selling price for the Vit.E?
a. $5.11
b. $5.22
c. $6.11
d. $6.22

8. A technician has been given 300ml of a 15% hydrochloric acid solution. The pharmacist asks the technician to
dilute the solution to 1000ml with sterile water and to label the final solution. What percent should appear on the label?
a. 3.5%
b. 4.5%
c. 5.5%
d. 6.5%

9. How many teaspoons are in 16 ounces?
a. 24 teaspoons
b. 48 teaspoons
c. 72 teaspoons
d. 96 teaspoons

10. Convert the following number to Roman numerals: 1139
a. MCXXXIX
b. MCCXXIX
c. MCMXXXVIII
d. MCXXXX

11. Another name for hydrocodone/acetaminophen is:
a. Percodan
b. Valium
c. Vicodin
d. Tylenol #3

12. Maintaining a correct count of narcotic supply is an example of:
a. Information processing
b. Inventory control
c. Medication dispensing
d. Communication function

13. Divide the following and choose the best answer: 4 2/3 divided by 2/3 = ?
a. 6 2/3
b. 8
c. 7
d. 7 1/3

14. Reduce the following to lowest terms, then choose the best answer: 88/11 = ?
a. 7 2/11
b. 8
c. 6 3/11
d. 8 1/11

15. 75% of what number is 62?
a. 59
b. 69
c. 83.8
d. 82.7

16. An over-the-counter drug is:
a. Any drug purchased in the pharmacy.
b. Medication labeled as DME only.
c. The opposite of drugs sold under the counter
d. Medication that can be purchased without a prescription.

17. Solve for X in 4.4 : 8.2 :: X : 5.6
a. 3.1
b. 3.8
c. 3.0
d. 3.9

18. The hospital committee that is usually responsible for creating and maintaining the drug formulary is the:
a. Nursing and Pharmacy Committee
b. Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
c. Product Evaluation Committee
d. Infection Control Council

19. All are benefits of a unit dose distribution system EXCEPT:
a. nursing time is virtually eliminated.
b. charting of medications is more accurate.
c. controlled substances do not have to be accounted for.
d. medication errors are dramatically reduced.

20. You have a bottle of Ceclor suspension 125mg/5ml. The dose needed is 425mg. How many ml need to be
dispensed?
a. 19.5
b. 20
c. 17
d. 11

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1 (b) Methylphenidate is a controlled class II drug. It is indicated for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It cannot be refilled under any circumstances.

2 (b) 1050cc. In this type of calculation first find out number of cc required for 1 day.

Morning dose

Drug ml of solution
250 mg present 5 cc of solution
1000 mg ?

1000 x 5cc / 250 = 20 cc of solution.

Evening dose

Drug ml of solution
250 mg present in 5 cc of solution
750 mg ?

750 x 5cc / 250 = 15 cc of solution.

For a 30 day supply of Valproic acid

(20 cc (am) + 15 cc (pm) ) x 30 = 1050cc.

3 (b) Glyburide and Chlorpropamide are oral sulfonylurea agents indicated for treatment of diabetes. Pharmacy technician will notify the pharmacist about duplication of therapy.

4 (d) Aspirin is a blood thinning agent indicated for prevention of heart stroke. It should be carefully prescribed with other blood thinning agents
because of risks of bleeding. Lovenox (Enoxaprine), Coumadin (Warfarin), Heparin, Plavix (Clopidrogel), Ticlid (Ticlopidine), Depakene (Valproic acid), Persantine (Dipyridamole), Mandol (Cefamandole), Cefotan (Cefotetan), Cefobid (Cefoperazone) and Moxam (Moxalactam) are agents that increase bleeding tendency in patients and should be carefully prescribed with other blood thinning agents.

5 (a) The overdose of Coumadin can be treated by administration of Vitamin K1 (Mephyton).

6 (a) Compazine (Prochlorperazine) is indicated for treatment of nausea and vomiting and therefore is classified as an anti-emetic (agent that prevent nausea and vomiting).

7 (b)

8 (b) The cost of 100 tablets of Olanzapine is $420 and therefore the cost of one tablet of Olanzapine would be $420/100 = $ 4.20.

The % mark-up on the prescription is 15%

Cost of prescription mark up on rx
$ 100 $ 15
$ 4.20 ?

15 x 4.20 / 100 = $ 0.63, therefore dispensing cost of each prescription would be
$ 4.20 + $ 0.63 = $ 4.83

The cost of 30 tablets would be $ 4.83 x 30 = $145

9 (b) 33 grams. For calculations of this type the allegation method is very useful. We want to prepare 500 gm of 0.2 % salicylic acid by mixing talc (0 %) powder with 3 % of Salicylic acid powder.

3 % salicy 0.2 (3 % sali)
0.2 %

0 % talc (no salicy) 2.8 (0% sali)

Total 3.0 (0.2 % sali)

We want to find out how many grams of 3 % salicylic acid required

Total parts of 0.2% sali Parts of 3 % sali
3 parts 0.2 parts 500 ?

500 x 0.2 / 3 = 33 grams of 3% salicylic acid required.

10 (b) Plavix (Clopidrogel) is a blood thinning agent. Agents of this class generally act by inhibiting aggregation of platelets which is thought to be the primary mechanism of blood clotting. It is indicated for prevention of heart stroke in patients with CHF.

11 (b) Asthma is characterized by increased responsiveness of trachea and bronchi to various stimuli and narrowing of airways. It is associated with shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing. The Beta-2 receptors stimulation generally dilates the bronchial smooth muscles and helps in controlling asthma.

Beta-2 receptors blockers generally constrict the smooth muscles of bronchi and may even aggregate asthma.

Metoprolol is a Beta-1 and Beta-2 receptor blockers indicated for treatment of hypertension and should be carefully prescribed in patient with asthma. Other choices such as Accolate and Atrovent are indicated for treatment of asthma.

12 (b) The prescription of CII controlled drugs should be dispensed with specific quantity mentioned on prescription by physician. MS-contin is a controlled II drug and therefore correct dispensing quantity would be 60.

13 (b) Prescription of controlled drugs III, IV and V cannot be refilled more than 5 times. A patient must bring a new prescription after this allowable refill is executed. Prescriptions older than 6 months require a new prescription to fill.

14 (c) Otocort otic solution is intended for ear use only. It should not be applied to eyes and therefore the auxiliary label “ For ear use only” is required.

15 (c) Tamsulosin is the generic name of Flomax. It is indicated for treatment of B.P.H. All of the rest of the choices are colony stimulator agents. They generally help in stimulation of erythrocyte and granulocytes.

16 (d) 150 cc. Lanoxin is available in 0.05 mg/ml. Patient is taking 0.25 mg per day.

Drug ml of solution
0.05 mg 1 ml
0.25 mg ?

0.25 x 1 / 0.05 = 5ml

for 30 days supply = 30 x 5cc = 150cc

1. Which of the following cannot be refilled under any circumstances?

a. Metoprolol
b. Methylphenidate
c. Mitomycin
d. Hydroxyurea

2. Valproic acid syrup is available as 250 mg/5 cc. If a patient is taking 1000 mg in the morning and 750 mg in the evening, how many cc of syrup will you dispense for a 30 day supply ?

a. 1500 cc
b. 1050 cc
c. 500 cc
d. 480 cc

3. If a patient was taking Glyburide for type II diabetes and a physician prescribed Chlorpropamide, the pharmacy technician will :

a. Fill the prescription.
b. Notify the pharmacist about duplication of therapy.
c. Notify the pharmacist about any interaction.
d. All of the above.

4. All of the following drugs should be carefully prescribed with aspirin EXCEPT

a. Enoxaprine
b. Coumadin
c. Heparin
d. Metoclopropamide

5. Overdose of Coumadin can be treated by

a. Vitamin K
b. Acetylcysteine
c. Mesna
d. Protamine sulfate

6. Prochlorperazine can be classified as a

a. Antiemetic
b. Antidepressant
c. Anti-anxiety
d. Antihypertensive

7. A patient is taking Amoxicillin 500 mg by mouth three times a day for 7 days. How many capsules of 500 mg of Amoxicillin will you dispense?

a. 42
b. 21
c. 7
d. 30

8. The cost of 100 tablets of Olanzapine is $420.00. The percentage mark up on the prescription is 15%. What would be the retail cost of 30 tablets of the above drug ?

a. $200
b. $145
c. $300
d. $450

9. How much quantity of 3% salicylic acid powder is required to mix with talc powder to make 0.20% of 500 gram of Salicylic acid ?

a. 50 gm
b. 33 gm
c. 480 gm
d. 57 gm

10. Clopidrogel is classified as a :

a. Anti-hypertensive.
b. Platelet aggregation inhibitor.
c. Anti-diabetic.
d. Anti-Parkinson’s.

11. All of the following drugs can be indicated for the treatment of asthma EXCEPT

a. Ipratropium
b. Metoprolol
c. Albuterol
d. Zafirlukast

12. A prescription for MS Contin 30 mg was written as follows:

Manan Care Rx
Mr. Shroff 1/1/01

Ms Contin 30 mg
sig- 1 po tid x 30 day

# 60
Dr. Bhatia 1/1/02
Refill-0 MHS
DEA # AB2354760

What would be the dispense quantity for the above prescription ?

a. 90
b. 60
c. 30
d. 10

13. Mr. X brings a prescription for Diazepam 10 mg to your pharmacy. Upon reviewing the profile, the prescription has already been refilled 5 times. The pharmacy technician will :

a. Refill the prescription as it was written prn times.
b. Cannot refill. Notify the pharmacist.
c. Refuse to fill since prescription needs DEA form 222.
d. Refuse to fill since strength is unavailable.

14. Which of the following auxiliary labels is required when dispensing Otocort otic solution ?

a. Take with food.
b. Do not consume alcoholic beverages.
c. For ear only.
d. Shake well before dispensing.

15. All of the following drugs are colony and erythrocytes stimulators EXCEPT

a. Filgrastim.
b. Epotein.
c. Tamsulosin.
d. Sargramostim.

16. Lanoxin pediatric solution is available in 0.05 mg/ml. If patient is taking 0.25 mg of Lanoxin per day, what would be the dispense quantity in mls for 30 days ?

a. 25 cc
b. 50 cc
c. 100 cc
d. 150 cc

(Answers will be released on 12-25-07 - Giving me some days to put more post’s between this post and the answer post.)