Yellow
What is the most appropriate source of instructions on the proper way to store and handle hazardous substances?
Safety Data Sheets
At what temperature should refrigerated items be kept?
36-46 F, 2-8C
Which route does excretion primarily occur through?
According to the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (CMEA), what is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine a customer can cause in a 30-day period?
9 grams
Which Medicare group covers prescription drug benefit?
Medicare Part D
Is this a valid DEA number for Chelsea Jones NP?
MJ2467896
Yes
What USP chapter covers Hazardous Compounding?
800
Which drug class has the stem “-olol”?
Beta-Blockers
What does "HTN" translate to?
hypertension
What is the warning that can accompany some medications that highlights serious or life-threatening risks?
Black Boxed Warning
Which drug is associated with Reye syndrome in children?
Aspirin
What is DEA form 222 used for?
Ordering Schedule II medications
What PPE can be reused in a sterile environment if properly stored between uses?
Gown/Suit
Which suffix is commonly found in benzodiazepines?
-azepam, -azelam
Which agency regulates controlled substances in the US?
DEA
Which medication class has the stem “-vir”?
Antiviral
What is DEA form 106 used for?
Theft or loss of controlled substances
What drug schedule does Cocaine belong to?
CII
What USP chapter outlines Nonsterile Compounding?
795
What source should be used to determine therapeutic equivalence?
Orange Book
Which law established the difference between legend and OTC drugs?
Durham-Humphrey Amendment
What USP chapter covers sterile compounding?
797
What is the brand name for the drug used to reverse opioid overdose?
Narcan
How many inches must you work inside a laminar flow hood?
6 inches
What is a risk when combining benzodiazepines with opioids?
Respiratory Depression
Common ending of antifungals:
-azole
What medication class should not be taken with Erectile Dysfunction medications?
Nitrates
What liquid liquid dosage forms always requires shaking before use?
Suspension
What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for a healthy adult?
4 grams
Which suffix is commonly found in ACE inhibitors?
-pril
Which suffix is found in proton pump inhibitors?
-prazole
Drug that relieves pain?
Analgesic
What viral infection does oseltamivir treat?
Influenza
If I am taking a Zofran ODT tablet - where in the mouth should the tablet be dissolved?
Tongue
What is the proper hand washing time according to guidelines is USP <797>?
30 seconds
Which lab is used to monitor warfarin therapy?
PT/INR
NSAID and Antiplatelets should be used cautiously together due to an increased risk of:
Bleeding
Patients taking an inhaled corticosteroid should be advised to do what?
Rinse mouth after use
Which program restricts the dispensing of isotretinoin due to risk of birth defects?
iPledge
T/F: Atomoxetine is a CII controlled stimulant
False
Which law requires pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid patients?
OBRA'90
What is the process of submitting a claim to an insurance provider?
Adjudication
“Gly” or “gli” stems suggest treatment for:
Diabetes
What is the term used to describe “drugs that can cause significant and considerable harm when used in error”?
High Alert Medications
Common prefix in cephalosporin antibiotics?
Cef-
What part of the body metabolizes most oral medications?
Liver
What is a common ending of PDE5 inhibitors used in Erectile Dysfunction?
-afil
Pseudoephedrine should be avoided in patients with this cardiac related condition:
Hypertension
What drug class is known to cause a persistent, dry cough?
ACE inhibitors
What is the FDA’s reporting system for adverse drug events?
MEDWatch
Patients taking STATINs should avoid what food?
Grapefruit
What is a common ending of calcium channel blockers? Double Points! What's the medication that is a calcium channel blocker that does not have this common ending?
-pine, diltiazem
After the discovery of a theft of controlled substances, the pharmacy must notify the local DEA office in writing within ______ business day(s).
1
Clozapine is part of this program due to its risk of agranulocytosis******
REMS (Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy)
Which urinary analgesic discolors urine red-orange?
Pyridium (phenazopyridine)
True/False: Levothyroxine must be taken on a full stomach
False
What ISO class is the PEC?
ISO Class 5
Which drug stem would most likely be used to treat migraines?
-triptan
What are the 4 stages of Pharmacokinetics?
ADME (Administration, Distribution, Metabolism, Elimination/Excretion)
Insulin vials are stable for _____ days at room temperature
28 days
Which suffix is common for histamine-2 antagonists?
-tidine
The ________ is the part of the prescription that provides instructions for how to take the medication.
Sig (Signature)
Which antibacterial drug class is associated with side effects which include tooth discoloration, enamel hypoplasia, and photosensitivity?
Tetracyclines
What method uses a combination of upper- and lower-case letters to help distinguish the difference between look-alike and sound-alike medications?
Tall Man Lettering
Estrogen carries a black boxed warning due to the increased risk of:
Blood Clots
What analysis type is used to assess medication error causes?
Root Cause Analysis
The stem “-thiazide” suggests what kind of drug?
Diuretic
What technique is used to prevent contamination of microorganisms in IV products?
Aseptic Technique
The ratio of the toxic dose to the effective dose is referred to as what?
Therapeutic Index
A medication ending in “-sartan” is likely a:
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
A common side effect of statins is:
Muscle Pain
Metronidazole and __________ should be avoided together due to increased nausea and vomiting.
Alcohol
What is the study of what a drug does to the body called?
Pharmacodynamics
What condition is treated with t-PA?
Stroke
What 3 medication types do not have to be dispensed in child-resistant containers?
Hint!: 1 medication, 1 medication group, 1 area of pharmacy
Nitro SL tabs, oral contraceptives, inpatient meds
What drug is as an antidiarrheal and a controlled substance?
Diphenyoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)
What is a guideline that identifies potentially harmful and inappropriate medications to use in older adults?
The BEERs List
What counseling is provided to patients taking antibiotics and oral contraceptives concurrently?
Need another form of birth control - antibiotics decrease contraceptive effectivess
What is the method use of a mortar and pestle to reduce particle size?
Trituration
Isoniazid and Rifampin work to treat this bacterial infection:
Tuberculosis