Chapter 14
Which type of mortar and pestle is best suited for mixing liquids and semisoft dosage forms?
A. Porcelain
B. Wedgewood
C. Brass
D. Glass
D. Glass
What is the purpose of the anteroom in a sterile compounding area?
A. Storing hazardous drugs
B. Mixing chemotherapeutic agents
C. Transition space to support cleanliness and reduce contamination
D. Waste disposal and biohazard storage
C. Transition space to support cleanliness and reduce contamination
What does “HS” mean on a prescription label?
A. Take after meals
B. Take before meals
C. Take at bedtime
D. Take as needed
C. Take at bedtime
What is the recommended non-pharmacologic treatment for dry eyes?
A. Apply cold compress and wear sunglasses indoors
B. Use herbal supplements and wear eye patches
C. Avoid dryness, use humidifiers, and apply warm compresses
D. Wash eyes with antibacterial soap
C. Avoid dryness, use humidifiers, and apply warm compresses
Which dietary supplement is often used for memory problems but may increase bleeding risk?
A. Turmeric
B. Ginkgo Biloba
C. Black Cohosh
D. Saw Palmetto
B. Ginkgo Biloba
What type of dosage form consists of solid drug particles suspended in a liquid?
A. Solution
B. Suspension
C. Elixir
D. Emulsion
B. Suspension
Which USP chapter sets standards for the compounding and labeling of sterile drug preparations?
A. USP <71>
B. USP <800>
C. USP <795>
D. USP <797>
D. USP <797>
What does the SIG abbreviation “QOD” mean?
A. Four times a day
B. Every other day
C. Every day at noon
D. Every hour
B. Every other day
Which medication is classified as a topical antibiotic used to treat impetigo?
A. Methotrexate (Trexall)
B. Mupirocin (Bactroban)
C. Olopatadine (Patanol)
D. Alendronate (Fosamax)
B. Mupirocin (Bactroban)
What is the main use of St. John’s Wort and a key concern?
A. Used for insomnia; may cause liver toxicity
B. Used for depression; has many drug interactions
C. Used for migraines; interacts with alcohol
D. Used for glaucoma; increases intraocular pressure
B. Used for depression; has many drug interactions
What is a key characteristic of ointments compared to creams?
A. They are water-based
B. They are intended for oral use
C. They are alcohol-based
D. They are oil-based
D. They are oil-based
Which type of laminar airflow hood should be used when preparing chemotherapeutic agents?
A. Horizontal laminar airflow hood
B. Glove box hood
C. Vertical laminar airflow hood
D. Clean bench hood
C. Vertical laminar airflow hood
What is the correct interpretation of “OU”?
A. Right eye
B. Left ear
C. Both eyes
D. Both ears
C. Both eyes
Which condition is characterized by systemic inflammation of small joints and typically affects women more than men?
A. Glaucoma
B. Osteoporosis
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Conjunctivitis
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following herbal supplements is often used to treat menopausal symptoms but should be avoided in pregnancy?
A. Echinacea
B. Black Cohosh
C. Ginkgo Biloba
D. Saw Palmetto
B. Black Cohosh
What size capsule is the largest?
A. Size 0
B. Size 00
C. Size 000
D. Size 5
C. Size 000
What is the most critical part of a laminar airflow hood for maintaining sterility?
A. Stainless steel work surface
B. HEPA filter
C. UV light
D. Control panel
B. HEPA filter
What does “GTTS” stand for in a SIG code?
A. Tablets
B. Grams
C. Drops
D. Grains
C. Drops
Which of the following drugs must be stored in the refrigerator at the pharmacy?
A. Restasis
B. Xalatan (Latanoprost)
C. Ocuflox
D. Alphagan P
B. Xalatan (Latanoprost)
Which herbal supplement is associated with withdrawal symptoms after prolonged use and is used to prevent migraines?
A. Feverfew
B. Black Cohosh
C. Ginger
D. Echinacea
A. Feverfew
Which balance must be available in every pharmacy for prescription compounding?
A. Analytical balance
B. Digital counterbalance
C. Class A prescription balance
D. Single-pan balance
C. Class A prescription balance
What is the beyond-use date?
A. The date the drug was received at the pharmacy
B. The time from drug compounding until it is administered
C. The date printed on the manufacturer's label
D. The time it takes to sterilize a compound
B. The time from drug compounding until it is administered
The SIG code “AC” tells the patient to take the medication:
A. At bedtime
B. Before meals
C. After meals
D. As directed
B. Before meals
Which drug is used for narcolepsy and is a Schedule IV controlled substance?
A. Methotrexate (Trexall)
B. Modafinil (Provigil)
C. Olopatadine (Patanol)
D. Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
B. Modafinil (Provigil)
What is the primary use of Glucosamine-Chondroitin?
A. Memory support
B. Blood sugar regulation
C. Osteoarthritis
D. Bone density improvement
C. Osteoarthritis