Drug Indications
If the Patient is on the drug Glucophage, What is this patient most likely being treated for?
Diabetes
Which of the following is a reference book that contains drug manufacturer drug inserts?
Facts and Comparisons
OBRA Handbook
PDR
The Orange Book
PDR is more of a marketing tool for drug companies, as it contains only drug inserts and information that drug manufacturers want in it. The PDR also contains information about how to contact drug companies and poison control centers.
What is the generic of Actos?
celecoxib
pioglitazone
digoxin
verapamil
pioglitazone
What is the brand name for amoxicillin?
Cipro
Bactrim
Keflex
Amoxil
Amoxil
What is the minimum, mandated amount of time for maintaining medication order records?
one year
three years
five years
ten years
three years
Which of the following medications is used in patients with Thyroid hormone deficiency?
Singulair
Synthroid
Plavix
Premarin
Synthroid
BONUS (+200)
What is generic for this medication?
A drug class recall informing the likeliness of causing serious adverse reactions or death would be which of the following?
class I
class II
class III
class IV
class I
What is the generic of Omnicef?
cefdinir
amitriptyline
levofloxacin
trazodone
cefdinir
What is the brand name for carvedilol?
Phenergan
Cleocin
Pravachol
Coreg
Coreg
Which of the following standards does the preparation of IV admixtures need to adhere to?
USP 795
USP 797
OSHA
FDA
USP 797
Which of the following medications is used for insomnia?
Xanax
metformin
Ambien
atenolol
Ambien
If the expiration date on a prescription reads 12/2010, what is the exact expiration date of this drug?
11/30/2010
12/01/2010
12/31/2010
1/01/2011
12/31/2010
When the expiration date is written in month and year format, the true expiration date will be the last day of the month and year indicated.
What is the generic of Allegra?
ranitidine
cetirizine
montelukast
fexofenadine
fexofenadine
What is the brand name for alendronate?
Fosamax
Lyrica
Zetia
Crestor
Fosamax
Which of the following medications is DEA Form 222 used to order?
CIV controlled substance
CII controlled substances
CV controlled substances
CIII
CII controlled substances
Which of the following medications is used for depression?
Prozac
Flonase
Altace
Vicodin
Prozac
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a prescription for zolpidem?
no refills allowed
3 refills
5 refills within 6 months
11 refills
5 refills within 6 months.
For controlled drugs CIII to CV, the maximum number of refills is five. Zolpidem, or Ambien, is a CIV drug. For CII drugs, refills cannot be given; and for noncontrolled drugs, the maximum number of refills allowed is 11.
What is the generic for Lasix?
lisinopril
clopidogrel
aripiprazole
furosemide
furosemide
What is the brand name for venlafaxine?
Medrol
Celexa
Protonix
Effexor
Effexor
Any question regarding a protocol for a specific action, such as a recall of a drug or how to return expired drugs, would be found in what manual?
pharmacy practice book
pharmacy procedure manual
United States Pharmacopea Volume I
Facts and Comparisons
pharmacy procedure manual
Which of the following medications is used to treat GERD?
nifedipine
trazodone
esomeprazole
enalapril
esomeprazole
When a federal law and a state law both exist covering the same issue, which one should be followed?
state law, as this is relevant in the stat where you live?
federal law, as this supersedes state law
the less stringent of both laws
the more stringent of both laws
When it comes to following state law versus federal law, legally you must follow the most stringent law.
What is the generic for Norvasc?
cephalexin
atorvastatin
amlodipine
atenolol
amlodipine
What is the brand name for valsartan?
Lanoxin
Diovan
Elavil
Vasotec
Diovan
What is the proper technique in the cleaning of a laminar flow hood?
Wipe from back to front using side to side motions, away from the HEPA filter.
Wipe toward the HEPA filter and back continuously until the whole hood is cleaned.
Wipe up and down along the sides of the hood and the back of the hood.
There is no need to clean the hood, as it is self cleaning.
Wipe from back to front using side to side motions, away from the HEPA filter.