Federal Requirements
How long does a pharmacy have to fill a prescription for a controlled substance that was only partially filled?
72 hours (3 days)
Paxil and Plavix are examples of:
Look- alike/ sound alike drug names
What is the Latin abbreviation for "at bedtime"
QHS
How often must HEPA filters be certified?
Every 6 months
What disease do Beta blockers most commonly treat?
Hypertension
Which DEA form is used to report the theft of controlled substances?
DEA form 106
While compounding sterile preparations, sterile gloves should be disinfected with:
70% isoprophyl alcohol
The body weight for a 5’8” woman is approximately 165 lb. What would this weight be in kg?
75
Which USP standards apply to sterile compounding?
USP 797
What is the main indication for Ondansetron?
nausea/ vomiting
How often should a pharmacy technician receive hazardous drug training?
Annually
Escitalopram, a drug used to treat depression, is the active ingredient in which medicine?
Lexapro
120
The disposal of hazardous waste is regulated by the:
EPA- Environmental protection agency
What is the other name for Lasix?
Furosemide
What is the maximum number of refills for a Methylphenidate prescription?
0
What name is given to the licensed clinical use of a medicine?
Indication
What does DAW code 6 mean?
How long should the laminar airflow hood be on prior to compounding?
30 minutes
Which medication is associated with the iPLEDGE program?
Isotretinoin
Which Act aims to protect young children from poisonings and deaths that can occur if they gain access to hazardous products or medications?
Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970
A pharmacy technician receives a prescription with the instruction, PC. How should the medicine be taken?
After meals
What does DAW code 0 mean?
No product selection indicated
How often must a facility review the list of hazardous drugs contained in the facility?
Annually
Anabolic steroids are on which controlled substance schedule?
C-III