| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Patients prescrived barbiturates should always be instructed to... | avoid alcohol and use cautio when driving |
| Which class of medication are the drugs of choice for anxiety due to their great margin of safety? | benzodiazepines |
| The forms of psychosis are... | severe depression and schizophrenia. |
| Patients taking SSRIs (seratonin reuptake inhibitors) are often instructed to.. | take in the morning because chance of insomnia/nervousness |
| Which anesthetic is administered intravenously | propofol |
| Therapeutic uses of amphetamines include... | increased ability to concentrate. |
| Long-term care facilities require pharmacy servces to be available | 24 hrs a day |
| Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) consists of | amino acids and dextrose |
| In hospice care, physicians must certify that the life expectancy of the patient is within | 6 months |
| Special badges that monitor radiation level eposure (worn by workers in nuclear pharmacies) are required to be monitored | monthly |
| In order to emphasize important aspects of a dispensed medication for the patient, the following may be used | auxilary labels and pharmacist consultation |
| A container with a safety enclosure must be used unless the | patient requests otherwise, prescriber requests otherwise, drug dispensed is to nursing home resident. |
| Who is legally permitted to counsel patients regarding their prescription? | Physician and pharmacist |
| Wht is the pharmacy thecnician required to ask the patient when a prescription is given to them | If there are any questions for the pharmacist. |
| When pharmceutical products are received in the pharmacy, the pharmacy technician must | check expiration dates on products |
| Since pharmacy Technicians interact with patients as customers.this is one of the most important areas in the community pharmacy, and technicians must have strong interperonal skills. | Customer Service |
| Prescriptions are usually transmitted to the pharmacy | by adirec phone call from the physician or by a fax machine directly from the physician |
| The following is legally required to be on the presciption label, EXCEPT the | Pharmacy name and address, patient's name, PATIENT"S address |
| A prescription should contain the following, EXCEPT | Name/Address of patient, directions, PHARMACY NAME, the number of refills |
| How many lbs are in 1 kg | 2.2 |
| How many mg are in 1 g | 1000 |
| How many micrograms are in 1 mg | 1000 |
| A prescription order reads to dispense on pound of triamcinolone .1% cream. How many grams should be dispensed | 454 grams |
| How many mL are in 4 oz | 120 mL |
| How many mL are in 2 tsp | 10 mL (5 mL = 1 tsp) |
| How many milligrams of vancomycin are in a 1.25 gram per 250 mL of IV solution | 1250 mg |
| A prescription order reads to give 15 mg/kg of vacomycin IV to a patient who weighs 165 lb. How many grams of vancomycin will be needed per dose | 1.125 |
| An order reads to administer cefazolin 500 mg intravenously. The 20 mL vial contains 50mg/mL How many mL needs to be administered | 10 mL |
| Which is the smallest type of blood vessel in the cardiovascular system | capillaries |
| Classic angina can be treated with | nitroglycerin |
| Medications that can be used to treat angina include all of the following EXCEPT | coumadin derivatives |
| After the container of nitroglycerin sublingual tablets have been opened, they should be dicarded after | 6 months |
| nitroglycerin is available in al of the following dosage forms, EXCEPT | LOZENGe, sulingual tablet, ointment, transdermal patches |
| After the container of nitroglycerin sublingual tablets have been opened, they should bbe discared after | 6 months |
| Life-threatening hyptension can occur when nitrates are given concurrently with | sildenafil (viagr) |
| Beta-blockers are contraindicated for use in patients with | asthma |
| Common side effects of calcium channel blockers include | dizzinss |
| Which of the following woul be considered a potassium-spring diuretic | hydrochlorothiazide, SPIRONOLACTONE, furosemide, ethacrynic acid |
| Which drug may decrease the effects of hydrochlorothiazide | ibuprofen |
| The clonidine transdermal patch is applied | every 7 days |
| Beta-Blockers are usually not used in patients with | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| Which fthe following is considered and ACE inhibitor | propranolol, clonidine, atenolol, ENALAPRIL |
| An example of an Angiotensin II receptor antagonist is | losartan |
| Which drug can be used in an emergency to treat a blood clot | Heparin |
| Agents that inhibit clot formation ae also called | anticoagualants |
| By federal law, all medications must be identified with the control number, which is also called the | lot number |
| by federal law, all prescription medications should have a unique identifying number that must appear on the label. This number is called the | NDC (national drug code) |
| What are the seven "Rights" of drug aministration | ADTDPTD |
| Which of the following is NOT considered and antacid | calcium carbonate, magnesium citrate, magnesium hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate |
| Which drug does cimetidine interact with | aspirin |
| What is the onset of action for bulk-forming laxatives such as psyllium | 12 to 72 hours |
| Which of the following would be considered and adsorbent | CHARCOAL, ipecac, docusate, mineral oil |
| Antacids may destoy the coating of these drugs, which may lead to premature drug dissolution in the stomach | eneteric-coated |
| calcium carbonate | antacid |
| psyllium seed | bulk-forming antacid |
| docusate sodium | stool softener |
| mineral oil | lubricant laxative |
| magnesium citrate | saline/osmotic laxative |
| cimetidine | H2 receptor antagonist |
| omeprazole | proton pump inhibitor |
| 3 things pharmacy tech does to avoid errors | 1. call Dr. 2. Ask Pharmacist 3. Double |
| 2 tsp to mL | 10 mL |
| What are 5 things that make a prescription complete | Patients name, Drs. name, Medication, dispensing directions to pharmacist, Prescriber's signature |
| What are 5 things that make a label complete | Pharmacy name, address and telephone #, Dr.s ame, exp date. |
| 3 potential sources of an error | look alike sound alike, wrong dosage, incorrect person |
| Name two refernces that would have information about drug. | 1. Internet, 2. PDR, 3. Facts & Comparisons |
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