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Which of the following would be an appropriate beyond-use date (BUD) for a nonsterile nonaqeous preparation according to USP <795>? - ANSWER - The earliest expiration date of any of the ingredients or
- months, whichever is earlier
Which organization has stated the abbreviation "QOD" should not be used? - ANSWER - ISMP
A patient informs you they have experienced an adverse effect as a result of the vaccination they received this morning from the pharmacy. After informing the pharmacist of this situation, which organization should be notified? - ANSWER - VAERS
A pharmacy technician working in a community pharmacy has been asked by their pharmacist to identify all of the high-alert medications stocked by the pharmacy and develop a strategy to inform the staff of these medications, which will reduce medication errors. Which organization should they refer to and obtain this information? - ANSWER - ISMP
A physician orders a quinolone antibiotic. The generic name of the medication would most likely end in ________. - ANSWER - -floxacin
A patient has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease; which medication would be an appropriate treatment? - ANSWER - esomeprazole
Which of the following should be done when a pharmacy receives a manufacturer's drug recall? –
- Check the pharmacy shelves for any medication with the affected lot number and expiration date.
- Notify all patients who have received the prescription.
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Place this medication in an isolated area of the pharmacy and follow the directions provided by the drug manufacturer.
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- All of the above [correct]
Which route of administration is particularly beneficial for patients that are unconscious or are experiencing nausea or vomiting? - ANSWER - Rectal route
All the following are disadvantages of an oral dosage form EXCEPT ________. - ANSWER - ease of administration
Patient package inserts are required to be given to all patients receiving which medications? –
- Estrogen
- Metered-dose inhalers
- Oral contraceptives
- All of these [correct]
Why are medications stored in opaque bottles? - ANSWER - Drugs are sensitive to light.
What type of medication error occurs when a prescriber is not licensed in the state? - ANSWER - Unauthorized drug error
Which of the following is an advantage of oral medications? –
- Ease of administration
- Lower cost
- Product availability
- All of the above [correct]
Which of the following medications has been associated with a high incidence of medication errors in community pharmacy?
- cephalexin
- ibuprofen
- metformin 2 / 4
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- potassium chloride - ANSWER - According to the Institute of Safe Medication Practices, metformin has
- A decrease in the patient's blood sugar
- A decrease in the patient's blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- An increase in the patient's blood sugar
- An increase in the patient's BUN - ANSWER - A patient being prescribed hydrochlorothiazide may
been associated in a high incidence of medication errors in a community pharmacy.A patient is being treated for hypertension with hydrochlorothiazide. Their physician has ordered a chemistry panel be performed on the patient. What will the lab results indicate?
see an increase in blood sugar.
The following prescription has been presented to the pharmacy. How many tablets should be dispensed?Prednisone 5 mg
Sig: 20 mg BID x 2D 15 mg BID x2D
10 mg BID x 2D 5 mg BID x2D 5mg QQx2D 2.5 mg QDx2D
- 33 tablets
- 37 tablets
- 43 tablets
- 49 tablets - ANSWER - Forty·three tablets should be dispensed to the patient.
Which of the following medications is classified as an antiviral agent?
- acyclovir
- azithromycin
- fluconazole
- nystatin - ANSWER - Acyclovir is an antiviral agent. Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. Fluconazole
and nystatin are antifungal agents.
Which of the following does the superscription conlain?
- Directions for usage 3 / 4
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- Name of the medicotion prescribed, strength, and qLmntity
- Refill infornrntion
- RX symbol - ANSWER - The superscription is the Rx symbol
A patient has been diagnosed as having type I diabetes mellitus; which of the following would be an appropriate medication?
- glyburide
- insulin g1argine
- metformin
- rosiglitazone - ANSWER - Insulin glargine is indicated for type I diabetes mellitus. Glyburide,
metformin, and rosiglitazone are indicated for type II diabetes mellitus.
The directions for use on a prescription label should begin with a/an ________. - ANSWER - verb
What is MedWatch? - ANSWER - A reporting program available to health care providers to report adverse events that can pose a serious health threat
What is the meaning of the acronym CQI? - ANSWER - Continuous quality improvement
Which is the generic name for Avandia? - ANSWER - Rosiglitazone
The ISMP provides pharmacy resources that include all of the following EXCEPT ________. - ANSWER - guidelines for preventing medication errors in geriatric patients
Which size syringe should a patient use when administering insulin? - ANSWER - 31-gauge
Which electrolyte is needed for proper thyroid function? - ANSWER - Iodine
What is the generic name for Xarelto? - ANSWER - rivaroxaban
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