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Question | Answer |
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Correct DEA number | add the numbers in the first, third, and fifth position. Then add the numbers in the second, fourth, and sixth positions; multiply this sum by two. Add both sums together, and the correct number should be the last number. |
Which of the following is not a side effect of glucocorticoids? A. Hypotension B. Hypokalemia C. Impaired wound healing D. Peptic ulcer disease | Hypotension |
Which drug classification should not be taken with potassium-sparing diuretics? A. ACE inhibitors B. Beta-blockers C. Calcium channel blockers D. Nitrates | ACE inhibitors |
A pharmacy contracts to buy the majority of its formulary from a particular wholesaler. What type of agreement is this? A. Preferred agreement B. Preferred vendor contract C. Preferential agreement D. Prime vendor agreement | Prime vendor agreement |
Final volume formula | Final volume × % Strength (expressed as a decimal) will yield the amount of active ingredient in grams |
What is the established (official) United States adopted name of a drug called? | Generic name |
Which of the following is a federal program for patients older than 65 years of age or with certain diseases? | Medicare is a federal program for individuals older than age 65 years. |
What is the purpose of a group purchasing organization (GPO)? | Negotiates prices for hospital pharmacies |
Which reference book contains the USP and NF drug standards and dispensing requirements? | Drug Topics Orange Book |
Which of the following would not be a correct auxiliary label for a patient taking doxycycline? | Avoid dairy products (Doxycycline is the only tetracycline that can be taken with dairy products.) |
How long is a DEA Form 222 valid after it has been written? | A DEA Form 222 is valid for 60 days after being written by the pharmacist in charge at a pharmacy. |
What type of inventory identifies the actual quantity of a specific medication on hand at a particular time? | Perpetual inventory |
Which of the following products is not available as a transdermal patch? A. Catapres B. Duragesic C. Nitroglycerin D. Tegretol | Tegretol is available as a chewable tablet, an oral tablet, and a suspension. |
Which of the following pieces of legislation is known as the "prescription drug amendment"? | The Durham-Humphrey Amendment clearly defined prescriptions and over-the counter medications. A prescription medication is required to bear the federal legend on the container. |
What is the meaning of HSA? | A health savings account (HSA) combines the benefits of both traditional and Roth 401(k)s and IRAs for medical expenses. |