Practice Quiz #6

#1

Which of the following NSAID drugs is classified as a

COX-2 Inhibitor:

A. Nabumetone

B. Naproxen

C. Celecoxib

D. Ibuprofen
#2

Which FDA drug recall class is for product problems that are not likely to cause adverse health
consequences, but may not be following FDA regulations. (ex. incorrectly sealed packaging)

A. Class I

B. Class II

C. Class III

D. Class IV
#3

The wholesale cost of #30 drug 'E' is $47.66. Your pharmacy charges a 12% mark-up and a flat $6.50
dispensing fee. How much will the patient be charged for this prescription?

A. $52.60

B. $62.36

C. $59.88

D. $57.48
#4

Which of the following drugs is prescribed for depression:

A. Tadalafil

B. Hydrocodone

C. Zolpidem
D. Duloxetine
#5

In the U.S., Methylphenidate is a DEA Sch. II drug. What is the maximum number of refills allowed
on a prescription order for it.

A. Eleven

B. Five

C. One

D. Zero
#6

The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 was enacted to regulate OTC sales of:

A. Pseudoephedrine

B. Nepeta Cataria

C. Crystal Meth

D. Dextromethorphan
#7

Which of the following routes of administration would likely be used by a patient taking
Nitroglycerin for a sudden angina (chest pain) occurrence:

A. Rectal suppository

B. Intravenous

C. Sub-lingual

D. Trans-dermal patch
#8

Which of the following quantities would be correct for this formula:

betamethasone 0.1%
ketoconazole 2%
hydrocortisone 0.5%
1:2:1, Mitte 60 g

A. 15g of ketoconazole

B. 30g of betamethasone
C. 30g of hydrocortisone

D. 30g of ketoconazole
#9

Drug 'Y' has a cost of $1.33 per 500mg tab. Your pharmacy charges 40% markup + $6.50 disp. fee.
There is a local sales tax of 7.75%. Prescription drug orders are statutorily exempt from tax. The
register system just went down and a customer is picking up a prescription of 30 tabs of drug 'Y' and
a new pill organizer box, which is on clearance for $2.99. They are paying cash and have no
insurance. What is their grand total?

A. $65.58

B. $67.20

C. $70.41

D. $69.35
#10

Which of the following auxiliary labels would you use on this prescription:

i-ii gtts os t.i.d. prn

A. For the eye

B. Take with food

C. Avoid alcohol

D. For the ear

#11

Which of the following hypodermic needles has the smallest nominal outer diameter?

A. 16 Gauge

B. 28 Gauge

C. 14 Gauge

D. 24 Gauge
#12

Phentermine is a drug which is approved by the FDA to be prescribed as an appetite suppressant. It is

also classified as a controlled substance. Which Drug Enforcement Agency Schedule is Phentermine
listed in?
A. DEA Sch. II

B. DEA Sch. III

C. DEA Sch. IV

D. DEA Sch. V
#13

Of the following, which medication would most likely be prescribed to increase blood coagulation:

A. Hydrochlorathiazide

B. Vitamin K

C. Clopidogrel

D. Warfarin
#14

A prescription is presented for 180 grams of a 7.5% ointment. Your pharmacy has 10% and 2%
strengths. Which of the following formulas could be used to compound this order:

A. 47.25g of 10% + 131.75g of 2%

B. 50g of 2% + 130g of 10%

C. 123.75g of 10% + 56.25g of 2%

D. 130g of 10% + 50g of 2%

#15

It is 0900 and your hospital pharmacy receives an order for amoxicillin 500mg stat and then q6h. If
your hospital only stocks 250mg capsules and the unit dose carts are exchanged at 1600, how many
capsules will you send out now?

a. 4 capsules

b. 2 capsules

c. 6 capsules

d. 8 capsules
#16

Which of the following drugs have common side effects that include nausea and vomiting, excessive
growth of body hair and gum tissue, ataxia and sedation?
A. Diazepam

B. Amoxicillin

C. Allopurinol

D. Phenytoin
#17

Which of the following concentration strengths is the most concentrated?

A. 1:100

B. 1:250

C. 1:500

D. 1:1000
#18

To re-certify, the PTCB requires a minimum of 20 contact hours of qualified continuing education in
pharmacy-related topics every two years. At least one of the twenty hours must be in ___________.

A. Addiction/Recovery

B. Customer service

C. IPledge

D. Pharmacy law
#19

A patient is to receive 150mL IV in a 3 hour period. If the drop factor is 60, at what rate should the
IV run?

a. 40 drops/min

b. 30 drops/min

c. 50 drops/min

d. 60 drops/min
#20
 Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis, which is a disease that causes ________.

A. Arthritis

B. Bone loss

C. Vision loss

D. Incontinence

Practice Quiz #7
#1

Rosiglitazone is used to treat:

A. High blood pressure

B. Diabetes

C. Migraine headaches

D. Dementia
#2

Your retail pharmacy uses the following sliding scale to determine the selling price of prescription
orders.
Wholesale Markup Dispensing
Cost % Fee
$0.01 - 5.00 55 $5.00
$5.01 - 15.00 50 $5.75
$15.01 - 30.00 45 $6.25
$30.01 - 50.00 40 $6.50
$50.01 - 100.00 35 $6.75
$100.01 + 30 $7.50

Wholesale Cost
Drug
(per 1000)
Z $570.00
L $1,320.00
Q $1,120.00
Y $160.00
P $840.00
G $3,120.00
A cash paying customer is picking up two prescription orders. The first is 30 tabs of drug "P". The
second is 90 caps of drug "L". What will the total be for both of these orders?

A. $161.94

B. $178.43

C. $197.66

D. $204.73

#3
Lipid lowering drugs are given to patients when dietary measures have failed. Which of the
following drugs would not be prescribed to lower lipids?

A. Clopidogrel

B. Ezetimibe

C. Fenofibrate

D. Atorvastatin

#4

Your hospital pharmacy receives an order for propranolol 30mg tid. You only carry 10mg tablets,
how many tablets will be required for each dose?

A. 9 tablets

B. 3 tablets

C. 6 tablets

D. 12 tablets
#5

Cyanocobalamin is also know as:

A. vitamin B1

B. vitamin B6

C. vitamin B12

D. vitamin B
#6
Terazosin belongs to a group of drugs known as
alpha-blockers and is used to treat:

A. Hypertension

B. Urinary disorders

C. Cluster headaches

D. Both A and B

#7

For the prescription: i tab hs prn

which of the following is true:

A. To be taken after a meal.

B. Take only one capsule

C. Take at bedtime

D. To be taken before a meal.

#8

Which of the following Federal acts was enacted in 1990 and established new standards governing
pharmacist / patient counseling.

A. The Riot Act (TRO90)

B. Health Insurance Portability and

Accountability Act (HIPAA)

C. The Patriot Act (TPA)

D. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

#9

Which of the following Federal acts enacted in 1996 was designed to provide privacy standards to
protect patients' medical records and other health information.

A. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)

B. Health Insurance Portability and

Accountability Act (HIPAA)

C. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDA)

D. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

#10

Obstruction of the blood supply to the heart resulting in destruction or necrosis of the heart muscle
cells
is known as :

A. Aortic aneurysm

B. Stroke

C. Myocardial infarction

D. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

#11

Which of the following diseases is due to a loss of bone density?

A. Narcolepsy

B. Progeria

C. Osteoporosis

D. Osteoarthritis
#12

Which of the following Systolic/Diastolic blood pressure readings would be considered normal for
an adult in their thirties?

A. 120 / 70

B. 70 / 40

C. 140 / 90

D. 150 / 80
#13

Which of the following bacterias invade and cause inflammation in the stomach leading to ulcers and
possibly stomach cancer.

A. Tinea coropis

B. Fibrobacter pylori

C. Helicobacter pylori
D. Tinea Pedis
#14

Which of the following drugs would be prescribed to a patient with C.O.P.D.?

A. Esomeprazole

B. Tiotropium

C. Tadalifil

D. Irbesartan

#15

How many capsules would be needed to fill an order with the following sig.

iii cap po hs x10d

ii cap po hs x7d
i cap po hs x7d

A. 32

B. 44

C. 51

D. None of the above

#16

In the US, the highest volume dispensed prescription during the past three years was
Hydrocode/APAP. Abbott laboratories markets Hydrocode/APAP as 'Vicodin'. Which DEA Sch. is
this drug in?

A. Sch. II

B. Sch III

C. Sch. IV

D. DEA Legend Drugs

#17

Which of the following routes of administration would not bypass the digestive system?

A. Transdermal Patch

B. Subcutaneous
C. Naso-Gastric

D. Epidural
#18
A patient at your hospital is 44 years old, weights 198lbs. and has pertussis. She is prescribed a
suspension of drug "J" q4h. The recommended dose for drug "J" is 2.5mg/kg. How many mg will be
needed for one dose?

A. 225mg

B. 350mg

C. 495mg

D. 500mg
#19

How much NaCl is contained in one liter of NS?

A. 0.90 grams

B. 0.09 grams

C. 9.00 grams

D. 90.0 grams
#20

Which of the following temperatures listed is the coldest?

A. 32 degrees Fahrenheit

B. 0 degrees Celsius

C. 30 degrees Fahrenheit

D. -2 degrees Celsius

Pharmacy Tech Practice Exam #8

#1

At your hospital, the cart exchange happens daily at 1700. At 0900 a pediatric patient is prescribed: Drug
"K" , 250mg, Q6H, oral suspension. Drug "K" contains 25mg/5mL. How much will be needed for each
dose?
A. 25mL

B. 50mL

C. 100mL

D. 150mL
#2

You receive an order for: 3% ointment "H". Your pharmacy stocks 5% and 1% strength ointment "H".
Mow much of each will you use to compound this order?

A. 40% of 5% + 60% of 1%

B. 50% of 5% + 50% of 1%

C. 60% of 1% + 40% of 5%

D. 70% of 1% + 30
#3

In a large hospital, which of the following entities would determine and approve of the proper formulary
for the institutions pharmacy.

A. Pharmaceutical Representatives

B. The Joint Commission (JCAHO)

C. The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T)

D. State Board of Pharmacy (BOP)

#4

Normal Saline (NS) contains 0.9% NaCL, which is the same salt concentration as the normal cells of the
body. In work areas, NS is commonly used in emergency eye wash stations. Which federal bureau
requires eyewash stations in pharmacy work areas?

A. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

C. Federal Board of Pharmacy (FBOP)

D. Office of the Surgeon General (OSG)

#5

Your pharmacy orders solution "F" in a 6oz. bottle of concentrate from a supplier. One bottle can be used
to compound six 12oz. bottles of 2% solution. What strength are the 6oz. bottles the supplier delivers?

A. 24%
B. 18%

C. 30%

D. 12%
#6

A patient is on an IV drip of Drug "S". The infusion started at 1300, and it's currently 1600. The
administration set is calibrated to deliver 10gtt/ml and the restricting device is set to 12gtt/min. How
much Drug "S' has the patient received?

A. 124mL

B. 360mL

C. 216mL

D. 420mL
#7

For a prescription order with the sig:

IV gtts AD BID prn

which of the following auxiliary labels would be appropriate?

A. For external use only.

B. For the ear.

C. For the eye.

D. For rectal use only.

#8

On Jan 30, 2012 at your long term care pharmacy, you are asked to repackage Drug "G" into 28 cap unit
dose bubble packs. Drug "G" is in DEA Schedule II, and the unopened bulk container has an expiration
date of 03/2014. What expiration date will you label the unit dose packs?

A. 02/28/13

B. 03/2014

C. 07/30/12

D. 01/30/13
#9

According to the DEA, after the initial inventory of controlled substances a biennial physical inventory of
controlled substances must be done. What does biennial mean?

A. Once a year.

B. Twice a year.

C. Every two years.

D. Every two months.

#10

Known in US popular culture as "vitamin R", Methylphenidate is a psycho-stimulant drug prescribed for
ADHD and other psychiatric disorders. Which DEA Sch. is Methylphenidate listed in?

A. Sch. II

B. Sch. III

C. Sch. IV

D. None of the above.

#11

Lidocaine 5% is dissolved into D7.5W and is used parenterally for Spinal Anesthesia. Which of the
formulas listed below could be used to prepare 500mL of D7.5W.

A. 200mL D10W + 300mL SWFI

B. 250mL D10W + 250mL SWFI

C. 325mL D10W + 175mL SWFI

D. 375mL D10W + 125mL SWFI

#12

In the US, The Drug Listing Act of 1972 requires drug manufacturers to issue a unique 10 or 11 digit
product identification number to each drug manufactured, prepared, propagated, compounded, or
processed for commercial distribution. This identification number is called:

A. Pharmacopeia Mnemonic Code (PMC)

B. Orange Book Code (OBC)

C. National Drug Code (NDC)

D. Red Book Code (RBC)

#13

For the following prescription:

Amoxil oral suspension 200 mg/5 mL

sig. ii tsp t.i.d. x10d

How much would need to be dispensed.

A. 150mL

B. 900mL

C. 500mL

D. 300mL
#14
Which of the following is done by the
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?

A. Enforcing the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

B. Issuing DEA numbers to Pharmacists.

C. Approving new Narcotic drugs for the US Market.

D. All of the above.

#15

A prescription for Valsartan is $88 for a 30-day supply. If the customer is charged $20, and the
pharmacy bills their health plan for $68, the part that the customer paid is called what?

A. Co-Insurance

B. Co-Pay

C. Discount Price

D. Part D
#16

To make space in the pharmacy, you've been asked to consolidate 3 bottles of solution "F", then label the
resulting mixture.

Bottle #1 is 10oz of 30%

Bottle #2 is 8oz of 50%
Bottle #3 is 20oz of 60%

What will your Label Say?

A. Solution F 44%

B. Solution F 50%

C. Solution F 38%
D. Solution F 54%
#17

Of the following, which would your pharmacy need an original DEA form 222 to order?

A. DEA Sch II Drugs

B. DEA Sch III Drugs

C. DEA Sch IV Drugs

D. All of the above.

#18

LITHOBID is a brand name of Lithium carbonate, which is prescribed to treat and prevent episodes of
mania, bi-polar and other disorders. Based on it's brand name, what dosage instructions are usually
recommended?

A. Take at bedtime.

B. Take twice daily.

C. Take before dinner.

D. Take three times daily.

#19

Eight primary Roman Numerals are widely used in science and pharmacy. What is the Roman Numeral
for Zero?

A. L

B. SS

C. X

D. None of the above.

#20

Of the following drugs, which would be the most dangerous to take after its expiration?

A. Colchicine (Anti-gout)

B. Propranolol (Beta-blocker)

C. Doxycycline (Antibiotic)

D. Sildenafil (Erectile dysfunction)

 ExCPT Practice Quiz #9
#1

All of the following are anti-diabetic agents except:

A. Byetta

B. Lyrica

C. Januvia

D. Actos
#2

Your retail pharmacy sells products at: 25% markup over wholesale + a set dispensing fee of $2.85.
The total retail cost at pickup for 90 tablets of a particular drug is $119.85. What is your pharmacy's
wholesale cost per tablet?

A. $1.04

B. $1.34

C. $30.85

D. $27.36
#3

From the following directions, determine the number of tablets to be dispensed:

1 tab po qid x 5 days

1 tab po tid x 5 days

1 tab po bid x 5 days

ss tab po qd x 5 days

A. 46

B. 47.5

C. 45

D. 44.5
#4
Hospitals or managed health-care organizations list drugs that have been approved for use on the
basis of therapeutic and economic considerations. What is the common name of such a list ?

A. Therapeutic drug compendium (TDC)

B. Institutional drug registry (IDR)

C. Approved master drug list (AMDL)

D. Formulary
#5

The drug Avapro is an antihypertensive / A2RB indicated for hypertension, diabetic nephropathy,
and congestive heart failure. What is the generic name for Avapro?

A. Valsartan

B. Lowsartan

C. Irbesartan

D. Locosartan
#6

Three separate drugs are required to make a 3:5:7 450g ointment. How much of each drug is needed,
respectively?

A. 70g; 140g; 240g

B. 90g; 150g; 210g

C. 100g; 100g; 250g

D. 150g; 150g; 150g

#7

How many milliliters of a 1:2000 Drug "I" solution and a 7% Drug "I" solution mixed would make
120ml of a 3.5% solution of drug "I"?

A. 54.6mL of 7% + 65.4mL of 1:2000

B. 59.6mL of 7% + 60.4mL of 1:2000

C. 20.0mL of 7% + 100 mL of 1:2000

D. 65.4mL of 7% + 54.2mL of 1:2000

#8
Which DEA form is used to report the theft or loss of controlled substances?

A. DEA Form 69

B. DEA Form 224b

C. DEA Form 41

D. DEA Form 106

#9

To be in compliance with the

Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, an individual's purchase
of pseudoephedrine must be limited to ________ in a 24 hour period.

A. 3.6g

B. 7.5g

C. 9g

D. none of the above

#10

What is the full price of 90 tablets of "Drug Y", assuming your cost for 500 tablets is $425.00 with a
28% markup and a dispensing fee of $4.85 ?

A. $97.92

B. $116.50

C. $102.77

D. $81.35
#11

OxyIR is a Schedule II opioid analgesic. The generic name for OxyIR is:

A. Oxycodone

B. Oxybutyin

C. Oxiconazole

D. Oxytocin
#12
An IV has been ordered to run at 10 drops/min. It contains 450mg of a particular drug in a total of
1000mL. How many mg of of the drug will the patient received per hour if the set is calibrated to
delivered 60 drops/mL?

A. 10mg/hr

B. 14.5mg/hr

C. 4.5mg/hr

D. 600mg/hr
#13

The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. Which of the following represents the
pH of normal blood plasma?

A. 8.4

B. 7.4

C. 3.4

D. 1.4
#14

The rate at which inventory is Ordered / Used / Re-Ordered is called:

A. Point of sale (POS)

B. Turnover

C. Order Rate

D. Mini/Maxi Stock level

#15

A prescription for an antibiotic has the directions, "ii gtt AU q.i.d." What auxiliary label should be
affixed to the prescription container?

A. Take With Food

B. For the Eye

C. For Rectal Use

D. For the Ear

#16
How many days will the following prescription last?

Fluoxetine Hcl 20mg #120

Sig: 2 po BID

A. 28 days

B. 30 days

C. 32 days

D. 34 days
#17

A prescription calls for:

Vasotec 7.5mg PO bid x 30 days

You have 5-mg tablets in stock. How many tablets will it take to fill the prescription?

A. 150 tablets

B. 75 tablets

C. 90 tablets

D. 60 tablets
#18

Which of the following is not an Antihistamine ?

A. Cetirizine

B. Atomoxetine

C. Fexofenadine

D. Hydroxyzine
#19

The commonly accepted average internal core body temperature for healthy human beings is 98.6 F.
What is the equivalence in Celsius (C) ?

A. 122.4 C

B. 37.0 C

C. 169.7 C
D. 83.9 C

20.
An infusion of 1.5% Drug "P" in D5W in a 1.5L bag was started at 2200. At 0800, there is still
900mL left. The infusion set is calibrated to 15gtt/mL. What was the flow rate set to?

A. 10gtt/min

B. 12gtt/min

C. 15gtt/min

D. None of the above

ExCPT Practice Quiz #10
#1

At your hospital pharmacy, part of the technician's duties are to facilitate medical waste pick-up.
The company that retrieves it charges $2.75 per kg and a flat handling fee of $4.50 per bag. What is
the final charge for two bags of waste totaling 121 lbs?

A. $ 63.70

B. $341.75

C. $160.25

D. $184.35
#2

Which of the following pharmacy inventory systems subtracts or adds products when they are
dispensed or received?

A. Manual Entry

B. Standardized

C. Systematic

D. Perpeptual
#3

What is the generic name for Lantus insulin?

A. Insulin glargine

B. Insulin lispro
C. Insulin detemir

D. Insulin aspart
#4

An autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin producing beta
cells in the pancreas is called:

A. Type 2 diabetes

B. Gestational diabetes

C. Pre diabetes

D. Type 1 diabetes
#5

The directions for a prescription read: one teaspoonful qid for 10 days. How many millilitres are
required for dispensing this prescription?

A. 100mL

B. 50mL

C. 20mL

D. 200mL
#6

250mg of Tetracycline has been ordered qid. How many grams will have been taken after 8 days?

A. 8000

B. 8

C. 2000

D. 32

#7

The patient in room 212b has been prescribed Drug "W" 15mg/kg BID. Drug "W" comes in a
500mg/5mL concentration. The patient is 6'3" tall and weights 220 Lbs. How many mL would be
needed for each dose?

A. 25mL

B. 15mL
C. 33mL

D. 30mL
#8

Tiotropium is an anticholinergic drug. As such, which of the following disorders it Tiotropium

indicated for?

A. Crohn's Disease

B. C.O.P.D.

C. Chartreuse Fever

D. Cholera
#9

In a pharmacy, when products are placed to the front of a shelf/bin ahead of others that have a longer
expiration date it is referred to as:

A. Stale dating

B. Stock dating

C. Stock rotation

D. Expiration prevention

#10

Dr. Nguyen has ordered:

500cc of Solution "E" in 30% strength

After reviewing your stock, you find 1000cc of 10% and some 75% Solution "E". How many cc's of
the 75% will you need to compound the order? (round to the nearest whole integer)

A. 154cc

B. 234cc

C. 121cc

D. 360cc
#11

If 120ml of 20% Povidone Iodine solution is diluted up to 480cc with 0.9% sodium chloride, what
would be the final concentration of Povidone-Iodine of the solution?
A. 2.5%

B. 5.0%

C. 7.5%

D. 10.0%
#12

The physician orders an IV infusion of D5W to run at 60mL/hr with a drop factor of 15gtts/mL for
24 hours. How many 1L bags of D5W will be required for this infusion?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four
#13

The drug manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis markets a drug named Ambien. The generic name for the
drug is Zolpidem Tartrate. What is this drug indicated for?

A. Fibromyalgia

B. Hypertension

C. Anxiety

D. Insomnia
#14

Parkinson's disease is a disorder within the brain. It can effect one or both sides of the body, and is
commonly treated with medications called dopamine agonists. Which of the following drugs is a
dopamine agonist?

A. Risperidone

B. Tizanidine

C. Ropinirole

D. Pantoprazole
#15

You've been asked to draft a re-order for the supplier, and find just 1 bottle on hand of Prozac 20
mg. If the min/max inventory level for Prozac 20 mg is 6/12, what is the desired re-order quantity?
A. 5 bottles

B. 6 bottles

C. 11 bottles

D. 12 bottles
#16

Your specialty pharmacy uses the following charts to determine patient billing. In addition, a
flat dispensing fee of $4.75 per fill is charged on every individual order.
DRUG STRENGTH NDC#
Fluoxetine 10mg. 0378-4210-01
Fluoxetine 20mg. 0378-4220-01
Fluoxetine 40mg. 0378-4350-93
Naproxen 250mg. 0378-0377-01
Naproxen 375mg. 0378-0555-01
Naproxen 500mg. 0378-0451-01
Ropinirole 1mg. 0378-5501-01
Ropinirole 2mg. 0378-5502-01
Ropinirole 3mg. 0378-5503-01
Ropinirole 4mg. 0378-5501-01
NDC NUMBER WHOLESALE Per 500 Markup %
0378-0377-01 $84.91 35
0378-0451-01 $92.44 35
0378-0555-01 $89.59 35
0378-4210-01 $362.21 35
0378-4220-01 $385.69 35
0378-4350-93 $399.25 35
0378-5501-01 $256.35 35
0378-5502-01 $279.56 35
0378-5503-01 $292.56 35
0378-5504-01 $312.57 35

Determine final combined billing for these 3 orders.

ORDER #1 Ropinirole 2mg #30 sig. 1 tab qd

ORDER #2 Fluoxetine 20mg #90 sig. 1 cap qd
ORDER #3 Naproxen 375mg #90 sig. 1-2 tab qd prn

A. 116.55
 B. 138.14

C. 152.39

D. 207.17
#17

Which of the following drugs is not indicated for the treatment and suppression of Genital Herpes
and/or Herpes Zoster (shingles)?

A. Neocyclovir

B. Famcyclovir

C. Acyclovir

D. Valacyclovir
#18

Which administration route is used to inject a medication into the layer of fatty tissue under the skin?

A. Subcutaneous

B. Otic

C. Intravenous

D. Intramuscular
#19

Mrs. Dumbrodski is a regular at your pharmacy. Today she's complaining about insomnia and asks
you what kind of product to try to help it. Which of the following would you recommend?

A. Advil PM

B. Lunesta

C. Unisom

D. None of the above

#20

The cart exchange at your hospital facility is at 10 a.m. At 2 p.m. the pharmacy receives an order for
Drug "H" 200mg po q6h. How many dosages will you send out for today?

A. One dose

B. Two doses
C. Three doses

D. Four doses

ExCPT Practice Quiz #11

#1

In the U.S., GlaxoSmithKline markets a drug which goes by the brand name Zofran. Which of the
following conditions is Zofran indicated for?

A. Depression

B. Nausea/Vomitting

C. Insomnia

D. Spasmodic Dysphonia
#2

Vitamin C has several positive attributes and uses. Which of the following statements about Vitamin
C is untrue?

A. Vitamin C helps improve the immune system.

B. Vitamin C helps in the absorption of iron.

C. Vitamin C cures the common cold.

D. A deficiency of Vitamin C causes scurvy.

#3

Which of the following drugs is indicated to treat hyperuricemia (gout) ?

A. Oxybutynin

B. Ropinirole

C. Colchicine

D. Diclofenac

An order requires 800mL of 1.5% drug 'AA' solution. The Pharmacy stocks 15ml ampules of 80%
drug 'AA' solution. You'll dilute the stock solution with D5NS. How ampules of the 80% solution
will you need to open?
A. ONE (1)

B. TWO (2)

C. THREE (3)

D. FOUR (4)
#5

The drug Valacyclovir has the suffix 'vir'.

Drugs with this suffix in their generic name are usually __________.

A. Anti-biotics

B. Beta Blockers

C. Laxatives

D. Anti-virals
#6

How many grams of 2.5% "H" cream should be mixed with

360 grams of 0.25% "H" cream to make a 1% "H" cream?

A. 500 grams

B. 360 grams

C. 180 grams

D. 120 grams
#7

The Pharmacist hands you a 1.5L bottle of a 20% solution and asks that you mix it with sterile water
to make as much 12% solution as possible. How much Sterile water will you use?

A. 750mL

B. 675mL

C. 1.0L

D. None of the above

#8

A Pharmacy Technician has been given 100ml of a 25% solution and been asked to dilute the
solution to 500ml with sterile water and to label the solution. What percentage should appear on the
label?
A. 20%

B. 12.5%

C. 5.0%

D. 2.5%
#9

Agiotension converting enzyme inhibitors are

used to reduce blood pressure.
Which of the following drugs are ACE inhibitors?

A. Captopril, Ramipril and Irbesartan

B. Enalapril, Lisinopril and Fosinopril

C. Benazepril, Ramipril and Donepezil

D. Telmisartan, Valsartan and Candesartan

#10

A large batch of ointment needs to be compounded. Calculate the number of grams of active
ingredient needed to prepare 5kg of 1:10 ointment.

A. 0.5g

B. 5,000g

C. 50g

D. 500g
#11

Zolpidem is a DEA controlled drug which is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia
characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation.

How many refills (if authorized by a Dr.) may be ordered on a prescription for Zolpidem?

A. 1 refill only

B. up to 5 refills

C. up to 11 refills

D. No Refills
#12

An order arrives for 600mL of 10% Solution W. Your stock has 20% and 5% solution W. What ratio
of 20% and 5% would be used to mix this order?

A. 2:1 ratio (400mL 20% + 200mL 5%)

B. 3:1 ratio (450mL 20% + 150mL 5%)

C. 1:3 ratio (150mL 20% + 450mL 5%)

D. 1:2 ratio (200mL 20% + 400mL 5%)

#13

Calcium Channel Blockers are primarily used to decrease blood pressure in patients with
hypertension. Out of the drugs listed below, which is not a calcium channel blocker?

A. Diltiazem

B. Verapamil

C. Memantine

D. Amlodipine
#14

The generic name for the drug Advil is Ibuprofen.

What is this drug classified as?

A. Muscle Relaxer

B. N.S.A.I.D.

C. Anesthetic

D. S.S.R.I.
#15

If 50 capsules of Amoxicillin 500mg is used to

make 2.5L of a solution, what is the resulting strength?

A. 10%

B. 5%

C. 1%

D. None of the above

#16

Of the following, what size of bottle will you use to dispense 15 oz of medication?
A. 100 mL

B. 250 mL

C. 500 mL

D. 1 L
#17

Methylprednisolone is available in 1 g vials, with instructions to add 15.6 mL of sterile water to the
vial to obtain a total volume of 16 mL. How many mL will be required for a 875mg dose if the dose
is added to 50 mL of D5W.

A. 1.1 mL

B. 0.8 mL

C. 14 mL

D. 16 mL
#18

Which drug is used to restore or maintain a normal heart rhythm?

A. Furosemide

B. Nitroglycerin

C. Amoxicillin

D. Digoxin
#19

A pharmacy tech has combined some 20% ointment "H" with 80% ointment "H". The mixture of
them has created 1g of 50% ointment "H". How many mg of the 80% ointment 'H" was used?

A. 125mg

B. 250mg

C. 500mg

D. 750mg

#20
Which of the following needles has the largest bore size?

A. 18 gauge 1-1/2 inch

B. 27 gauge 1-inch

C. 22 gauge 1-3/4-inch

D. 25 gauge 5/8-inch
Pharmacy Assistant Quiz #12
#1

Which of the following classes of antibiotics does gentamicin belong to?

A. Aminoglycosides

B. Cephalosporins

C. Floroquinolones

D. Macrolides

#2

Cefaclor is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. A physician has ordered:
Cefaclor 450mg tid. The drug is available as a 7.5% suspension. What volume should be given for
each dose?

A. 15mL

B. 12mL

C. 8mL

D. 6mL
#3

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 requires locking caps on most prescriptions. If a
customer requests a non-locking cap on a drug not exempt from the act, what is required?

A. Approval from the patients Doctor

B. Approval from the Pharmacist on duty

C. The patients signature

D. All of the above

 #4

How much 75% ethanol is needed to make 300ml of 30% ethanol?

A. 80mL

B. 120mL

C. 180mL

D. 240mL
#5

Everyday pharmacy operations are regulated by various State and Federal laws. Of the following,
which agency issues and monitors licenses for pharmacy technicians?

A. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

B. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

D. State Board of Pharmacy (BOP)

#6

A vial contains 2g of an oral antibiotic in powder form. The medication must be reconstituted to
200mg/tsp for a patient. How much diluent must be added?

A. 200mL

B. 100mL

C. 50mL

D. None of the above

#7

You need to prepare a Heparin IV bag of 25,000 units in D5W 500mL. Your pharmacy usually uses
2.5mL of 10,000iu/mL to make these bags, but the only available strength of Heparin in your
pharmacy is 10,000iu/10mL. What volume of Heparin needs to be added to the IV bag?

A. 10mL

B. 15mL

C. 25mL

D. 50mL
#8
The Dr. Has ordered to add 5g of a Drug "V" to 1L NS. and infuse at a rate of 500mg/hour. The
device delivers 15 gtt/ml. how many gtt/min. will the device need to be set to?

A. 16gtt/min

B. 25gtt/min

C. 37gtt/min

D. None of the above

#9

A patient is ordered to receive an infusion of D5NS over several hours. D5NS contains 5gm of
dextrose and 900mg of NaCl per 100mL. How many 1L bags are required if the infusion is to run at
70mL/hr from 1400 until 0600?

A. 4 Bags

B. 3 Bags

C. 2 Bags

D. 1 Bag
#10

Which of the following drugs, when prescribed in the US, may not have any refills on the same
script?

A. Xanax

B. Ativan

C. Percocet

D. Vicodin
#11

If 60 grams of 1% Ointment "L" is mixed with 80 grams of 2.5% Ointment "L", what is the % of
Ointment "L" in final mixture?

A. 2.14%

B. 1.86%

C. 1.73%

D. 1.25%
#12
The advantage of using a biological safety cabinet with vertical air flow for the preparation of
antineoplastic drugs is:

A. The zone of turbulence created behind an object is minimized.

B. The risk of reflected contamination from the operator's body or "backwash" is reduced.

C. The operator is protected from exposure to radiation by a lead shield.

D. Contaminated air is not blown on the operator and into the room.
#13

Which of the following federal acts requires retail pharmacies to provide easy wheelchair access to
disabled employees and customers?

A. Patriot Act of 2001 (PA01)

B. Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA)

C. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)

D. Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962

#14

What quantity of 95% alcohol is needed to prepare 8L of 70% v/v alcohol?

A. 63.2 mL

B. 589.5 mL

C. 10,857mL

D. 5894.7 mL
#15

A patient needs IV infusion of 0.9% NaCl. You have water for injection and 4.5%w/v stock solution
of NaCl. There are no displacement volume effects. How much of the 4.5% w/v needs to be added to
a 1L WFI bag to produce the desired concentration?

A. 700mL

B. 250mL

C. 350mL

D. 500mL
#16
Which of the following organizations has 54 members, made up primarily of all of the Boards of
Pharmacy in the United States and it's territories?

A. United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

B. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

C. The Joint Commission (TJC)

D. National State Pharmacy Association (NSPA)

#17

Which of the following forms is required for a pharmacy to order a DEA Sch. III drug (ie. Vicodin)
?

A. Dea form 444

B. Dea form 69

C. Dea form 222

D. None of the above

#18

Which of the following U.S. federal agencies requires manufacturers of chemicals to provide MSDS
(Material Safety Data Sheets) to Pharmacies?

A. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

B. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

C. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

D. Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR)

#19

When necessary, the FDA will recall a drug from the market. From the following which type of
recall is not likely to cause adverse health consequences, but has violated some FDA regulation?

A. Class I

B. Class II

C. Class III

D. Class IV
#20
Which of the following federal agencies is responsible for evaluating and approving a new drug that
may be approved for the US market?

A. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)

B. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

C. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

D. Department of Drug Approval (DDA)

Pharmacy Tech Practice Exam #13

#1

Which of the following drugs should be taken

on an empty stomach?

A. Naproxen

B. Levothyroxine

C. Prednisone

D. Nitrofurantoin
#2

Which auxiliary label should be applied to a prescription for: Amoxicillin 250mg/5mL suspension?

A. Shake well before using

B. Take with food

C. Avoid exposure to sunlight

D. All of the above

#3

On Saturday night, Dr. DeDrogas telephoned in an emergency prescription of Oxycontin for a

patient. Three tablets were dispensed. How long does DrDrogas have to present a written prescription
for this order?

A. 48 hours
B. 72 hours

C. 7 days

D. Sch. II orders cannot be telephoned.

#4

You need to use 3 solutions of drug "H" containing respectively 50%, 20% and 5% to make 600mL
of 10% drug "H". which of the following amounts of the 50% could you use?

A. 95mL

B. 70mL

C. 50mL

D. None of the above

#5

Vicodin is a combination of Hydrocodone and APAP. It is prescribed to relieve moderate and

severe pain. In the U.S. which of the following DEA Controlled Substance Schedules
is Vicodin in?

A. DEA Sch. II

B. DEA Sch. III

C. DEA Sch. IV

D. Available over the counter (OTC)

#6

The NDC number : 0002-4463-01 is assigned to Cialis 10mg / BLISTER PACK with 5 Tablets.
What does the second segment of numbers represent?

A. Manufacturer / Distributor Code Segment

B. Product Identification Segment

C. Package Form and Size Segment

D. Therapeutic Index Segment

#7

How many grams of glucose would you need to make 500ml of an 8% glucose solution?

A. 400
B. 250

C. 40

D. 25
#8

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has a reporting system to collect data about
adverse events and side effects associated with the use of FDA regulated drugs and medical devices.
What is this reporting system called?

A. DrugWatch

B. MedWatch

C. RxReporting

D. MedSafe
#9

Bactroban is used as a topical treatment for bacterial skin infections. Bactroban ointment
contains 2% Mupirocin as the active ingredient. How many mg of Mupirocin are present in a 20
grams of Bactroban ointment?

A. 100

B. 200

C. 400

D. 2000
#10

Robitussin AC is an anti-tussive syrup indicated to temporarily control cough due to throat

irritation. Each tablespoon of Robitussin AC (15mL) contains 30mg of Codeine. Which DEA drug
schedule is Robitussin AC listed in?

A. DEA Schedule II

B. DEA Schedule III

C. DEA Schedule IV

D. DEA Schedule V
#11

You need to make the following oral rinse solution:

KMNO4 1:5000 900mL

How many 30mg KMNO4 (potassium permanganate) tablets are needed?

A. TWO (2)

B. SIX (6)

C. EIGHT (8)

D. THREE (3)
#12

At 0911 the Laminar Flow Hood (LFH) is turned on. What time will it be acceptable to use the LFH
for compounding?

A. 0956

B. 1011

C. 0941

D. 0921
#13

Oxycontin is an opiate (narcotic) analgesic which is a timed-release form that gradually releases
oxycodone over several hours when taken orally. A prescription is presented from Dr. Darryl Dolt,
DDS. for : Oxycontin 30mg #10. Which of the following DEA numbers would be acceptable for
this Rx?

A. DD6125341

B. DA5463241

C. BD5178264

D. Dentists don't have DEA numbers

#14

A nurse needs to dose 25mg of a drug. The drug on hand has a concentration of 150mg per ounce.
How many teaspoons will he give?

A. Three (3)

B. One (1)

C. Five (5)
D. Two (2)
#15

How many grams of dextrose are contained in a pint of D5NS?

A. 119

B. 96

C. 48

D. 24

#16

Anti-diabetic medications treat diabetes by lowering glucose in the blood-stream. Which of the
following drugs is not an Anti-Diabetic?

A. Scopolamine

B. Sitagliptin

C. Pioglitazone

D. Glipizide
#17

A physician orders an IV drip of a 1:250 mixture of drug "S" at a rate of 25mL/hr for 16 hours. The
infusion device is calibrated to deliver 15gtt/mL. What volume of drug "S" mixture will be needed ?

A. 26.6mL

B. 53.3mL

C. 374mL

D. 400mL
#18

You need to prepare an order for 150mL of solution "V" at 5% strength. In stock you have solution
"V" containing 50mg/mL and can ditute it with sterile water for injection (SWFI). How much of the
stock solution will you need to complete the order?

A. 13.6mL

B. 75.8mL

C. 127mL
D. 150mL
#19

You need to prepare 900mL of a 10mg/mL solution. Your pharmacy's stock solution is 30mg/mL.
How much stock solution will you need?

A. 450mL

B. 600mL

C. 150mL

D. 300mL
#20

Your pharmacy stocks solution 'Q' in an 8oz concentrated bottle. Solution 'Q' is usually ordered in
8%. Consequently, your stock bottles are diluted with 16oz of distilled water to prepare 24oz of 8%
solution 'Q' in a 1L glass beaker. What is the concentration of the stock bottle?

A. 16%

B. 24%

C. 32%

D. 12%
Pharmacy Tech Practice Exam #14
#1

In Pharmacy, Normal Saline is commonly abbreviated to the acronym NS. Normal Saline is a
concentration of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NaCl). What is the relative tonicity of NS?

A. Hypotonic

B. Isotonic

C. Hypertonic

D. Nontonic
#2

The generic name for the benzodiazepine drug Valium is Diazepam. Benzodiazepine drugs are
typically listed on DEA Sch. IV. What paperwork is required to order Diazepam by a pharmacy from
a wholesale supplier.

A. DEA Form 469

B. DEA Form 222

C. DEA Form 0U812

D. None of the above

#3

The brand name for the drug Zolpidem is Ambien, which is prescribed as a sleep aid. What is the
brand name for the benzodiazepine drug Lorazepam?

A. Advair

B. Coreg

C. Ativan

D. Crestor
#4

How many Liters of 1/2NS solution can be made from 90 grams of NaCl?

A. 4.5

B. 20

C. 37.5

D. None of the above

#5
A small dog has consumed a dangerous amount of APAP. The vet has ordered: Rx acetylcysteine
150mg/kg/STAT. Your stock solution of acetylcysteine is 20%.How many mL will this 13.2lb. dog
need for this dose?

A. 4.5mL

B. 10mL

C. 26.4mL

D. None of the above

#6

Which of the following dry mass weights is the heaviest?

A. 3.2 Lbs.

B. 1.5 Kilos
C. 55 Ounces

D. 2500 Grams
#7

Dr. orders a patient to get 24mg / Drug 'F' / STAT. You have a 0.08% solution available. How much
medicine must you give?

A. 10mL

B. 30mL

C. 64mL

D. None of the above

#8

Rx: Drug K 300mg TID X30D.In stock: 150mg Drug K Tabs.How many tablets to fill this order?

A. 30

B. 60

C. 90

D. 180
#9

Your pharmacy adds a 35% Markup over wholesale on prescription drugs. Additionally, a dispensing
fee of $4.82 is charged per order. The wholesale price of drug 'H' is $1620.00 per/1000. Local sales
tax is 8.5%. A customer has presented an order for #30 drug 'H'. If they are paying cash, what will
their final cost be upon pick-up?

A. $78.25

B. $70.43

C. $76.42

D. None of the above

#10

The initial dose of a drug for an adult is 0.8 mg/kg/hr for 12 hours. How many ml of an IV solution
containing 800 mg per 100 ml would be required for a 242lb. male over this 12 hour period?

A. 48mL

B. 69mL
C. 132mL

D. None of the above