Pharmacy Technician Assessment Examination

Name:______Date: ______

Department: ______

Instructions: Multiple Choice. Please select the correct answer by circling the corresponding letter of your choice. There is only one correct answer to each question. Answer the following questions to the best of your ability.

1. / Which of the following medications is classified as a Schedule II substance?
a. / Vicodin
b. / Alprazolam
c. / Fentanyl Patch
d. / Valium
e. / Aspirin
2. / A one gram vial of Vancomycin is reconstituted with 20 mls SWFI. If you have to mix a bag of 750 mg Vancomycin you should withdraw _____ of fluid from the 1 gram vial.
a. / 5 mL
b. / 10mL
c. / 15mL
d. / 20 mL
e. / 25 mL
3. / All of the following drugs are Proton Pump Inhibitors except:
a. / Protonix
b. / Prilosec
c. / Nexium
d. / Zantac
e. / Prevacid
4. / A physician orders “Tylenol 10 grains po q4 hours prn fever”. How many milligrams does she want per dose?
a. / 160 mg
b. / 320 mg
c. / 650mg
d. / 975 mg
5. / A patient has an allergy to penicillin. What drug could they also be allergic to?
a. / Augmentin
b. / Benadryl
c. / Tylenol
d. / Doxycycline
e. / Mucomyst
6. / The abbreviation “p.c.” represents what?
a. / after meals
b. / at bedtime
c. / in the afternoon
d. / before meals
e. / before first food
7. / Which of the following medications are not stored in the refrigerator?
a. / Epogen
b. / Xalatan
c. / Insulin
d. / Propoxyphene
e. / Flu vaccine
8. / The directions intended for a patient on a prescription read: “1 Tbsp po ac & hs for 5 days.” What is the volume in milliliters that the pharmacist should dispense?
a. / 300 mL
b. / 225 mL
c. / 100 mL
d. / 75 mL
e. / 700 mL
9. / A prescription for Prednisone was written as follows:
Rx Prednisone 60 mg po x 2 days, decrease by 10 mg every other day until d/c.
How many days will the patient be on Prednisone?
a. / 20 days
b. / 15 days
c. / 6 days
d. / 5 days
e. / 12 days
10. / Which of the following is needed to withdraw medication from a glass ampule?
a. / transfer needle
b. / filter needle
c. / 1” 18 g needle
d. / insulin syringe
e. / transfer pin
11. / Any printouts containing patient information should be handled how according to pharmacy policy?
a. / should be recycled
b. / may be discarded with other trash
c. / may be used as scrap paper
d. / put in the biohazard box
e. / placed in locked bin for shedding
12. / Which of the following medications is notclassified as a Schedule III substance?
a. / Vicodin
b. / Morphine
c. / Tylenol#3
d. / Marinol
e. / Fioricet w/ Codeine
13. / A Gentamicin vial is labeled as containing 80mg per 2 mls. When you draw up the contents of the vial you find you have 2.2mL. To mix an 80 mg bag of Gentamicin you should inject ____ of Gentamicin into a 100 mls bag of Normal Saline.
a. / 2.2 mL
b. / 0.5 mL
c. / 1 mL
d. / 1.5 mL
e. / 2 mL
14. / A physician writes a prescription for Synthroid 0.05mg. How many micrograms is this?
a. / 0.5 mcg
b. / 5 mcg
c. / 50 mcg
d. / 500 mcg
e. / 5000mcg
15. / How much Ampicillin (in milliliters) must be added to a 50 ml bag of D5W to provide a dose of 420 mg?
Assume that you reconstituted a 500 mg vial with 1.8 mL to provide a concentration of 250 mg/mL.
a. / 1.68 mL
b. / 0.84 mL
c. / 0.6 mL
d. / 2 mL
e. / 1.5 mls
16. / Fentanyl is commercially available in all of the following dosage forms except:
a. / lozenger
b. / injection
c. / tablet
d. / transdermal patch
e. / lollipop
17. / An order for lantanoprost 0.005% with directions “1 gtt od hs” should be labeled as:
a. / 1 drop in each eye at bedtime
b. / 1 drop in right eye at bedtime
c. / 1 drop in each ear at bedtime
d. / 1 drop in left ear at bedtime
e. / 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime
18. / Which of the following statements regarding patient confidentiality are true?
a. / It is inappropriate to discuss a patient in public areas (i.e., elevator, cafeteria)
b. / A patient’s profile in the computer system should only be accessed when needed to
perform tasks directly related to one’s job.
c. / Patient profiles should not be used to obtain personal information (such as an address or phone number).
d. / You must verify the identity of anyone seeking access to a patient’s health information.
e. / All of the above.
19. / A nurse calls and asks the pharmacist if Levofloxacin and heparin are compatible in the same IV line. Which reference would contain the most helpful information?
a. / American Drug Index
b. / Merck Manuel
c. / The Orange Book
d. / Trissel’s Handbook of Injectable Drugs
e. / Physicians’ Desk Reference
20. / Which of the following statements is falseregarding the laminar flow hood?
a. / At the end of the night, wipe the hood down and shut off the blower and light.
b. / Bottles, bags, and equipment should be arranged in the hood such that proper airflow is not interrupted.
c. / When cleaning the surface of the hood, soak a lint free towel with 70% alcohol and
use a side-to-side motion starting in the back and working your way to the front.
d. / Hoods should be certified annually.
e. / All equipment and medications should be at least 6 inches back from the front edge of the hood.
21. / If a patient has an allergy to aspirin, what other drug should the patient also avoid?
a. / Ibuprofen
b. / Docusate sodium
c. / Milk of Magnesia
d. / Morphine
e. / Aspartame
22. / Cyanocobalaminis also known as:
a. / Vitamin B-6
b. / Vitamin C
c. / Vitamin K
d. / Vitamin B-12
e. / Vitamin H
23. / Fosamax 70 mg po is given on a ______basis.
a. / Monthly
b. / Weekly
c. / Daily
d. / Yearly
e. / Biannual
24. / Which of the following statements is correct regarding single-use vials:
a. / They may be reused only if it has been refrigerated and used within 24 hours
b. / They contain many preservatives.
c. / They can only be used once, then discarded.
d. / None of the above.
e. / a and b
25. / Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to a prescription bottle containing Augmentin Suspension?
a. / “Shake well and refrigerate”
b. / “For the eye”
c. / “CAUTION: Do Not Crush”
d. / “High Alert Medication”
e. / “Do not take with dairy products”

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