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CVS State Exam Flashcards

1
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How many numbers are in an NDC (National Drug Code), and what do they mean?

A

1) There are 11 numbers

a) the first 5 = the manufacturer
b) the next 4 = the drug
c) the last 2 = the package size

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When would a prescription that expires on 8/20 be expired?

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On the last day of the month which is 8/31/2020

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3
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How long is it before schedule II (narcotics) such as Oxycodone expire?

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30 days from date written

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When do schedule III-V drugs, (controls) such as diazepam expire?

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They expire 6 months after being written.

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5
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When do schedule VI non-control prescription medications (Nexium) expire?

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These expire 1 year from the date written

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6
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How can you find out the last digit of a DEA #?

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Add the 1st, 3rd, and 5th digits plus 2X the sum of the 2nd, 4th and 6th (the use the SECOND number, so for “56” use “6” not 5)

(Example AB123456?
? = 
1+3+5=9
2+4+6=12X2=24
9+24=33
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7
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What are 4 tasks that a nationally certified technician can perform?

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1) Request and accept new prescriptions
2) Request and accept a refill prescription
3) Assist in the handling of schedule II controlled substances
4) Bulk compounding

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What is one task that a state certified technician cannot perform but a nationally certified technician can?

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Request and accept new prescriptions

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How often does a technicians state certification need to be renewed and when?

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A technicians state certification must be renewed every two years on the technicians birthday

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10
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What is another term for “waiting bins”?

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“Will Call Bins”

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11
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What is another term for “Drop off”?

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“Data Entry Station”

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12
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What is another term for “Production”?

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“Filling Section”

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13
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What is another term for the “Verification Area”?

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“Quality Assurance”

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14
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What is the term for “pick up”?

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“Pick Up Area”

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15
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What does QD mean? (sig code)

A

Daily

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16
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What does BID mean? (sig code)

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Twice Daily

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17
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What does TID mean? (sig code)

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Three Times Daily

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18
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What does QID mean? (sig code)

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Four Times Daily

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19
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What does QOD mean? (sig code)

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Every Other Day

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20
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What does PO mean? (sig code)

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By Mouth

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21
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What does PR mean? (sig code)

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Rectally

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22
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What does PV mean? (sig code)

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Vaginally

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23
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What does IM mean? (sig code)

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Intramuscularly

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24
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What does SC mean? (sig code)

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Subcutaneously

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25
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What does SL mean? (sig code)

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Sublingually

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26
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What does AD mean? (sig code)

A

Right Ear

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27
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What does AS mean? (sig code)

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Left Ear

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28
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What does AU mean? (sig code)

A

Both Ears

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29
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What does OD mean? (sig code)

A

Right Eye

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30
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What does OS mean? (sig code)

A

Left Eye

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31
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What does OU mean? (sig code)

A

Both Eyes

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32
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What does UNG mean? (sig code)

A

Ointment

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33
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What does PRN mean? (sig code)

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As Needed

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34
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What does TSP mean? (sig code)

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Teaspoon

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35
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What does TBSP mean? (sig code)

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Tablespoon

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36
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What does QHS mean? (sig code)

A

At Bedtime

37
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What does QAM mean? (sig code)

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In The Morning

38
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What does QPM mean? (sig code)

A

In The Evening

39
Q

What does “NTE 3/day” mean? (sig code)

A

Not To Exceed 3 Per Day

40
Q

1 teaspoon = ________ MLS?

A

1 teaspoon = 5MLS

41
Q

1 tablespoon = ________teaspoons and ________ MLS?

A

1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons and 15MLS

42
Q

1 ounce = ________ tablespoons and _______ MLS?

A

1 ounce = 2 tablespoons and 30MLS

43
Q

1 pint = _________ ounces and ______ MLS?

A

1 pint = 16 ounces and 480MLS

44
Q

1 quart = _____ pints and ______ MLS?

A

1 quart = 2 pints and 960MLS

45
Q

1mg (milligram) = _______ mcg (micrograms)?

A

1mg = 1,000mcg

46
Q

1ML of Eye or ear drops = ______ drops, but CVS policy is that 1ML = ______ drops?

A

1ML = 25 drops

CVS Policy is 1ML = 15drops

47
Q

(HIPPA)
If a customer come in to pick up a prescription, and there is another prescription ready for a (non-minor) family member. Should you say anything?

A

No. You should say NOTHING.

48
Q

(HIPPA)

If you are filling a prescription, who are you allowed to speak with about the prescription?

A

ONLY colleagues who are DIRECTLY involved with filling the prescription.

49
Q

(HIPPA)

Who are you allowed to give medical information (such as print outs for tax returns) to and how?

A

ONLY the customer (if over 18), and not even the spouse (without power of attorney), even if the customer calls and okays it over the phone.

And you can hand the information to the customer or offer to mail it to them.

50
Q

At CVS we have a company to handle all of our confidential trash (CINTAS). What would you do if a customer handed you a paper with prescription numbers on it and we didn’t have any blue trash bags to dispose of confidential information?

A

Either give back the patient or black out all of the RX #’s, so they can’t be read before disposal.

51
Q

To ensure that we are giving the right customer the right prescription what do we ask?

A
  • name
  • address
  • DOB (without the year)
52
Q

To ensure that we are giving the right customer the right prescription what do we DO?

A

Examine all medications at the time of pick up

53
Q

We are required to do this for NEW prescriptions, but CVS policies requires that we do this with ALL prescriptions?

A

Offer Council

54
Q

What does DAW 1 mean?

A
  • No Substitutions

- brand name medically necessary

55
Q

What does DAW 0 mean?

A

Substitution Permitted

56
Q

What are the TWO conditions that are to be followed concerning Pseudoephedrine? (Under MA Law)

A

1) Are merchandised behind Pharmacy counter

2) Are only sold to customers over the age of 18 with valid identification

57
Q

What is considered “valid identification”?

A

1) Driver’s License
2) State Identification Card
3) Military Identification Card
4) U.S. or Canadian Passport

58
Q

What is “a curve seen to the top of a liquid in response to its container”?

A

A Meniscus

59
Q

What is “Hypertension”?

A

High Blood Pressure

60
Q

What is “Hyperlipidemia?”?

A

High Cholesterol

61
Q

What is “Phlebitis”?

A

Inflammation of the vein

62
Q

What is “Endometroisis”?

A

Scar tissue in the uterus

63
Q

What do “anti-epileptics” treat?

A

Seizures

64
Q

What do “antibiotics” treat?

A

Infection

65
Q

What do “Analgesics” treat?

A

Pain

66
Q

What do “Anti-Tussives” treat?

A

Cough

67
Q

What do “Anti-Diarrhea” great?

A

Diarrhea

68
Q

What is “Otic”?

A

Ears

69
Q

What is “Optic”?

A

Eyes

70
Q

What is “Drug Formulary”?

A

A list of drugs covered by insurance

71
Q

What is AWP?

A

Average Wholesale Price

72
Q

Lanoxin tablets come in _____mg/ ____mcg?

A

.125mg/.25mcg

73
Q

The maximum days allowed for a schedule II is?

A

30 days (60 days for ADHD)

74
Q

Before dispensing medication to a customer, what must happen?

A

Verify name, DOB, address, and offer counseling

75
Q

MA laws for CII (narcotics )- aka schedule II controlled substances?

A

1) Good 30 days from date written
2) must have prescribers name, address, DEA#
3) need license at pick up or drop off

76
Q

When a liquid medicine is measured, where is it measured by reading a meniscus?

A

Read the meniscus from the bottom of the curve

77
Q

If a medicine has 50mg per tsp of

an active ingredient, how much is in a 8oz bottle?

A

2.4g (2400mg)

78
Q

What is he “Laboratory parameter” used for “Clozeril”?

A) WBC
B) ANC
C) INR
D) KC1

A

ANC

79
Q

What is the max amount.of pseudoephedrine allowed per month to be sold (in MA)?

A

9g (grams)

80
Q

How often does the pharmacy update and document inventory of schedule II drugs?

A

Google it.

81
Q

Which are the same?

1) Effexor/Ventlafaxine
2) Albuteral/Flovent
3) Lipitor/Pravastatin

A

Google

82
Q

What is on the 2016 NIOSH List?

1) Azathiopine
2) Topiramate
3) diazepam
4) tretinoin

A

Google

83
Q

Which doesn’t need a child proof cover?

A) Levetiraxetam
B) Oxycodone 
C) Nitrostat
D) 
Glucophage 
E) Xanax
A

Nitrostat (its used for heart attacks, so a safety cover could potentially take to long to get off)

84
Q

Which is a valid DEA #?

A) CG2467892
B) CG2467895
C) CG2467896
D) CG2467894

A

C) CG2467896

85
Q

MassHealth is considered?

A) Medicare
B) Medicaid
C) HMO
D) PPO
E) Workers Comp
A

B) Medicaid

86
Q

Which is the right drug/use (together)

A) Omeprazole/Allergy
B) Zyprexa/Diabetes
C) Benztropine/Constipation
D) Mirtazipije/Diarrea
E) Lasix/Diuretic
A

E) Lasix/Diuretic

87
Q

What “Auxillary labels” should be put in an Omeprazole Suspension ?

A) Shake Well
B) Store in fridge
C) for the eyes only
D) Both A and B

A

Both A and B

88
Q

What book do pharmacists refer to for certain issues?

A) the merk manual
B) The Orange book
C) dr’s desk book
D) RX Connect

A

The Orange Book

89
Q

Google terms

  • Chapter 797
  • BUD (beyond use date)
A

Google terms

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