Drugs Flashcards
A pharmacy technician should recognize that celecoxib (Celebrex) is included in which of the following medication classes?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-inhibitor)
Loop diuretic
Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor (COX-2 inhibitor)
Proton pump inhibitor
cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor (COX-2 inhibitor)
A pharmacy technician should identify that the enteric coating on a tablet indicates which of the following?
The tablet can be chewed before swallowing
The tablet can be placed under the tongue
The tablet will dissolve in the stomach
The tablet will dissolve in the intestines
the tablet will dissolve in the intestines
ssri
SSRI - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for Depression
Examples:
Paxil=paroxetine
Zoloft=sertraline
Celexa=citalopram
Lexapro=escitalopram
Prozac=fluoxetine
A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following medications requires a black box warning?
fluoxetine (prozac)
tylenol
Max Daily Dose 4000 mg
Sample Question:A pharmacy technician should recognize that an adult patient who takes more than 4 g of acetaminophen (Tylenol) daily is at risk for which of the following adverse effects? Liver toxicity
NSAIDs
For pain and inflammation
Take with food avoid GI upset
Examples
Mobic=meloxicam
Motrin=ibuprofen
Naprosyn=naproxen
Which of the following medication classes requires a MedGuide to be dispensed with each prescription due to the increased risk for developing stomach ulcers?
NSAIDs
A pharmacy technician is preparing to process an in-date return to the warehouse. Which of the following should the technician identify as a medication that is required to be sent in a refrigerated tote?
Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Latanoprost (Xalantan)
latanoprost (xalantan)
Sample Question:Which of the following should a pharmacy technician recognize as an adverse effect of taking methylphenidate (Ritalin)?
weight loss
Sample Question: A pharmacy technician should identify which of the following medications is exempt from child-resistant safety closure packaging requirements?
SL nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
SL cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin
Nitroglycerin can be stored in the original , airtight container
SL Nitroglycerin (nitrostat)
Which of the following auxiliary labels should a pharmacy technician place on a prescription for amoxicillin suspension (Amoxil)?
“May Cause Drowsiness or Dizziness”
“Take with a full glass of water”
“Shake well before use”
“Store the medication at room temperature”
shake well before use
Resource Conservation & Recovery Act 1976/1986
also known as the RCRA gave the EPA authority to regulate hazardous waste from generation to disposal. this act also includes the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. RCRA also set a framework for the management of non-hazardous solid waste.
