Quiz Practice Flashcards
A “stat” dose needs to be delivered within ____ minutes.
15 mins.
A good resume should always
Question 2 Answer
a.
be approximately one page long.
b.
contain a long list of references.
c.
focus on educational experience.
d.
All options are correct.
All options are correct
A hospital pharmacy is known as a
a.
closed-door pharmacy.
b.
inpatient pharmacy.
c.
institutional pharmacy.
d.
All options are correct
An inpatient pharmacy is a pharmacy in a hospital or institutional setting.
A non-discretionary duty is one that
a.
tasks that do not require training.
b.
tasks that do not require professional judgment.
c.
tasks that rely on technical skills and training.
d.
tasks that do not require professional judgment or rely on technical skills and training.
d.
tasks that do not require professional judgment or rely on technical skills and training.
All of the following are considered non-traditional jobs for pharmacy technicians except
a.
poison control call center operator.
b.
nuclear pharmacy technician.
c.
inpatient pharmacy technician.
d.
director or instructor of a pharmacy technician training program.
c.
inpatient pharmacy technician.
All of the following statements are true about the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) except
a.
the PTCE consists of 90 multiple choice questions.
b.
the PTCE is a 2-hour process.
c.
all math is performed without a calculator.
d.
the PTCE is a computer-based examination.
c.
all math is performed without a calculator.
At what point can a pharmacy technician use the initials CPhT after his or her name?
a.
After passing the state board
b.
After registering with the state
c.
After passing the national certification examination
d.
After registering with the state and passing the national certification examination
c.
After passing the national certification examination
On the job, a pharmacy technician should be concerned about all of the following except
a.
appropriate appearance.
b.
communication skills.
c.
entitlement.
d.
punctuality.
c.
entitlement.
PTCB requirements for continuing education (CE) hours for pharmacy technicians include
a.
thirty (30) credits every 2 years.
b.
one credit must be in pharmacy law and one must be in medication and patient safety.
c.
one credit must be in pharmacy law and one must be in counseling techniques.
d.
thirty (30) credits every 2 years; one credit must be in pharmacy law and one must be in medication and patient safety.
b.
one credit must be in pharmacy law and one must be in medication and patient safety.
The “tech-check-tech” program
a.
is legal in all 50 states.
b.
allows the checking of a technician’s order filling by a certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) instead of a pharmacist.
c.
allows the counseling of patients by CPhTs as long as two of them deliver the information.
d.
No options are correct.
b.
allows the checking of a technician’s order filling by a certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) instead of a pharmacist.
The measure of professionalism includes
a.
attitude.
b.
level of competence.
c.
interpersonal skills.
d.
All options are correct.
All options are correct
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
administers the ExCPT examination.
The PTCB requires that a pharmacy technician complete one CPE in __________ when renewing their PTCB certification.
a.
communication
b.
medication/patient safety
c.
pharmacology
d.
pharmacy calculation
b.
medication/patient safety
The White Paper on Pharmacy Technicians 2002 addressed
Question 14 Answer
a.
pharmacy technician qualifications, knowledge, and responsibilities.
b.
pharmacist qualifications.
c.
I concern that technicians were putting pharmacists out of work.
d.
I idea that technicians should counsel patients
pharmacy technician qualifications, knowledge, and responsibilities.
Today’s technicians are the first generation of pharmacy technicians who are considered to be
a.
paraprofessionals.
b.
educated.
c.
professionals.
d.
No options are correct.
professionals
What does a CE with the letter “T” and the number “05” next to the course indicate?
a.
Designed for technicians
b.
Worth five CE credits
c.
Concerns patient safety
d.
Designed for technicians and concerns patient safety
d.
Designed for technicians and concerns patient safety
What does the acronym ACPE mean?
a.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
b.
American Council for Pharmacy Education
c.
American Continuing Pharmacy Education
d.
Approved Continuing Pharmacy Education
a.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
What is the meaning of the acronym NPT?
a.
New pharmacy technician
b.
New pharmacist training
c.
Nuclear pharmacy technician
d.
Nuclear pharmacy training
C. Nuclear pharmacy technician
When interviewing for a pharmacy technician position, a pharmacy technician should avoid displaying
a.
visible tattoos.
b.
nose rings.
c.
pink hair.
d.
All options are correct.
All options are correct
Which certification examination for pharmacy technicians is accepted in all 50 states?
a.
ExCPT
b.
PTCE
c.
BOP
d.
ExCPT and PTCE
b.
PTCE
_______are a topical preparation that is designed to absorb secretions.
a.
Gels
b.
Creams
c.
Ointments
d.
Pastes
d.
Pastes
__________ contain medication in a glycol or oil base, such as petrolatum.
a.
Cream
b.
Lotion
c.
Ointment
d.
Paste
c.
Ointment
A dosage that can be safely split in half is a(n)
a.
delayed-release tablet.
b.
capsule.
c.
enteric-coated tablet.
d.
scored tablet.
d.
scored tablet.
A(n) __________ is a mixture of two or more immiscible liquids; one liquid is dispersed throughout the other.
a.
elixir
b.
emulsion
c.
suspension
d.
syrup
b.
emulsion
All of the following are excipients except
a.
fillers.
b.
preservatives.
c.
flavorings.
d.
active ingredients.
d.
active ingredients.
All of the following are true statements except
a.
suspensions must always be shaken.
b.
suspensions are available for many routes of administration.
c.
suspensions have very small solid particles suspended in a base solution.
d.
suspensions are a good choice for children and some seniors.
a.
suspensions must always be shaken.
An example of an evacuation enema is
a.
diazepam gel (Diastat) for seizures.
b.
anti-inflammatory for ulcerative colitis.
c.
Fleet Saline Enema for constipation.
d.
diazepam gel (Diastat) for seizures and Fleet Saline Enema for constipation.
c.
Fleet Saline Enema for constipation.
Caplet refers to a(n)
a.
little capsule.
b.
different-shaped tablet.
c.
easy-to-swallow form of tablet.
d.
different-shaped and easy-to-swallow form of tablet.
d.
different-shaped and easy-to-swallow form of tablet.
Creams, lotions, ointments, powders, gelatins, suppositories, and inhalant powders are considered
Question 29 Answer
a.
solids.
b.
semisolids.
c.
liquids.
d.
topical.
b.
semisolids.
Dosage forms appropriate for children include
a.
liquids.
b.
spansules.
c.
chewable tablets.
d.
All options are correct.
All options are correct
Half-life refers to the time it takes for the
a.
body to break down and excrete one half of the medication.
b.
body to absorb one half of the dose.
c.
plasma concentration of the medication to decrease by 50%.
d.
body to break down and excrete one half of the medication and plasma concentration of the medication to decrease by 50%.
HFA
a.
is the abbreviation for hydrofluoroalkane.
b.
replaced chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in inhalers in 2009.
c.
is more expensive than CFC.
d.
All options are correct.
All options are correct
In which of the following dosage forms are medications often aimed at a local action in the mouth or throat?
a.
Sublingual tablets
b.
Ointments
c.
Lozenges and troches
d.
Sublingual tablets and lozenges and troches
c.
Lozenges and troches
Interpreting medical terms involves learning the meanings of
a.
prefixes.
b.
suffixes.
c.
root words.
d.
All options are correct.
All options are correct
MDI stands for
metered dose inhaler.
Ondansetron is available as an __________ dosage form.
a.
ODT
b.
rectal
c.
SL
d.
topical
a.
ODT
Pharmacies that compound medications must comply with ____________________.
a.
FDA standards
b.
NABP standards
c.
USP monographs
d.
USP <797>
USP monographs
PO is the abbreviation for
By mouth
Powders have the advantage(s) of
a.
covering a large area.
b.
decreasing moisture.
c.
easing of application.
d.
All options are correct.
All options are correct
Rectal suppositories act _______ when they are used for nausea and vomiting.
a.
locally
b.
systemically
c.
topically
d.
locally and topically
b.
systemically
