Practicum of Health Science

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The instrument used to pick up weights and transfer them to and from the balance to avoid transferring moisture and oils to the weights is called a:
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A. spatula
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B. pestle
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C. forceps
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D. pipette
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Answer: C

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When preparing capsules, which part is used to “punch” the powder?
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A. Top
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B. Bottom
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C. Body
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D. Cap
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Answer: C

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When an insurer pays a monthly fee to a pharmacy to dispense all patients’ prescriptions, it is called:
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A. fee for service
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B. capitation
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C. average wholesale cost
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D. adjudication
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Answer: B

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What is the turnover rate if a pharmacy regularly purchases $500,000 of inventory a year and has an average inventory value of $125,000?
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A. 3
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B. 4
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C. 0.25
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D. 0.33
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Answer: B

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A prime vendor agreement guarantees the wholesaler that the pharmacy will buy:
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A. all brand name products direct from the manufacturer
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B. 100% exclusively from the wholesaler
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C. 80-90% exclusively from wholesaler
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D. all generic name products direct from the distributor
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Answer: C

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What size of a hard-shell capsule is the smallest?
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A. 000
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B. 0
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C. 1
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D. 5
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Answer: D

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Which word means to inhibit growth of bacteria?
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A. bactericidal
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B. disinfectant
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C. aseptic
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D. bacteriostatic
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Answer: D

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For a pharmacy technician to prevent crosscontamination of solid dose forms, he or she should:
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A. Use aseptic technique in filling the Rx
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B. Wipe the counting tray before counting another drug.
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C. Wipe the counter with Isopropyl alcohol once a day
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D. Use latex gloves to handle the tablets
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Answer: B

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For what purpose is a master formula sheet used?
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A. purchasing drugs
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B. pricing prescriptions
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C. compounding medications
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D. filling medication orders
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Answer: A

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The term used to describe having more receipts than expenses is
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A. turnover
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B. profit
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C. markup
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D. dispensing fee
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Answer: B

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Information on how to handle hazardous substances at your facility might be found in a
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A. compounding logbook
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B. repackaging logbook
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C. policy and procedure manual
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D. human resource manual
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Answer: C

• Which statement regarding policy and procedure manuals is correct?
• A. Technicians should always check this when unsure of safe pharmacy operations.
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B. State boards of pharmacy write these, that will be used in pharmacies in their state
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C. Federal law dictates what topics will be included.
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D. Technicians should do what the pharmacist tells them even if manual disagrees
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Answer: A

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What measurement is used to identify the size of an amber vial?
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A. ounces
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B. grains
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C. scruples
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D. drams
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Answer: D

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When a manufacturer of a new drug submits data to the U.S. FDA for approval to market a new drug, the manufacturer must prove the drug is safe and
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A. has greater potential benefit than previously marketed products
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B. has no contraindications for human use
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C. effective for the intended indication
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D. provide date for use in preg & for child
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Answer: C

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Which of the following is an example of a misbranded drug?
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A. a label that contains name & quantity of each active ingredient
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B. a label that contains adequate directions
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C. drugs that are dangerous when used in the dose / manner suggested on the label
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D. drugs that are labeled with info required by the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
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Answer: C

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Which statement is correct?
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A. Prescription transfer between pharmacies is never allowed.
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B. Prescription transfer is under the control of each individual state.
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C. Prescription transfer may only be done by a registered pharmacist.
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D. Prescription transfer is under the control of each pharmacy’s owner.
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Answer: B

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Cefepime belongs in which generation of cephalosporins?
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A. first
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B. second
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C. third
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D. fourth
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Answer: Fourth

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Which of the following drugs may cause photosensitivity?
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A. Phenytoin
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B. Famotidine
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C. Tetracycline
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D. Levothyroxine
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Answer: C

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A patient is newly diagnosed with hypertension and asked for a product to take for a head cold. Which category of OTC agents should be avoided?
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A. antitussives
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B. decongestants
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C. antihistamines
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D. expectorants
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Answer: B

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Which of the following intravenous
(IV) antibiotics is an antineoplastic and should never be mixed by a nurse on the patient unit?
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A. Erythromycin
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B. Gentamycin
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C. Azithromycin
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D. Bleomycin
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Answer: D

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An agent that suppresses a cough is called a(n)
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A. expectorant
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B. decongestant
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C. antitussive
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D. antihistamine
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Answer: C

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The trade name for fluoxetine is
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A. Cymbalta
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B. Strattera
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C. Prozac
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D. Celexa
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Answer: C

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The name for an infection acquired while in the hospital is
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A. nosocomial
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B. empirical
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C. aerobic
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D. superinfection
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Answer: A