1.
Which of the following best describes the primary mechanism of action of antibiotics?
2.
Which type of insulin is Humulin R (regular insulin)?
3.
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) belongs to which class of antibiotics?
4.
Which of the following best describes the primary mechanism of action of anticonvulsants, also known as antiepileptics or antiseizure medications?
5.
Which class of medications works by inhibiting the action of the gastric proton pump, thereby reducing gastric acid production?
6.
Vitamin K is soluble in which type of substance?
7.
Citalopram is classified as which type of antidepressant?
8.
In a hospital, what does the abbreviation CCU typically represent?
9.
Automated dispensing systems are used in nursing medication rooms to dispense medications for patient administration. Examples of automated dispensing systems includes all except which of the following?
10.
What does the abbreviation CATH stand for in a hospital setting?
11.
Which class of medications blocks adrenaline receptors, which are part of the central nervous system and mediate a "fight or flight" response that affects the heart, and typically has generic names ending with the suffix "-olol"?
12.
According to the Controlled Substances Act, under which schedule is cocaine classified?
13.
Strattera (atomoxetine) is a _________ but NOT a _________.
14.
A pharm tech will use a pharmacy software system to obtain online prescription claim approval. If the online prescription claim is rejected with a rejection code "25". what should the pharmacy tech check?
15.
Which of the following classes of medications is characterized by inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme to avoid increased blood pressure and vasoconstriction, and typically ends with the suffix "-pril"?
16.
Humalog (insulin lispro) belongs to which category of insulin?
17.
When drawing medication from an ampule, which type of needle should be used?
18.
All of the following medications are classified as ACE inhibitors except
19.
An IV is set to deliver 30 gtt/min. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr if there are 1.5 gtt/mL?
20.
Is AD5251872 a valid DEA Number?
21.
What is the specific gravity of 473 mL of liquid that weighs 297 g ?
22.
Paroxetine belongs to which class of antidepressants?
23.
Weekly to monthly monitoring of a patient's neutrophil count is required by law for which antipsychotic medication?
24.
In which type of substance is Vitamin D soluble?
25.
When would Medicare Part B be billed?
26.
What is the brand name for Gemfibrozil?
27.
Patients initiated on sotalol should be monitored in a hospital during the start of therapy to minimize the risk of which side effect?
28.
All of the following types of compounding equipment should be swabbed with 70% isopropyl alcohol prior to use for a sterile preparation except:
29.
Which lab marker is monitored to ensure Coumadin (warfarin) levels are in the appropriate range?
30.
Which class of medications works by blocking calcium channels in cardiac muscles and blood vessels?
31.
How often should the air quality of a laminar flow hood be certified?
32.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), established in 1914, is primarily responsible for:
33.
Fexmid is a brand name for which medication?
34.
Which class of medications relaxes smooth muscle in vascular walls?
35.
What does the abbreviation D5NS represent?
36.
The selling price minus the purchase price equals, which of the following?
37.
There are several terms used interchangeably to refer to a drug still protected by a patient. These terms includes all except which of the following?
38.
Which of the following medications is classified as a COX‑2 inhibitor?
39.
Which medication can decrease a patient's potassium level?
40.
Aldactone (spironolactone) is an example of which type of diuretic?
41.
All of the following medications are classified as angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) except
42.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are commonly known as:
43.
What is the brand name for Acyclovir?
44.
What does the abbreviation L&D stand for in a hospital setting?
45.
A drug label that does not contain adequate directions for use is in violation of which federal law?
46.
A drug with the suffix "-pril" belongs to which class of medications?
47.
Sertraline is classified as which type of antidepressant?
48.
Which of the following is an example of a medication that requires reconstitution before dispensing?
49.
Which of the following medications is used to treat hyperthyroidism?
50.
Which of the following medications is classified as an atypical antipsychotic?
51.
Zyprexa is the brand name for olanzapine. What type of medication is Zyprexa (olanzapine)?
52.
Which of the following medications is classified as an antihyperlipidemic agent?
53.
Which class of medications, also known as antidepressants, works by increasing the body's serotonin level through the inhibition of its reuptake into the presynaptic cells?
54.
ProAir (albuterol) is classified as which type of medication?
55.
Which federal agency enforces the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and classifies drugs as controlled substances?
56.
Which of the following is NOT a common route of drug administration?
57.
A pharm tech will use a pharmacy software system to obtain online prescription claim approval. If the online prescription claim is rejected with a rejection code "79", what should the prescription tech check?
58.
Which class of medications is primarily used to treat hypertension by promoting the evacuation of water from the body?
59.
Novolog is the brand name for which rapid-acting insulin analog?
60.
The term "pharmacokinetics" refers to:
61.
The National Drug Code (NDC) is a unique identifier for which of the following?
62.
Which natural product is associated with liver toxicity?
63.
When the lead pharmacy tech must reorder billing forms after 80% of the case has been used, how many packages of forms should be remaining in a full case of 20 packages?
64.
How many milliliters (mL) are equivalent to one tablespoon (Tbsp)?
65.
Which of the following is an example of a Schedule III controlled substance?
66.
How many mL are in 2 L of normal saline?
67.
Which law requires a pharmacist to perform a Drug Utilization Review (DUR) when processing a prescription?
68.
Is AD1234210 a valid DEA Number?
69.
Ambien (zolpidem) is primarily used for the treatment of which condition?
70.
Which of the following options represents how many milligrams are contained in one tablet of Lotensin 1/100 gr?
71.
Which of the following statements is false in regard to the use of bar codes on medications?
72.
Which federal agency, part of the Department of Labor, is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment?
73.
Flomax is the brand name for tamsulosin. What type of medication is Flomax (tamsulosin)?
74.
Which of the following medications contains the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)?
75.
If an adult dose of med is 50 mg, how much medication should a 4-year old child receive?
76.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), vitamins and herbal supplements are classified as:
77.
Which class of medications, sometimes referred to as "benzos," is used as antianxiety agents, antiseizures, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics?
78.
Novolog (insulin aspart) is classified as which type of insulin?
79.
DiaBeta (glyburide) belongs to which class of hypoglycemic medications?
80.
In a hospital, what does the abbreviation MICU typically represent?
81.
When a patient is required to pay a portion of their prescription drug expense, it is known as which of the following?
82.
Which class of antidiabetic medications is used specifically to treat type II diabetes by lowering glucose levels in the blood?
83.
Vitamin B6 is soluble in which type of substance?
84.
Which class of medications provides an analgesic effect by decreasing the perception of pain and increasing pain tolerance?
85.
In a hospital setting, what does the abbreviation ENDO typically represent?
86.
Vitamin A is soluble in which type of substance?
87.
Lantus (insulin glargine) is classified as which type of insulin?
88.
Humalog is the brand name for which insulin analog?
89.
Which hospital unit is commonly referred to as the ED or ER?
90.
Total Parenteral nutrition (TPN) generally contains all except which of the following?
