Pharmacy Regulations and Drug Procedures

Questions and Answers

According to federal law when transferring a C-II prescription between pharmacies, what should a pharmacy complete and retain?

a DEA form 222

What is indicated by the NDC number?

The manufacturer

Medications that should be refrigerated should be stored between?

36 degrees F to 46 degrees F

According to federal law, if an emergency prescription is received by telephone for a Schedule II medication, the prescriber must provide a written, signed prescription within what time period?

7 days Signup and view all the answers

Two medications that are therapeutically equivalent have the same?

A-rated products that are pharmaceutical equivalents Signup and view all the answers

A physician orders an adult patient to receive 80 mEq/L of potassium over 3 hours. What will be the flow rate in mL/hr if 80 mEq/mL solution was dispensed?

167 Signup and view all the answers

What function can be performed by a pharmacy technician?

obtain a patient health history Signup and view all the answers

What liquid dosage forms are concentrated solutions of sucrose in water?

syrups Signup and view all the answers

Regarding the prescription below, how many days' supplies should be dispensed: Rx: Proventil qid, Disp: 8oz?

6 days Signup and view all the answers

According to the federal Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, what is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine that an individual may obtain in a given day?

3.6g Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following OTC medications is most likely to increase a patient's risk of GI bleeding?

Motrin Signup and view all the answers

A common dosing for Biaxin for a child is as follows: mg/kg/day po divided into two doses with each given q12h. If a physician prescribes Biaxin 250 mg po bid for a 44 lb child, what would you dose and what should a pharmacy technician do?

the dosing is too high: alert the pharmacist Signup and view all the answers

What routes of administration is subject to the greatest first-pass metabolism effect?

oral Signup and view all the answers

What conditions is lansoprazole prescribed for?

GERD Signup and view all the answers

When a physician prescribes a brand-name medication and a generic is available, what must be indicated on the prescription to ensure the brand will be dispensed?

DAW Signup and view all the answers

When repacking medication from a stock container to a unit-dose package, what information must be recorded by a pharmacy technician?

the lot number of the medication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is used for the treatment of an acute asthma attack?

albuterol Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is exempt from child-resistant safety closure packaging requirements?

SL nitroglycerin Signup and view all the answers

When a managed care plan covers 80% of a prescription cost and the patient pays the remaining 20%, this arrangement is known as?

coinsurance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an antitussive?

dextromethorphan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the generic name for Ambien?

zolpidem Signup and view all the answers

A pharmacy technician receives an order for Nitrostat 0.4 mg 1T5L PRN. The label should instruct the patient to?

place the tablet under the tongue Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following amounts of sodium chloride is needed to make a 120 mL solution isotonic?

1.08g Signup and view all the answers

What volume is equivalent to 45 mL?

3 tbsp Signup and view all the answers

What is typically used in a compounding pharmacy to crush tablets?

Mortar and pestle Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for APAP?

acetaminophen Signup and view all the answers

According to federal law, what is true regarding pharmacy department security?

all entrance and exit doors to the pharmacy department must be locked Signup and view all the answers

What is required on labels prepared for compounded sterile productions?

expiration date and time Signup and view all the answers

1 tsp qid pc prn allergy?

1 teaspoon 4 times daily after meals as needed for allergy Signup and view all the answers

Rx: cefaclor oral suspension 187 mg/5mL, sig: 1 tsp bid, disp 100 mL. How many days will it last?

3.74 Signup and view all the answers

A formula for 1L of liquid pharmaceutical calls for 0.25g of methylparaben, a preservative. Which of the following amounts of this preservative are needed to make 1 pint of all the liquid?

120mg Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a solid dosage form?

tablet Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pharmacy Regulations and Procedures

A DEA Form 222 is required for transferring a Schedule II prescription between pharmacies.
Emergency prescriptions for Schedule II medications must have a written, signed prescription provided by the prescriber within 7 days.
All pharmacy department entrance and exit doors must be locked for security.
Required information on labels for compounded sterile preparations includes expiration date and time.

Drug Identification and Dosage Forms

The NDC number indicates the manufacturer of the medication.
Syrups are concentrated solutions of sucrose in water, commonly used as a liquid dosage form.
Solid dosage forms include tablets and capsules, for example.

Medication Storage and Administration

Medications requiring refrigeration must be stored between 36°F to 46°F.
Oral administration routes experience the greatest first-pass metabolism effect.
SL nitroglycerin is exempt from child-resistant safety closure packaging requirements.

Pharmacy Practice and Patient Safety

Therapeutic equivalents must be A-rated products that are pharmaceutical equivalents.
A pharmacy technician can obtain a patient’s health history as part of their duties.
In cases of potential inaccurate dosing, a pharmacy technician should alert the pharmacist immediately.

Treatment Protocols and Drug Information

Biaxin dosing for a 44 lb child can be excessive at 250 mg po bid, warranting action.
Albuterol is used for treating acute asthma attacks.
Dextromethorphan is identified as an antitussive medication.
Lansoprazole is prescribed for GERD.

Compounding and Formulations

To make a 120 mL isotonic solution, 1.08g of sodium chloride is required.
When repacking medications into unit-dose packaging, the lot number must be recorded.
Mortar and pestle are the typical tools used to crush tablets in a compounding pharmacy.

General Medication Guidelines

The abbreviation for acetaminophen is APAP.
When a managed care plan covers 80% of prescription costs, the patient pays 20%, termed coinsurance.
Instructions for Nitrostat (0.4 mg) should indicate placing the tablet under the tongue.

Measurement Conversions

45 mL is equivalent to 3 tablespoons.
Dosage calculations indicate that for a prescription of cefaclor oral suspension at 187 mg/5mL with instructions of 1 tsp bid for a total dispensation of 100 mL, the required dosage equates to 3.74 doses.

Awareness and Alerts

Medications like Motrin can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Pseudoephedrine purchase is limited to a maximum of 3.6g per day as per the federal combat methamphetamine epidemic Act of 2005.
DAW must be indicated on prescriptions when a brand-name medication is to be dispensed instead of a generic alternative.

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Test your knowledge on pharmacy regulations, drug identification, and proper medication storage and administration. This quiz covers key protocols including DEA requirements and dosage forms essential for pharmacy practice. Enhance your understanding of pharmaceutical responsibilities!