CHPT 4 Flashcards by Anna Johnson

A wrong dosage form error happens when?

A: the drug was not prepared as prescribed by the physician.
B: the patient is not correctly complying with drug therapy.
C: the prescribed route of administration of the drug is incorrect.
D: the prescribed dose is not administered as ordered?

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What percentage of medication errors occur due to prescription errors?

A: 5 %
B: 2%
C: 10 %
D: 20 %

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Which of these drugs is NOT a high-alert medication?

A: neuromuscular blocking agents
B: heparin
C: insulin
D: penicillin

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Which of the following is NOT a cause of medication errors?

A: a patients physiological makeup
B: the end of a mediations course therapy
C: Calculations errors
D: social causes

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Which is NOT considered a SALAD drug

A: meformin
B: clonidine
C: amoxicillin
D: hydomorphone

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Which is NOT a contributing factor to misreading SALAD drugs?

A: similar packaging
B: tallman lettering
C: bad lighting
D: placing product on the shelf incorrectly

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With regard to expiring medications, stock bottles are removed from the shelf.

A: one month before expiring
B: two months before expiring
C: three months before expiring
D: two weeks before expiring

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Which stage of FMEA consists of identifying any failures in the process and determining why the failure is occurring.

A: Stage 1
B: Sage 4
C: Stage 3
D: Stage 2

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A pharmacy technician incorrectly reads a prescription label. Which multiple-check system has failed?

A: date entry
B: verification
C: drop off
D dispensing

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Which is NOT a methodology used by pharmacies for continuous quality improvement?

A: roost cause analysis
B: suggestion boxes
C: FMEA
D: Focus-PDCA

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When was the USP made a legal standard?

A: 1901
B: 1938
C: 1907
D: 1975

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Which reference material identifies approved drug products and includes evaluations of therapeutic equivalents ( generic drugs?)

A: the Red Book
B: Ident- A - Drug
C: the Orange Book
D: The Physician Desk Reference

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Which of the following is NOT among the information most commonly researched by pharmacy technicians?

A: monographs
B: brand name or generic name of a drug
C: drug interactions
D: peer reviews by experts

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Which type of source is MOST commonly used in research by pharmacy technicians?

A: tertiary sources
B: secondary sources
C: primary sources
D: none of the above.

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Which is NOT a safety guideline required by OSHA for pharmacy technicians?

A: Technicians may recap, bend, or break contaminated needles or other sharps if necessary
B: Technicians must minimize splashing, spraying, or splattering of drops of hazardous chemicals or infectious materials.
C: Technicians must observe warning labels on biohazard packaging and containers
D: Technicians may not keep food or drink in refrigerators, freezers, countertops, shelves, or cabinets that can be exposed to blood, bodily fluid, or hazardous chemicals.

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Which is NOT included in the hazard communication plan?

A: the location of MSDS
B: the location of hazard-related information
C: the location of cleaning equipment
D: how to fill out a worker’s compensation claim

Which is NOT a work practice control as defined by OSHA?

A: universal precautions
B: biohazard symbols
C: proper disinfection procedures
D: proper handling of spills

Which is NOT a cytotoxic disposal guideline?

A: Cytotoxic
B: A spill kit must be readily available where hazardous and cytotoxic agents are stored and prepared.
C: Cytotoxic waste must be separated from biohazardous waste.
D: Waste such a tubing and PPEs must be placed in leak-proof and tear resistant containers identified with cytotoxic symbol.

In the event of a spill, which of the following is NOT a required step?

A; rinse areas well with clean water
B: add acidic detergent to water
C: garb up with PPEs
D: complete the spill report card

Which of the following immunizations is NOT likely to be offered to an institutional pharmacy technician/

A: flu shot
B: pneumonia shot
C: hepatitis B vaccination
D: HPV vaccination

Which is considered an ergonomic hazard?

A: incorrect shoes without slip-resistant soles
B: incorrect lifting technique
C: incorrect workplace design
D: incorrect spill clean up

Which part is NOT an OSHA requirement for a fire safety plan?

A: written procedures that diagram exit and escape routes.
B: regular inspection of fire equipment
C: proper training for all employees in fire prevention strategies and fire drills.
D: safety plans may be distributed to staff

Major factors of ALARA consist of all of these EXCEPT

A: time
B: distance
C: weight
D: shielding

Inventory management consists of all of the following tasks EXCEPT:

A: distribution
B: disposal of products
C: proper inventory storage
D: ringing up customers

PAR Levels A: consist of keeping track of the minimum and maximum level of a particular drug to be available at all times. B: are not maintained in the pharmacy through the use of inventory systems. C: classify drugs based on importance D: cannot be adjusted periodically depending on the supply and demand of the drug

A class II recall occurs when A: the product is not likely to cause an adverse event but has violented FDA regulations. B: a product has a minor cause temporary health problems, and there is a remote probability of an adverse health event. C: the product may cause temporary health problems, and there is a remote probability of an adverse health event. D: there is a probability that the use of or exposure to the product could cause an adverse event, health consequences, or death.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for drug shortages? A: the vendor does not want to stock the drug anymore. B: natural disasters C: changes in the formulation of the drug D: regulatory issues

A consumer should not purchase drugs from an online seller if: A: the website requires a prescription from a doctor before dispensing. B: the website has accurate contact information available C: authenticity is validated in regard to certification of the website. D: the website contains poor grammar and other mistakes.

Which is a system of purchasing in which the pharmacy and a single wholesaler establish a relationship? A: prime vendor purchasing B: special ordering C: wholesaler purchasing D: direct purchasing

Want books are used for all of the following EXCEPT A: special ordering B: uncommon drugs not normally stocked in the pharmacy but needed for a specific patient. C: in situations when the pharmacy prematurely runs out of the drug due to high demand, and regular order day is still a few days away. D: when the drug is running low and the regular weekly order will not be delivered until the next morning.

When returning a drug to the vendor, all of the following information is required on the return form EXCEPT: A: the item order number B: the reason for returning the item C: the pharmacy technicians certification number D: the order purchase number

Which is NOT required after receiving an order from a vendor? A: checking each individual drug ordered and comparing the invoices and statements received with what was sent from the vendor B: having the pharmacist sign the invoices on non-controlled drugs C: placing the correct vendor stickers that state the item number on the correct stock bottle for future ordering. D: signing and fating the invoices and filing them accordingly.

Which of the following is NOT true about stocking drugs? A: Technicians must be knowledgeable about the arrangement of the drug supply. B: Drugs are separated by their routes of administration. C: All pharmacies arrange drugs on the shelf alphabetically by brand name. D: Refrigerated drugs must be stored in the refrigerator as soon as possible.