Manchester Exam Prep

Question 1

What is the definition of a prescription?

Answer 1

An order for a medication issued by a licensed medical practitioner (e.g., physician, dentist) requiring medical supervision, with a caution label “Federal Law prohibits dispensing without a prescription.

Question 2

What are the three main sections of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and their percentages?

Answer 2

Assisting the Pharmacist in Serving Patients (66%), 2. Medication Distribution and Inventory Control Systems (22%), 3. Operations (12%)

Question 3

What are the required elements of a prescription label per the FDCA?
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Answer 3

Name and address of pharmacy, Rx number,
date of filling,

name of prescriber,
name of patient,

directions for use,

address of patient, initials of dispensing pharmacist, phone number,

drug name/strength/form/quantity, expiration date, manufacturer,

refill information.

Question 4

Question: What does the Latin abbreviation “bid” mean?
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Answer 4

Twice, daily

Question 5

Convert 1 grain to milligrams.

Answer 5

1 grain = 65

Question 6

What is the NDC and its structure?

Answer 6

National Drug Code; 3 sets of numbers: 5 (manufacturer), 4 (drug name/strength), 2 (package size). E.g., 00535-0934-05.

Question 7

What is the 50% rule for expiration dates on repackaged medication?

Answer 7

Repackaged medication gets an expiration date halfway between the current date and the stock bottle’s expiration date, with a maximum of 1 year.

Question 8

Which agency regulates prescription label requirements?

Answer 8

FDA

Question 9

What should a technician do if a patient asks about drug-drug interactions?

Answer 9

Refer the patient to the pharmacist 

Question 10

What is the proper distance to work inside a laminar flow hood?

Answer 10

6 inches

Question 11

What schedule is Vicodin classified under?

Answer 11

Scheduled 2

Question 12

Calculate the total tablets for a 30-day supply: 1 tab qid x 1 day, 1 tab tid x 2 days, 1 tab bid x 3 days, then 1 tab qd there

Answer 12

1 x 4 x 1) + (1 x 3 x 2) + (1 x 2 x 3) + (1 x 24) = 4 + 6 + 6 + 24 = 40 tablets

Question 13

What is the storage temperature range for a refrigerator?

Answer 13

2–8°C (36–46° F

Question 14

Name three drugs that cause photosensitivity.

Answer 14

Tetracycline, Cipro, Bactrim

Question 15

What is the generic name for Provera?

Answer 15

Medroxyprogesterone