True or False

Question 0

a risk phrase on a supplier label might state “Move to fresh air”

Answer 0

False

A Risk phrase tells you about the health and safety concerns of the product.

Question 1

some NMI’s have been implicated in problems for patients

Answer 1

true

Question 2

an example of a first aid measure might be “In case of eye contact, flush eyes with water.”

Answer 2

True

First aid measures tell you what to do if there is a leak or spill.

Question 3

workplaces do not need to comply with the WHMIS guidelines

Answer 3

false

Question 4

a WHMIS hazard symbol give you a general idea of the dangers associated with the product.

Answer 4

False.

A hazard symbol alerts you of the SPECIFIC dangers of the product.

Question 5

the prescribers first name is required on the prescription

Answer 5

false.

prescribers last name and address is required on a prescription.

Question 6

the verb used with inhaler products is “take”

Answer 6

false

the verb used is inhale.

Question 7

There are 5 classes of WHMIS chemical warnings

Answer 7

False

There are 6 classes: A, B, C, D, E and F.

Question 8

workplace labels are necessary when breaking down a large container of hazardous chemical into many smaller ones.

Answer 8

True.

Workplace labels are used when a product is repackaged from its original container into many smaller ones.

Question 9

pills are the same as tablets and capsules

Answer 9

False.

Pills are entirely different from tablets and capsules.

Question 10

the French name for health canada is Santé Canada

Answer 10

true

Question 11

the ability to clearly see the drug product is an advantage of amber containers.

Answer 11

false

Question 12

anyone can perform the final prescription check

Answer 12

False

Only the pharmacist can perform the final check (or registered pharmacy technician in BC, AB, ON)

Question 13

scored tablets can be split

Answer 13

true

fractional doses can be taking by splitting scored tablets

Question 14

intra articular is into a joint

Answer 14

True

Question 15

intrathecal is into the ear

Answer 15

False

intrathecal is into the spinal cord. aural is into the ear.

Question 16

EC tablets begin to breakdown in the stomach

Answer 16

False

Enteric coated tablets begin to breakdown in the small intestine.

Question 17

if there are 3 drug ingredients in a product, the brand name must be used on the label.

Answer 17

true

Question 18

the blood stream is an enteral route

Answer 18

False.

An enteral route is via the GIT, which extends from the mouth to the rectum.

Question 19

Caplets are capsule shaped tablets

Answer 19

True.

Caplets are tablets shaped like capsules to take advantage of the easier to swallow shape.

Question 20

sublingual is under the tongue or between cheek and gums

Answer 20

False.
Sublingual is under the tongue.
Buccal is between the cheek and gums.

Question 21

enteric coated and sustained release products are the same

Answer 21

False
EC has a slight delay in breakdown.
Sustained release releases the drug over an extended period of time.

Question 22

enteric coated products do not require an auxiliary label

Answer 22

False.

All EC tablets require an auxiliary label that reads “DO NOT CRUSH OR CHEW, SWALLOW WHOLE”

Question 23

OTC drugs are often purchased without interaction with pharmacist.

Answer 23

true

OTC drugs must have clear labeling as they are often purchased without interaction with the pharmacist.

Question 24

many OTC drugs started out as prescription drugs?

Answer 24

true

Question 25

legend drugs can be controlled or non-controlled

Answer 25

true | drugs with potential for abuse are considered controlled

Question 26

AA major role of the pharmacy profession is to protect the public

Answer 26

true | The monitoring of controlled prescriptions is an important part of this role

Question 27

all plastics can be sterilized by autoclaving

Answer 27

false

Question 28

once a brand name drug is off patent, generic versions can be produced

Answer 28

true

Question 29

pharmacy technicians have a working knowledge of 200 common drugs

Answer 29

true

Question 30

an advantage of using plastic cabinet ovals for dispensing liquids ( rather than glass ones) is that plastic is permeable

Answer 30

false

Question 31

not every drug is toxic

Answer 31

false | all drugs have a risk of toxicity. adverse drug reactions may not always be predictable or preventable

Question 32

statistic show that generic safe customers over $10 billion each year

Answer 32

true.

Question 33

PHIN is a unique number that identifies the drug used

Answer 33

False. | DIN is a unique number that identifies the drug used.

Question 34

Eardrops can be used in the eye

Answer 34

false | Eardrops can never be used in the eye, but eyedrops can be used in the ear

Question 35

once declared safe a drug won't be recalled

Answer 35

false | FDA may issue a drug recall when risk outweighs perceived benefit

Question 39

drugs can be dispensed after their expiry date if they have been kept in proper storage conditions

Answer 39

false

Question 40

non-medical ingredients are generally considered to be not therapeutically active chemicals

Answer 40

true

Question 41

for all drug products, the expiry date remains the same as assigned by the manufacturer, even after being opened

Answer 41

false. | some drug products have to be reconstituted and have an expiration from the date reconstituted

Question 42

eye drops are required to be sterilized in the manufacturing process

Answer 42

true

Question 43

multi-dose injection drugs are NOT required to be sterilized in the manufacturing process

Answer 43

false.

Question 44

NMI's in a drug product do NOR cause allergic responses

Answer 44

false.

Question 45

change of colour is a sign of physical deterioration

Answer 45

false

Question 46

physical deterioration can be seen when the non-soluble particles in a suspension settle into a solid mass and will not redistribute

Answer 46

true

Question 47

formation of a precipitate is NOT a sign of chemical deterioration

Answer 47

false.

Question 48

drug manufacturer is required on a prescription

Answer 48

false. | prescribers prescription must provide: drug name, drug strength, drug form and quantity to dispense.

Question 49

pharmacies dispose their expired or unwanted drug by bagging them for garbage

Answer 49

false. | pharmacies are to have a contract with a hazardous waste disposal company

Question 50

a teratogenic drug causes allergy

Answer 50

false. | teratogenic drugs may cause birth defects

Question 51

a PIN is a unique number assigned to a drug

Answer 51

false | a DIN is a unique number assigned to a drug that identifies the drug, strength, form, and manufacturer

Question 52

drugs used to treat cancer are labelled: abortifacient, antineoplastic or biohazardous

Answer 52

false. | cancer treatment drugs may be identified on the label by: antineoplastic, antimetabolite, alkylating agent

Question 53

the required method to use for disposing of narcotic drugs is incineration

Answer 53

true

Question 54

when counting cytotoxic tablets the best method to protect yourself from airborne powder is wearing a mask

Answer 54

true

Question 57

gas production is a sign if chemical breakdown

Answer 57

true

Question 58

the date appearing on the prescription label and label strip is the date that the prescriber wrote the prescription

Answer 58

false. | it is the date the prescription was filled.

Question 60

a drug listed in part 1 is always covered by pharmacare

Answer 60

true