Pharmacy MCQs Set 01

MCQs 01

MEDICATIONS 1-32
FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS 33-42
PATIENT SAFETY & QUALITY ASSURANCE 43-63
🧾 ORDER ENTRY & PROCESSING 63-80

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, Calcium

A. Which medication is a calcium channel blocker?

A. Amlodipine

B. Metoprolol

C. Losartan

D. Lisinopril

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, thiazide, diuretic?

B. Which drug is a thiazide diuretic?

A. Furosemide

B. Bumetanide

C. Hydrochlorothiazide

D. Spironolactone

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, brand, levothyroxine?

C. What is the brand name for levothyroxine?

A. Synthroid

B. Cytomel

C. Tapazole

D. Armour

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, acute

D. Which medication is used for acute allergic reactions?

A. Loratadine

B. Diphenhydramine

C. Cetirizine

D. Montelukast

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Schedule, opioid?

E. Which drug is a Schedule II opioid?

A. Methadone

B. Fentanyl

C. Oxycodone

D. Buprenorphine

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, long-acting

F. Which medication is a long-acting insulin?

A. Insulin lispro

B. Insulin glargine

C. Insulin regular

D. Insulin aspart

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, should, taken

G. Which drug should NOT be taken with dairy products?

A. Azithromycin

B. Amoxicillin

C. Ciprofloxacin

D. Cephalexin

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, reduces

H. Which medication reduces gastric acid secretion?

A. Sucralfate

B. Famotidine

C. Omeprazole

D. Metoclopramide

9 / 80

Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, SSRI?

I. Which medication is an SSRI?

A. Venlafaxine

B. Amitriptyline

C. Fluoxetine

D. Bupropion

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, Migraine

J. Which medication is used for migraine prevention?

A. Propranolol

B. Sumatriptan

C. Ibuprofen

D. Acetaminophen

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, treat

K. Which medication is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

A. Finasteride

B. Sildenafil

C. Tadalafil

D. Oxybutynin

12 / 80

Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, benzodiazepine?

L. Which drug is a benzodiazepine?

A. Buspirone

B. Alprazolam

C. Zolpidem

D. Hydroxyzine

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, statin?

M. Which medication is a statin?

A. Atorvastatin

B. Fenofibrate

C. Ezetimibe

D. Cholestyramine

14 / 80

Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, acute, flares?

N. Which drug is used for acute gout flares?

A. Allopurinol

B. Febuxostat

C. Colchicine

D. Probenecid

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication

O. Which medication is an ARB?

A. Lisinopril

B. Valsartan

C. Atenolol

D. Verapamil

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, cause

P. Which medication may cause hyperkalemia?

A. Furosemide

B. Hydrochlorothiazide

C. Spironolactone

D. Bumetanide

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, anticoagulant, requires

Q. Which anticoagulant requires INR monitoring?

A. Dabigatran

B. Apixaban

C. Heparin

D. Warfarin

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, neuropathic

R. Which medication is used for neuropathic pain?

A. Gabapentin

B. Acetaminophen

C. Naproxen

D. Aspirin

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, antibiotic, tetracycline?

S. Which antibiotic is a tetracycline?

A. Clindamycin

B. Doxycycline

C. Azithromycin

D. Cefdinir

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, corticosteroid?

T. Which medication is a corticosteroid?

A. Prednisone

B. Metformin

C. Simvastatin

D. Lorazepam

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, Smoking

U. Which medication is used for smoking cessation?

A. Bupropion

B. Fluoxetine

C. Sertraline

D. Amitriptyline

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, PDE-5, inhibitor?

V. Which drug is a PDE-5 inhibitor?

A. Tamsulosin

B. Sildenafil

C. Finasteride

D. Dutasteride

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, Asthma

W. Which medication is used for asthma maintenance?

A. Albuterol

B. Montelukast

C. Epinephrine

D. Ipratropium

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Muscle, relaxant?

X. Which drug is a muscle relaxant?

A. Baclofen

B. Fluoxetine

C. Metoprolol

D. Lisinopril

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, considered

Y. Which medication is considered high-alert?

A. Warfarin

B. Metformin

C. Amoxicillin

D. Ibuprofen

26 / 80

Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, SNRI?

Z. Which drug is an SNRI?

A. Sertraline

B. Venlafaxine

C. Paroxetine

D. Fluoxetine

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, should

AA. Which medication should be taken on an empty stomach?

A. Omeprazole

B. Levothyroxine

C. Metformin

D. Amoxicillin

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, bisphosphonate?

AB. Which drug is a bisphosphonate?

A. Calcitonin

B. Vitamin D

C. Alendronate

D. Calcium carbonate

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, treat

AC. Which medication is used to treat seizures?

A. Lamotrigine

B. Loratadine

C. Metformin

D. Propranolol

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, interacts

AD. Which medication interacts with vitamin K intake?

A. Aspirin

B. Heparin

C. Clopidogrel

D. Warfarin

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Schedule

AE. Which drug is Schedule IV?

A. Oxycodone

B. Alprazolam

C. Fentanyl

D. Morphine

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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Medication, treats

AF. Which medication treats hypothyroidism?

A. Methimazole

B. Propylthiouracil

C. Levothyroxine

D. Liothyronine

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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy

AG. What is DEA Form 41 used for?

A. Reporting theft or loss

B. Ordering Schedule II drugs

C. Destruction of controlled substances

D. Pharmacy registration

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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, often, controlled, substance

AH. How often must a controlled substance inventory be performed at minimum?

A. Monthly

B. Annually

C. Every 2 years

D. Every 5 years

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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, Which, statement, about

AI. Which statement about Schedule II prescriptions is correct?

A. They may be refilled once

B. They may be transferred

C. They cannot be refilled

D. They are OTC

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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, maximum, number, refills

AJ. What is the maximum number of refills allowed for Schedule III–IV drugs?

A. 3

B. 4

C. Unlimited

D. 5

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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, required

AK. DEA Form 222 is required to:

A. Order Schedule II medications

B. Report theft

C. Destroy medications

D. Register a pharmacy

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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, Schedule, controlled, substances:

AL. Schedule I controlled substances:

A. Have low abuse potential

B. Have accepted medical use

C. Are OTC

D. Have no accepted medical use

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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, Which, agency, enforces

AM. Which agency enforces federal controlled substance laws?

A. FDA

B. CDC

C. CMS

D. DEA

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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, federal, transfer, warning

AN. The federal transfer warning label applies to:

A. All prescription drugs

B. Schedule II only

C. Schedule III–V

D. OTC products

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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, daily, sales, limit

AO. What is the daily sales limit for pseudoephedrine?

A. 2.4 grams

B. 3.6 grams

C. 6 grams

D. 9 grams

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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, number, primarily, verify:

AP. A DEA number is primarily used to verify:

A. Drug pricing

B. Prescriber authority

C. Insurance eligibility

D. Pharmacy license

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Selecting, incorrect, Medication

AQ. Selecting the incorrect medication is classified as a:

A. Wrong drug error

B. Wrong route error

C. Wrong patient error

D. Wrong time error

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, lettering, prevent:

AR. Tall Man lettering is used to prevent:

A. Expired medications

B. LASA errors

C. Allergic reactions

D. Drug shortages

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, damaged, tablet, found

AS. A damaged tablet found during filling should be:

A. Dispensed

B. Ignored

C. Returned to stock

D. Removed and documented

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Which, method, identify

AT. Which is the best method to identify a patient?

A. Name only

B. Address

C. Name and date of birth

D. Medication name

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, MedWatch, program, operated

AU. The MedWatch program is operated by the:

A. ISMP

B. DEA

C. FDA

D. CDC

48 / 80

Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, hazardous, spill, cleaned

AV. A hazardous drug spill must be cleaned using:

A. Water only

B. Paper towels

C. Spill kit and PPE

D. Regular trash

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Near-miss, Medication, errors

AW. Near-miss medication errors should be:

A. Ignored

B. Documented internally

C. Reported to DEA

D. Hidden

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, prevent, Cross-Contamination, counting

AX. To prevent cross-contamination, counting trays should be:

A. Cleaned weekly

B. Cleaned between drugs

C. Shared throughout the day

D. Lined with paper

51 / 80

Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, HIPAA, regulations, protect:

AY. HIPAA regulations protect:

A. Drug pricing

B. PHI

C. DEA numbers

D. Manufacturer data

52 / 80

Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Barcode, scanning, primarily

AZ. Barcode scanning primarily helps prevent:

A. Wrong drug errors

B. Insurance rejections

C. Drug recalls

D. Shortages

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, unclear, prescription, should

BA. An unclear prescription should be:

A. Guessed

B. Clarified by the pharmacist

C. Changed by the technician

D. Filled as written

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, High-alert, Medications, require:

BB. High-alert medications require:

A. Faster filling

B. Extra verification

C. No labels

D. Less counseling

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, <800>, standards, apply

BC. USP standards apply to:

A. Sterile compounding

B. Insurance billing

C. Hazardous drugs

D. Prescription labeling

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Dispensing, wrong, strength

BD. Dispensing the wrong strength is a:

A. Wrong drug error

B. Wrong route error

C. Wrong strength error

D. Wrong patient error

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Medication, appears, different

BE. If a medication appears different, the technician should verify the:

A. Copay

B. NDC number

C. Directions

D. Prescriber

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Final, prescription, verification

BF. Final prescription verification is performed by the:

A. Technician

B. Intern

C. Pharmacist

D. Clerk

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Expired, Medications

BG. Expired medications must be:

A. Dispensed

B. Discounted

C. Quarantined

D. Returned to shelf

60 / 80

Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, three-check, requires, checking

BH. The three-check rule requires checking the medication:

A. Once

B. Twice

C. Three times

D. Four times

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, documented, Allergy, requires

BI. A documented allergy requires the technician to:

A. Override the alert

B. Notify the pharmacist

C. Ignore it

D. Substitute medication

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Quality, assurance, programs

BJ. Quality assurance programs focus on:

A. Speed

B. Error prevention

C. Advertising

D. Profit

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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Proper, patient, Counseling

BK. Proper patient counseling ensures:

A. Faster checkout

B. Insurance approval

C. Safe medication use

D. Lower costs

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, tablet, days., Quantity?

BL. Rx: Take 1 tablet TID for 7 days. Quantity?

A. 7

B. 14

C. 21

D. 28

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, indicates:

BM. DAW code 1 indicates:

A. Patient requests brand

B. Generic allowed

C. Insurance requirement

D. Prescriber requires brand

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Prior, authorization, initiated

BN. Prior authorization must be initiated by the:

A. Patient

B. Pharmacy

C. Prescriber

D. Technician

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, grams, equals:

BO. 1.5 grams equals:

A. 150 mg

B. 1,500 mg

C. 15 mg

D. 15,000 mg

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, non-formulary, rejection, means

BP. A non-formulary rejection means the medication is:

A. Expired

B. Not covered

C. Too early

D. Wrong DEA

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, abbreviation, “q8h”, means:

BQ. The abbreviation “q8h” means:

A. Eight times daily

B. Every 8 hours

C. At bedtime

D. Weekly

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, match, label, technician

BR. If the NDC does not match the label, the technician should:

A. Fill anyway

B. Change the label

C. Ignore the mismatch

D. Alert the pharmacist

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Which, Insurance, billed

BS. Which insurance is billed first?

A. Secondary

B. Primary

C. Lowest copay

D. Patient choice

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, prescription, label, include

BT. A prescription label must include the pharmacy’s:

A. DEA number

B. Address

C. NPI

D. BIN number

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, “refill, soon”, rejection

BU. A “refill too soon” rejection requires the technician to:

A. Override

B. Cancel the prescription

C. Inform the patient

D. Change directions

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Liquid, equals:

BV. Liquid Rx: 10 mL BID for 5 days equals:

A. 50 mL

B. 75 mL

C. 100 mL

D. 150 mL

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, pharmacist’s, Final, check

BW. The pharmacist’s final check occurs:

A. Before data entry

B. Before filling

C. After pickup

D. Before dispensing

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, unclear, electronic, prescription

BX. An unclear electronic prescription should be:

A. Deleted

B. Guessed

C. Clarified by the pharmacist

D. Changed by the technician

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Processing, controlled, substance

BY. Processing a controlled substance requires verification of the:

A. Manufacturer

B. Insurance ID

C. Prescriber DEA number

D. Barcode override

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Correct, prescription, workflow

BZ. Correct prescription workflow order is:

A. Fill → verify

B. Verify → fill

C. Enter → verify → fill

D. Fill → enter

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Sharing, patient, Medication

CA. Sharing patient medication information without consent is a:

A. Counseling step

B. HIPAA violation

C. DEA rule

D. QA activity

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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Partial, fills, Schedule

CB. Partial fills of Schedule II medications must follow:

A. Store policy

B. Patient request

C. Insurance rules

D. DEA and state law

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