MCQs 02
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
A. Which medication is a loop diuretic?
Oops! Revisit the relevant guidelines.
Correct! Well done.
Explanation: Furosemide acts on the loop of Henle. [Image of nephron loop of Henle]
Reference: Standard Pharmacy Practice Guidelines
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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, inhibitor?
B. Which drug is an ACE inhibitor?
Explanation: ACE inhibitors end in -pril.
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C. Which medication is used as a rescue inhaler?
Explanation: Albuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist.
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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, antibiotic
D. Which antibiotic is a macrolide?
Explanation: Macrolides often end in -mycin.
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E. Which medication treats hypothyroidism?
Explanation: Levothyroxine replaces thyroid hormone (T4). [Image of human thyroid gland location]
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F. Which medication is a beta blocker?
Explanation: Beta blockers commonly end in -olol.
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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, classified
G. Which drug is classified as Schedule II?
Explanation: Schedule II drugs have high abuse potential.
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H. Which medication should be taken on an empty stomach?
Explanation: Food reduces levothyroxine absorption.
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I. Which medication is an SSRI?
Explanation: SSRIs selectively inhibit serotonin reuptake.
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J. Which medication is used for acute gout attacks?
Explanation: Colchicine treats acute gout inflammation.
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K. Which medication is an ARB?
Explanation: ARBs end in -sartan.
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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, statin?
L. Which drug is a statin?
Explanation: Statins reduce LDL cholesterol.
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M. Which medication may cause photosensitivity?
Explanation: Tetracyclines increase sun sensitivity.
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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, benzodiazepine?
N. Which drug is a benzodiazepine?
Explanation: Benzodiazepines end in -pam or -lam.
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O. Which medication is an SNRI?
Explanation: SNRIs affect serotonin and norepinephrine.
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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, anticoagulant
P. Which anticoagulant requires INR monitoring?
Explanation: Warfarin is a vitamin K antagonist.
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Q. Which medication is considered high-alert?
Explanation: Errors can cause serious bleeding.
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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, neuropathic
R. Which drug is used for neuropathic pain?
Explanation: Gabapentin treats nerve pain.
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S. Which medication is potassium-sparing?
Explanation: Spironolactone conserves potassium.
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T. Which medication is a corticosteroid?
Explanation: Prednisone reduces inflammation.
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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Smoking
U. Which drug is used for smoking cessation?
Explanation: Bupropion reduces nicotine cravings.
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V. Which medication is a PDE-5 inhibitor?
Explanation: Used for erectile dysfunction.
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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Asthma
W. Which drug is used for asthma maintenance?
Explanation: Not for acute relief.
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X. Which medication is a muscle relaxant?
Explanation: Baclofen reduces spasticity.
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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, tricyclic
Y. Which drug is a tricyclic antidepressant?
Explanation: TCAs are older antidepressants.
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Z. Which medication treats osteoporosis?
Explanation: Bisphosphonate therapy.
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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, interacts
AA. Which drug interacts with vitamin K?
Explanation: Vitamin K affects INR.
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AB. Which medication is an anticonvulsant?
Explanation: Used for seizures.
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AC. Which medication is an H2 blocker?
Explanation: H2 blockers reduce acid secretion.
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AD. Which medication is used for BPH?
Explanation: Alpha-1 blocker improves urine flow.
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Tags: Medications, Pharmacy, Which, Schedule
AE. Which drug is Schedule IV?
Explanation: Benzodiazepines are Schedule IV.
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AF. Which medication treats type 2 diabetes?
Explanation: Metformin is first-line therapy.
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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, Which, required
AG. Which DEA form is required to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances?
Explanation: DEA Form 106 is used to report theft or loss. [Image of DEA Form 106]
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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, federal, controlled
AH. How long must federal controlled substance records be retained?
Explanation: Federal law requires at least 2 years of record retention.
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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, Which, Schedule
AI. Which schedule allows refills under federal law?
Explanation: Schedule III–V prescriptions may be refilled with limits.
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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy
AJ. DEA Form 222 is used to:
Explanation: Schedule II drugs require DEA Form 222 for ordering.
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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, Which, controlled
AK. Which controlled substance schedule has no accepted medical use?
Explanation: Schedule I drugs have no accepted medical use.
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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, federal, transfer
AL. The federal transfer warning must appear on labels for:
Explanation: Federal law requires this warning for C-III–V.
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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, daily, sales
AM. What is the daily sales limit for pseudoephedrine?
Explanation: The CMEA sets a 3.6 g/day limit.
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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, Which, agency
AN. Which agency enforces federal controlled substance laws?
Explanation: The DEA enforces controlled substance regulations.
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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, prescriber’s, number
AO. A prescriber’s DEA number is used to verify:
Explanation: DEA numbers confirm authorization to prescribe controls.
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Tags: Federal Requirements, Pharmacy, refills, allowed
AP. How many refills are allowed for Schedule IV drugs within 6 months?
Explanation: Up to 5 refills are allowed within 6 months.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Dispensing, Correct
AQ. Dispensing the correct drug to the wrong patient is a:
Explanation: The medication reached the incorrect patient.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, lettering, designed
AR. Tall Man lettering is designed to reduce:
Explanation: Tall Man lettering highlights differences in similar drug names. [Image of Tall Man lettering examples in pharmacy]
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, should, cracked
AS. What should be done with cracked or broken tablets?
Explanation: Damaged meds must be removed to prevent errors.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Which, considered
AT. Which is considered protected health information (PHI)?
Explanation: Medication profiles contain identifiable patient data.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Which, Quality
AU. Which step is part of quality assurance?
Explanation: Error reporting improves system safety.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, hazardous, spills
AV. Hazardous drug spills require:
Explanation: Proper PPE and spill kits are required.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Near-miss, Medication
AW. A near-miss medication error is one that:
Explanation: Near misses are intercepted before patient exposure.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, prevent, Cross-Contamination
AX. The best way to prevent cross-contamination is to:
Explanation: Cleaning between drugs prevents residue transfer.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, HIPAA, violations
AY. HIPAA violations occur when:
Explanation: Unauthorized disclosure violates HIPAA.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Which, organization
AZ. Which organization publishes lists of error-prone abbreviations?
Explanation: ISMP identifies unsafe practices.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, prescription, direction
BA. If a prescription direction is unclear, the technician should:
Explanation: Only pharmacists clarify prescriptions.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, High-alert, Medications
BB. High-alert medications are those that:
Explanation: Errors can cause serious harm.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, <800>, Guidelines
BC. USP guidelines address:
Explanation: USP protects staff from hazardous drugs.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Selecting, Correct
BD. Selecting the correct drug but wrong strength is a:
Explanation: The dosage strength is incorrect.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Medication, looks
BE. If a medication looks different, the technician should verify the:
Explanation: NDC confirms correct product and manufacturer.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, performs, Final
BF. Who performs the final prescription check?
Explanation: Final verification is the pharmacist’s responsibility.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Expired, Medications
BG. Expired medications must be:
Explanation: Expired meds must be removed from active inventory.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Using, patient
BH. Using two patient identifiers helps prevent:
Explanation: Two identifiers confirm patient identity.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, patient, Counseling
BI. Patient counseling helps ensure:
Explanation: Counseling improves correct medication use.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, technician, discovers
BJ. A technician discovers an error after dispensing. What should happen?
Explanation: Errors must be reported for patient safety.
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Tags: Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Which, situation
BK. Which situation requires immediate pharmacist involvement?
Explanation: Allergies require clinical judgment.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, tablet, days.
BL. Rx: Take 1 tablet BID for 14 days. Quantity?
Explanation: 2 tablets/day × 14 days = 28 tablets.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, indicates:
BM. DAW code 2 indicates:
Explanation: DAW 2 = patient preference.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, “prior, authorization
BN. A “prior authorization required” rejection means:
Explanation: Prior authorizations are initiated by prescribers.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, grams, equals:
BO. 0.4 grams equals:
Explanation: 1 g = 1,000 mg.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Which, Insurance
BP. Which insurance plan is billed first?
Explanation: Primary insurance is billed first.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, “q6h”, means:
BQ. “q6h” means:
Explanation: q6h = every 6 hours.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, scanned, match
BR. If the NDC scanned does not match the label, the technician should:
Explanation: NDC mismatches require pharmacist review.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Which, appear
BS. Which item must appear on a prescription label?
Explanation: Federal law requires pharmacy name and address.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, “refill, soon”
BT. A “refill too soon” rejection indicates:
Explanation: The refill is requested before allowed time.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Which, follows
BU. Which step follows data entry in workflow?
Explanation: Pharmacist verification occurs before filling.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Liquid, equals:
BV. Liquid Rx: 5 mL TID for 6 days equals:
Explanation: 15 mL/day × 6 days = 90 mL.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, prescription, directions
BW. If prescription directions conflict with quantity, the technician should:
Explanation: Conflicts require pharmacist clarification.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Which, prescriptions
BX. Which prescriptions may be transferred between pharmacies?
Explanation: Schedule III–V prescriptions may be transferred.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, “qhs”, means:
BY. “qhs” means:
Explanation: qhs = every night at bedtime.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Which, situation
BZ. Which situation requires contacting the prescriber?
Explanation: Dosage clarification requires prescriber input.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Which, outside
CA. Which task is outside a technician’s scope of practice?
Explanation: Clinical decisions are pharmacist-only tasks.
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Tags: Order Entry & Processing, Pharmacy, Partial, fills
CB. Partial fills of Schedule II medications must follow:
Explanation: Schedule II partial fills are governed by law.
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