PTU Study Guide Questions with 100%
Correct Answers Graded A+
What is a common side effect of clopidogrel
Bleeding
What topical dosage form is good for dry,scaly areas - and is oil-based greasy semi solid
Ointment -
What Medicare part reimburses the pharmacy for durable medical equipment
Part b
How much dextrose is in 1L of D5W
50 grams
What auxiliary label should be applied to a doxycycline prescription during the filling process
May cause sun sensitivity
What generic name/drug class pair is correct
Sitagliptin/DPP-4 inhibitor
What can be optional when a CACI is used for chemo compounding
Buffer room - CACI stands for compounding aseptic containment isolated
- completely enclosed - has gloves and is very speedy
- don't block critical sites from above and below
Advantage of dispensing meds in a Add- A- vial system
Flow hood isn't needed
- ADD ; automated drug delivery system
- able to fill and label a RX vial
-they reduce errors in the dispensing products
suncutaneous injection
Injected into a fatty tissue
Where does FDA encourage healthcare professionals report medication errors to
Medwatch
,A flow hood prefilter needs to be changed:
monthly
What drug class is famotidine
H2 blocker
Before disposing of leftover medication powder where would you look for proper disposal
Safety data sheet
Ad sig
right ear
What medication is a PPI
Omperazole
When compounding with item should be donned first at before starting
Shoe covers
How many identifiers do you need when a patient is picking up a script
2
When is coordination of benefits used for a patient
When the patient has 2 insurance plans
When are diuretics usually taken
Morning
What patient information should you verify with the nurse at the hospital pharmacy window
Patients name, room number and medication
For medications in the fridge what is the temp range it must be stored in
36F to 46F degrees
Why is it important to use open ended questions when talking with a patient
,Complete and accurate info can be obtained
Which brand/generic pair is correct
QVAR - beclomethasone
What medication taken with pradaxa may increase bleeding
Ibuprofen
Which drug resource primarily contains non-sterile compounding info
USP-NF
Patient has a nausea reaction to Percocet, where should this info be recorded
Enter "sensitivity to oxycodone/acetaminophen - N/V" in the comments section
What is the set amount of money paid by the patient until the insurance plan pays for health
coverage called
Deductible
FDA requires that the patient is provided with what resource when picking up his diclofenac from the
retail pharmacy
Medication guide
What medication condition is omeprazole usually prescribed for
GERD
What is a computerized patient chart called and what does is contain
EMR - DOB, address, phone #, vital signs is in the section of lab and medical test, list of meds pt is
taking home, smoking will be in the social section
Crash cart/emergency kit
Contains all supplies that may be needed during an emergency and that is instantly accessible to
anyone in the office.
MTM (medication therapy management)
a service provided by a pharmacist to improve patient outcomes through a review of a patient's
profile and prescribed meds
, What test is for prostate cancer
PSA
Pharmacy wealth and wellness purpose
Help pt prevent, identify and manage acute and chronic conditions
Which federal insurance program enrolls people at any age if they have kidney failure and are being
treated with dialysis
Medicare
Buffer room
an international organization for standardization (ISO) 7 room in which a primary engineering control
resides - used for sterile compounding
You notice that heparin vials were recently recalled due to steel particles in the solution - what type of
recall is this
Class 1 recall
non-shedding gown
Can be reused (sterile garb)
What is the generic name for Dilantin
Phenytoin
"Instill 1 drop ou 2pm QPM" which abbreviation is most prone to causing an error
Ou
Ou sig
Both eyes
What is the first step to resolve an "invalid day supply " rejection
Verify there isn't a data-entry or calculations error
NDC # 63481-0161-60 - What does 63481 identify
The labeler
Correct Answers Graded A+
What is a common side effect of clopidogrel
Bleeding
What topical dosage form is good for dry,scaly areas - and is oil-based greasy semi solid
Ointment -
What Medicare part reimburses the pharmacy for durable medical equipment
Part b
How much dextrose is in 1L of D5W
50 grams
What auxiliary label should be applied to a doxycycline prescription during the filling process
May cause sun sensitivity
What generic name/drug class pair is correct
Sitagliptin/DPP-4 inhibitor
What can be optional when a CACI is used for chemo compounding
Buffer room - CACI stands for compounding aseptic containment isolated
- completely enclosed - has gloves and is very speedy
- don't block critical sites from above and below
Advantage of dispensing meds in a Add- A- vial system
Flow hood isn't needed
- ADD ; automated drug delivery system
- able to fill and label a RX vial
-they reduce errors in the dispensing products
suncutaneous injection
Injected into a fatty tissue
Where does FDA encourage healthcare professionals report medication errors to
Medwatch
,A flow hood prefilter needs to be changed:
monthly
What drug class is famotidine
H2 blocker
Before disposing of leftover medication powder where would you look for proper disposal
Safety data sheet
Ad sig
right ear
What medication is a PPI
Omperazole
When compounding with item should be donned first at before starting
Shoe covers
How many identifiers do you need when a patient is picking up a script
2
When is coordination of benefits used for a patient
When the patient has 2 insurance plans
When are diuretics usually taken
Morning
What patient information should you verify with the nurse at the hospital pharmacy window
Patients name, room number and medication
For medications in the fridge what is the temp range it must be stored in
36F to 46F degrees
Why is it important to use open ended questions when talking with a patient
,Complete and accurate info can be obtained
Which brand/generic pair is correct
QVAR - beclomethasone
What medication taken with pradaxa may increase bleeding
Ibuprofen
Which drug resource primarily contains non-sterile compounding info
USP-NF
Patient has a nausea reaction to Percocet, where should this info be recorded
Enter "sensitivity to oxycodone/acetaminophen - N/V" in the comments section
What is the set amount of money paid by the patient until the insurance plan pays for health
coverage called
Deductible
FDA requires that the patient is provided with what resource when picking up his diclofenac from the
retail pharmacy
Medication guide
What medication condition is omeprazole usually prescribed for
GERD
What is a computerized patient chart called and what does is contain
EMR - DOB, address, phone #, vital signs is in the section of lab and medical test, list of meds pt is
taking home, smoking will be in the social section
Crash cart/emergency kit
Contains all supplies that may be needed during an emergency and that is instantly accessible to
anyone in the office.
MTM (medication therapy management)
a service provided by a pharmacist to improve patient outcomes through a review of a patient's
profile and prescribed meds
, What test is for prostate cancer
PSA
Pharmacy wealth and wellness purpose
Help pt prevent, identify and manage acute and chronic conditions
Which federal insurance program enrolls people at any age if they have kidney failure and are being
treated with dialysis
Medicare
Buffer room
an international organization for standardization (ISO) 7 room in which a primary engineering control
resides - used for sterile compounding
You notice that heparin vials were recently recalled due to steel particles in the solution - what type of
recall is this
Class 1 recall
non-shedding gown
Can be reused (sterile garb)
What is the generic name for Dilantin
Phenytoin
"Instill 1 drop ou 2pm QPM" which abbreviation is most prone to causing an error
Ou
Ou sig
Both eyes
What is the first step to resolve an "invalid day supply " rejection
Verify there isn't a data-entry or calculations error
NDC # 63481-0161-60 - What does 63481 identify
The labeler
