Exam questions & answers
What are the parts of a drug NDC code? - answer EX: 0093 -8119-
56
0093:Manufacturer
8119:Medication
56: Pack size
If a prescription exp date is listed as 11 2015, when does that
prescription expire? - answer November 31st, 2016
How many numbers made up each part of the NDC? - answer 5
then 4 then 2
e.g.: 63439-0621-01
What is the lot number? - answer The "batch" that the medication
was made in.
How many milliliters in an ounce? - answer 30 mL = 1 oz
What do the roman numerals on the bottles indicate? - answer the
ounces the bottle contains (e.g. Roman Numeral II indicates 2
ounces of fluid (60 mls))
What is trituration? - answer Decreasing particle size using a
mortar and pestle