PHRA 1413 Outpatient Didactic Exam
with Questions and Correct Answers
2025
Dose - CORRECT ANSWERS - Varies among children, adults, elderly.
- Most should fall between recommended dosage range
Dosing Interval - CORRECT ANSWERS - Frequency of drug administration based on
release mechanism of the medication.
- Examples: ER, XR, SA, etc.
Indication - CORRECT ANSWERS Specific reason/diseases that a med is FDA approved
to treat
Contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS - Reasons as to why a medication should not
be taken by a certain patient.
- i.e; allergies, pregnancies, etc.
Patient Information - CORRECT ANSWERS What the patient needs to know about the
medication
Adverse Drug Reactions - CORRECT ANSWERS Unwanted/unintended negative or
harmful effects experienced after the administration of a drug
Combination Medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Medications containing more than one
active ingredient
Pharmacologic Category - CORRECT ANSWERS Drug Class
Clinical Pharmacology - CORRECT ANSWERS Science concerned with drugs and their
sources, appearance, chemistry, actions, and uses
Mechanism Of Action (MOA) - CORRECT ANSWERS - How drugs work on the body
Pharmacokinetics - CORRECT ANSWERS - ADME
Carcinogen - CORRECT ANSWERS A substance capable of causing cancer
Mutagen - CORRECT ANSWERS Agents that cause genetic mutation in DNA
, Teratogenic - CORRECT ANSWERS Drugs/Substances capable of causing birthing
defects and interfere with development of a fetus
Overdose - CORRECT ANSWERS Excessive/ dangerous dose of a drug
Dosage - CORRECT ANSWERS Size/frequency of a dose of a drug
Medication Package - CORRECT ANSWERS Inserts included with the manufacturer
package of meds and contains information about the drug and its uses
Medication Guides (MedGuides) - CORRECT ANSWERS FDA-approved patient info for
select prescription drugs that pose a serious public health concern
Drug Information Handbook - CORRECT ANSWERS Concise clinical drug reference
guide
- Considered one of the quickest and easiest sources for most simple drug questions
LexiComp Online - CORRECT ANSWERS Electronic drug info database
Drug Facts and Comparison - CORRECT ANSWERS Comprehensive reference on
prescription and non-prescription meds
Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation - CORRECT ANSWERS Specific information regarding
the use of meds during pregnancy
Approved Drug Product With Therapeutic Equivalent Evaluations (Orange Book) -
CORRECT ANSWERS - Electronic and FDA approved reference that provides info
regarding generic meds equivalent to brand/trade name
Red Book: Pharmacy's Fundamental Reference - CORRECT ANSWERS - Provides info
on prescription and OTC drug pricing and packaging
- Available electronically with subscription
CDC Health Information for International Travel (Yellow Book) - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Published every 2 years
- Provides info regarding travel health guidelines, pre-travel vaccine recommendations,
and other destination-specific health advice
ISPM Medication Safety Alert - CORRECT ANSWERS - Institute for Safe Medication
Practices (ISMP)
- Newsletter that informs subscribers of medication errors and provides prevention
strategies and recommendations to assist healthcare providers
Pediatric and Neonatal Dosage Handbook - CORRECT ANSWERS Contains specific
drug info for the pediatric patient population
with Questions and Correct Answers
2025
Dose - CORRECT ANSWERS - Varies among children, adults, elderly.
- Most should fall between recommended dosage range
Dosing Interval - CORRECT ANSWERS - Frequency of drug administration based on
release mechanism of the medication.
- Examples: ER, XR, SA, etc.
Indication - CORRECT ANSWERS Specific reason/diseases that a med is FDA approved
to treat
Contraindications - CORRECT ANSWERS - Reasons as to why a medication should not
be taken by a certain patient.
- i.e; allergies, pregnancies, etc.
Patient Information - CORRECT ANSWERS What the patient needs to know about the
medication
Adverse Drug Reactions - CORRECT ANSWERS Unwanted/unintended negative or
harmful effects experienced after the administration of a drug
Combination Medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Medications containing more than one
active ingredient
Pharmacologic Category - CORRECT ANSWERS Drug Class
Clinical Pharmacology - CORRECT ANSWERS Science concerned with drugs and their
sources, appearance, chemistry, actions, and uses
Mechanism Of Action (MOA) - CORRECT ANSWERS - How drugs work on the body
Pharmacokinetics - CORRECT ANSWERS - ADME
Carcinogen - CORRECT ANSWERS A substance capable of causing cancer
Mutagen - CORRECT ANSWERS Agents that cause genetic mutation in DNA
, Teratogenic - CORRECT ANSWERS Drugs/Substances capable of causing birthing
defects and interfere with development of a fetus
Overdose - CORRECT ANSWERS Excessive/ dangerous dose of a drug
Dosage - CORRECT ANSWERS Size/frequency of a dose of a drug
Medication Package - CORRECT ANSWERS Inserts included with the manufacturer
package of meds and contains information about the drug and its uses
Medication Guides (MedGuides) - CORRECT ANSWERS FDA-approved patient info for
select prescription drugs that pose a serious public health concern
Drug Information Handbook - CORRECT ANSWERS Concise clinical drug reference
guide
- Considered one of the quickest and easiest sources for most simple drug questions
LexiComp Online - CORRECT ANSWERS Electronic drug info database
Drug Facts and Comparison - CORRECT ANSWERS Comprehensive reference on
prescription and non-prescription meds
Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation - CORRECT ANSWERS Specific information regarding
the use of meds during pregnancy
Approved Drug Product With Therapeutic Equivalent Evaluations (Orange Book) -
CORRECT ANSWERS - Electronic and FDA approved reference that provides info
regarding generic meds equivalent to brand/trade name
Red Book: Pharmacy's Fundamental Reference - CORRECT ANSWERS - Provides info
on prescription and OTC drug pricing and packaging
- Available electronically with subscription
CDC Health Information for International Travel (Yellow Book) - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Published every 2 years
- Provides info regarding travel health guidelines, pre-travel vaccine recommendations,
and other destination-specific health advice
ISPM Medication Safety Alert - CORRECT ANSWERS - Institute for Safe Medication
Practices (ISMP)
- Newsletter that informs subscribers of medication errors and provides prevention
strategies and recommendations to assist healthcare providers
Pediatric and Neonatal Dosage Handbook - CORRECT ANSWERS Contains specific
drug info for the pediatric patient population
