Actonel Generic Name

What is the generic name for Actonel?

Alendronate

Pioglitazone

Ramipril

Risedronate

None

Chemotherapy Exposure

Because of poor processes and procedures, a pharmacy technician has been exposed unnecessarily to chemotherapy agents. Which federal organization would have the most oversight over this issue?

NIH

OSHA

IRB

NCQA

None

Therapeutic Equivalence

Which of the following statements best describes therapeutic equivalence?

It refers to two drugs that have identical chemical compositions

It indicates that a drug is superior to others in terms of efficacy and safety

Medications that are therapeutically equivalent will have similar drug effects and can be used interchangeably

It describes medications that are in the same drug class and have approximately the same cost

None

Amoxicillin Calculation

A prescriber writes an order for Amoxicillin 0.5 g TID x 7 days. You currently only have 250 mg capsules available. How many total capsules are needed to fill the entire prescription?

None

MOA Carvedilol

What is the primary mechanism of action of carvedilol?

Inhibits beta-1, beta-2, and alpha-1 receptors

Activates beta-2 receptors

Activates beta-3 receptors

Non-selectively inhibits beta receptors

None

Saftey of Names, Labels, and Packaging

Years ago, the antidepressant named Brintellix was changed to Trintellix. Which agency would be responsible for monitoring the safety of names, labels, and packaging?

VAERS

CBER

NCQA

DMEPA

None

Short Term Prescription

Which medication is typically only used for 1-2 weeks at most?

Apixaban

Ciprofloxacin

Risperidone

Alendronate

None

Route of Administration - Onset of Action

Which route of administration will have the fastest onset of action?

Oral

Rectal

Intravenous

Transdermal

None

Medication Class Identification

A patient reports that they cannot afford the price of Protonix. Which of the following would represent an alternative in the same class of medication?

Famotidine

Lisinopril

Metoprolol

Omeprazole

None

10.

Supplement in Alcoholism

Patients who have trouble with alcohol addiction will often need this supplement?

Vitamin A

Protein

Ginseng

Thiamine

None

11.

ANDA

A new medication is applying for an ANDA. Which of the following best represents the requirement to obtain approval?

The drug must demonstrate bioequivalence with the parent product

The drug must be proven efficacious in randomized controlled trials

The drug must be proven safe in randomized controlled trials

Both B and C

None

12.

Prednisone Class Identification

A patient reports intolerable side effects to prednisone. Which medication is from the same class as prednisone and would be likely to cause similar side effects?

Naproxen

Medrol

Lyrica

Prilosec

None

13.

Warfarin Interaction

Which medication should be avoided with the use of warfarin?

Gabapentin

Zyrtec

Tylenol

Ibuprofen

None

14.

Amoxicillin Suspension Calculation

How many mL of Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL should be dispensed if the prescription is written for i tbsp PO BID x 14 days?

280 mL

420 mL

140 mL

560 mL

None

15.

Digoxin Dosing

A prescription comes in for digoxin 0.125 mg QD, what is the equivalent dose in mcg?

12.5 mcg

0.000125 mcg

1.25 mcg

125 mcg

None

16.

Oral Dosage Form - Diabetes Medication

A patient is requesting a diabetes medication that is not an injection. Which of the following medications would be given as an oral dosage form?

Basaglar

dulaglutide

Byetta

Jardiance

None

17.

Medicare and MTM

Which of the following Medicare components covers the Medication Therapy Management benefit?

Part B

Part A

Part D

Part B or D may cover the MTM benefit

None

18.

FDA Agencies

Which agency is not run by or part of the FDA?

ISMP

CBER

DMEPA

CDER

None

19.

REMS

In the creation of a REMS program, which of the following is true?

The FDA sets up the program and pharmaceutical manufacturer agrees to the requirements

Once set up, a REMS program is required forever as long as the medication is still being marketed and sold

A medication guide must be given to the patient

The program is designed to minimize excessive costs to the patient

None

20.

Furosemide Adverse Effects

Which is a boxed warning on furosemide?

Fetal toxicity

Fluid/electrolyte loss

Hyperkalemia

Weight loss

None

21.

Cyanide Safety Legislation

Which legislation/program was created in response to an individual causing cyanide poisoning by replacing acetaminophen with cyanide pills?

Orphan Drug Act

MedWatch

DSHEA

Tamper Resistant Packaging

None

22.

OTC and Legend Legislation

What piece of legislation set up two categories of drugs (legend and over-the-counter)?

Durham Humphrey

Kefauver Harris

Orphan Drug Act

Prescription Drug Marketing Act

None

23.

FDA Role

Which of the following tasks would not typically be associated with the FDA’s role?

Approval of REMS programs

Developing and creating compounding standards

Determining whether a drug requires a boxed warning

Issuing an alert on a medication safety-related issue

None

24.

Recalls

A drug manufacturer has announced that there was an error in production and a different excipient was put into tablets of metoprolol. This excipient is FDA-approved as safe for human consumption and there is no anticipated risk to patients. What type of recall would this be?

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Too little information to determine

None

25.

Saw Palmetto Indication

A patient asks you about taking saw palmetto extract. What is the most common indication that a patient would use this for?

Hypertension

Stroke prevention

Heartburn

BPH

None

26.

CMR

Which of the following statements is true regarding a CMR?

Follow up annual CMR’s can be done by pharmacy technicians, but the initial CMR must be done by a pharmacist

Performing a CMR via telehealth is acceptable under most situations

The medication action plan only provides a list of medication

None of the above are true

None

27.

Liraglutide Boxed Warning

Which is a boxed warning on liraglutide?

Carcinogenic

Lactic acidosis

Thyroid C-cell tumors

Weight loss

None

28.

Drug Interaction PDE-5 Inhibitors

As you review Mr. Steven's medication list, you realize that he has many PRN medications. Which one would be of the highest concern with regard to drug interactions with tadalafil?

Calcium carbonate (Tums) for GERD

Nitroglycerin for chest pain

Ibuprofen for pain

Diphenhydramine for sleep

None

29.

Oral Contraceptives and Adverse Effect Risk

Ms. Jones has asked about the risks with regard to her birth control. She informs you that she is taking Loestrin which is a combination of estrogen and progestin. You inform her that it can increase the risk of blood clots. Which part of her history would increase the risk of a blood clot?

1-2 glasses of wine per week

She runs marathons a few times per year

She is currently taking rifampin

She is a smoker

None

30.

Lamotrigine Warning

Mr. Thomas was prescribed lamotrigine by their neurologist. They can't recall what side effects are associated with this medication. What adverse effect carries a boxed warning?

Edema

Rash

Hyperkalemia

Weight gain

None

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