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1 Certkiller PTCB 448q Number: PTCB Passing Score: 800 Time Limit: 120 min File Version: 12.5 PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Passed on with an 890. Dump still valid in US. 1 or 2 new questions. You must know the material as answers are worded differently at times.

2 Exam A QUESTION 1 You have received a script that reads 2gtt OU BI What will the label placed on the patients packaging read? Two Drops in both ears two times daily Two Drops in both eyes two times daily Two Drops in right ear three times a day. Two drops in left eye two times daily /Reference: : QUESTION 2 Convert 25 C to F. 36 F 50 F 77 F 69 F /Reference: : QUESTION 3 A 14 year old boy weights 110 lbs. He is prescribed by his Doctor to take 5mg/Kg of drug "A" daily. What will his dose be? 1200mg 1250mg 150mg

3 250mg /Reference: : QUESTION 4 C C X L is equal to: /Reference: : QUESTION 5 If 100 tablets cost , how much does each tablet cost? $.12 $1.22 $12.20 $.012 /Reference: :

4 QUESTION 6 Which regulatory agency would initiate a class II recall on a prescription drug? DEA OSHA FDA FDIC /Reference: : QUESTION 7 A cart exchange in a hospital usually takes place every: 12 Hours 6 Hours 24 Hours 48 Hours /Reference: : QUESTION 8

5 2.5 ounces is equal to: 75ml 250ml 50ml 750ml Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 9 Which DEA schedule contains substances with the least potential for abuse? Sch. 1 Sch. 4 Sch. 5 Sch. 2 /Reference: : QUESTION 10 A script for Zolpidem will expire after and may have up to. 6 Months, No Refills 12 Months, 1 year of Refills 12 Months, No Refills 6 months, 5 Refills

6 /Reference: : QUESTION 11 A script for cough syrup reads 15ml PO Q4 PRN. Wha t should you type on the patients packaging? A spoonfull taken orally every 4 hours as needed One teaspoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed One tablespoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed 15ml taken orally every 4 hours as needed /Reference: : QUESTION 12 Which is not true about HIPAA? Helps insure patient privacy. Prevents healthcare fraud and abuse. Regulates the use and disclosure of patient information. Helps to decrease the rate of errors in pharmacy. /Reference: : QUESTION 13 A pharmacy can order DEA Sch. 3 drugs from their wholesaler:

7 Using a standard invoice. Using a credit memo. Using a DEA Form 222. Only with guaranteed funds. Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 14 With which class of FDA recall is there is a potential for serious injury or death Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 15 An eight year old boy weights 75 Lbs. The adult dosage of Drug C is 400mg. The childrens dosage using Clarks rule is: 100mg 150mg 200mg 250mg

8 /Reference: : QUESTION 16 Dr. Acosta has a practice in Delaware and recieved her DEA number in What will the two letters in her DEA number prefix be? DB DA BA AD /Reference: : QUESTION 17 Which size of needle has the largest diameter? 18 Gauge 16 Gauge 20 Gauge 14 Gauge /Reference: : QUESTION 18 What is the primary function / use for Rosiglitazone? Anti-Convulsant Hypertension

9 Anti-Diabetic Proton Pump Inhibitor /Reference: : QUESTION 19 A distributes HEPA filtered air into a work area to maintain a sterile environment. Cleanroom Fan Laminar Flow Hood Class 100 Airfan Micron filter fan /Reference: : QUESTION 20 How many Tablespoons are in 16 Ounces? /Reference: :

10 QUESTION 21 A patient weights 218 Lbs. What is their weight in Kg? 479Kg 109Kg 409Kg 99Kg /Reference: : QUESTION 22 What regulatory agency would be responsible for the approval of a new anti-anxiety drug similar to Diazepam? CIA DEA FDA OBRA /Reference: : QUESTION 23 What concentration of a sodium chloride solution would be Hypertonic? 0.009% 0.090% 0.900% 9.000%

11 /Reference: : QUESTION 24 Which type of insulin has the shortest onset period. (the length of time before it reaches the bloodstream and begins to lower blood sugar) Ultra-Lente Lente NPH Regular /Reference: : QUESTION 25 Dr. Dasani has a dental practice in Smiley, Texas. What should the final number be in his DEA number given the first 8 characters of AD380410? Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 26 Benazepril is classified as a:

12 Beta Blocker ACE Inhibitor Calcium Channel Blocker Diuretic /Reference: : QUESTION 27 You receive a Prescription that reads: Restoril 15mg PRN HS #30. What instructions will likely appear on the customers packaging? 1 Tablespoon at bedtime as needed. Take 1 Tablet at bedtime as needed. Take 30 minutes before bedtime with food. Take 1 Tablet as directed with food. /Reference: : QUESTION 28 You receive a prescription for 15g of a Topical Steroid Cream containing a 12% concentration. Your pharmacy only has 10% and 15% concentrations. How much of each can you combine to fill this prescription? 6g of 15% + 9g of 10% 10g of 10% + 5g of 15% 8g of 10% + 7g of 15% 12g of 10% + 3g of 15% Correct Answer: A

13 /Reference: : QUESTION 29 Your Pharmacy has a 40% markup and $1.75 dispensing fee. The wholesale price for 10 Sildenafil is $120.00, what will the retail price be. $ $ $ $ /Reference: : QUESTION 30 Which of these drugs is a Beta Blocker? Lisinopril Amlodipine Valsartan Metoprolol /Reference: : QUESTION 31 A preparation consisting of solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid is called:

14 Syrup Emulsion Suspension Elixir /Reference: : QUESTION 32 The reference list of approved drug products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is called: RX Master List Orange Book TE Ratings Book MSDS Sheets /Reference: : QUESTION 33 The drug Lorazepam is a: DEA Sch II DEA Sch III DEA Sch IV DEA Sch V

15 /Reference: : QUESTION 34 The Sig for "Right Ear" is: AD AU AR AS Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 35 To prepare a prescription you need to measure 2.75oz. You have the following graduated cylinders available. Which would you use? 75ml 100ml 125ml 150ml

16 /Reference: : QUESTION 36 Custom mixing of drugs from various available products to fit the unique needs of a patient is known as: Amalgamation Concocting Compounding Mixology /Reference: : QUESTION 37 Which is incorrect? 554 = DLIV 122 = CXXII 264 = CCLXIV 159 = CLVIIII /Reference: : QUESTION 38 If a patient is allergic to alcohol, which of the following should they not use? Syrup Suspension Elixir

17 Insulin /Reference: : QUESTION is the NDC code for Losartan 25mg #90. What does the middle series of numbers 0951 represent? Product / Formula Manufacturer Drug Class Package / Quantity Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 40 A drug patent gives its inventor the exclusive rights to manufacture and market a drug. The patent lasts years and that period begins. 10 years, upon FDA approval. 10 years, upon original filing. 20 years, upon FDA approval. 20 years, upon original filing. /Reference: :

18 QUESTION 41 Mr. Tee is a customer at your retail pharmacy. He has prescription drug coverage through his employer. When he picks up his prescription he must pay a portion of the price known as a. Premium Deductible Waiver Co-Pay /Reference: : QUESTION 42 Which of these temperatures would be within Controlled / Room Temperature standards? 86 f 20 c 38 f 65 c /Reference: : QUESTION 43 A physician orders an IV drip of a mixture at a rate of 25ml/hr for 20/hr. What volume of fluid will be needed? 500mg 0.5L 1.0L 1.5L

19 /Reference: : QUESTION 44 How many teaspoons are in one ounce? /Reference: : QUESTION 45 You receive a prescription with the sig: Amoxil 500mg 1tab PO TID X10 How many tablets are needed to fill this order? /Reference: : QUESTION 46 You receive a prescription with the sig: Amoxil 500mg 1tab PO TID X10 Which of these is most likely their condition?

20 Urinary Tract Infection Hypertension Staph Infection Acid Reflux Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 47 At your retail pharmacy a customers order totals $ They pay with two $20 bills. The most appropriate change would be: (3)Fives (2)ones (2)Quarters (1)Dime (1)Nickel (2)Penny (1)Ten (1)Five (2)ones (1)Quarter (1)Dime (1)Nickel (1)Penny (1)Ten (7)ones (1)Dime (1)Nickel (1)Penny (1)Ten (1)Five (2)ones (2)Quarters (1)Dime (1)Nickel (1)Penny /Reference: : QUESTION 48 Which form of Diabetes is Insulin Dependent? Hypoglycemia Hyperglycemia Type I Diabetes Type II Diabetes

21 /Reference: : QUESTION 49 Which FDA recall is the least severe? Class IV Class III Class II Class I /Reference: : QUESTION 50 The acronym APAP is used for: Aspirin Urgently Acetaminophen None of the above /Reference: : QUESTION 51 A dosage form that dissolves when held between the cheek and gum is called a: Sublingual

22 Buccal Enteric Coated Pouch /Reference: : QUESTION 52 Which of the following must be used to clean a Laminal Flow Hood? Ammonia Sulfate Chlorine Bleach Aseptic Iodine Isopropyl Alcohol /Reference: : QUESTION 53 The abbreviation PC means: Before Meals After Meals Parenteral Calculaton Potassium Chloride /Reference:

23 : QUESTION 54 Generic Drugs can be substituted for Brand name drugs: Whenever they are available. Whenever the Patient / Customer requests them. Whenever the pharmacy is running low on brand name drugs. Only if the physician prescribes them. /Reference: : QUESTION 55 Your store retails a 30 ct. bottle of Ibuprofen for $3.00. The wholesale cost to the store is $1.50. What is the Markup percent? 200% 150% 100% 50% /Reference: : QUESTION 56 A protects a drugs brand name from unauthorized use. Trademark Patent Copyright

24 Generic Name Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 57 Which DEA Sch. contains drugs that have very high abuse potential and are not usually used as medication? DEA Sch. V DEA Sch. IV DEA Sch. II DEA Sch. I /Reference: : QUESTION 58 Which is a solution that has been sweetened for better ease of use? Elixir Syrup Suspension Tincture /Reference: :

25 QUESTION 59 Which would not be a violation of HIPAA? Not giving a new patient a notice of privacy disclosure. Pharm. Techs gossiping with a patientabout othersmedication Medicaid patient not being offered counseling on a new Medication. Releasing a patients records to an unauthorized party. /Reference: : QUESTION 60 Which medication is exempt from the PPPA locking cap requirements? Nitroglycerine Paroxetine Clonidine Tolterodine Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 61 Which of the following drugs would not be used to treat seizures? Topamax Depakote Lamictal Tramadol

26 /Reference: : QUESTION 62 1 Lbs is equal to: 12 Oz 2.2 Kg 454 G 1200 Ml /Reference: : QUESTION 63 The drug name Oxycontin is an example of a: Chemical Name Brand Name Generic Name Street Name /Reference: : QUESTION 64 Which phase of the FDA new drug application involves double-blind, placebo controlled trials to demonstrate that it actually works and involves hundreds or

27 thousands of patients. Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV /Reference: : QUESTION 65 Water freezes at 0 C and Boils at 100 What tempe rature in Farenheit will water freeze and boil? 14 F, 325 F 32 F, 212 F 29 F, 180 F 10 F, 177 F /Reference: : QUESTION 66 The fraction ¾ is equal to: Correct Answer: A

28 /Reference: : QUESTION 67 How many ML of active ingredient are in 1.5 Liter of a 17.5% solution? /Reference: : QUESTION 68 The FDA publication of Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations is called: Merck Manual Scut Monkey drug Manual Orange Book Micromedex /Reference: : QUESTION 69 You have been asked to dilute and repackage 1 Liter of a 20% solution into 1 pint bottles of 5% solution. How many bottles will you be able to fill?

29 Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 70 Which drug would be used for athletes foot: Ranitidine Fluconazole Tamsulosin Sildenafil /Reference: : QUESTION 71 A drug class that causes a natural biological action to NOT occur is called: Inhibitor Prohibitor Antagonist Agonist

30 /Reference: : QUESTION 72 Which dosage form would ensure the best bioavailability? PO SL NG IV /Reference: : QUESTION 73 A patient is at your store buying a glucose monitor. The item sells for $ After tax their total is $ What is the tax rate? Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 74 A patient presents a prescription for Ibandronate 150mg #3. Your pharmacy has a 35% markup and $5.66 dispensing fee. The wholesale price is $15.70 per tab. What will the retail price be for this prescription of 3 tablets? $63.59

31 $47.10 $52.76 $69.25 /Reference: : QUESTION 75 A rolling cabinet at a hospital which is used to dispense emergency medication is commonly called a: EMS Cart Stash Cart Crash Cart Blue Cart /Reference: : QUESTION 76 Which drug is not DEA controlled? Phentermine Prozac Lunesta Valium /Reference:

32 : QUESTION 77 The decision to add new medications to a hospitals formulary are usually made by : Drug Company Representatives Board of Physicians Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Hospital General Manager /Reference: : QUESTION 78 Which of the following would be a violation of OBRA? Releasing a patients records to unauthorized parties Not offering a medicaid patient counseling on a new drug prescribed Accidently allowing a refill on a DEA Sch. II drug Filling a prescription for a medicaid patient with expired stock /Reference: : QUESTION 79 Dr. Patel has prescribed Ms. Jones some antibacterial drops to treat Conjunctivitis. The directions are 2-3gtt OD QI What will need to be typed on the label? Use 2-3 Drops in right eye four times daily Use 2-3 Drops in right ear four times daily Use 2-3 Drops in left eye four times daily Use 2-3 Drops in left ear four times daily

33 Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 80 Which of the following drugs is exempt from the PPPA locking cap requirements? Varenicline Topiramate Pregabalin Nitroglycerin /Reference: : QUESTION 81 Dr. Diaco has prescribed your customer a drug order for the following: Methylprednisolone 10mg tabs 40mg QD x2d 30mg QD X3D 20mg QD X4D 10mg QD X5D How many tablets should be dispensed?

34 /Reference: : QUESTION 82 A customer has dropped off a prescription order for Benazepril. Which of the following conditions does our customer most likely need this for? Epilepsy Type II Diabetes Hypertension Ear Infection /Reference: : QUESTION 83 Your retail pharmacy sells products at: 45% markup over wholesale + a set dispensing fee of $4. A customer brings in a script for: Vardenafil 5mg #10. The total retail cost at pickup for the 10 tablets is $ What is your pharmacys wholesale cost per/each tablet? $14.50 $10.00 $18.85 $14.90 /Reference: : QUESTION 84 You have been asked by the Pharmacist to prepare 3 liters of a 30% strength solution. Your pharmacy stocks the active ingredient in 8 ounce bottles of 70% strength. How many bottles of the active ingredient will you need to open to complete this request? (Hint - this is and alligation problem)

35 /Reference: : QUESTION 85 A 600ml IV solution is to be given over a 5 hour period. Which of the flow rates below would need to be used? 2.0ml/min 2.5ml/min 3.0ml/min 3.5ml/min Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 86 An 8 year old boy weighs 34 Kilograms. The adult dosage of his prescribed medication is 400 mg. Using Clarks rule, what would the dosage for the boy be? 160mg 200mg 240mg 300mg

36 /Reference: : QUESTION 87 Mr. Bill Foldes is a regular customer at your pharmacy. Today he brought in a new prescription for Oxycontin. The script is from Dr. Bender and his DEA number is BB The script is dated December 17th of last year and today is April 21st. The prescription allows 5 refills. Under the circumstances, how many fills will Mr. Foldes receive? 1 Today + 1 Refill 0 Today + 0 Refill 1 Today + 2 Refill 1 Today + 0 Refill /Reference: : QUESTION 88 Which of the DEA Schedules are Benzodiazepines listed in? Sch V Sch IV Sch III Sch II /Reference: : QUESTION 89 A patient at your hospital is prescribed: Drug Xt 2mg/kg TI Her chart shows she weighs 110 lbs. How many mg per day will she receive?

37 100mgB, 200mg 300mg 400mg /Reference: : QUESTION 90 A customer walks in to your pharmacy and wants to buy a Blood Pressure Monitor. They choose one that retails for $ Today is senior tuesday and your customer is eligible for a 15% discount on the unit. What will the final price be after the discount and 5.0% sales tax are applied? $71.39 $69.97 $72.01 $71.50 Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 91 A drug developer invented a new drug in their lab in They applied for a patent for it in late They were awarded the patent in In 2009, the FDA approved the drug for sale and distribution in the US. What year will the patent expire for this drug?

38 /Reference: : QUESTION 92 Which dosage form would not be recommended to a patient with an allergy to alcohol? Suspension Elixir Syrup Emulsion /Reference: : QUESTION 93 A new product has arrived to your pharmacy. The storage requirements on the label read: Store at 1.5 C Where would you store them? Room Temperature Refrigerator Freezer Incubator /Reference: : QUESTION 94 A prescription order reads: 2 Tabs TID X28D How many tablets will be dispensed?

39 /Reference: : QUESTION 95 1 liter of a solution contains 5 Grams of a drug. How much would be present in 750ml of that solution? 3750mg 1500mg 2750mg 4000mg Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 96 A 7 year old girl weighs 27 Kilograms. The adult dosage of the drug she has been prescribed is 500mg. Using Youngs rule, what will the dosage be for her? 125mg 160mg 185mg 200mg

40 /Reference: : QUESTION 97 Which of the following is an Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker? Enalapril Diazepam Rosuvastatin Valsartan /Reference: : QUESTION 98 How many milligrams are in 1 kilogram? 1,000, ,000 10,000 1,000 Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 99 While rotating stock you notice an expiration date on a bottle that reads 08/10. What is the last day that product may be used? July 31, 2010 August 1, 2010

41 August 31, 2010 September 1, 2010 /Reference: : QUESTION 100 Which of the DEA Schedules contains highly addictive drugs that have no accepted medical use? Sch V Sch IV Sch II Sch I /Reference: : Topic 2, Question Set 2 QUESTION 101 In a professional Pharmacy setting, which agency regulates the majority of pharmacy technician activities and practices? Food and Drug Administration State Board Of Pharmacy Drug Enforcement Agency Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

42 /Reference: : QUESTION 102 If a Tadalafil 10mg/tab has a typical half life of 17.5 hours, how long will it take until the blood concentration of this dosage falls to 25% of its initial strength? 70 Hours 52.5 Hours 35 Hours 17.5 Hours /Reference: : QUESTION 103 Which route of administration will give the highest blood concentration level? Sub-Lingual Transdermal Patch Vaporizer Intravenous /Reference: : QUESTION 104 Which of the following would a patient be prescribed an Albuterol Inhalerfor? Hypertension Asthma Smoking Cessation

43 Post Myocardial Infarction /Reference: : QUESTION 105 In a retail pharmacy setting, who may counsel a customer who has questions about a vaccine they are considering? Licensed Pharmacy Technician Licensed Pharmacist Pharmacy Cashier Both and /Reference: : QUESTION 106 A patient suffering severe pain is prescribed Vicodin which contains 10mg of Hydrocodone and 660mg of APAP. The Script reads: Vicodin HP 1 TAB QID PRN X10D How many Grams of Hydrocodone will the be in this order?

44 /Reference: : QUESTION 107 You are filling prescriptions at a retail pharmacy. A script is presented forlopressor 100mg QD X30 Your pharmacy is currently out of Lopressor. Which of the following may the pharmacist substitute in its place to fill the order? Toprol Generic Metoprolol Propranolol None of the above /Reference: : QUESTION 108 Which of the following drugs is exempt from the locking cap requirements found in the PPPA? Nitrostat 0.4mg Chantix 0.5mg Oxycontin 20mg Naproxen 250mg Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 109 If 3 Grams of active ingredient is needed to make 1 pint of a suspension, how much active ingredients is needed to make 1 Gallon of the suspension? 50 grams 18 grams

45 24 grams 30 grams /Reference: : QUESTION 110 Which of the following routes of administration is NOT parenteral? SQ SL IC IV /Reference: : QUESTION 111 A new customer at your Retail Pharmacy has brought in a script for: Percocet 2.5mg 1-2 tab Q4. Which of the following information is NOT required on the prescription label? Prescription Number Patients Name Filling pharmacists name Prescribing Doctors DEA number

46 /Reference: : QUESTION 112 Given the name Quinapril, this drug is likely a: ACE Inhibitor A2RB Beta Blocker Anti-Diabetic Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 113 A script is faxed over from Dr. Peruse which contains the sig: 1ml Neomycin Sulphate 0.5% 1-2gtt OU QID Which of the following conditions is this order most likely to treat? Urinary Tract Infection Labyrinthitis (inner ear infection) Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Allergic Rhinitis /Reference: : QUESTION 114 When a community pharmacy orders stock from a new wholesaler, which drugs must be ordered using a DEA form 222? Sch. II only

47 Sch. II and Sch III only Sch. II, Sch. III and Sch. IV only ALL Controlled Substances Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 115 A pharmacist at an independent compounding pharmacy needs to concoct a batch of "LMAO". The formula calls for: Drug L -0.1 Kilo Drug M mg Drug A -0.5 lb Drug O -100 grams After the batch is prepared it will be used to press 600mg tabs, How many whole tabs will be made? /Reference: : QUESTION 116 After their shift, A pharmacist and pharmacy tech went next door to a cafe. They began gossiping about how many Narcotics and Anti-depressant prescriptions they had filled and even mentioned some customers names who received them. They were overheard by several cafe patrons, including one of the (mentioned) customers housekeeper. Besides the Pharmacys code of ethics, which Federal Act was violated? CSA

48 DACA OBRA HIPAA /Reference: : QUESTION 117 In the NDC Number: What do the last two numbers represent? Package Size Manufacturer Drug Strength Dosage Form Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 118 Dr. I Bawl has been practicing Opthamology in Mukilteo, WA since If the first part oh his DEA number is: AB745142_ What would the last digit be?

49 /Reference: : QUESTION 119 Which of the following insulins has the slowest onset time? Lente UltraLente NPH Regular /Reference: : QUESTION 120 Which types of anti-biotics inhibit growth and reproduction of bacteria, but do not kill bacteria? Bactericidal Anti-Bacterial Hypo-Allergenic Bacteriostatic /Reference: : QUESTION 121 What is a Prescription?

50 /Reference: An order for a medication issued by a licensed medical practitioner, required if the medicine requires medical supervision because the drug is unsafe QUESTION 122 Forms of a prescription /Reference: 1. Written from an office 2. Phoned in by the office (only Rphs or interns canreceive) Exceptions of CII's. 3. The office can fax or transmit the prescription through the computer. (NO CII's) ALSO: CII NO REFILLS. Controls 3-5 can only have a total of 6 fills, so a prescription must be written with 5 refills if it is a control, good for 6 months only. All other non-controls written PRN or with 12 refills are good only a year from the date the prescription QUESTION 123 Difference between a prescription order and a medication order

51 /Reference: Prescriptionorder is GIVEN to the patient to have filled.a medication order is written by a physician in an institution and kept in ONE sheet of paper in a file for all staff to use. QUESTION 124 Refill requests procedure /Reference: Technicians can do refill requests, they must provide: -pharmacy NAME and PHONE number -patients NAME and DOB -drug NAME,STRENGTH, DOSAGE(QUANTITY) -directions to confirm NO CHANGE -date of LAST REFILL When refills are authorized document the number of refills, the date, and the name of the personauthorizing. QUESTION 125 Prescription LABEL requirements. FDCA (REGULATES)

52 /Reference: Food, drug, and cosmetics act. -name and adress of Pharmacy -rx number -dates -name of prescriber -name of patient -directions (dosage) - quantity, manufacturer, expiration, initials of dispensing pharmacists, pharmacy phone number, refills. QUESTION 126 Referring patients to PharmD /Reference: If the question being asked does NOT have a FACTUAL answer ex. What is the generic name for xanax? Than the tech MUST refer the patient to the pharm Because: 1. Drug-Drug interactions 2. Drug-Disease state interactions 3. Drug-Food interactions -aspirin and coumadin interact could cause internal bleeding. -sudafed worsens high blood pressure and diabetes -absorption of cipro, tertacycline decrease when taken with food.absorptionof ketoconazole increase when taken with fatty foods.grapefruitinteracts with calcium channel blockers and estrogens. warfarin interacts with food high in vitamin k QUESTION 127

53 Dosage Forms- Tablets /Reference: -most popular -mechanically compressed -dissolution in stomach (slow) QUESTION 128 Chewable tablets /Reference: Chewed anddissolvedin the mouth prior to swallowing, can be swallowed whole. QUESTION 129 Enteric-coated tablets

54 /Reference: -special coating to prevent dissolution within the stomach -meant to dissolve in the intestined only. -NEVER TO CHEW OR BRAKE OR CRUSHED prior to ingesting -not to be taken with anti-acids which cause diissolution in the stomach QUESTION 130 Sub-lingual tablets Correct Answer: A /Reference: -placed under thetonguewhere active ingridient is rapidly absorbed into the BLOODSTREAM. fast absorption -Avoids the first pass effect (where drug circulates through out the body before it is broken down by the liver QUESTION 131 Buccal tablets

55 /Reference: -between cheek and gum -drug is dissolved slowly over a period of time QUESTION 132 Film-coated tablets (biaxin and depakote) /Reference: -special coating that masks the objectionable odor or taste -preventsdeteriorationdue to light and air. QUESTION 133 Sustained, time-released tablets

56 /Reference: Activeingredientis released at a CONSTANT RATE for a prolonged period of time -long acting, delayed release, prolonged action QUESTION 134 Lozenges /Reference: -troches, or pastilles -meant to dissolve slowly in the mouth to keep the drug in contact longer QUESTION 135 Caqpsules /Reference: -drug enclosed within a gellatin shell

57 - after mins with the stomach the gelatin dissolves and the drug is released -eliminates bad taste and odor of drug QUESTION 136 Pellets /Reference: Cylindershaped tablets for implantation just under the skin forcontinuousdrug absorption. QUESTION 137 Effervescent tablets /Reference: Activeingredient+ sodium bicarbonate + citric acid, releasing carbon dioxide gas-masks the taste of medication QUESTION 138 Absorption

58 /Reference: Drug gets absorbed into the BLOOD stream QUESTION 139 Distribution /Reference: Drug goes where it is NEEDED QUESTION 140 Metabolism

59 /Reference: Drug is broken down by the liver QUESTION 141 Elimination /Reference: Excretion from the body QUESTION 142 Syrups (sugar) /Reference: High concentration of sugar hinders bacterial growth QUESTION 143 Solutions (Soln)

60 /Reference: Drug is UNIFORMLY DISPERSED through out the liquid, no shake well. QUESTION 144 Suspensions (Susp) Correct Answer: A /Reference: Medicationis insoluble in the liquid, SHAKE WELL QUESTION 145 Elixer

61 /Reference: Sweetened water with alcohol, NOT FOR BABIES, ALCOHOL! QUESTION 146 Tincture /Reference: HIGHEST CONCETRATION OF ALCOHOL QUESTION 147 NDC (national drug code): All drugs have an NDC number /Reference: 3 sets of number 5#'s- manufacturer 4#'s- drug name and strength 2#'s- package size

62 QUESTION 148 Expiration Dates /Reference: A drug expires 1/09 means it expires January 31st of 2009 at midnight. 50% rule: in a repackaged vial half the way date from the exp date andtoday'sdate. If the expdate is years and yearsthan one year fromtoday'sdate QUESTION 149 Pellets /Reference: Cylinder shaped tablets for implantation just under the skin for continuous drugabsorption. QUESTION 150 Effervescent tablets

63 Correct Answer: A /Reference: Active ingredient + sodium bicarbonate + citric acid, releasing carbon dioxide gas-masks the taste of medication QUESTION 151 Absorption /Reference: Drug gets absorbed into the BLOOD stream QUESTION 152 Distribution

64 /Reference: Drug goes where it is NEEDED QUESTION 153 Metabolism /Reference: Drugis broken down by the liver QUESTION 154 Elimination /Reference: Excretion from the body QUESTION 155 Syrups (sugar)

65 /Reference: High concentration of sugar hinders bacterial growth QUESTION 156 Solutions (Soln) /Reference: Drug is UNIFORMLY DISPERSED through out the liquid, no shake well. QUESTION 157 Suspensions (Susp)

66 /Reference: Medication is insoluble in the liquid, SHAKE WELL QUESTION 158 Elixer /Reference: Sweetened water with alcohol, NOT FOR BABIES, ALCOHOL! QUESTION 159 Tincture /Reference: HIGHEST CONCETRATION OF ALCOHOL QUESTION 160 NDC (national drug code): All drugs have an NDC number

67 /Reference: 3 sets of number 5#'s- manufacturer 4#'s- drug name and strength 2#'s- package size ex QUESTION 161 Which of the following is not an example of an oral dosage form? Amoxicilln Depakote Nitrostat Synthroid /Reference: : Nitrostat is available as a sublingual dosage form. QUESTION 162 If and injectable drug is labeled 0.5 mcg/2ml and the patient is to receive mcg, how many milligrams should the patient receive?

68 /Reference: 0.5ml /0.5 X 2ml = 0.5ml QUESTION 163 If a patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting, which of the following dosage forms would be more effective? Capsule Oral solution Suppository Tablet /Reference: : If patient is experiencing N/V, they would have trouble keeping oral meds down. Suppositorywould do the job but their is not a lot of meds available in this form. QUESTION 164 Which of the following is not a patient's right covered under HIPPA? The right to request and amendment to his or her health record. The right to obtain an accounting of any disclosures of his her protected health information. The right to obtain a copy of his her designated record set of protected health information. The right toreceivecompensatory and punitive damage for violations of HIPPA

69 /Reference: : HIPPA does not discuss consequences for violations of the law QUESTION 165 How many grams of NaCl are in 100ml of NS solution? /Reference: : Normal saline is a 0.9 (w/v) solution. % w/v is the number of grams/100ml X 100 QUESTION 166 Which of the following classes of antibiotics should not be taken with either fruit juices or colas? Macrolides Penicillins Quinolones Sulfas /Reference: : Because of the acidic nature of both fruit juices and colas, penicillin is inactivated by both.

70 QUESTION 167 How many milligrams of atropine sulfate are needed to make 30ml of a 1:200 solution? ,500 /Reference: : Following formula: Final volume X % (expressed as a decimal)= amount of active ingredient(g). The final volume is 30ml and 1:200 can be expressed as 1/200 or 0.005g. Multiplying 0.15g x 1000mg/g (changing grams to milligram...) will yeald 150mg. QUESTION 168 Which drug classification may cause rhinitis medicatmentosa with repeated use? Antihistamines Corticosteroids Nasal Decongestants Xanthime derivatives /Reference: : QUESTION 169 Which of the following medications is not a combination product? Estratest Hyazzar

71 Lotrel Remeron /Reference: : Remeron (mirtazapine) is not a combination product. QUESTION 170 Which route of administration has the quickest onset of action? IM IV PO PR /Reference: : IV goes directly into the bloodstream. No first - pass effect. QUESTION 171 What is the weight of grams of 4 fl ounce of orange peel with specific gravity of 0.844?

72 /Reference: : Specific Gravity: Ratio between the weight of a substance and the weight of an equal volume of water, 1ml water weighs 1g. 4 fl in ml = 120 ml. Therefore, 0.84 = wt substance /120g. QUESTION 172 Which of the following medications is not a proton pump inhibitor? Aciphex Concerta Prevacid Protonix /Reference: : Concerta (methylphenidate) is used in the treatment of ADHD and AD QUESTION 173 Prednisone drug toxicity does not cause...

73 /Reference: Hypotension QUESTION 174 What is considered a class IA Sodium Channel Blocker? /Reference: Aminodarone and Propafenone QUESTION 175 Potassium sparing diuretics have the primary effect on the... /Reference: Distal Convoluted Tubule QUESTION 176 What is not directly related to a drug toxicity of Nitroglycerin?

74 /Reference: Projectile vomiting QUESTION 177 What type of drug is used to facilitate and examination or come to conclusion regarding a condition or disease? Destructive agent Diagnistic agent Prophylactic agent Therapeutic agent /Reference: : Diagnostic agnet is use in making diagnostic condition. QUESTION 178 How many grams of fluorouracil will 153 lb patient receive in 5 successive days at a dosage of 12mg/kg/day?

75 /Reference: : 153 pounds / 2.2 = 7070 X 12mg = 840 (5 days)4200mg / 1000 = 4.2 GRAMS QUESTION 179 An effervescent tablet has the following formula: APAP : 325mg CaCo3 : 280mg Citric acid: 900mg Sodium bicarbonate : 465 mg /Reference: : Total out all. divide mg to find out GRAM. QUESTION 180 If a physician prescribes 250 mg qid x 10 days, how many milliliters of Keflex oral suspension containing 250 mg per 5ml should be dispensed? /Reference: : 250ml/5ml x 4 (20ml per day)

76 For 10 day supply : 200 QUESTION 181 Which term refers to mistreatment of a patient based on age, gender, race or sexual preference? Decorum Discrimination Harassment Innuendo /Reference: : Decorum: proper behavioryes!!!annoy or make worry repeatedly.hint clue out QUESTION 182 To which schedule does meperidine belong? II III IV V Correct Answer: A /Reference:

77 : meperidine (Demerol) QUESTION 183 What must be found on all controlled substance prescriptions? Pharmacy DEA number Physician's business license number Physician's DEA number Physician's license number. /Reference: : Physician's DEA number QUESTION 184 How many 250mg capsules are needed to fill the following prescription? "Amoxicillin 500 mg tid for 10 d." /Reference: : QUESTION 185 Which of the following medicaions if not a calcium channel blocker?

78 Diovan Isoptin Plendil Tiazac Correct Answer: A /Reference: : QUESTION 186 The Pharmacist has asked you to obtain a MedWatch for so s/he can report what? /Reference: An Adverse event regarding a drug QUESTION 187 Medications for ophthalmic administration are usually available in what two ways?

79 /Reference: Sterile isotonic drops or sterile ointment QUESTION 188 What Class drug recall is the most serious? /Reference: Class I QUESTION 189 IV's preprepared containing cytotoxic drugs are prepared in a(n) what? /Reference: Biological safety cabinent QUESTION 190 Novaldex or is an anti-estrogen type medication that is often used in the treatment of breast cancer.

80 /Reference: Tamoxifin QUESTION 191 Tylenol No. 3 is actaminophen 325 mg. and codeine mg. /Reference: 30 mg. QUESTION 192 When using a class A prescription balance, the least weighable quantity is what?

81 /Reference: 120 mg. QUESTION 193 The form number for ordering Schedule II drugs is what? /Reference: DEA Form 222 QUESTION 194 Which drug can be used as a patch? -Nuprcanial ointment -clonidine -amoxicillin -vitamin C /Reference:

82 Clondine QUESTION 195 How much cough syrup will a patient take in 24 hours if the dose is two teaspoonfuls every six hours? /Reference: 40 ml QUESTION 196 The smallest gelatin capsule used for extemporaneous compounding is what size? /Reference: QUESTION 197 Coring can occur when what happens?

83 /Reference: The needle is not correctly inserted into the vile. QUESTION 198 Furosemide or Lasix is used as what? /Reference: A Diuretic QUESTION 199 The infusion rate of an IV is over 12 hours. The total exact volume is 800 ml. What would be the infusion rate in mls per minute?

84 /Reference: 1.11 ml/minute Topic 3, Question Set 3 QUESTION 200 You have a 70% solution of dextrose. How many grams of dextrose is in 400 ml of this solution? /Reference: 280 grams QUESTION 201 The standard pediatric dose for cefazolin is 20 mg/kg/day. The order is wriiten for 150 mg TI The infant weighs 8 lbs. This dose is...? /Reference: Too high. QUESTION 202

85 Federal law requires pharmacies to have available for inspection Copy 3 of the DEA form 222 for a period of how many years? /Reference: 2 Years QUESTION 203 An IV order calls for the addition of 45 meq of CaCo3(calcium carbonate). You have a 25 ml vial of CaCo3 4.4mEq/ml. How many mls of this concentrate do you need to add to this IV? /Reference: 10.2 ml. QUESTION 204 In this formula how much talc is needed to fill 120 grams? nupercainal ointment - 4% zinc oxide - 20% talc - 2%

86 /Reference: 2400 mg QUESTION 205 A bottle of nitoglycerin has the label strength of 1/200 grams. What would this strength be in milligrams? /Reference: 0.3 mg QUESTION 206 A pharmacy wants to mark-up a product by thirty percent. How much would an item cost with this mark-up, if it's original cost was $4.50?

87 /Reference: $5.85 QUESTION 207 Federal law requires an exact inventory must be kept for what? /Reference: morphine sulfate QUESTION 208 The Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) /Reference: Provide information concerning hazardous substances. QUESTION 209 How much diluent do you need to add to 4 gm of powder to get a concentration of 500mg/ml?

88 /Reference: 8 ml QUESTION 210 What does DAW mean on a written prescription? /Reference: The brand name is to be dispensed as written. QUESTION 211 Your pharmacy has received a prescription for Ointment XYZ and is not available commercially. The prescription is written for 30 g with 2 refills. According to the FDA guidelines, what is the largest amount your pharmacy can compound when originally filling the prescription in anticipation of refills?

89 /Reference: 90 g QUESTION 212 The last set of digits of the NDC aare indicative of what? /Reference: package size QUESTION 213 The approximate size container for the dispensing of 180 ml of liquid medication would be? /Reference: 6 ounces QUESTION 214

90 A patient asks whether he/she can take a certain medication with another one. As a pharmacy technician, what should you do? /Reference: Request the patient see the pharmacist for a consult. QUESTION 215 The doctor writes: ii gtts OU bid. What does this mean? /Reference: Two drops in each eye twice a day. QUESTION 216 Investigational drugs are regulated by who?

91 /Reference: FDA QUESTION 217 Which of the following books is used for FDA's list of approved drug products? /Reference: Orange Book QUESTION 218 Propranolol is the same as what? /Reference: Inderal.

92 QUESTION 219 Thiazide diuretics are used to do what? /Reference: Manage the retention of water. QUESTION 220 Which Act deals with the issue of safety caps on prescription bottles? /Reference: The Poison Prevention Act QUESTION 221 An example of a major drug-drug interaction would be..?

93 /Reference: warfarin-aspirin QUESTION 222 The appearance of crystals in mannitol injection would indicate that the product was...? /Reference: Was exposed to cold QUESTION 223 How many 30 mg KMNO4 (Potassium Permanganate) tablets are needed to make the following soluton? KMNO4 1: ml?

94 /Reference: 4 tablets QUESTION 224 Dextrose 25% 1000ml is ordered. You have only dextrose 70% solution available. How much of the dextrose 70% solution and sterile water will you use to fill this order? /Reference: 357 ml dextrose 70% and 643 ml sterile water QUESTION 225 A bottle of nitoglycerin has the label strength of 1/200 grams. What would this strength be in milligrams? /Reference: 0.3 mg QUESTION 226 A pharmacy wants to mark-up a product by thirty percent. How much would an item cost with this mark-up, if it's original cost was $4.50?

95 /Reference: $5.85 QUESTION 227 Federal law requires an exact inventory must be kept for what? /Reference: morphine sulfate QUESTION 228 The Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

96 /Reference: Provide information concerning hazardous substances. QUESTION 229 How much diluent do you need to add to 4 gm of powder to get a concentration of 500mg/ml? /Reference: 8 ml QUESTION 230 What does DAW mean on a written prescription? /Reference: The brand name is to be dispensed as written. QUESTION 231 Your pharmacy has received a prescription for Ointment XYZ and is not available commercially. The prescription is written for 30 g with 2 refills. According to the

97 FDA guidelines, what is the largest amount your pharmacy can compound when originally filling the prescription in anticipation of refills? /Reference: 90 g QUESTION 232 The last set of digits of the NDC aare indicative of what? /Reference: package size QUESTION 233 The approximate size container for the dispensing of 180 ml of liquid medication would be?

98 /Reference: 6 ounces QUESTION 234 A patient asks whether he/she can take a certian medication with another one? As a pharmacy technician, what should you do? /Reference: Request the patient see the pharmacist for a consult. QUESTION 235 The doctor writes: ii gtts OU bid. What does this mean? /Reference: Two drops in each eye twice a day.

99 QUESTION 236 Investigational drugs are regulated by who? /Reference: FDA QUESTION 237 Which of the following books is used for FDA's list of approved drug products? /Reference: Orange Book QUESTION 238 Propranolol is the same as what?

100 /Reference: Inderal. QUESTION 239 Thiazide diuretics are used to do what? /Reference: Manage the retention of water. QUESTION 240 Which Act deals with the issue of safety caps on prescription bottles? /Reference:

101 The Poison Prevention Act QUESTION 241 An example of a major drug-drug interaction would be..? /Reference: warfarin-aspirin QUESTION 242 The appearance of crystals in mannitol injection would indicate that the product was...? Correct Answer: A /Reference: Was exposed to cold. QUESTION 243 How many 30 mg KMNO4 (Potassium Permanganate) tablets are needed to make the following solution? KMNO4 1: ml?

102 /Reference: 4 tablets QUESTION 244 Dextrose 25% 1000ml is ordered. You have only dextrose 70% solution available. How much of the dextrose 70% solution and sterile water will you use to fill this order? /Reference: 357 ml dextrose 70% and 643 ml sterile water QUESTION 245 The Occupational, Safety, Health Administration (OSHA) requires pharmacies to have Material Safety Data Sheets for what?

103 /Reference: Each hazardous chemical used in the pharmacy. QUESTION 246 Of the following group names, which one would be used for a cough? -antihelmintics -antitussives -antihistamines -anticholinerginics /Reference: B QUESTION 247 Tobrex ophthalmic ung refers to what? /Reference:

104 An Ointment used for the eye QUESTION 248 Suspending or thickening agents are added to suspensions to thicken the suspending medium and the sedimentation rate. Which of the following is not a suspending agent? -carboxymethylcellulose -tragacanth -acacia -bentonite /Reference: C QUESTION 249 Oral Polio Virus Vaccine (Poliovax ) should be stored in a temperature not to exceed 46 degrees Fahrenheit. What is this temperature in Centigrade? **Use this formula: Centigrade = 5/9(Fahrenheit degrees - 32 degrees)* /Reference: 8 degrees C QUESTION 250

105 You receive a prescription for amoxicillin 75 mg QID for ten days. How many mls of amoxicillin 250 mg/5ml do you need to fill this prescription to last the full ten days? /Reference: 60 ml QUESTION 251 The doctor writes for aminophylline 125 mg po QID x 10 days. You only have the solution 250/5 ml. How much would be needed for one dose? /Reference: 1/2 teaspoonful QUESTION 252 Of the following schedules, which one deals with drugs that have no medicinal use in the U.S and have a high abuse potential? -Schedule I -Schedule II -Schedule III -Schedule IV

106 /Reference: A QUESTION 253 You receive a prescription for sertraline (Zoloft ) qd x 30 days. What is sertraline? /Reference: Antidepressent QUESTION 254 All aseptic manipulations in the laminar flow hood should be performed at least how many inches from within the hood?

107 /Reference: 6 inches within the hood QUESTION 255 Which auxiliary label would be used for a prescription for tetracycline 250 mg capsules? /Reference: Avoid Dairy Products and Antacids. QUESTION 256 You receive an order for kaopecttate 30 ml bid prn. How many tablespoonsful is one dose equal to? /Reference: 2 tablespoons QUESTION 257

108 Which of the following is a Schedule II Controlled Substance? -diazepam -meperidine -pentazocine -propoxyphene Correct Answer: A /Reference: B QUESTION 258 If the manufacturer' expiration date for a drug is 12/08, the drug is considered acceptable to dispense until which date? -12/01/08-12/31/08-11/30/08-1/01/08 /Reference: B

109 QUESTION 259 The Roman Numerals XLII is equivalent to what? /Reference: QUESTION 260 How many days will the following prescription last? Prozac 10mg #120 Sig: 2 po BID /Reference: 30 days QUESTION 261 The laminar flow hood should be left operating continuously. If it is turned off, it should not be used until it has been running for at least how long?

110 /Reference: Thirty Minutes QUESTION 262 Which auxiliary label would you use for this particular sig: ii gtts AU bid? /Reference: For the ear QUESTION 263 A dose is written for 5mg/kg every either hours for one day. The adult to take this medication weighs 145 lbs. How much drug will be needed to fill this order?

111 /Reference: 989 mg QUESTION 264 How much medication would be needed for the following order? Prednisone 10mg, on qid x 4days, on tid x 2 days, one bid x 1 day then stop /Reference: QUESTION 265 Benzethidine is in DEA Schedule 1, meaning that benzethidine has/can what? /Reference: Has no currently accepted medical use in the United States. QUESTION 266 In which controlled substance schedule is Tylenol No. 2 classified?

112 /Reference: Schedule III QUESTION 267 Assuming that one pint is equal to 473 ml, how many pints can be found in one liter? /Reference: 2.1 pints QUESTION 268 Licensing and general professional oversight of pharmacists and pharmacies are carried out by who?

113 /Reference: State board of pharmacy QUESTION 269 Most unit-dose systems provide each patient with a storage bin in which can be found a supply of drugs for how long? Correct Answer: A /Reference: twenty-four hours QUESTION 270 The first line of defence against infection/contamination of an IV product is what? /Reference: handwashing QUESTION 271 HIPAA requires that..?

114 /Reference: Privacyrules are observed for PHI QUESTION 272 Which of the following medications must be administered in a glass IV container? /Reference: nitroglycerin QUESTION 273 Preservative-free drugs must be used when drugs will be injected by which route of administration?

115 /Reference: intrathecal QUESTION 274 The two parts of the syringe that should not be touched are what parts? /Reference: the tip and needle QUESTION 275 The sale of what medication is restricted by the Combat Methamphetamine Epidimic Act (CMEA)? /Reference: Claritin-D 24 QUESTION 276

116 What is associated w/extreme photosensitivity? Correct Answer: /Reference: Tetracycline QUESTION 277 The first five digits of the National Drug Code (NDC) number identifies the...what? /Reference: Manufacturer QUESTION 278 The Orange Book provides information about what?

117 /Reference: Generic equivalents QUESTION 279 From the following directions how many tablets should be despenced? 2 tabs po qig x 2 days, then 1 tab po tiq x 2 days, then ss po bid x 2 days then dc. /Reference: QUESTION 280 What should the last digit be of this DEA number? AB431762_ /Reference:

118 Five QUESTION 281 Aminosyn is an amino acid often used in TPN orders to provide protein for cellular repair and growth. A physician writes an order for aminosyn 2.5% 500ml. You only have aminosym 8.5% 500ml. How are you going to prepare this order using a sterile evacuated container? /Reference: Add147 ml of aminosyn 8.5% and qs with sterile water to 500 ml QUESTION 282 You are to use 2.4 ml of diluent to reconstitute a vial of medication. What size of syringe should be used? /Reference: 3ml QUESTION 283 The use of isopropyl alcohol is important as a mean to prevent contamination of an IV product. What should the minimum percent of isopropyl alcohol used be?

119 /Reference: 70% QUESTION 284 Nitroglycerin is provided in a sublingual tablet. this means what? /Reference: Tablet should be dissolved under the tongue. QUESTION 285 The percentage or fraction of the administered dose of a drug that actually reaches systemic circulation and the rate at which this occurs is the drugs...

120 /Reference: bioavailability. QUESTION 286 The type of formulary that allows the pharmacy to obtain all medications that are prescribed is a(an) what? /Reference: Therapeutic equivalence QUESTION 287 Zantac, Tagamet and Pepcid are H2 blockers which are now available over-the-counter (OTC). What are these drugs used for?

121 /Reference: Usedto inhibit stomach acid secretion QUESTION 288 A "hospital borne" infection is also known as a infection. /Reference: nosocomial QUESTION 289 Of the following drug recalls, which one is the most important in that all parties involved in the dispensing of a prescription /Reference: Drug Recall I

122 QUESTION 290 Of the following drug recalls, which one is the most important in that all parties involved in the dispensing of a prescription (doctor, pharmacy and patient) must be notified due to the drugs potential or serious harm? -Drug Recall I -Drug Recall II -Drug Recall III -Drug Recall IV /Reference: A QUESTION 291 The pharmacist should be alerted if a petient is allergia to codeine and prescribed what instead? /Reference: Robitussin A QUESTION 292

123 A prescription for amoxicillin 250 mg #30 has a usual and customary price of $8.49. The acquisition cost of amoxicillin 250mg #30 is $2.02. What is the gross profit? /Reference: $6.47 QUESTION 293 A senior citizen is pay for a prescription for penicillin VK 250 mg #30. The usual and customary price is #8.49. However this patient qualifies for a 10% discount. How much does the patient pay? /Reference: $7.64 QUESTION 294 A medication use to reduce a fever is called an what?

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