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Which of the following is not a type of capsule?


A) Gelatin
B) Pulvule
C) Caplet
D) Spansule

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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The process by which the body breaks down or converts medications to active or inactive substances is called:


A) Absorption
B) Distribution
C) Metabolism
D) Elimination

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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MDI stands for:


A) Measured dose inhaler
B) Measured drug inhaler
C) Metered drug inhaler
D) Metered dose inhaler

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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What is an advantage of the IV route of administration?


A) Fast onset of action
B) Low cost
C) Ease of preparation and administration
D) Little or no time to counteract an overdose

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Which of the following liquids always contain alcohol?


A) Syrup
B) Suspension
C) Elixir
D) Spray

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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What should the pharmacy technician do if he or she get a prescription for cortisporin otic solution with directions to instill 1 drop in the left eye two times daily (bid) for 5 days?


A) Fill it since physicians write these directions all of the time.
B) Fill it and let the pharmacist decide whether to call the physician.
C) Alert the pharmacist since Otic medications are never used in the eyes.
D) Give the prescription back to the patient, and tell him or her to ask the physician about it.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which is the most professional way to word the label directions for one drop in the left eye?


A) Put one drop in the left eye.
B) Take one drop in the left eye.
C) Instill one drop in the left eye.
D) Stick one drop in the left eye.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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What needs to be done to substitute one dosage form for another on a prescription?


A) Nothing needs to be done as long as the technician can figure the exact dose.
B) The technician needs to check with the physician.
C) The technician needs to check with the pharmacist.
D) The pharmacist must call and get permission from the prescriber.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Interpreting medical terms involves learning the meanings of:


A) Prefixes
B) Suffixes
C) Root words
D) All of the above

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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__________ are a topical preparation that is designed to absorb secretions.


A) Gels
B) Creams
C) Ointments
D) Pastes

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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A dosage that can be safely split in half is a(n) :


A) Delayed-release tablet
B) Capsule
C) Enteric-coated tablet
D) Scored tablet

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Transdermal medication patches:


A) Are easily administered
B) Should be folded in half with the sticky parts together before disposing
C) Are void of medication once they are removed
D) A and B

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Creams, lotions, ointments, powders, gelatins, suppositories, and inhalant powders are considered:


A) Solids
B) Semisolids
C) Liquids
D) Topical

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Ondansetron (Zofran) is available as an __________ dosage form.


A) ODT
B) Rectal
C) SL
D) Topical

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Which of the following is the abbreviation for ointment?


A) Syn
B) Tinc
C) Ung
D) Tab

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following is used to adjust the pH of the compound?


A) Base
B) Buffer
C) Filler
D) Preservative

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following is considered to be a universal language in medicine?


A) English
B) Latin
C) French
D) Spanish

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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What type of vial keeps the medication separate from the diluent until it is time to reconstitute?


A) ADD-Vantage
B) Multidose
C) Single dose
D) All of the above

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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The "Do Not Use List" provided by The Joint Commission (TJC) outlines:


A) Medications that physicians should use only as a last resort
B) Medications that need prior approval before being prescribed
C) Commonly misinterpreted medical abbreviations
D) Medication abbreviations that physicians are not permitted to use

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Rectal suppositories act _______ when they are used for nausea and vomiting.


A) locally
B) systemically
C) topically
D) A and C

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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