Florida Pharmacy Technician Quiz Latest Update

Florida Pharmacy Technician Quiz Latest Update

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1 dram = ____ mL - CORRECT ANSWER: 4

1 fluid ounce = ___ mL - CORRECT ANSWER: 30

1 gallon = __ quarts - CORRECT ANSWER: 4

1 pint = __ cups - CORRECT ANSWER: 2

1 pound = ___ g - CORRECT ANSWER: 454

1 quart mL = ___ pints - CORRECT ANSWER: 2

1 tablespoon = ____ mL - CORRECT ANSWER: 14

1 teaspoon = _____ mL - CORRECT ANSWER: 5

A 58-year-old patient is prescribed morphine sulfate CR 15 mg tablets following major surgery. He comes to the pharmacy for a refill 1 week after his medication was originally filled and indicates that he misplaced the container of medication and he is in severe pain. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action to take as a pharmacy technician?

• Advise the patient that he cannot obtain a refill unless he receives a new prescription

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• Fill a limited emergency dose for the patient to take care of his pain.

• Fill the prescription and advise the patient that he needs to call his physician to fax a

refill order to the pharmacy.

D. none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER: a

A diabetic patient is ordered 5 units of regular insulin before every meal and 40 units of Lantus insulin QHS. How many vials of Lantus insulin will the patient need over the course of 1 month?

• 1

• 2

• 3

D. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER: b

A drug is recalled by the FDA, but the problem is unlikely to cause any adverse health reactions. What type of recall would this be?

• Class II
• Class III
• Class IV

D. Class I - CORRECT ANSWER: B

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Class I recalls are the most serious type. Class II recalls are for less serious problems, such as temporary adverse health consequences. Class III recalls are for situations in which adverse health consequences are unlikely.

A drug sells for $29.99 retail and has a wholesale cost of $19.74. The dispensing cost is $3.20. What is the pharmacy's net profit?

A. $10.25

B. $29.99

C. $7.05

D. $3.20 - CORRECT ANSWER: C.

Gross profit is selling price minus purchase price. For net profit you also need to subtract the dispensing cost as well.

A list of medications available for use within a health care system is called a:

• Inventory Control List
• Formulary
• Perpetual Inventory

D. Pharmacy Benefit Program - CORRECT ANSWER: B.

The primary function of a prescription formulary is to specify particular medications that are approved to be prescribed under a particular insurance policy. Formularies are developed by evaluating the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of various drugs.With a closed formulary the insurance policy won't pay for drugs that are not on the list.An open formulary allows drugs that are not on the list, but will generally charge a higher co-pay for those drugs.

A patient asks a pharmacy technician if it is okay to drink grapefruit juice every day while taking a Coumadin. A pharmacy technician should _______.

• tell the patient that grapefruit is contraindicated while taking Coumadin. 3 / 4

• tell the patient that grapefruit is ok.
• refer the patient to a pharmacist.

d. tell the patient to call his doctor. - CORRECT ANSWER: c

A pharmacy technician is asked to dilute 300 g of a 20% lidocaine solution to a 10% concentration. How much is the final quantity of lidocaine?

• 600 mg

• 150 g

• 700 mg

D. 600 g - CORRECT ANSWER: d

A pharmacy technician is asked to dilute 300 mL of a 50% solution of acetic acid to a 20% concentration. How much diluent should be added?

• 750 mL

• 450 mL

• 120 mL

D. 180 mL - CORRECT ANSWER: b

A pharmacy technician receives a written prescription that reads: Cortisporin otic ii drops AD TID X 2-3 days. Which of the following is the appropriate route of administration?

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