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Which government body is responsible for funding and overseeing state Medicaid programs?
A.DHHS
B.CMS
C.FDA
D.NABP
E.USP/NF
B
The statement "Rx only" does NOT need to appear on the packaging of
A.orphan drugs
B.controlled substances
C.legend drugs
D.OTC products
E.injectable products
D
Controlled substances prescriptions may be issued by prescribers
I.to obtain controlled substances for dispensing in their office
II.to prescribe drugs to be used by a patient for narcotic detoxification
III.to prescribe controlled substances for a patient with chronic pain.
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II, and III
B
Whi8ch of the following reference sources include selected laws and regulations for controlled substances?
A.Facts and Comparisons
B.Physician's Desk Reference
C.USP DI Volume I
D.USP DI Volume II
E.USP DI Volume III
E
Permission to not use a child resistant closure on a prescription may be granted by the
I.Pharmacist
II.Prescriber
III.Patient
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E. I, II, and III
D
In 2002, the FDA ruled that the nonprescription drug ingredient cascara sagrada belongs in the OTC Category II. Products containing this ingredient will be considered by the FDA to be
A.Adulterated
B.Expired
C.Safe and effective
D.Potentially Toxic
E.Misbranded
E
Which one of the following incentives is used to encourage pharmaceutical companies to conduct studies of their drugs in the pediatric population?
A.Grants of money from the FDA
B.tax credits for subsequent years
C.Refunds of income tax
D.extension of patent protection
E.letter of commendation from the president
D
A patient presents a prescription for 60 Empririn w/codeine tablets No.4 to his local pharmacy and indicates that he would only li8ke to get 30 of the tablets now and will return for the other 30 in a week. The pharmacist should
A.call the prescriber to get permission to dispense 30
B.dispense 30 tablets as requested by the patient
C.advise the patient that the full 60 tablets must be supplied at one time.
D.fill the prescription as request by the patient but advise the patient that the balance must be picked up within 72 hours.
E.dispense 30 tabs of Empirin w/codeine No.2
B
Which of the following barbiturates are classified as Schedule II controlled substances?
Iamobarbital
II.pentobarbital
III.butabarbital
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I, II, and III
C
The organization responsible for overseeing the selection of a non-proprietary name for a new drug is the
A.FDA
B.FTC
C.APHA
D.USP/NF
E.USAN
E
Under which one of the following circumstances may a pharmacist refuse to fill a prescription?
A.The quantity of the controlled drug has been changed.
B.The pharmacist does not know the patient.
C.The patient is an alcoholic
D.The prescription was written a week ago
E.The prescriber is from another city
A
What is the longest "beyond use" expiration date that a pharmacist may place on a prescription container if the original drug container label states "expiration date 1/2013"? Assume the pharmacist fills the prescription on January 2, 2010.
A.7/2/10
B.1/2/11
C.7/2/11
D.1/1/13
E.1/31/13
B
13.In which of the following situations are child resistant closures NOT required?
I.When a community pharmacist dispenses fewer than 10 tablets of a drug product
II.When a hospital pharmacy is filling a prescription for an outpatient
III.When a hospital pharmacy fills a prescription for and inpatient
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II, and III
B
14.Which of the following entities must register in order to participate in the prescribing or dispensing of isotretinoin?
I.Prescribers
II.Pharmacies
III.Drug wholesalers
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I, II, and III
E
15.Mr. Hess has not picked up a prescription that was filled last week. Which of the following actions is/are legal for the pharmacist to take?
I.Call the patient at home and leave a message with his son
II.Call the patient and leave a message on his home answering machine.
III.Send and e-mail to the patient
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
16.Controlled substance prescriptions
I.may be written by typewriter(except for the prescriber's signature)
II.must have the name of the physician printed,stamped, typed, or hand printed on it.
IIIl. may be prepared by and agent of the prescriber for the prescriber's signature
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
17.A physician shares with your pharmacy a topical moisturizing formula which contains a prescription drug. Which of the following would be appropriate actions for your pharmacy to take?
I.Fill prescriptions written by the physician for 120 grams of this formula
II.Prepare a pound of the formula in anticipation of additional prescriptions or refills
III.Prepare 50x120 g of the formula for sale from the physician's office
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
18.The use of an FDA approved drug for a use that is not approved for the drug is best described as being:
A.illegal
B.terminal
C.orphan
D.off-label
E.unprofessional
D
19.When a Schedule II prescription is partially filled for a LTCF patient
I.the prescription is valid not more than 60 days from the issue date.
II. The pharmacist must write "LTCF patient" on the prescription
III. the total quantity dispensed cannot exceed 100 dosage units
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
20.The Marketing Act of 1987 guarantees a company that discovers, patents, and develops a new drug exclusive marketing rights for up to:
A.50 years
B.10 years
C.17 years
D.20 years
E.100 years
D
21.Which of the following actions is-are Not allowed in a community pharmacy in respect to prescription drug samples?
I.storing
II. ordering based upon a specific prescriber's request
III.dispensing upon receipt of a prescription
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
22.Certain drug products are exempt from the requirements of therapeutic equivalence because of
I. the grandfather clause
II.their use in chemotherapy
III.their high therapeutic index
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
23.The selling of drug samples in pharmacies is prohibited by which on of the following Federal acts?
A.DSHEA
B.Prescription Drug Marketing Act
C.Durham Humphrey Amendment
D.Sherman Act
E. Drug Price Competition Act
B
24.Which of the following products are Schedules III controlled substances?
I.Percodan tablets
II. Empririn with Codeine#3
III.Tylenol with Codeine#1
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
25.The drug patent of an innovator company has expired. Which one of the following must a second drug company submit to place a generic form of the drug product onto the market?
A.Investigational New drug Application
B.Abbreviated New Drug Application
C.New Drug application
D.generic drug application
E.supplemental new drug application
B
26.Which of the following forms are used to apply for a new DEA registration for a community pharmacy?
I.Form 224
II.Form 222a
III.Form 222
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
27.All of the following drugs fall into the category of "Grandfathered Drugs"EXCEPT:
A. thyroid
B.ephedrine
C.epinephrine
D.phenobarbital
E.ampicillin
E
28.Which of the following clinical trial stages is conducted exclusively in healthy humans?
A.phase I
B.phase II
C.phase III
D.phase IV
E.phase i and III
A
29.The presence of which of the following drugs or adjuvants in a commercial drug product requires a special label warning?
I.methylparaben
II.sulfites
III.aspartame
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
30.When listing an ingredient on a product label, all of the following references may be used by the manufacturers as primary sources for names EXCEPT.
A.CTFA Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary
B.Facts and Comparisons
C.Food Chemicals Codex
D.USAN
E.USP Dictionary of Drug Names
B
31.The statement "Caution:Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed" is not required for
I.controlled substances dispensed for sue in "blinded"clinical investigations
II.dispensing Schedule V drugs.
III.dispensing controlled substances to be administered to a patient in an institution
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
32.To be admitted to a comprehensive maintenance program, narcotic-dependent individuals must have been physiologically dependent on narcotics for at least
A.30 days
B.90 days
C.180 days
D.12 months
E.18 months
D
33.Hospital inpatients receiving oral estrogen therapy must receive patient package inserts:
A.every day
B. only with the first dose
C.only at the first dose and when being discharged
D.at least every 7 days
E.at least every 30 days
E
34.Which of the following was the first to requre that pharmaceutical manufactureres prove the safety of prescription durgs before marketing?
A.Durham Humphrey Amendment 1951
B.Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987
C.Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962
D.FD and C Act of 1938
E.Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
D
35.The National Drug Code NDC consists of a series of
A. letters only
B.letters and numbers
C.numbers only
D.numbers and symbols
E.symbols only
C
36.Who is responsible for the retrospective drug utilization reviews established by OBRA 90?
A.all dispensing pharmacists
B.consultant pharmacists
C.individual community pharmacies
D.hospital pharmacies
E.each state
E
37.A "listed chemical" is defined by the Controlled Substances Act as any chemical that is
A.a controlled substance
B.listed in the USP/NF
C.individual community pharmacies
D.used in manufacturing a controlled substance
E.listed in the Electronic Orange Book
D
38.The original portion of the Form 222 is eventually kept on file by the
A.DEA
B.supplier
C.FDA
D.purchaser
E.prescriber
B
39.The authority for determining the schedule for a potentially new controlled substance belongs to the
A.Director of the FDA
B.President of the US
C.Director of the DEA
D.Attorney General of the US
E.Director of HHS
D
40.Under which of the following circumstances may Ipecac Syrup be sold without a prescription?
I.For future possible use during accidental poisoning
II.Only if the household does not have small children.
III.For limited use in a weight loss program
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
41.Which of the following activities are considered illegal if an individual is receiving prescription drugs by mail from a Canadian pharmacy?
I.Having the drug mailed directly to his home rather than to his physician
II.Receiving a six months supply of the drug
III.Splitting the drug supply with his neighbor who also ha a prescription
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
42.Which of the following reference sources contain significant information concerning the bio equivalence of drug products?
I.Electronic Orange Book
II.USP/DI
III.USP/NF
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
43.which ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE SOURCES IS THE FIRST CHOICE WHEN A MANUFACTURER IS DE-TERMING THE PREFERRED NAME OF AN ADDITIVE FOR A PRODUCT LABEL?
A.CTFA COSMETIC INGREDIENT DICTIONARY
B.FOOD CHEMICALS CODEX
C.USAN
D.USP DICTIONARY OF DRUG NAMES
E.USP/NF
E
44.Into how many segments is NDC number on a pharmaceutical package divided?
A.3
B.2
C.5
D.5
E.7
A
45.Under which of the following conditions may a pharmaceutical sales representative distribute samples of a prescription drug product?
I.Upon written request from a community pharmacy
II.Upon written request from a hospital pharmacy
III.Upon written request from a physician
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
46.An orphan drug is one that has
A.been removed from the market because of toxicity
B.has been discontinued because of poor sales
C.provided special economic incentives for the manufacturer
D.has low therapeutic index
E.has been developed and imported from a foreign country
C
47.According to Federal law, a pharmacist must include which of the following on a prescription label?
I. Name of the dispensing pharmacy
II.Address of the dispensing pharmacy
III.Name of the dispensing pharmacist
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
48.PACKAGING FOR NONPRESCRIPTION PRODUCTS THAT IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE ADDITION OF FOREIGN MATERIAL INTO THE FINAL PRODUCT IS BEST DESCRIBED AS BEING:
A.TAMPER-RESISTANT
B.TAMPER-PROOF
C.TAMPER-EVIDENT
D.HERMETICALLY SEALED
E. AIR TIGHT
C
49.Excipients included in pharmaceutical dosage forms are usually found on which of the following lists?
A.DSHEA
B.HPLC
C.GRAS
D.Top 200
E.UPS
C
50.A customer had a prescription originally filled on December 1, 2008 and at that time acknowledged receiving the pharmacy's notice of privacy rights under HIPAA. She also receives a refill dispensed on January 2,2009. What is the earliest date that the pharmacy may discard the patient's acknowledged?
A.12/1/2007
B.1/2/2008
C.12/1/2012
D.1/2/2013
E.never
C
51.Which of the following are exempt from registration under the Controlled Substance Act?
I.A US army physician
II.A US Public Health Services physician
III.A foreign-trained physician
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
52.When explaining the Medicare Plan D program to a married couple, the pharmacist should emphasize that which of the following applies to each individual?
I.the original annual deductible
II.the monthly premium
III. the "donut"hole
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
53.The requirement for OTC drugs to have "adequate directions for use?
A. means that the directions will be clear to a layperson for safe use of the product.
B.applies only to products intended for oral consumption
C.applies only to products for pediatric use
D.includes the listing potential side effects and toxicity
E.includes the presence of bilingual directions
A
54.What number is given to the clinical trial phase that consists of post-marketing surveillance of a drug that was recently introduced onto the market?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
E.5
D
55.Which of the following is/are true regarding the sale of codeine-containing schedule V cough medicine without a prescription?
I.Only a pharmacist may dispense the product to the consumer
II.A non-pharmacist may "ring-up"the sale and collect payment for the product.
III.Not more than 120 mL or 24 dosage units of this product may be sold to the same purchaser in any 7 day period
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
56.Which of the following controlled drugs may a pharmacist mail through the US Postal Service
I.Schedule II's
II.Schedule III's
III.Schedule IV's
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
57.Labels of OTC products that are for systemic absorption must include a warning specifically intended to protect:
I.pregnant women
II.nursing women
III.geriatric women
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
58.The first phase of a clinical trial, which evaluates the efficacy of the drug in treating a specific disease is:
A.phase I
B.phase II
C.phase III
D.phase IV
E.phase V
B
59.The expiration date on a commercial pharmaceutical product is July 2010.The actual date that this product will be considered expired will be after:
A.June 30
B.July 1st
D
60.A drug product consisting of tablets may be declared adulterated for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
A.active drug has undergone partial decomposition
B.contains an unapproved color additive
C.does not indicate number of tablets present
D.inactive ingredient has undergone partial decomposition
C
61.The presence of which of the following adjuvants in a commercial drug product requires a special label warning?
A.antioxidants
B.tartazine
C.sodium benzoate
D.surfactants
E.artificial flavors
B
62.Which of the following types of products in a hospital pharmacy must be bar-coded?
I.prescription drugs
II.biological
III.nonprescription drugs
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
63.Which of the following are Schedule II controlled substances?
I.morphine tablets
II.fentanyl injections
III.secobarbital capsules
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
64.Controlled substance inventories
may be done at any time during the workday.
II.must be taken at least once each year
III.must be made for each registered location.
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
65.Which of the following statements concerning Medicare Plan D is/are correct?
I.The plan is voluntary for persons on Medicare.
II.Insurance companies may limit prescription drug quantities to 30 day supplies for some drugs.
III.Insurance companies may require participants to receive prescriptions from mail order pharmacies.
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
66.The primary objective or charge for individual state boards of pharmacy is the
A.protection of the general public
B.protection of the profession
C.protection of individual pharmacists
D.enforcement of federal laws
E.serving as an intermediary between chain,independent, and institutional pharmacies
A
67.Which of the following information must be included in the bar code of drug products being sold to hospitals?
I.NDC numbers
II.Lot numbers
III.Expiration dates
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
68.Hospitals that plan on using large quantities of tax free grain alcohol should obtain which one of the following forms?
A.ATF 11
B.ATF 222
C.DEA 222
D.ATF 1447
E.DEA 1447
D
69.Which of the following are examples of Schedule I substances?
I.Lysergic acid diethylamide
II.Mescaline
III.Peyote
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
70.Which one of the following is the correct format for the listing of ingredients on a product label?
A. The additives and active ingredients intermixed but in alphabetical sequence.
B.Additives and active ingredients intermixed but ranked by decreasing concentrations
C.Additives and active ingredients intermixed but ranked by increasing concentrations
D.Additives listed separately from the active ingredients.
E.Additives listed separately by decreasing concentrations.
D
71.Two generic companies manufacture a specific drug in several dosage forms. Which one of the dosage forms is MOST likely to present problems with bioequivalence?
A.tablet
B.capsule
C.oral solution
D.parenteral solution
E.aerosol
E
72.Which of the following is true of controlled substance inventories?
I.Inventories for schedule II controlled substances must be kept separately from all other records of the pharmacy
II.Controlled substance inventories must be performed annually.
III.The registrant must keep inventory records for at least five years from the date performed.
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
73.According to federal law, a pharmacist must include which of the following on a prescription label?
I.A prescription serial number
II.The name of the manufacturer
III.Expiration date from the manufacturer's label.
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
74.The acronym, DUR, is most closely associated with which of the following?
A.Drug clinical trials
B.Medicare reimbursement
C.MedWatch
D.Drug Nomencalture
E.Patient counseling
E
75.HCFA is under the jurisdiction of the
A.Attorney General
B.HHS
C.JCAHO
D.FDA
E.Dept of Justice
B
76.A pharmacy that compounds many prescriptions may be cited by the FDA if the volume of its prescriptions being sent to out-of-state is in excess of ___%
A.2
B.5
C.10
D.20
E.50
B
77.The advertising to the general public of OTC drugs is basically under the regulatory responsibilities of the
A.FTC only
B.FDA and FTC
C.FDA only
D.DEA
E.HCFA
A
78.A pharmacy has been compounding a psoriasis cream in 30 gram jars based upon prescriptions written by physicians in a local dermatology clinic. Under which of the following circumstances could the pharmacy also dispense the jars?
I.For patients of other prescribers based upon written prescriptions
II.To the original dermatology clinic for dispensing by the dermatologists
III.To other pharmacies provided they provide written purchase order
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
79.When refilling a prescription that requires a child-resistant container, the pharmacist must always replace which of the following?
I.The glass container
II.The plastic container
III.The plastic closure
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
80.Which of the following reference book(s)are legal documents recognized by the federal government?
I.Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences
II.HOmeopathic Pharmacopeia of the US
III.USP/NF
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
81.Which dosage forms of secobarbital must be ordered using a DEA Form 222?
I.Suppository
II.Injectable
III.Capsule
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
82.The maximum volume of Pecac Syrup that may be sold without a prescription is :
A.15 mL
B.120mL
C.60mL
D.30mL
E.240mL
D
83.Hospitalized patients that are part of a comprehensive narcotic treatment program may receive methadone doses by which of the following routes?
I.Oral
II.Parenteral
III.Transdermal
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
84.A pharmacist who does not receive a registration renewal form from DEA within 45 days before the expiration of his/her registration must notify
I.his/her state's board of pharmacy
II.the regional FDA office
III.the DEA in writing and request renewal forms
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
85.Who is authorized to designate the "official" name for a new drug
A.Secretary of HHS
B.Executive Director of APHA
C.Director of HCFA
D.Director of the FDA
E.US Congress
A
86.Patients treated in an amulatory care comprehensive narcotic treatment program may receive methadone doses by which of the following routes?
I.IV
II.IM
III.Oral
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
87.The total number of digits in the NDC numbers is present on a pharmaceutical package may be:
A. 2 or 3
B. 5 or 6
C. 8 or 9
D.10 or 11
E. 15 to 16
D
88.Which of the following protocols must a hospital pharmacy follow in order to possess pharmaceutical manufacturer's drug samples?
I.The hospital must be registered as a drug wholesaler.
II.The hospital must store the samples separate from the regular stock.
III.A licensed practitioner must have requested the samples from the company
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
89.Which of the following OTC products must be in a tamper-resistant package?
I.topical lotion
II.hair shampoo
III.contact lens solution
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
90.A pharmacist telephones a patient's home concerning the availability of a prescription refill.With which of the following parties may the message be left?
I.patient's wife
II.patient's mother
III.patient's brother-in-law
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
91.The first series of digits in the NDC for a drug product represents the:
A.drug name
B.drug strength
C.package size
D.manufacturer
E.therapeutic use
D
92.Which of the following actions by a company offering Medicare Plan D coverage is-are NOT permitted
I.charging a $250 deductible
II.eliminating any deductible charge to the patient
III.limiting the choice of pharmacies to only one community chain
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
93.A 35 year old customer wishes to know how many 30 mg Sudafed tablets he can purchase at one time?Which of the following is the correct answer?
A.12
B.60
C.120
D.240
E.300
C
94.The term "Grandfathered" refers to drugs that were marketed before
A.DSHEA
B.Durham-Humphrey Act
C.FD and C Act of 1938
D.Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962
E.Poison Prevention Act
C
95.Under which of the following conditions may practitioners of "Traditional Chinese Medicine" sell ephedra-containing products?
A.The level of ephedra is less than 1 mg per dose
B.Only a 10 day supply of product is sold
C.The label does not indicate that the product is a dietary supplement
D.A prescription is issued for the product
E.Sales are not legal
C
96.Which of the following statements concerning drug recalls is-are accurate?
I.They occur only after fatalities have occurred
II.They can be ordered by the FDA
III.They are voluntary actions by the pharmaceutical manufacturer
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
97.After dispensing prescriptions for several months for a Schedule II analgesic, the pharmacist realizes that the patient with severe pain from bone cancer is addicted to the drug. Which one of the following actions is the most appropriate for the pharmacist?
A.report the situation to the state board of pharmacy
B.report the situation to the state medical board
C.report the situation to the DEA
D.refuse to fill any further prescriptions
E.continue to fill the prescriptions
E
98.When conducting a controlled substance inventory, the registrant
I.must make an exact count of open containers of Schedule II substances.
II.may estimate the count of Schedule IV substance in an opened container that originally held 500 tablets
III.must make an exact count of all controlled substances in sealed, unopened containers
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
99.Which one of the following must be present on the labels of nonprescription drug products intended for oral use?
A.sodium content of active ingredients
B.total sodium content of both active and inactive ingredients
C.sodium chloride content of active ingredients
D.total sodium chloride content of both active and inactive ingredients
E.no requirements have been established
B
100.Which of the following is true about DEA Form 222?
I.If it contains incorrect information the supplier may correct it and initial the correction
II.If an order cannot be filled by a supplier the form must be returned to the purchaser
III.If any forms are lost, the loss must be reported to DEA
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
101.How frequently may a patient with a Medicare-endorsed discount card change his/her provider?
A.every month
B.every six months
C.whenever he/she desires
D.once a year
E. Never
D
102.The purchasing agent of your hospital suggests that the hospital purchase a two year's supply of a popular antibiotic at a special price.Which of the following are legal activities
I.purchase of that quantity of the antibiotic
II.sell a portion of the antibiotic to another area hospital
III.sell a portion of the antibiotic to a community phramcy
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
103.A physician who is a resident in a hospital and does not have a DEA registration number
A.may not prescribe controlled substances
B.may only prescribe controlled substances for outpatients
C.may prescribe controlled substances using the hospital DEA number plus an assigned suffix
D.may prescribe controlled substances only in Schedule III-V
E.may prescribe only for inpatients.
C
104.The term "donut hole" refers to a component of which one of the following?
A.Medicare Part D
B.National Drug Code
C.Medicare Part B
D.Poison Prevention Act
E.Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987
A
105.A DEA form 222a is used
A.to order Schedule II controlled substances
B.to order all controlled substances
C.to return unused controlled substances
D.as a requisition form for Form 222
E.to register a practitioner with DEA
D
106.Dronabinol is a Schedule II controlled sub stance that is related most closely to
A.cocaine
B.marijuana
C.LSD
D.morphine
E.methylphenidate
B
107.A pharmacist may fill prescriptions for and mail which of the following drugs through the US Postal Service?
I.Schedule II non-narcotics
II.Benzodiazepines
III.Schedule II narcotics
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
108.WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DRUG PRODUCTS MUST BE PURCHASED BY PHARMACIES USING DEA FORM 222?
I.STRATTERA
II.MS CONTIN
III.CONCERTA
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
109.Which one of the following types of information is useful but not mandatory on the labels of OTC products?
A.name of manufacturer
B.address of manufacturer
C.net contents
D.adequate directions for use
E.NDC number
E
110.The label of a parenteral product is not required to list the presence of a(an):
A.inert gas
B.buffer system
C.antimicrobial preservative
D.antioxidant
E.chelating agent
A
111.Which of the following is true of DEA Form 222?
I May be used to transfer Schedule II drugs from one pharmacy to another
II.May be used to return Schedule II drugs to the supplier
III.It must contain the name and address of the supplier from whom schedule II controlled substances are being ordered.
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
112.Which organization is primarily responsible for evaluating the safety and effectiveness of drugs used in veterinary practices?
A.SPCA
B.FTC
C.FDA
D.humane society
E.HCFA
C
113.Which of the following are Schedule I controlled substances?
I.mescaline
II.peyote
III.dextroamphetamine
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
114.A new drug product is give the name "felorazepam".It is likely to be classified as
A.Schedule II
B.Schedule III
C.Schedule IV
D.Schedule V
E.Noncontrolled
C
115.Which portion of the Federal counseling regulations must be performed by a committee appointed within each individual state?
I.meta-analysis review
II.prospective review
III.retrospective review
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
116.Which of the following are NOT controlled substances?
I.ergotamine tartrate
II.papaverine
III.levorphanol
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
117.A pharmaceutical manufacturer has withdrawn a drug from the market since it was deemed by the FDA to be ineffective. Under which one of the following conditions may a pharmacy volunteer to compound capsules of the drug for patients?
A.Only if 14 day supplies of the capsules are dispensed
B.If a physician writes the prescription specifying "medically necessary"
C.if the capsule strenth is one-half or less than the original commercial capsule
D.only specific physicians write for the prescriptions
E.if the pharmacy is willing to be cited for violations of FDA guidelines for compounding
E
118.When a pharmacist conducts a controlled substance inventory, which of the following must be included?
I.Drugs stored in a warehouse for the registrant at a different location
II.Drugs ordered by a customer but not yet paid for.
III.All controlled substances dispensed over the past 30 days.
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
119.Uses for tax free alcohol purchased by a hospital may include:
I.incorporation into formulas for inpatient orders
II.incorporation into prescriptions for recently discharged patients
III.selling of small amounts to independent pharmacies based upon their immediate prescription needs
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
120."Grandfathered" drugs are
A.often not listed in the Orange Book
B.found in the Orange Book as Code B only
C.found in the orange book as Code AB only
D.to be prescribed only by generic name
E.found in the Orange Book as Code A only
A
121.What is the time interval during which newly eligible candidates may enroll in Medicare Plan D without a penalty?
A.3 mths
B 6 mths
C.7 mths
D 9 mths
E. 1 year
C
122.The USP/NF is best described as a publication that is published by:
A.the HHS
B.the FDA
C.the Pharmaceutical Manufacturer's Association
D.an independent organization
E.a coalition of US pharmaceutical companies
D
123.Which of the following is NOT required on the label of unit dose packages prepared in a hospital?
A.name of the drug
B.beyond0use expiration dating
C.control number
D.strength of drug
E.manufacturer's expiration date
E
124.Which of the following sublingual tablets do NOT have to be dispensed in child resistant containers?
I.Nitroglycerin
II.Nitrostat
III.Isordil
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
125.Which of the following volumes of the USP/DI contains significant information concerning the bioequivalence of drug products?
I.Volume I
II.Volume II
III.Volume III
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
126.Oral orders for Schedule II drugs may be accepted and dispensed by a pharmacist
I.if a patient is a regular customer of the pharmacy
II.if the physician is more than 100 miles away from the pharmacy
III. in an emergency situation
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
127.Which of the following drug products must be ordered using DEA Form 2222?
I.Methadone
II.Sufentanil
III.Percocet
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
128.A drug that is marketed for the treatment of a relatively rare disease is referred to as a(n):
A.orphan drug
B.me-too drug
C.prodrug
D.USAN drug
E.first pass effect drug
A
129.What acronym is used by the USP to designate sterile products that are prepared in a home infusion pharmacy for delivery to a patient's home residence?
A.SP
B.LVP
C.PPI
D.HSD
E.TRP
D
130.With respect to pregnancy warnings, category D indicates that the drug
A. is safe for 98% of all females during pregnancy.
B.should not be used during the first trimester
C.should be administered only if the potential benefits are acceptable despite the potential risks
D.should not be used during pregnancy
E. does not pose any danger to either the mother or the fetus
C
131.A prescription for methadone is issued for the purpose of managing a patient's narcotic addiction by a physician employed by a narcotic treatment facility. The prescription
I. may be filled in most community pharmacies
II.may be filled only in outpatient institutional pharmacies
III.may not be filled
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
132.The names of which of the following ingredients are required to be included on the labels of pharmaceutical products?
I.flavoring oils
II. coloring agents
III.antimicrobial preservatives
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
133.If a specific lot of a pharmaceutical company's tablets fails to meet the expected expiration dating, the lot may be considered to be:
A.adulterated
B.unstable
C.misbranded
D.a class III recall
E. a felony
C
134.A pharmacist who fills an oral morphine sulfate prescription in an emergency does not receive a "cover" prescription from the prescriber. The pharmacist must
I.notify the regional DEA office
II.notify the state board of medicine
III.call the patient and request that he/she obtain a written prescription to cover the oral order.
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
135.A hospital that has two 55 gallon drums of tax free grain alcohol must:
A.report the amount remaining to the ATF every six months
B.inventory the stock every month
C.inventory the stock every 6 months
D.maintain a running inventory of the volume
E.take a year end inventory
D
136.What permanent identification must a pharmacy possess if it plans to electronically bill Medicare or Medicaid for prescriptions?
A.NPI
B.NDC
C.FDA registration number
D.AWP
E.DEA number
A
137.A cosmetic company begins marketing an OTC topical cream that is claimed to reverse psoriatic lesions.This claim may be legally challenged by the:
A.FDA only
B.FDA and FTC
C.FTC only
D.DEA
E.HCFA
B
138.Which of the following conditions must exist for the inspection of a pharmacy by an authorized inspector?
I.Inspection must be conducted during the regular business hours of the pharmacy
II.The owner of the pharmacy or the designated supervising pharmacist must be present
III.The inspector must have a search warrant
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
139.Chloral hydrate is an example of a drug product in controlled substance schedule
A.I
B.II
C.III
D.IV
E.V
D
140.Which of the following items must be ordered from a wholesaler on DEA order form 222?
I.morphine HCl injection 10 mL vials (10mg/mL)
III.diazepam tablets 10 mg
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
141.Enforcement of the PPPA is basically under the jurisdiction of the:
A.Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
B.General Trade Commission(FTC)
C.Food and Drug Administration(FDA)
D.US Justice Department
E.Health Care Financing Administration(HCFA)
A
142.Samples of prescription drugs received from pharmaceutical companies may be
A.given to patients by a prescriber
B.dispensed from a hospital pharmacy for inpatients
C.dispensed from a hospital to outpatients
D.sold through community pharmacies
E.traded to another pharmacy for other drugs.
A
143.The label of a bottle of Ipecac Syrup sold OTC for accidental poisoning must:
I.have its warnings printed in red ink.
II.contain the telephone number of the regional poison control center
III.state that the appropriate dose is the entire bottle followed by a full glass of water
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
144.Which form must a community pharmacy use to purchase grain alcohol for compounding?
A.FDA 23a
B.ATF 222
C.DEA 222
D.DEA 23a
E.ATF 11
E
145.An inspector from the FDA enters your community pharmacy. He/she may issue citation if which of the following are found?
I.Drug samples being sold/dispensed pursuant to a prescription
II.Recalled prescription drugs among the drug stock
III.Samples stored in the drug stock
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
146.Which one of the following is MOST important to consider in determining whether a community
pharmacy is required to meet HIPAA regulations?
A.The prescription volume is greater than 20,000 per year
B.Identifiable patient health information is transferred electronically.
C.The pharmacy accepts Medicaid prescriptions
D.The store's annual income is greater than one million dollars
E.The pharmacy has more than 10 employees
B
147.Which one of the following types of information found in the prescription drug package insert is most critical in determining whether to dispense a certain drug to a specific patient?
a.contraindications
B.adverse reactions
C.cautions
D.warnings
E.indications
A
148.Schedules III,IV, or V controlled substances may be refilled
I.not more than 6 times
II.not more than for a 6 month period
III.only if authorized by the prescriber
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
149. Phenobarbital is as drug that is classified as a(n)
A.Schedule III drug
B.OTC drug
C.Schedule V drug
D. non-controlled drug
E. Schedule IV drug
E
150.Which of the following are mid-level practioners?
I.Podiatrists
II.Nurse Midwives
III.Nurse Practioners
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
151.Which of the following may a nurse in a doctor's office perform, with the prescriber's permission, with regard to a Schedule III prescription?
I.write the prescription and sign prescriber's name
II.write the prescription except for the drug name, strength, quantity and prescriber's name
III.write the entire prescription except for signing the prescriber's name
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
152.According to FDA guidelines, which of the following activities are NOT accecptable for an individual receiving mailed prescription drugs from a Canadian pharmacy?
I.Splitting the drug supply with his neighbor who also has a prescription for the same product
II.Receiving a six months supply of the drug
III.Having the drug mailed directly to his home rather than to his physician
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
153. The federal act that specifically limits the reimportation of drug products that were previously exported by a pharmaceutical manufacturer is the:
A.Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987
B.Durham-Humphrey Act
C.FD & C Act of 1938
D.DSHEA
E.Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962
A
154.Which of the following is true of Schedule V substances.
I.They all contain codene.
II.When they are dispensed by the pharmacist, the federal transfer warning must be on the container labeling
III.Some states may permit sale of these products without a prescription
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
155.Which of the following are permissible when taking controlled substance inventory?
I.assistance of a technician to count tablets
II.use of a tape recorder
III.permanent storage of the inventory on a tape recorder
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
156.Which of the following was the first to require that pharmaceutical manufacturers prove the efficacy of prescription drugs before marketing?
A.Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962
B.FD & C Act of 1938
C.Durham-Humphrey Amendment 1951
D.Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987
E.Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
A
157.Which of the following employees may administer or dispense drugs to patients as part of a narcotic treatment program?
I.Pharmacists
II.Registered nurses
III.Licensed practical nurses
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
158.Under which of the following situations would a drug product be considered misbranded?
I.An original bottle labeled 50 tablets contains only 60 tablets
II.The concentration of a tetracaine ointment 5% W/W is only 2%
III.The manufacturer can not prove the sterility of a solution labeled "Sterile Diphenhydramine Injection"
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
159.Which of the following is true of dispensing controlled substance-containing products without a prescription?
I.Not more than 120 ml or 24 dosage units or Robitussin A-C cough medicine may be dispensed in any given 48-hour period.
II.Not more than 240 ml or 48 dosage units of Camphorated Opium Tincture(Paregoric) may be dispensed in any given 48-hour period.
III.The purchaser must be at least 21years of age
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
160.A client requests a refill on a prescription written for diphenhydramine 25 mg #30 with a Sig reading "one cap 1 hour before bedtime and 1 hs if needed" There were no indications of refills on the prescription. Which one of the following actions is most appropriate for the pharmacist?
A.refuse the refill since no refills were indicated
B.suggest that the client visit a nearby ER for a new prescription
C.give an emergency supply of only 4 capsules
D.refill the prescription since it is for an OTC drug
E.suggest that the patient purchase an herbal product for sleep
D
161.Who must be registered with the DEA in order for a hospital pharmacy to dispense controlled substances?
I.every pharmacist who dispenses on a regular basis
II.the chief pharmacist
III.the hospital pharmacy
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
162.While presenting a talk on drug abuse, a pharmacist is asked for information concerning the "date-rape drug". Her response may include which of following?
I.The drug is a Schedule II substance.
II.The generic name for the drug is gamma-hydroxybutyric acid
III.The therapeutic classification of the drug is as a behavioral depressant and hypnotic.
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
163.Therapeutic substitution is allowed only if an institution is:
A.nonprofit
B.for profit
C.licensed to do so
D.using a formulary system
E.under the supervision of a Pharm.D. graduate
D
164.Which of the products listed below would be considered to be Schedule III controlled substances?
I.A product that contains 90 mg of codeine per dose
II.A product that contains 15 mg of hydrocodone per dose
III.A product that contains 2.5 mg of diphenoxylate and 25 mcg of atropine sulfate per dose
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
165.A physician wishes to prescribe a schedule II controlled substance for a patient residing in a hospice. How may the prescription be conveyed to a pharmacy?
I.As a written prescription
II.By fax
III.By e-mail
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
166.Which of the following drug products are controlled substances?
I.pimozide (Orap)
II.midazolam (Versed)
III.pemoline (Cylert)
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
167.A faxed Schedule II prescription from the prescriber to a pharmacy is permitted
I.at any time as long as it is followed by a written "cover" prescription
II.if the patient is a resident of a LTCP
III.if the patient is a hospice patient
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
168.All of the following would be considered as incidences of misbranding EXCEPT
A.one of the active drug in a product is not identified on the label
B.the original bottle of 60 contains only 50 tablets
C.the names of inactive ingredients are not on the label
D.the level of alcohol in the product is 5% V/V but the label states 15% V/V
E.the pharmacist dispenses a drug product without the required prescription authorization
D
169.Which is/are NOT classified as a controlled substance?
I.Mepergan
II.Fentanyl
III.Megestrol acetate
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
170.A pharmacist may refuse to accept or fill a prescription under all of the following circumstances EXCEPT when:
A.The prescription is suspected to be either forged or fictitiously written
B.The pharmacist believes that the drug product may be harmful to the patient
C.The pharmacist believes that he will be violating the law by filling the prescription
D.The drug or drug product is not in stock
E.The patient is known to be HIV positive
E
171.When inspecting a chain pharmacy, a DEA inspector may audit which of the following records?
I.financial records of prescription sales and profits
II.invoices for controlled substances
III.prescription files
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
172.A pharmacist may issue a Power of Attorney to an individual in order to permit the individual to
I.fill controlled substance prescriptions
II.conduct a narcotic treatment facility
III.complete DEA Form 222 orders
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
173.Which of the following apply to prescriptions for Accutane?
I.Not more than a one month supply may be dispensed
II.The prescription must be filled within 30 days of issue
III.Not more than 3 refills may be authorized on the original prescription
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
174.A product that contains not more than 1.8 g of codeine per 100 ml is considered to be in Schedule
A.I
B.II
C.III
D.IV
E.V
C
175.Prescription for which of the following controlled substances may be partially filled upon request of the patient:
I.Empirin w/codeine #4
II.Ritalin
III.Dilaudid
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
176.Which one of the following dosage forms is LEAST likely to prevent bioequivalence problems?
A.capsule
B.tablet
C.suspension
D.transdermal patch
E.IV solution
E
177.The term used in the HIPAA privacy rules to describe the removal of patient identifying information when discussing a specific clinical case in public is:
A.de-identification
B.debriefing
C.documentation erasure
D.depersonalization
E.anti-terrorist protection
A
178.A pharmacist may partially fill a Schedule II prescription
I. and the remaining portion of the prescription may be filled within 72 hr of the partial fill
II.if the pharmacist does not have enough medication in stock to completely fill the prescription
III.if the patient only wants some of the medication prescribed
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
179.The iPLEDGE program is intended to assure appropriate and safe dispensing of which one of the following drugs?
A.pravastatin
B.isotretinoin
C.nevirapine
D.sildenafil
E.thalidomide
B
180.A pharmacy that compounds large numbers of prescriptions may be cited by the FDA if its volume of prescriptions being sent to out-of-state is in excess of ___%.
A.25
B.75
C.40
D.10
E.5
E
181.Pharmacists are required to periodically inventory supplies of which of the following drug products?
I.phenobarbital elixir
II.Entex Liquid
III.Sudafed Plus Liquid
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
182.Which of the following categories of drugs require the above legend?
I.Schedule V controlled drugs
II.Schedule II controlled drugs
III.Schedule III and IV controlled drugs
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
183.A statement that a specific OTC product has a tamper-evident feature may be placed in any of the following locations EXCEPT on the:
A.closure
B.front of the package
C.back of the package
D.under the product name
E.on the tamper-evident device
E
184.A pharmacist confides in his hospital's chief pharmacist that he has tested positive for HIV. Which of the following statements is(are) true?
I.The pharmacist may be terminated due to a potentially contagious condition
II.The pharmacist's access to the preparation of parenteral admixtures may be limited
III.The pharmacist may be considered disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
185.Which of the following organizations is directly responsible for Medicare programs?
A.CMS
B.FDA
C.HMO
D.JCAHO
E.AARP
A
186.Which of the following must be imprinted on each commercial oral tablet?
A.Company name
B.Name and strength of the drug
C.Date of manufacturing
D.An expiration date
E.A code identifying each of the above
E
187.Original packages of nitroglycerin that are exempt from the requirements of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act include:
I.SL tablets
II.oral tablets
III.ointments
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
188.Under which of the following circumstances may Ipecac Syrup be sold without a prescription?
I.if the purchaser signs a pharmacy log book for the sale
II.only if the household does not have small children
III.for future potential use during accidental poisoning
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
189.Proposed regulations from the FDA are first published in the:
A.Federal Register
B.Congressional Record
C.New York Times and Wall Street Journal
D.USP/NF
E.Supplements of the USP/NF
A
190.Which of the following narcotic-dependent patient groups should NOT generally be given LAAM for their treatment?
I.Individuals who are heroin dependent
II.Persons under 18 years of age
III.Pregnant women
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
191.Under which of the following situations would a drug product be considered adulterated?
I.An herbal product which contains American ginseng rather than the Chinese ginseng listed on the label
II.A product on the shelf for sale is past its expiration date
III.A sterile parenteral solution contains a few microorganisms
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
192.A pharmaceutical manufacturer requests from a community pharmacy the names and addresses of patients receiving the company's antidepressant so that a special discount coupons may be provided for future prescriptions. This scenario is probably in violation of which of the following laws?
A.DSHEA
B.FDA Modernization Act of 1997
C.OBRA 90
D.HIPAA
E.Sherman Antitrust Act
D
193.Which of the following are Schedule IV controlled substances?
I.chlordiazepoxide
II.halazepam
III.zolpidem
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
194.How often must a pharmacy have a patient sign a new notice that he/she had been informed of the pharmacy's privacy practices under HIPAA requirements?
A.No requirements are specified by HIPAA
B.Every time a refill is dispensed
C.Every 6 months
D.Every year
E.Every time a new prescription is filled
A
195.The classification of drugs into controlled substance schedules by the federal government is based upon the drug's
I.potential for abuse and dependence
II.therapeutic index
III.toxicity
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
196.Which of the following items provided by pharmaceutical companies are legal for community pharmacies to possess for the dispensing of prescription drugs?
I.starter packs
II.vouchers intended for filling from the pharmacy's stock
III.drug samples that are properly labeled
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
197.Which of the following drug products may be purchased by a pharmacy WITHOUT the use of a DEA Form 222?
I.Mepergan Injection
II.Stadol
III.Lorcet Tablets
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
198.A hospital pharmacy director is informed than an employee has been convicted of selling cocaine on the street.Which of the following actions may the director take based upon the federal anti-drug abuse act of 1988?
I.warn the employee not to possess or sell illegal drugs in the future
II.place a letter of reprimand in the employee's personnel file
III.terminate the employment of the individual
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
199.Which of the following is TRUE of Schedule II controlled substances?
I.They may be dispensed by a community pharmacist only pursuant to a written prescription signed by the practitioner
II.They may be administered or dispensed by a physician without a prescription to a patient with chronic pain
III.They may be administered by an institutional pharmacist pursuant to an order for immediate administration to the ultimate user.
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
200.Which of the following statements on a cranberry extract label would be acceptable under DSHEA regulations?
I.to help maintain a healthy urinary tract in females
II.to reduce the incidence and duration of UTI's
III.To reduce E coli counts during a UTI
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
201.Major objectives for developing a formulary include:
I.give prescribers a greater latitude of drug selection
II.allow therapeutic substitution
III.reduce drug inventory
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
202.Which of the following are Schedule IV controlled substances?
I.mazindol
II.fenfluramine
III.buprenorphine
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
203.A patient presents a prescription for MS Contin 30mg tablets #60 to his local pharmacy and indicates that he would only like to get 30 of the tablets now and will return for the other 30 in a week if the medication agrees with him. The pharmacist should
A.call the prescriber to get permission to dispense 30.
B.dispense 30 tablets as requested by the patient
C.advise the patient that the full 60 tablets must be supplied at one time
D.fill the prescription as requested by the patient but advise the patient that the balance must be picked up within 72 hours.
E.dispense 30 tablets of the 60 mg strength of MS Contin.
C
204.Any physician is permitted to
I.administer drugs to relieve acute narcotic withdrawal symptoms
II.prescribe drugs to relieve acute narcotic withdrawal symptoms
III.administer drugs to provide narcotic drug-dependent patients with maintenance treatment
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
205.The main responsibility for oversight of prescription drug advertising rests with the
A.FTC
B.FDA
C.HCFA
D.DEA
E.USP/NF
B
206.Sponsors of Medicare Plan D programs must provide a broad choice of formulary drugs for each of the following drug categories except:
A.anticonvulsants
B.antidepressants
C.antihyperlipidemics
D.antineoplastics
E.antipsychotics
C
207.Which of the following products are exempt from the FDA regulations concerning expiration dating?
I.USP/NF drug products
II.dietary supplements
III.vitamins
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
208.A drug product consisting of tablets may be declared misbranded under all of the following guidelines EXCEPT:
A.portion of the label is misleading
B.label does not indicate number of tablets present
C.official names of certain ingredients not used
D.name and location of manufacturer is missing
E.tablets do not meet assay limits
E
209.Which of the following commercial products intended for oral intake need identification codes on the individual units?
I.Nonprescription tablets
II.Prescription tablets
III.Prescription capsules
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
210.Which of the following drug products must be purchased using a DEA Form 222?
I.methadone
II.Dilaudid
III.Fentanyl
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
211.For which on e of the following drugs must a patient sign an informed consent before receiving an original prescription?
A.sumatriptan
B.morphine sulfate, sust. release
C.paroxetine
D.isotretinoin
E.vanomycin
D
212.The Consumer Product Safety Commission is responsible for which one of the following?
A.Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
B.DSHEA
C.Prescription drug to OTC status
D.Good Manufacturing Practice program
E.Poison Prevention Packaging Act
E
213.Which of the following acronyms is most closely associated with health care reimbursement?
A.DRG
B.DEA
C.GMP
D.JCAHO
E.PPI
A
214.Orphan drugs are drugs that are
A.intended for use in children under the age of 16
B.chemically dissimilar to any other marketed drug moiety
C.used in the treatment of rare diseases
D.intended for use in children under the age of 5
E.administered to children without the permission of their parents
C
215.A pharmacy clinician is preparing a research paper which describes the side effects of LMW heparins in 20 of her patients.Which of the following patient information must be removed from the paper before submission for publication?
I.home address
II.social security number
III.age
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
216.How may a physician obtain cocaine HCl powder fore use as a local anesthetic in his office?
I.he may order it directly from a supplier using DEA Form 222
II.He may write an order for the drug in an institutional setting and label it "for office use"
III.He may write a prescription for the drug and write "for office use" on its face
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
217.A neighboring community pharmacy requests Alcohol USP/NF from your hospital pharmacy which has tax-free alcohol.Under what circumstances may you supply the alcohol?
A.any circumstances are permissible
B.Limiting your sale to not more than one pint
C.by making a simple loan of the alcohol
D.It is never permissible
E.by charging the pharmacy the purchase price plus the alcohol tax
D
218.Primary responsibility for oversight of nonprescription drug advertising rests with the
A.FDA
B.HCFA
C.FTC
D.DEA
E.USP/NF
C
222.A physician telephones a pharmacy and prescribes 40 Percodan tablets, 1 TID. Which of the following is-are true?
I.It may only be dispensed in an emergency
II.A written "cover"prescription must be received before the pharmacist may dispense the medication
III.Not more than a 7 day supply may be prescribed orally.
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
223.Which of the following products are approved for the treatment of narcotic dependence?
I.Clozapine
II.Buprenorphine
III.LAAM
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
224.In which of the following locations would you NOT find pharmaceutical manufacturer's drug samples?
I.hospital pharmacy
II.physician's office
III.chain or community pharmacy
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
225.The discontinuation of use of phenylpropranolaminie in OTC products is best described as a:
A.Class I recall
B.Class II recall
C.Class III recall
D.voluntary discontinuation
E.mandatory discontinuation
D
226.Which of the following designations indicate that drug products of the same strength and dosage form may be interchangeable?
I.BC
II.AB
III.A
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
227.A pharmacy providing services under the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, that uses the program's discount cards, may establish a formulary limiting the drugs to which of the following?
A.the top 200 frequently dispensed drugs
B.only drugs available generically
C.only brand name drugs
D.100 brand name drugs plus their equivalent generic products
E.at least one drug from each of 208 therapeutic categories
E
228.Blood and or urine tests are frequently performed on participants in comprehensive narcotic maintenance treatment programs in order to detect
I.continued abuse of drugs
II.hepatotoxicity
III.drug toxicity
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
229.Which of the following is true about DEA Form 222?
I.It may be used by any pharmacy in the same chain
II.It may be partially filled by the supplier
III.A physician may use it to order Schedule II controlled substances
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
230.The statement,"Caution:Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the person for whom it was prescribed: is required on prescription containers for which of teh following categories of drugs?
I.Schedule II
II.Schedule III
III.Schedule IV
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
231.Which of the following is true?
I.Prescribers must keep records of all controlled substances that they dispense directly to the patient.
II.Prescribers must keep records of all controlled substances administered in the course of narcotic detoxification treatment.
III.Prescribers must keep records of all controlled substances that they receive as samples.
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
232.A customer enters your pharmacy and requests 25x260 mg quinine tablets.Which of the following response by the pharmacist would be appropriate?
I.Quinine tablets can no longer be sold over-the-counter
II.OTC quinine is considered to be unsafe for the prevention of malaria
III.OTC quinine is considered ineffective for the treatment of nocturnal leg cramps
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
233.A new cough syrup contain 15 mg of codeine phosphate and 100 mg of guaifenesin in each 10 mL dose. A 4 fluid ounce container of this product would likely be classified as
A.Schedule II
B.Schedule III
C.Schedule IV
D.Schedule V
E.Noncontrolled
D
234.Short-term narcotic detoxification is defined as treatment that is for a period of less than
A.30 days
B.60 days
C.90 days
D.180 days
E.1 year
A
235.Based upon the Federal Anti drug Abuse Act of 1988, a pharmacy employee who is convicted of criminal possession of illegal drugs must:
A.resign his/her position from a pharmacy
B.inform his/her employer within one year of the conviction
C.volunteer to enter a drug rehabilitation program
D.volunteer to perform at least 1000 hours of community service
E.inform his/her employer within 5 days of the conviction
E
236.Which of the following actions is are permissible under the FDA rules for prescription compounding by pharmacies?
I.Advertising to dermatologist that the pharmacy can compound topical antifungal ointments
II.Sending brochures to nurse practioners that the pharmacy compounds topical lotions for psoriasis
III.Informing an allergist that the pharmacy can economically compound 50 mg diphenhydramine capsules
C
237.A filled DEA Form 222 must be kept by the
I.DEA for 10 years
II.purchaser for 3 years
III.supplier for 2 years
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
238.DEA registration numbers that are assigned to mid-level practitioners generally begin with which of the following letters?
A.A
B.B
C.X
D.L
E.M
E
239.Refusal of a patient to provide medical information for a patient prescription profile means that the pharmacist:
I.can fill the prescription at his/her discretion
II.must call the patient's physician to confirm the patient's medical condition
III.must tell the patient that the prescription may not be filled without the requested information
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
240.Schedule III,IV,and V controlled substance prescriptions may be issued to a community pharmacy pursuant to
I. a fax of a written signed prescription
II.an oral prescription called in by a prescriber
III. a written prescription signed by the prescriber
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
241.The minimum requirements that a community pharmacist must follow when filling a controlled substance prescription written for an outpatient by a hospital resident is that the
I.drug belongs to either Schedule III or IV
II.resident must have a DEA number
III.hospital must have a DEA number
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
242.Which one of the following laws first required the statement "Caution:Federal law prohibit dispensing without a prescription: on drug product packaging?
A.FD and C Act of 1938
B.Durham-Humphrey Amendment
C.Kefauver-Harris Amendment
D.Prescription Drug Marketing Act
E.Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
B
243.Prescription drug package inserts include all of the following types information EXCEPT:
A.AWP's
B.contraindications
C.symptoms and treatment of overdosing
D.adverse reactions
E.date of most recent revision of the labeling.
A
244.For which one of the following drugs must a patient sign an informed consent before receiving the original prescription?
A.vancomycin
B.morphine sulfate, sustained release
C.paroxetine
D.sumatriptan
E.isotretinoin
E
245.Which of the following categories of pregnancy warnings is most severe?
A.Category A
B.Category D
C.Category III
D.Category X
E.Category NR
D
246.Short-term detoxification treatment is defined as treatment that does not exceed
A.24 hours
B.7 days
C.30 days
D. 90 days
E.180 days
C
247.According to Federal regulations a color additive may not be added to which one of the following dosage forms?
A.parenteral solutions
B.capsules
C.syrups
D.tablets
E.topical lotions
A
248.The Electronic Orange Book uses the symbol "RLD" in a series of similar drug products to indicate:
A.the drug products that have not been assessed
B.that there is no bioequeivalence problem
C.the drug product that is preferred by most pharmacists for substitution
D.the least expensive drug product
E.the product used as reference standard
E
249.Which one of the following actions is permissible in a hospital that has tax-free alcohol?
A.sell pint quantities to physician offices
B.loan pint quantities to community pharmacies
C.loan pint quantities to other hospitals
D.sell pint quantities to community pharmacies
E.dispensing to inpatients in the form of a tonic.
E
250.Copy 3 of DEA Form 222 is eventually kept by the
A.purchaser
B.supplier
C.DEA
D.prescriber
E.FDA
A
251.Oral authorization for additional refills on a schedule III prescription are acceptable as long as
I.the total quantity authorized does not exceed five refills within a six month period from the date of issue of the original prescription
II.the quantity of each additional refill authorized is not greater than the quantity authorized for the initial filling of the prescription
III.the pharmacist gets a "cover"prescription from the prescriber within 7 days of the oral authorization
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
252.According to the present DSHEA, an herbal product such as Saw Palmetto may be labeled to state:
A.cures prosatitis
B.help treat prostatitis
C.will return the prostate to normal size
D.helps in prevention of prostate cancer
E.for the prostate
E
253.Based upon federal law, which of the following schedules of controlled substances may be dispersed throughout the prescription drug stock of a community pharmacy?
I.Schedule II's
II.Schedule III's
III.Schedule IV and V's
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
254.The requirement that pharmacists must offer to counsel patients concerning their prescriptions was included in which of the following congressional actions?
A.Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951
B.F,D and C Act of 1938
C.Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990
D.Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987
E.Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962
C
255.Partial filling of a schedule IV controlled substance prescription is permissible, provided that
I.each partial filling is recorded
II.the total quantity dispensed in all partial fillings does not exceed the total quantity prescribed
III.the total price charged for the partial fillings does not exceed the total price the patient would have paid with a complete filling of the prescription
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
256.Benzadrex Inhaler is classified as
A.Noncontrolled
B.Schedule III
C.Schedule IV
D.Schedule V
E.Schedule II
A
257.Pharmacists may transfer prescription information on a one-time basis for the purpose of dispensing a refill for which of the following drug products?
I.Lomotil tablets
II.Dalmane capsules
III.Tylenol w/codeine capsules
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
258.Which of the following drugs are considered to be "Basic Class" drugs under the Controlled Substances Act?
I.dextroamphetamine
II.codeine
III.phenobarbital
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
259.Davis Labs is the first to place a new drug product on the market. This product would be described in the Electronic Orange Book as:
I. a reference drug product
II.B rated
III.AB rated
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
260.A pharmacist receives a prescription for a drug indication which she recognizes as not a recognized indication but recently described in the local newspaper.Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the pharmacist?
A.Fill the prescription
B.Fill the prescription but inform the patient that it is not for an appropriate use
C.Call the prescriber and inform him that it is illegal to write such a prescription
D.Request that the prescriber indicate on the prescription for off label use
E.Refuse to fill the prescription since it is illegal to fill
A
261.Every new drug placed on the market will have a designated
I.generic name
II.tradename
III.brandname
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
262.Labels of commercial drug products that are intended for electrolyte replacement must contain the concentration expressed in terms of:
I.weight or concentration
II.milliequivalents
III.millimoles
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
263.A prescriber requests information concerning the off label therapeutic use of a drug. In which of the following sources may a pharmacist find such information?
I.TV advertisement sponsored by the drug manufacturer
II.product insert
III.ASHF
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
264.Schedule II prescriptions
I.may only be refilled once
II.may be partially filled under certain conditions
III.written for a hospice patient may be faxed to a pharmacy
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
265.Which of the following statements concerning bar coding of prescription drug labels is/are accurate?
I.The drug name and strength must be included in the bar code
II.The products expiration date may be included in the bar code
III.Labels of vaccine products must be bar coded
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
266.Which of the following is/are NOT required to be on a prescriptioin for a controlled substance?
I.DEA number of the practioner
II.The date on which the prescription was signed
III.The date of birth of the patient
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
267.Which of the following populations are covered under the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003?
I.Medicare beneficiaries
II.Medicaid beneficiaries
III.Nongovernmental employees
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
268.A community pharmacy develops and prepares batches of 5000 sustained release capsules similar to a commercially available product but at a lower price. The pharmacy may be cited for this activity based upon:
I.The formula may be considered a new drug
II.The preparation of 5000 capsules may be considered manufacturing
III.The failure to following GMP's
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
269.The USP/NF classification system used to describe preparation of HSD's (home-use sterile drug products)uses which of the following terminology?
A.Category A through E
B.Clean rooms 1 through 4
C.High volume versus low volume
D.Low risk versus high risk
E.Sterile versus almost sterile
D
270.Percogesic is an example of a product that is
A. in Schedule II
B. in Schedule III
C.in Schedule IV
D.in Schedule V
E.not a controlled substance
E
271.Labels on cosmetic packages must have ingredients listed:
A. in ascending order of concentration
B.in descending order of concentration
C.alphabetically
D.any random order
E.with the most active listed first
B
272.When a patient begins a comprehensive narcotic treatment program, the first day's dose of methadone must generally not exceed
A.0.5 mg
B1 mg
C.5.0 mg
D.20 mg
E.40 mg
E
273.The organization responsible for the accreditation of many health institutions such as hospitals is the:
A.JCAHO
B.ASHP
C.HHS
D.FTC
E.APhA
A
274.Methamphetamine is an example of a drug in controlled substance category
A.I
B.II
C.III
D.IV
E.V
B
275.When a physician faxes a Schedule II prescription to a pharmacy for a LTCF patient
I.The pharmacist must call the LTCF to verify the identity of the patient
II.the physician must first call the pharmacy to advise them that a fax is being issued
III.the original written, signed prescription must be presented to the pharmacist for review prior to the actual dispensing of the controlled fax.
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
276.Which of the following statements is/are true with the respect to the National Drug Code?
I.NDC must be imprinted on tablets
II.NDC must be imprinted on the capsules
III.All prescription drug products marketed in the US must have NDC's
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
277.Which of the following are Schedule II controlled substances?
I.sufentanyl
II.psilocyn
III.midazolam
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
278.Which of the following is true?
I.Original schedule III,IV, or V prescriptions may be transferred from one pharmacy to another for the purpose of refill dispensing
II.Information from schedule III, IV, or V prescriptioins may not be transferred to another pharmacy unless authorized by the prescriber to do so.
III.Pharmacies electronically sharing a real-time online database may transfer refills to one another as long as the number of refills transferred does not exceed those authorized by the prescriber or the law
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
279.Federal guidelines indicate that the pharmacist should indicate the date on which a prescription refill is dispensed
A. on the back of the prescription
B.on the front of the prescription
C. on the prescription label
D.in a special refill log book
E.on the counseling sheet give to the patient
A
280.Which of the following agents is na anabolic steroid?
I.hydrocortisone
II.fluticasone
III.nandrolone
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
281.The pharmacist counsels a customer concerning the purchase of a body lotion which does not contain the coloring agent, tartrazine, to which she is allergic. While examining product labels with the client, the pharmacist should explain that:
I.the concentration of the tartrazine present may not be listed
II.the ingredients, including tartrazine,, will be listed alphabetically
III.rather than list each individual coloring agent, the manufacturer may simply list "yellow dye"
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
282.Which of the following pieces of information is NOT encoded into a drug products NDC?
A.drug name
B.manufacturer
C.package size
D.product's expiration date
E.strength of a tablet
D
289.Which of the following practice setting must include bar coding on pharmaceutical products?
I.Physician offices
II.Pharmacies
III.Hospitals
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
290.Which of the following effervescent products are exempted from the Poison Prevention Packaging Act?
I.aspirin
II.acetaminophen
III.potassium chloride
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
291.In the United States the name designated on the label of an herbal product must conform to that listed in which one of the following reference sources?
A.Herbal Medicine(German Commissioner E)
B.Tyler's Popular Herbs
C.Physicians' Desk Reference
D.Remington-The Science and Practice of Pharmacy
E.Herbs of Commerce
E
292.Which of the following is NOT required on the prescription label when the pharmacist fills a controlled substance prescription?
I.Date of initial filling
II.Federal"Caution"warning
III.Number of dosage units dispensed
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
293.Drug products with which of the following codes may be substituted for one another
I.B
II.AB
III.A
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
294.Which of the following actions are appropriate when mailing a narcotic drug filled using a valid prescription?
I.Package the drug container in a plain paper outer wrapping
II.Place the warning:"Narcotic, do not open while in transit" on the outer wrapping
III.Place a fictitious return address on the outer wrapping
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
295.Which of the following is/are used in the treatment of narcotic dependence?
I.LAAM
II.methadone
III.buprenorphine
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
296.The major objective of the Electronic Orange Book is to compare drug products that are
I.different dosage forms
II.most economical
III.multisourced
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
297.Guidelines for determining the expiration date for repackaging of a drug product by a pharmacy includes:
I.not more than the expiration date on the original package
II.not more than one year from the date of packaging
III.one-half of the time remaining on the original package
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
C
298.Evidence indicates that a marketed drug product may have a new use for another condition. In order to claim this new indication, a drug manufacturer must:
A.submit an abbreviated NDA
B.apply for patent protection
C.submit a supplemental NDA
E.Inform FDA in writing of the revised labeling
D
299.Narcotic drugs may be dispensed to treat narcotic dependence in which of the following facilities?
I.FDA and state approved narcotic treatment programs
II.Any facility with a DEA certified narcotic treatment counselor
III.Any institutional pharmacy
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
300.Which of the following barbiturates is classified in controlled substance category IV?
I.Phenobarbital
II.Pentobarbital
III.Amobarbital
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
301.Which of the following is true of DEA Form 222?
I.May be used to order syringes and hypodermic needles
II.Only one product may be ordered on each line of the form
III.It is used to order Schedule II controlled substances
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
D
302.Which of the following actions should a pharmacist take if a patient refuses to be counseled about a new prescription?
I.dispense the prescription but note in the prescription files that counseling was refused
II.refuse to dispense the prescription
III.dispense the prescription but inform the prescriber that counseling was refused
A
303.A product that contains 60 mg of codeine and 325 mg of acetaminophen is most likely to be classified as
A.Schedule II
B.Schedule III
C.Schedule IV
D.Schedule V
E.Noncontrolled
B
304.The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) is intended to protect
I.potentially suicidal patients
II.geriatric patients
III.young children
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
305.A pharmaceutical company requests the names and addresses of patients who have received a certain antidepressant drug during the past month.
I.Honoring this request will represent a breach of privacy based upon the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
II.The request is appropriate if the company only wishes to send the patients information concerning depression
III.The request may be honored if the company gives the pharmacist an affidavit that a list of the patients' names and addresses will not leave the company
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
A
306.A pharmacist dispenses a refill for a prescription that originally was written for Adalat but labels the refill as Procardia.This action may be considered:
A.misbranding
B.adulteration
C.misbranding since the generic name was not included
D.proper since the correct drug was dispensed
E.negligent only if the prescriber is not informed
A
307.Ephedra may no longer be present in which of the following products in a community pharmacy?
I.Nonprescription drug products in a community pharmacy?
I.Nonprescription drug products
II.Herbal teas
III.Dietary supplements
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
B
308.Which of the following prescriptions for Accutane must bear the yellow sticker?
I.Rx for an unmarried 16 year old female
II.Rx for a 60 year old female
III.Rx for a 30 year old male
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
309.Which one of the following designations for drug products that require a prescription in the United States has replaced the designation "Caution:Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription?"
A.Do not dispense without a prescription
B.Do not transfer to a third party
C.Federal law prohibits use by anyone other than the original patient
D.Legend Drug
E.Rx Only
E
310.Mr.Hess has not picked up a prescription that was filled last week.Which of the following actions is/are legal for the pharmacist to take?
I.call the patient at home and leave a message with his son
II.call the patient and leave a message on his home answering machine
III.send an email to the patient
A.I only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.II and III only
E.I,II and III
E
311.Which on e of the following is the essential reason that would require a community pharmacy to follow HIPAA regulations?
A.The pharmacy's prescription volume is greater than 20000 per year
B.The pharmacy's gross annual sales is greater than 1 million dollars
C.The pharmacy accepts Medicaid prescriptions
D.Identifiable patient health information is transferred electronically by the pharmacy
E.The pharmacy has more than ten employees
D