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72 Cards in this Set
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the movement of particles in a solution through permeable membranes is |
Dialysis |
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Heparin is used in a heparin lock to |
keep blood from clotting in the device |
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what type of filter is used to filter solutions as the solution is expelled from the syringe |
membrane filters |
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do single dose vials contain preservative yes or no |
do not contain preservatives |
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there is the potential of __ when pushing a needle through the rubber stopper of a vial |
coring |
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an element without water molecules is __ |
anhydrous |
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after opening an ampule, the technician should |
inspect the ampule for glass particles |
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of the following needles, which size of needle is most likely to cause coring 13G 16G 20G 23G |
13G |
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large volume parenteral are packaged in containers holding __ or more |
100 ml |
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biological safety hood have ___ air flow ___ toward the work. |
vertical down |
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the action in which a drug in a higher concentration solution passes through a permeable membrane to lower concentration solution is |
osmosis |
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if the ampule has been pre-scored, the ampule will have ____ |
a colored stripe around the neck |
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some examples of ready to mix systems include |
add-vantage, add-a-vial, and mini-bag plus |
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a ___ solution has a greater osmolarity than body |
hypertonic |
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equivalent weight is equal to |
molecular weight divided by valence |
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in laminar flow, the flows in ___ direction(s) |
one |
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the difference btw single and multi dose vials is that dose vials do not contain… |
preservatives |
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extemporaneous compounding refers to |
preparing an admixture for a specific prescription (usually not commercially available) |
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___ are filters that can be placed inside of needles |
filter needles |
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when a solution is free from soluble products produced by microorganisms it is said to be: |
sterile |
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LVPs usually have ___ infusion rates |
slow |
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what system shuttle objects through a tube using compressed air as a the force |
pneumatic tube |
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which type of syringe is used to administer a dose of liquid medication to a patient |
oral syringe |
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clear liquids in which the drug is completely dissolved are called |
solutions |
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which is a required ingredient in a suspension |
flocculating agent |
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technicians should never provide patient info to anyone unless |
directed to do so by the pharmacist |
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which record will document how a compounded formula was actually prepared |
compounding record |
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which of the following is considered the recipe for compounding |
formulation record |
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___ are electrolytes used in the preparations of suspensions |
flocculating agent |
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which of the following agencies is responsible for approving hospitals for medicaid reimbursement |
CMS |
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which type of mortar and pestle is recommended for mixing liquids and semisolids |
glass |
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the maximum weighable around for most class A prescription balances is |
60 grams |
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metric weights used for weighing ingredients using a class A balance should be handled with |
forceps |
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which type of glassware is TC "to contain" |
volumetric flask |
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mixing powders using a spatula is called |
spatulation |
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which is agency is a state run organization that oversees hospitals including the pharmacy department |
DPH |
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which type of glassware is TD to deliver |
syringes |
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aliquots can be used when a prescription calls for less that ___ of an ingredient |
120mg |
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when reading the volume of a liquid against a graduation mark, hold the device at eye level and read the mark ___ the meniscus |
at the bottom of |
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a system containing two immiscible liquids with one dispersed in the other is called |
an emulsion |
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which of the following can have the consistency of an ointment |
an emulsion |
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____ are thickening agents used in the preparation of suspensions |
suspending agents |
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the fine grinding of a powder is called |
trituration |
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what kind of compounds liquefy when they are brought together |
eutectic |
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a pharmacy location in a hospital that services patients within the hospital and ancillary areas only is called a |
inpatient pharmacy |
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medications that been supplied in bulk are generally pre-packaged in unit does by |
machines |
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medication carts commonly provide ___ hours of medication for specific patients |
24 |
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a health care provider who is concerned with factors such as a patients ability to pay for medications is a |
M.S W |
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regulation of hazardous waste procedure associated with chemotherapy applies to all the following except |
pricing |
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the delivery time for mail order medications is at least |
24-48 hrs |
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compounding parenteral mixtures for home infusion requires all the following except: |
ointment tiles |
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if a hospital has a closed formulary, the physician should |
order medications on the hospital formulary only |
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a continuing condition that requires ongoing treatment for a prolonged period is called a |
chronic condition |
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the central area of the hospital responsible for distributing supplies to all areas of the facility is called |
central pharmacy |
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a registered nurse that has additional training and can provide some basic primary care is a |
NP |
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the person who develops and maintains an individual pharmaceutical plan for each patient in a long term care facility is a |
consultant pharmacist |
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orders for medications that are needed right away are called |
STAT orders |
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verbal orders must be signed by the nurse or pharmacist who took the verbal order and consigned by the ___ who approved them |
physician |
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the work station for medical personnel on a nursing suit is called |
the nurses' station |
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medication counseling for mail order pharmacies is done by |
pharmacists |
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which member of the home care team may be involved with compounding labeling delivery and other non consulting activities |
pharm tech |
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the addition of water or other diluent to commercially made drug bottles or vials in order to make a solution or suspension from a premed power form of drug is called |
reconstitute |
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the organization consisting of doctors pharmacists nurses and other health care professionals whose responsibilities include reviewing medications for the formulary and providing guidelines for medication use throughout the institution is the |
pharmacy and therapeutic committees |
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which member of the home care team is responsible for educating the patient |
registered nurse |
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for home infusions the pharmacist consults with the ___ to choose the appropriate pump |
supervising nurse |
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the person in the medical staff who coordinates care for patients under close supervision of a physician |
PA |
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pharmacy services at long term care facilities must be made available ___ hours a day |
24 |
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a sudden condition requiring immediate treatment is a |
acute condition |
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a nurse can access medication from automated dispensing systems |
after the pharmacist verifies the order |
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which member of the home care team orders the infusion therapy |
physician |
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the fastest growing area of home health care is |
home infusion |
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the type of infusion therapy generally associated with an oncology program at a hospital or clinic is called |
chemotherapy |