Which of the following medications is exempt from the Poison Prevention Packaging Act requirement for child-resistant containers?
A. Nitroglycerin
... [Show More] sustained release capsules
B. Potassium chloride
C. Isosorbide
D. Cholestyramine powder
D. Cholestyramine powder
Which of the following vital information should be readily retrievable from an inpatient medication profile?
A. Home address and phone number
B. Previous admissions
C. Relevant laboratory values
D. Insurance information
C. Relevant laboratory values
Antineoplastic medications should be prepared in which type of hood?
A. Positive pressure
B. Horizontal
C. Laminar
D. Biological
D. Biological
According to ASHP guidelines, a quality improvement program for home care should monitor the patient's:
A. Satisfaction and outcome.
B. Physical examinations and laboratory values.
C. Finial history
D. Personal history.
A. Satisfaction and outcome.
Which is the smallest volume, in milliliters, that can be accurately measured using a 1.0 mL tuberculin syringe?
A. 0.05
B. 0.1
C. 0.2
D. 0.5
A. 0.05
The correct strength of sodium chloride in normal saline IV bags is:
A. 0.45%
B. 0.9%
C. 9.0%
D. 23.4%
B. 0.9%
When it is necessary to recap a needle, which of the following is correct?
A. Needles should never be recapped under any circumstances.
B. Two hands should be used for recapping needles to ensure stability.
C. The "one-hand scoop" method of recapping is safer than using two hands.
D. All used needles should be recapped before being placed in a sharps container.
C. The "one-hand scoop" method of recapping is safer than using two hands.
Treximet is a combination tablet for treating migraines that contains sumatriptan and which other medication?
A. Naproxen
B. Ibuprofen
C. Acetaminophen
D. Diclofenac
A. Naproxen
The best reference for obtaining storage requirements for a particular drug is the:
A. Physician's' Desk Reference
B. Merck Index
C. Drug Facts and Comparisons
D. USP-NF
D. USP-NF
If a toxic or caustic material comes in contact with the skin or eyes, the immediate response is to:
A. Lie down and elevate the affected area.
B. Call 911 and place an ice bag on the affected area until medical personnel arrive.
C. Wash the area thoroughly with an antibacterial soap and warm water.
D. Flush the affected area with large volumes of cold water.
D. Flush the affected area with large volumes of cold water.
Tylenol with codeine liquid is prescribed as "Give 2 teaspoonsful four times daily dispense 120 mL." The patient is a 2-year-old male. What is a possible reason to alert the pharmacist?
A. Age
B. Gender
C. Quantity of medication
D. Amount of Tylenol
A. Age
Which of the following medication pairs makes safe use of tall man letters?
A. alpraZOLAM, loraZEPAM
B. ALPRAZolam, LORazepam
C. ALprazoLAM, LORazePAM
D. alprazolAM, lorazepAM
B. ALPRAZolam, LORazepam [Show Less]