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What is the flow rate of 1000 mL of Ringers lactate to be infused over 8 hours? A. 6.25 mL/hr B. 12.5 mL/hr C. 62.5 mL/hr D. 125 mL/hr correct answer: D. 125 mL/hr Which of the following functions can be performed through automation that assists in inventory management? A. Purchases and usage B. Outdated inventory C. Tracking costs D. All of the above correct answer: D. All of the above What is the meaning of AAC? A. Actual acquisition cost B. Average acquisition cost ...

Which ancient civilization provides the earliest record of apothecary practice? correct answer: Babylonian Who is credited with developing the polio vaccine? correct answer: Salk In what city was the first American school of pharmacy founded? correct answer: Philadelphia Which organization is responsible for setting standards for pharmacy education and continuing pharmacy education? correct answer: ACPE Hippocrates, often referred to as the "Father of Medicine," was part of whi...

Which of the following drugs may be used to counteract the side effects of antipsychotic medications correct answer: Benztropine (Cogentin) Which organization established the guidelines for medical records correct answer: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Meaning of the acronym IPA correct answer: Independent practice association Vitamins is the same cyanocobalamin correct answer: Vitamin B12 What do we call the administration of a medication into a patient's vein...

A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) requires a patient to use ____ and either recommends or requires the use of ____. correct answer: in-network pharmacies; generic drugs Patients in a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) can use ____. correct answer: in-network or out-of-network pharmacies The 4 parts of Medicare are: Part A (hospital insurance), Part B (medical insurance), Part C (Medicare Advantage Plan that is private insurance), and Part D (______________________). correct answ...

What does the abbreviation NPO mean? correct answer: Nothing by mouth (mother per oral) What is the brand name for Eszopiclone? correct answer: Lunesta Which type of Medicare (A,B,C,D) provides prescription drug benefits? correct answer: Medicare Part D Which are examples of Type I narcotics? correct answer: Ecstasy, Heroin, Marijuana What autoimmune disease affects the thyroid making i overactive and produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones? correct answer: Grave's Disea...

Which of the following drugs is a NSAID correct answer: Toradol Tagamet, Axid, and Pepcid are examples of a correct answer: H2 receptor blockers What is the % equivalent of a 1:8 ratio? correct answer: 12.5% What would be the proper course of action if a technician accidentally had skin contact with a cytotoxic drug? correct answer: Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately and seek medical attention How would you identify a medication in a drug recall situation? corr...

Which of the following is a medication is used to treat hyperlipidemia? correct answer: *Pravachol* (Pravachol is a HMG-CoA used to treat hyperlipidemia. Procardia, Prinivil and Cardura are used to treat hypertension.) All the following are reasons why covered entities may disclose protected health information (PHI) to law enforcement officials except? correct answer: *When the covered entity believes that individuals may have contracted a communicable disease when notification is author...

the written rx is the property of correct answer: the patient scope of service means: correct answer: doctors can only write scripts within their scope of practice controlled substance ex's with refills can be: correct answer: filled up to a max of SIX times (original + 5 refills if MD gives refills), if patient wants smaller quantities each time - they are able to get full amount prescribed, rx expires 6 months from date written 1 cc syringe correct answer: 0-100 units info fou...

What is the main difference between a prescription and a medication order? correct answer: Prescriptions are for outpatient facilities, medication orders for inpatient facilities What is the definition of a legacy drug? correct answer: It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies What does the abbreviation qHS stand for? correct answer: Every bedtime What does the abbreviation qOD stand for? correct answer: Every...

What is the main difference between a prescription and medication order? correct answer: Prescriptions are for outpatient facilities and medication orders for inpatient facilities What is the definition of a LEGACY DRUG? correct answer: It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies What does the abbreviation qHS stand for? correct answer: Every bedtime What does the abbreviation qOD stand for? correct answer: Ever...