Question 1

Angela is supposed to be receiving a tube of generic Kenalog cream. What medication should she be receiving?
A)Hydrocortisone cream
B)Triamcinolone cream
C)Clotrimazole cream
D)Proctosone cream

Accepted Answer

If a patient is supposed to be receiving generic Kenalog, he or she should be receiving triamcinolone cream.

Question 2

James is supposed to be receiving a prescription for a generic Medrol dose pack. What medication should he receive?
A)Methylprednisolone dose pack
B)Azithromycin dose pack
C)Prednisone dose pack
D)Prednisolone dose pack

Accepted Answer

The generic form of a Medrol dose pack is a methylprednisolone dose pack.

Question 3

Jackie is surprised when she receives a prescription for brand name Benicar. She had been told that the pharmacy always dispenses generics and wanted a generic medicine for its lower price. What do you tell her?
A)You'll change that for her right away.
B)There's a generic now, you can request it.
C)The pharmacist decided to give her name brand.
D)Benicar is a generic drug.

Accepted Answer

In 2017, Teva announced the launch of Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets, the generic version of Daiichi Sanko's Benicar and Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrocholorthiazide Tablets, the generic version of Benicar HCT. Prior to that, Benicar had been on patent.
Question updated 2021.

Question 4

Jim is picking up a prescription for generic Ambien. Which medication should he be receiving?
A)Amlodipine
B)Zolpidem
C)Trazodone
D)There is no generic for Ambien.

Accepted Answer

Jim should be receiving zolpidem as it is the generic equivalent for Ambien. Zolpidem is a controlled substance used to treat sleeping disorders.

Question 5

Lottie is picking up her prescription for generic Lovaz. Which medication should she be receiving?
A)Lovastatin
B)Simvastatin
C)Vazastatin
D)There is no generic for Lovaza.

Accepted Answer

There is no generic for Lovaza at this time. Lottie would therefore receive the name brand medication.

Question 6

Which of the following drugs is not an MAOI (Mono Amine Oxidase Inhibitor)?
A)Selegiline
B)Moclobemide
C)Citalopram
D)Isoniazid

Accepted Answer

Of the choices given, all are MAOIs except Citalopram, which is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI).

Question 7

Which of the following is the brand name of quinapril HCl?
A)Quinine
B)Accutane
C)Accupril
D)Lisinopril

Accepted Answer

Accupril is the brand name for quinapril. Quinine is an anti-malarial cinchona alkaloid and is marketed as quinine. Accutane is the brand name for isouretin and is used to treat severe acne. Lisinopril is the generic name of Prinivil/Zestril and is an ACE inhibitor.

Question 8

Which of the following is a barbiturate sedative/hypnotic agent?
A)Zaleplon
B)Flurazepam
C)Pentobarbital
D)Dexmedetomidine

Accepted Answer

Pentobarbital is a barbiturate. The other agents listed are all non-barbiturate sedatives/hypnotics.

Question 9

Which of the following is a brand name for finasteride?
A)Fine-ast, Fin-Rast
B)Lescol
C)Propecia, Proscar
D)Lupron, Eligard

Accepted Answer

Finasteride, an androgen inhibitor, is marketed as Propecia or Proscar. Lescol is the trade name for fluvastatin. Lupron/Eligard are trade names for leuprolide, a GnRH analog. Fine-ast and Fin-Rast are made up names.

Question 10

Which of the following forms is erythromycin available in? Oral suspension; 200 mg/5 mL and 400mg/5 mL
Powder for injection; 500 mg, 1 g
Tablet; 200, 250, 333, 400 and 500 mg
Capsule; 250 mg
Topical ointment; 2%
A)I and V only
B)I, II, and III only
C)III only
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Erythromycin, a macrolide antibiotic, is available in all the forms and dosages listed:
Oral suspension; 200 mg/5 mL and 400mg/5 mL
Powder for injection; 500 mg, 1 g
Tablet; 200, 250, 333, 400 and 500 mg
Capsule; 250 mg
Topical ointment; 2%

Question 11

Which of the following drugs is a combination product?
Maxzide
Vytorin
Lomotil
A)I only
B)III only
C)I, II, and III
D)I and II only

Accepted Answer

Maxzide is a combination of hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene and is an anti-hypertensive. Vytorin is a combination of ezetimibe and simvastatin and is an anti-hyperlipidemic medication. Lomotil is a combination of atropine and diphenoxylate and is an antidiarrheal.

Question 12

Which of the following is a brand name for triazolam?
A)TriAz
B)Zoloft
C)Halcion
D)Zolam

Accepted Answer

Triazolam is marketed as Halcion and is a benzodiazepine.

Question 13

For what reason are reconstitutable drugs kept in a powder form?
A)When in liquid form they must be refrigerated, and pharmacies don't have enough refrigerator space to store the medication.
B)The shelf life of these medications is very short when in liquid form.
C)The medication becomes toxic when exposed to water for long periods of time.
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Reconstitutable drugs are kept in powder form because their average shelf life when combined with water is generally 10 to 14 days. After this period of time, the medication loses its potency and must be discarded.

Question 14

Which of the following employees has the authority to administer a vaccine to a patient?
A)Pharmacist certified to administer immunizations
B)Any pharmacist
C)Pharmacy manager only
D)Pharmacy technicians and pharmacists

Accepted Answer

A pharmacist certified to administer immunizations, is the only staff member who may administer an immunization to a patient. Pharmacists have to complete specific training to become certified to administer vaccines. Pharmacy technicians are not eligible to complete this certification training.

Question 15

Which of the following generic and trade name drugs are NOT matched correctly?
A)Abacavir-Ziagen
B)Apomorphine-Apokyn
C)Flucytosine-Flucon
D)Gabapentin-Neurontin

Accepted Answer

Flucytosine is an anti-fungal and is marketed as Ancobon.

Question 16

What are the drugs combined in Lortab?
A)Hydoxycontin and acetaminophen
B)Hydrocodone and acetaminophen
C)Morphine and ibuprofen
D)Hydrocodone and ibuprofen

Accepted Answer

Lortab is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen and is used for the treatment of pain. It should be noted that it is an opioid medication, with a risk for addiction and dependence. Lortab can cause respiratory distress and death when taken in high doses or when combined with other substances, especially alcohol or other illicit drugs such as heroin or cocaine.

Question 17

Which of the following is the brand name for ondansetron?
A)Zofran
B)Tasmar
C)Ultram
D)Zoloft

Accepted Answer

Zofran is the trade name for ondansetron, a serotonin antagonist used as an anti-emetic.

Question 18

Which of the following is the name brand for sertraline?
A)Zoloft
B)Zocor
C)Zyprexa
D)Zovirax

Accepted Answer

Zoloft is the name brand for sertraline, an anti-depressant medication.

Question 19

Which two chemicals are combined to create the brand name medication, Stalevo?
A)Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa
B)Carbidopa and levodopa
C)Entacapone and levodopa
D)Carbidopa, benztropine, and levodopa

Accepted Answer

Stalevo is a combination of Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa

Question 20

Which of the following forms is levalbuterol available in?
I. IM injectable
II. IV injectable
III. Inhalation
IV. Capsule
A)I only
B)I, II, and III only
C)III only
D)III and IV only

Accepted Answer

Levalbuterol (Xopenex) is only available as a solution for inhalation. It is used in the prophylaxis and treatment of bronchospasm via a nebulizer or inhaler

Quiz 4: Process Dispense

Angela is supposed to be receiving a tube of generic Kenalog cream. What medication should she be receiving?

James is supposed to be receiving a prescription for a generic Medrol dose pack. What medication should he receive?

Jackie is surprised when she receives a prescription for brand name Benicar. She had been told that the pharmacy always dispenses generics and wanted a generic medicine for its lower price. What do you tell her?

Jim is picking up a prescription for generic Ambien. Which medication should he be receiving?

Lottie is picking up her prescription for generic Lovaz. Which medication should she be receiving?

Which of the following drugs is not an MAOI (Mono Amine Oxidase Inhibitor) ?

Which of the following is the brand name of quinapril HCl?

Which of the following is a barbiturate sedative/hypnotic agent?

Which of the following is a brand name for finasteride?

Which of the following forms is erythromycin available in? Oral suspension; 200 mg/5 mL and 400mg/5 mL Powder for injection; 500 mg, 1 g Tablet; 200, 250, 333, 400 and 500 mg Capsule; 250 mg Topical ointment; 2%

Which of the following drugs is a combination product? Maxzide Vytorin Lomotil

Which of the following is a brand name for triazolam?

For what reason are reconstitutable drugs kept in a powder form?

Which of the following employees has the authority to administer a vaccine to a patient?

Which of the following generic and trade name drugs are NOT matched correctly?

What are the drugs combined in Lortab?

Which of the following is the brand name for ondansetron?

Which of the following is the name brand for sertraline?

Which two chemicals are combined to create the brand name medication, Stalevo?

Which of the following forms is levalbuterol available in? I. IM injectable II. IV injectable III. Inhalation IV. Capsule