Pharmacy Science PT

Which of the following historical events led to the development of the modern Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

• Discovery of insulin

• Thalidomide tragedy

• Harrison Narcotic Act

• Creation of Medicare

Which pharmacy practice setting typically focuses on medication therapy management and patient counseling for chronic diseases?

• Hospital pharmacy

• Community pharmacy

• Mail-order pharmacy

• Nuclear pharmacy

Which law required new drugs to be proven safe before marketing?

• Durham-Humphrey Amendment

• Kefauver-Harris Amendment

• Pure Food and Drug Act

• Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

What does HIPAA protect?

• Financial transactions in pharmacies

• The chemical safety of drugs

• Employee safety in sterile labs

• Patients’ health information privacy

Which DEA schedule includes drugs with high abuse potential and no accepted medical use?

• Schedule II

• Schedule III

• Schedule V

• Schedule I

What is the maximum number of refills allowed on a Schedule III medication?

• None

• 1

Which of the following practices promotes safety in sterile compounding?

• Double-gloving with powdered latex gloves

• Using tap water for rinsing vials

• Performing hand hygiene before garbing

• Working outside the airflow hood

What does the abbreviation “qid” mean?

• Every day

• Every four hours

• Four times a day

• As needed

What does the abbreviation “ung” refer to?

• Suspension

• Cream

• Ointment

• Tablet

What does “po” stand for in sig codes?

• Intravenous

• Per rectum

• By mouth

• As needed