CPhT Skills and Competencies 3

Question 1

A technician is preparing a 1 L bag of TPN. The order calls for 250 mEq of sodium chloride. NaCl 23.4% solution contains 4 mEq/mL. How many mL of NaCl 23.4% is needed?

Accepted Answer

62.5 mL

Answer

42.5 mL

Answer

100 mL

Answer

125 mL

Question 2

Which beyond-use date (BUD) applies to a non-sterile compounded preparation stored at room temperature that contains water?

Accepted Answer

14 days

Answer

6 months

Answer

30 days

Answer

1 year

Question 3

A pharmacy technician accidentally drops a vial of chemotherapy agent on the floor. What is the FIRST step?

Accepted Answer

Alert all staff and follow hazardous spill protocol

Answer

Clean it up with paper towels immediately

Answer

Call the manufacturer for instructions

Answer

Continue working and report it at the end of shift

Question 4

Which auxiliary label should be affixed to a prescription for metronidazole?

Accepted Answer

Avoid alcohol while taking this medication

Answer

Take with food or milk

Answer

Do not crush or chew

Answer

Keep refrigerated

Question 5

An NDC number has three segments. What does the second segment represent?

Accepted Answer

Product (drug, strength, dosage form)

Answer

Labeler/manufacturer

Answer

Package size and type

Answer

DEA schedule

Question 6

A prescription label must include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Prescriber's DEA number

Answer

Patient's name

Answer

Drug name and strength

Answer

Directions for use

Question 7

A patient asks the technician which is cheaper: the brand or generic version of their medication. What is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Provide pricing information and direct clinical questions to the pharmacist

Answer

Quote prices and recommend the generic

Answer

Tell the patient generics are always better

Answer

Refuse to discuss pricing