CVS Assessment MCQ 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A prescription requires 'UD' on the label. What does this instruction mean?
- Use daily
- As directed (Correct answer)
- Under doctor supervision only
- Until discontinued
Correct answer: As directed
UD (or 'ut dictum') is a Latin abbreviation meaning 'as directed,' indicating the patient should follow separate instructions.
Question 2: Which pharmacy workflow step ensures the right drug, dose, and patient are matched before dispensing?
- Prescription intake
- Drug utilization review (DUR)
- Final pharmacist verification (RPh check) (Correct answer)
- Insurance adjudication
Correct answer: Final pharmacist verification (RPh check)
The final pharmacist verification (RPh check) is the safety checkpoint where the pharmacist confirms all dispensed elements are correct before release.
Question 3: Which of the following is a common drug-drug interaction concern a CVS pharmacist might flag?
- Amoxicillin and ibuprofen
- Warfarin and aspirin increasing bleeding risk (Correct answer)
- Metformin and vitamin C
- Lisinopril and calcium supplements
Correct answer: Warfarin and aspirin increasing bleeding risk
Warfarin and aspirin both inhibit clotting through different mechanisms, significantly increasing the risk of serious bleeding when combined.
Question 4: What does a 'will-call' bin represent in a CVS pharmacy?
- Prescriptions awaiting insurance approval
- Filled prescriptions ready for patient pickup (Correct answer)
- Medications returned by patients
- Prescriptions on hold for pharmacist review
Correct answer: Filled prescriptions ready for patient pickup
The will-call bin holds completed, verified prescriptions that are waiting for the patient to come in and pick them up.
Question 5: A patient mentions they are pregnant and asks about an OTC pain reliever. Which should be recommended with MOST caution?
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Ibuprofen (Advil) (Correct answer)
- Calcium carbonate (Tums)
- Docusate sodium (Colace)
Correct answer: Ibuprofen (Advil)
Ibuprofen (an NSAID) is contraindicated especially in the third trimester of pregnancy due to risks of premature ductus arteriosus closure and fetal kidney issues.
Question 6: What does CVS's 'No Tobacco Sale' policy (implemented in 2014) reflect about the company's strategy?
- Cost-cutting measure to reduce inventory complexity
- A commitment to positioning CVS as a health-focused company (Correct answer)
- A response to FDA regulatory requirements
- An effort to reduce shoplifting of tobacco products
Correct answer: A commitment to positioning CVS as a health-focused company
CVS removed tobacco products to align the brand with its health and wellness mission, reinforcing its identity as a healthcare company.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes an 'auxiliary label' on a prescription bottle?
- The main label with patient name and dosage
- A supplemental colored sticker with specific warnings (e.g., 'Take with food') (Correct answer)
- The insurance card sticker attached to the bag
- The refill number printed on the bottom of the label
Correct answer: A supplemental colored sticker with specific warnings (e.g., 'Take with food')
Auxiliary labels are supplemental adhesive stickers added to prescription bottles to provide important usage warnings or instructions.
CVS Assessment MCQ 4
A prescription requires 'UD' on the label.
What does this instruction mean?