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1. Which of the following sources is found in most pharmacies and is often used for brand and generic NAMES?
- A. Patient Drug Facts
- B. Drug Facts & Comparisons
- C. Formulary Advisor
- D. DrugDigest
2. The Handbook on Injectable Drugs is most useful for information on
- A. compatibility with other drugs.
- B. generic name identification.
- C. brand – name identification.
- D. providing patient information for injectable drugs.
3. What is the name of a Web-based research program that allows you to search databases produced by the NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE?
- A. USP DI
- B. DrugDigest
- C. Epocrates
- D. PubMed Reader/MEDLINE Reader
4. A CONDENSED SUMMARY COMPILING INFORMATION ABOUT A PARTICULAR FIELD OF KNOWLEDGE IS A
- A. pharmacopeia.
- B. treatment guideline.
- C. compendium.
- D. compliance manual.
5. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PHARMACY PERIODICALS PRODUCES ONLINE INFORMATION FOR RETAIL MANAGEMENT AND STORE OPERATIONS?
- A. Drug Topics
- B. Drug News Weekly
- C. Pharmacy Choice Newsletter
- D. Pharmacy Times
6. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT A PACKAGE INSERT IS CORRECT?
- A. It’s produced by the FDA.
- B. It doesn’t have all the necessary information to safely prescribe a product.
- C. Copies can be found in the USP/NF.
- D. It contains only information approved by the FDA.
7. In addition to comprehensive manufacturer listings, _______ contains pharmaceutical wholesaler and THIRD -PARTY ADMINISTRATOR DIRECTORIES.
- A. the Drug Topics Red Book
- B. the Drug Information Handbook
- C. DrugDigest
- D. Pharmacy Times
8. Which of the following statements about the Red Book is incorrect?
- A. The Red Book lists NDC numbers for drugs.
- B. The Red Book is a required reference in a pharmacy.
- C. The Red Book is printed annually.
- D. The Red Book provides average wholesale prices.
9. In which one of the following sources can a pharmacist find brief descriptions of disease conditions and TREATMENTS?
- A. Merck Manual
- B. Package inserts
- C. Physicians’ Desk Reference
- D. King Guide to Parenteral Admixtures
10. WHICH SOURCE GIVES PATIENT DRUG INFORMATION IN LAY LANGUAGE?
- A. AHFS Drug Information
- B. The first volume of the USP DI
- C. The second volume of the USP DI
- D. Drug Facts ; Comparisons
11. Which source provides the best worldwide drug coverage and is published by the Pharmaceutical Press IN LONDON WITH AN ELECTRONIC VERSION AVAILABLE BY THOMSON MICROMEDEX?
- A. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference
- B. Merck Manual
- C. AHFS Drug Information
- D. USP/NF (United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary)
12. The professional’s guide to face-to- FACE COUNSELING IS
- A. RxList.
- B. PubMed.
- C. Patient Drug Facts.
- D. MedlinePlus.
13. The Physicians’ Desk Reference line of products includes
- A. the Concise Guide for Pharmacists.
- B. Drug Information Handbook.
- C. MedlinePlus.
- D. the journal called Pharmacotherapy.
14. What online resource would you use to search for a medical abbreviation or acronym as well as find a PARTICULAR DRUG MANUFACTURER?
- A. MediLexicon
- B. Merck Manual
- C. Formulary
- D. HIPAA
15. WHICH SOURCE WILL PROVIDE THE BEST DOSING INFORMATION FOR A FIVE -YEAR- OLD CHILD?
- A. The second volume of the USP DI
- B. American Drug Index
- C. Geriatric Dosage Handbook
- D. Pediatric Dosage Handbook
16.WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IS A PRINTED SOURCE OF INFORMATION INTENDED SPECIFICALLY FOR PATIENT EDUCATION?
- A. The American Drug Index
- B. Drug Facts ; Comparisons
- C. The second volume of the USP DI
- D. The Physicians’ Desk Reference
17. Which drug information source is published quarterly and provides information to reduce risks ASSOCIATED WITH COMBINING AND/OR SWITCHING MEDICATIONS?
- A. Formulary
- B. Merck Manual
- C. Hansten and Horn’s Drug Interactions Analysis and Management
- D. United States Pharmacopeia Dispensing Information (USP DI)
18. Which of the following statements about the NDC numbers is correct?
- A. NDC numbers are required for all prescription medicines.
- B. NDC numbers are assigned to all prescription and nonprescription drugs, as well as durable medical equipment.
- C. The first two digits identify the manufacturer.
- D. NDC stands for National Drug Coalition.
19. WHICH SOURCE LISTS DRUGS ALPHABETICALLY AND IDENTIFIES A GENERIC NAME OF A BRAND -NAME PRODUCT?
- A. Drug News Weekly End of exam
- B. American Drug Index
- C. Clinical Pharmacology
- D. Patient Drug Facts
20. A _______ source provides summarized, condensed information for quick reference.
- A. secondary
- B. tertiary
- C. professional