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Which interpretation of the following instructions is correct? 30 mL MOM PO ac and hs prn

When withdrawing 6 mL of solution from a vial, which size syringe should the pharmacy technician select?

A pharmacy has received a drug recall from your drug manufacturer for a medication. The pharmacy technician has been asked to determine if the pharmacy has any of the recalled medication in stock. Which of the following should the technician use in identifying any of the recalled medication in stock?

A prescription is written for timolol ophthalmic solution 0.5% 5 mL where the patient is to instill 1 gtt ou BID. How many days will this prescription last?

If a pharmacy technician encounters an incorrect drug dosage during a prospective utilization review what should they do?

A prescription is presented for amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL where the patient is to receive 5 mL PO TID for 10 days. What volume should be dispensed?

When must a patient package insert (PPI) for oral contraceptives be provided to the patient?

All of the following would be appropriate auxiliary labels to be included on a prescription for sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim suspension EXCEPT

Which reference is the official compendium of pharmaceutical products in the United States and is required to be maintained in a pharmacy?

A prescriber has written a prescription for Lipitor® and has approved generic substitution of the medication. The patient is requesting Lipitor® be dispensed. Which DAW code should be used?