Question 1

A solution is an ingredient to be added to a base in order to be dissolved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of these are tastes the tongue recognizes?

Accepted Answer

A) Bitter 
B) Sweet 
C) Sour 
D) All of the above 
A) Bitter 
B) Sweet 
C) Sour 
D) All of the above D

Question 3

There are no guidelines for manufacturers that package medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

One of the least expensive instruments is the balance or scale used to weigh powders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Bubble pack

Accepted Answer

A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion 
A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion

Question 6

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Compounding

Accepted Answer

A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion 
A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion

Question 7

A solute is the ingredient that is dissolved into a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Colloid

Accepted Answer

A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion 
A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion

Question 9

A troche is a flat disk-like tablet that dissolves between the gum and cheek.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Tablets can be taken in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A) Buccal dose 
B) Orally 
C) Sublingually 
D) All of the above 
A) Buccal dose 
B) Orally 
C) Sublingually 
D) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following preparations carries a high risk of cross-contamination?

Accepted Answer

A) Suppository 
B) Inhalant 
C) Tablet 
D) All of the above 
A) Suppository 
B) Inhalant 
C) Tablet 
D) All of the above

Question 12

Tablets may be cut in half and repackaged per facility protocol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Granules

Accepted Answer

A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion 
A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion

Question 14

A solvent is the greater part of a solution that dissolves a solute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the recommended size that particles should not exceed in suspensions?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 mm 
B) 100 mm 
C) 25 mm 
D) 50 mm 
A) 10 mm 
B) 100 mm 
C) 25 mm 
D) 50 mm

Question 16

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Blister pack

Accepted Answer

A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion 
A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion

Question 17

For maximum accuracy in measuring liquids use the ____% rule.

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 10 
C) 30 
D) 20 
A) 50 
B) 10 
C) 30 
D) 20

Question 18

Which of these can be compounded by pharmacy technicians?

Accepted Answer

A) Lozenges 
B) Tablets 
C) Capsules 
D) All of the above 
A) Lozenges 
B) Tablets 
C) Capsules 
D) All of the above

Question 19

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Aliquots

Accepted Answer

A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion 
A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion

Question 20

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Emulsification

Accepted Answer

A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion 
A) The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug 
B) Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water 
C) Markings on a measuring device 
D) Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight 
E) A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion

Exam 11: Repackaging and Compounding

A solution is an ingredient to be added to a base in order to be dissolved.

Which of these are tastes the tongue recognizes?

There are no guidelines for manufacturers that package medications.

One of the least expensive instruments is the balance or scale used to weigh powders.

Match the term with the correct definition. -Bubble pack

Match the term with the correct definition. -Compounding

A solute is the ingredient that is dissolved into a solution.

Match the term with the correct definition. -Colloid

A troche is a flat disk-like tablet that dissolves between the gum and cheek.

Tablets can be taken in which of the following ways?

Which of the following preparations carries a high risk of cross-contamination?

Tablets may be cut in half and repackaged per facility protocol.

Match the term with the correct definition. -Granules

A solvent is the greater part of a solution that dissolves a solute.

What is the recommended size that particles should not exceed in suspensions?

Match the term with the correct definition. -Blister pack

For maximum accuracy in measuring liquids use the ____% rule.

Which of these can be compounded by pharmacy technicians?

Match the term with the correct definition. -Aliquots

Match the term with the correct definition. -Emulsification

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