Abbreviations
Drug Names
Conversions
Controlled Drugs
Becoming a Technician
200

Drops

GTT

200

Brand name for Amoxicillin

Amoxil

200

1 kilogram equals how many Pounds

2.2lbs

200

The schedule with the lowest risk drugs that may require a prescription

Schedule V drugs

200

What is the national test that is required at this time

EXCPT or PTCB

400

At Bedtime

QHS

400

Generic name for Alprazolam

Xanax

400

6 teaspoons equals how many ounces

One

400

Morphine and Hydrocodone are what schedule and how many refills can the prescription be written for?

Schedule II drugs  and may not have refills

400

Technicians must have training in what in order to prepare medications from powders, liquids or suspensions?

Non Sterile Compounding

600

After Meals

PC

600

Brand Name for Coumadin

Warfarin

600

1 pint equals how many milliliters

480 ml

600

What are drugs that are toxic or highly addictive and not approved for medical use in the US

Schedule I drugs

600

How many continuing Education credits must a technician have in order to stay certified

20

800

Subcutaneous

SubQ or SC

800

Brand name for Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine

Adderall

800

5 mg equals how many micrograms

5000 mcg

800

The Form used to destroy controlled substances

DEA Form 41

800

The one thing that Pharmacy Techs CAN NOT do in a pharmacy

Counsel Patients

1000

TID

Three Times a Day

1000

Generic name for Ambien

Zolpidem

1000

1 gr (grain) equals how many milligrams

64.8 mg or 65mg

1000

This law regulates the retail sales of OTC products that contain ephedrine, Pseudephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine

Combat Methamphetamine Act of 2005

1000

A drug product is being recalled because there is a strong chance of serious adverse effects or death is known as what type of recall

Class 1