1. The set of ethical rules principles by a profession to which its members abide by is known as ( a) professionalism (b) Code of ethics (c) Codes of profession (d) Rules 2. 2. Why is it necessary for the Medicine Counter Assistant to know the pharmacy code of ethics? a. Because he or she is almost like a pharmacist. b. Because he or she works in the pharmacy. c. In order not to go against what the pharmacist stands for because he/she assists the pharmacist in his duties. d. Because he or she is not a member of the pharmaceutical care team. 3. 3. The primary obligation of the pharmacy is the service it renders to the public in the following ways EXCEPT a. Safeguard the preparation medicines b. Compounding medicines c. Writing of prescriptions d. Dispensing 4. 4. The following are causes of conflicts except a. Poor communication b. Alcohol use c. Fear d. Differences in values 5. 5. The responsible provision of drug therapy to achieve definite outcomes, which are intended to improve the quality of a patient’s life is termed…. a. Rational use of drugs b. Treatment plan. c. Drug management d. Pharmaceutical care 6. 6. The ministry of health is not responsible for: a. Policy formulation b. Planning c. Coordination d. Increasing access to improved health services 7. 7. The following are minimum requirements for any prospective pharmacy except… a. It should have a minimum floor area of 12 square meters b. The structure shall be geographically and structurally permanent. c. Adequate ventilation and lighting shall be provided. d. Well painted/polished shelves, counters and walls with washable floor. 8. 8. Which of the following floor area dimension(s) is suitable to be used as a premise for a retail pharmacy.. a. 5m by 4m b. 4m by 4.8m c. 6m by 8m 9. 9. All the following are duties of the pharmacy council except a. Prescribe Standards for professional conduct. b. Exercise disciplinary power over pharmacists c. Uphold and enforce professional standards through disciplinary powers conferred on it. d. None of the above 10. 10. Drugs with Analgesic properties are used to relieve a. Ulcer b. Diarrhea c. Pain d. Malaria 11. 11. The following are all anti histamines except? a. Chlorpheniramine maleate tablet b. Piroxicam capsules c. Cetirizine hydrochloride d. Promethazine 12. 12. The warning label, “Avoid alcoholic drinks” must be used when dispensing a. Methyldopa b. Malafan c. Metronidazole d. Metakelfin 13. 13. Which of the warning labels would you apply when dispensing Co-trimoxazole tablet? a. Suck or chew after meals b. Chew after meals with plenty of water c. Swallow whole, not chewed. d. Dissolve under tongue. 14. 14. The label “Dissolve or mix with water before taking” can be used for a. Soluble Aspirin b. Cod liver oil capsules c. Cotrimoxazole tablet d. Metronidazole tablets 15. 15. Which warning label will be suitable for Suppository? a. to be inserted into anus before walking b. to be inserted into anus after walking c. to be spread thinly on the anus d. to be inserted through the anus before bowel movement 16. 16. The following are classified as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) except a. Gonorrhea b. Syphilis c. Candidiasis d. Chancroid 17. 17. Caffeine is thought to improve the analgesic effect of aspirin and a. Vitamin C b. Paracetamol c. Ibuprufen d. Thalazole 18. 18. What do you find wrong on the Label below: (assume name and address of pharmacy are included) 18/03/06 Syrup Paracetamol Take 5mg three (3) times daily for five (5) days. After meals Patients name: Rosemary Appiah a. The dosage form of the drug is not stated b. The date of dispensing the medicine is not state c. The dosage is wrong d. There is nothing wrong with the label 19. 19. Which is the right way to prepare Oral Rehydrating Salt (ORS)? a. Boil 600ml of water, cool, dissolve 2 sachet of ORS in it. Stir till it completely dissolves. b. Boil water, measure 600m1 of the water, cool, dissolve 2 sachets of ORS in it. Stir till it completely dissolves. c. Boil water, measure 600m1 of the water, dissolve 1 sachet of ORS it, stir till it completely dissolves. d. Boil 600m1 of water, cool, dissolve 1 sachet of ORS in it. Stir till it completely dissolves. 20. 20. ORS p.r.n implies use a. Till the ORS solution gets finished b. When required c. Within 24 hours of preparing the ORS d. None of the above 21. 21. A retail pharmacy can do all the following except a. Sell all classes of drugs to clients b. Sell in bulk quantities to clients c. Employ the services of a medicine counter assistant d. Dispense drugs to patients with prescription 22. 22. Good customer care includes all except the following. a. Listening carefully to the patient’s complaints and responding appropriately. b. Taking into consideration the customer’s state of mind when dealing with them. c. Offering appropriate advice on medications and making sure the client understands. d. None of the above. 23. 23. Which of the following is a communicable disease? a. Hypertension b.Diabetes c. Tuberculosis d. Asthma 24. 24. Ten (10) drops of water from a medicine dropper is equivalent to 1m1. How many drops of water from this medicine dropper will give you 0.6m1 a. 10 b.30 c. 3 d. 6 25. 25. The following are preparations for certain parts of the body, match the preparations to the particular part of the body where it is applied. 25. Topical preparation a. Month b) skin c) Nose d) Ear e) Eyes 26. 26. The following are preparations for certain parts of the body, match the preparations to the particular part of the body where it is applied. 26. Oral preparation a) Month b) skin c) Nose d) Ear e) Eyes 27. 27. The following are preparations for certain parts of the body, match the preparations to the particular part of the body where it is applied. 27. Ophthalmic preparation a) Month b) skin c) Nose d) Ear e) Eyes 28. 28. The following are preparations for certain parts of the body, match the preparations to the particular part of the body where it is applied. 28. Nasal preparation a) Mouth b) Skin c) Nose d) Ear e) Eyes 29. 29. March the following appropriately. 29. Haematinic a) Anti-allergic b) Sedative c) Pain reliever d) Blood tonic 30. 30. March the following appropriately. 30. Analgesic a) Anti-allergic b) Sedative c) Pain reliever d) Blood tonic 31. 31. March the following appropriately 31. Antihistamic a) Anti-allergic b) Sedative c) Pain reliever d) Blood tonic 32. 32. The following are examples of dosage forms and mode of applications. Match the dosage form to the mode of application. 32. Lozenges a) Insert in vagina b). Insert in anus (rectum) c). Suck d). Dissolve in water before drinking 33. 33. The following are examples of dosage forms and mode of applications. Match the dosage form to the mode of application. 33. Dispersible tablets a) Insert in vagina b). Insert in anus (rectum) c). Suck d). Dissolve in water before drinking 34. 34. The following are examples of dosage forms and mode of applications. Match the dosage form to the mode of application. 34. Passerines a) Insert in vagina b). Insert in anus (rectum) c). Suck d). Dissolve in water before drinking 35. 35. The following are examples of dosage forms and mode of applications. Match the dosage form to the mode of application. 35. Suppositories a) Insert in vagina b). Insert in anus (rectum) c). Suck d). Dissolve in water before drinking 36. 36. Which of these services should not be provided in a Pharmacy? a. Body Mass Index b. Blood Pressure Measurement c. Pregnancy Testing d. Injecting Patients 37. 37. If the dosage for a 2 tablets every 4 hours, how many tablets can be taken in a week. a. 12 b. 6 c. 84 d. 2 38. 38. If you receive a prescription which reads 15m1 t. i. d X 5/7 and the medicine is package as 45m1, 60m1, 100m1 and 250m1. Which will be the most appropriate to dispense. a. 45ml b. 60ml c. 100ml d. 250ml 39. 39. Which of the following is a communicable disease? a. Hypertension b. Cholera c. Diabetes c. Cancer 40. 40. One way to reduce gastric acid levels is by the use of : a. anti diarrheal b. analgesics c. laxatives d. antacids 41. 41. The following are all diseases that are managed for life except a. Hypertension b. Diabetes c. Asthma d. Malaria 42. 42. Constipation can be managed by the following measures except a. Consumption of food with more fiber. b. Undertaking moderate physical exercise c. Consuming antacids morning d. Drinking more fluids especially in the morning 43. 43. Rational medicine use implies all except. a. Appropriate indication b. Appropriate medicine c. Appropriate patient d. Appropriate pharmacy 44. 44. Cholera is usually associated with a. Profuse bleeding and mucus secretion b. Profuse bleeding and vomiting c. Profuse diarrhea and vomiting d. Profuse diarrhea and mucus secretion 45. 45. Which of the following is important in ensuring good communication a. Body language b. Written instruction c. Verbal instruction d. All of the above 46. 46. PRN on a prescription is interpreted as a. When required b. At one’s even convenience c. Anytime of the day d. None of the above 47. 47. Which of the following analgesics cannot be given to an asthmatic patient? a. Acetaminophen b. Acetly Salicyclic acid c. Azithromycin d. Acetazolamide 48. 48. Which of the following statement is not correct. a. Calamine Lotion is an example of a Liquid dosage form. b. Injections are examples of liquid dosage forms c. All solid dosage forms are oral preparations. d. Powders are solid dosage forms. 49. 49. Which of the following is not the best way of arranging drugs on a shelve in a Pharmacy facility. a. Colour Order b. Mode of application c. Dosage form d. Therapeutic effect 50. 50. Which feature on a label enables the customer to trace the facility where his prescription was filled in case there are questions or problems? a. Name of patient b. Quantity of tablets c. Name of drug or medicine d. Name and address of pharmacy Loading … Question 1 of 50
