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PTCB Questions
questions on dispensing, drug information, and pharmacy operations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which drug classification should not be taken with potassium-sparing diuretics | ACE Inhibitors |
| Which vitamin deficiency results in rickets | Vitamin D |
| How many refills may a physician order for a Schedule II drug | None |
| What do the three sets of numbers in an NDC number reflect | Drug manufacturer, drug product, and package size |
| How often should an inventory of controlled substance be taken | Every 2 years |
| Which reference book contains the USP and NF drug standards and dispensing requirements | The Drug Topics Orange Book |
| Which schedule contains the combination product oxycodone + acetaminophen | Schedule II |
| What vitamin will increase the blood coagulation of a patient taking Coumadin | Vitamin K |
| How many days does a pharmacy have to fill a prescription of Accutane (Vitmain A) | 7 days |
| Who makes notations and signs medication administration records (MARs) in an institution | Nurses |
| What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule IV drug | Five |
| What vitamin deficiency may result in scurvy | Vitamin C |
| What is the generic name for Lodine | Etodolac |
| What classification of medications may yield side effects such as dry eyes, dry mouth, or difficult urination or defecation | Anticholinergics |
| What rating indicates that a drug is contraindicated in pregnancy | X |
| What is not found in a total nutrient admixture | Protein |
| What system does tuberculosis affect | Respiratory |
| Where would meperidine be stored in the pharmacy | In the pharmacy safe |
| What is the maximum number of refills allowed on Accutane prescriptions | None |
| What process occurs when a drug blocks the activity of metabolic enzymes in the liver | Inhibition |
| Which method of administration is used to provide medication to an unconscious patient | Parenteral |
| How often should a patient change his or her Catapres TTS patch | Weekly |
| What is the generic name for Percocet | Acetaminophen + oxycodone |
| Which law is being violated if an employer descriminates against a potential employee because of medical reasons that would not prevent him or her from properly performing the job | ADA |
| What is another term for hyperalimenation | TPN |
| What is the primary source of medication for community pharmacies | Manufacturers and wholesalers |
| What is the generic name for Avapro | Irbesartan |
| Who develops the formulary for a hospital | Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee |
| What medication should be dispensed to a pregnant woman with hypertension | Methyldopa |
| What does "qsad" mean on a prescription | A sufficient quantity to make |
| New OTC drugs are required to go through phases. Which phase occurs when a final review is done on the ingredients of the agent in question and the public is able to give feedback | Phase II |
| What reference book is the official compendium of pharmaceutical products in the US | USP-NF |
| How long must controlled substance records be retained according to federal law | 2 years |
| What gland influences water balance, body temperature, appetite, and emotions | Hypothalamus |
| Which pharmacy law clearly defined adulteration and misbranding | Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 |
| What is the name of the company that administers drug benefit programs | PBM |
| Which of the following agencies is responsible for approving hospitals for Medicaid reimbursement | HCFA |
| What will occur if a patient is taking both nitrates/sildenafil | Hypotension |
| What are the 2 most commonly used floor stock WP's | D5W & 0.9% NS |
| How much codeine is contained in 1 tablet of Tylenol #3 | 1/2 gr |
| What organization would an individual report a medical error | State board of pharmacy |
| What type of medication is infused by PCA | Analgesics |
| What would be the ROA for Mycelex troches | Buccal |
| What antiplatelet medication must be administered parenterally | Abciximab |
| What type of balance is required in all pharmacies | Class A |
| What dosage form releases carbon dioxide when it comes in contact with a liquid such as water | Effervescent salts |
| What standards much be followed during extemporaneous compounding | GMP |
| What medication is used as an antidote for heparin | Protamine Sulfate |
| What process is used in compounding a product in which one begins with the most potent drug, adds the next quantity of drug, and so on until used | Geometric Dilution |
| What dosage form contains small pellets or beads | Spansules |
| Maxzide is to tablet as Dyazide is to ______ | Capsule |
| Generic name for Patanol | Olopatadine |
| Generic name for Zyprexa | Olanzapine |
| What product is used to treat menopause/PMS | Black Cohosh |
| What size bottle should be dispensed when using 150ml syrup | 6 oz. bottle |
| AAC stands for | Acutal acquisition cost |
| What reference book is a compilation of package inserts | Physicians Desk Reference |
| What is the saline content for hypertonic saline solution | 0.03 |
| What type of medication are DOS & DSS | Laxative agents |
| What temperature is considered room temperature (in Celcius) | 15 - 30 degrees |
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