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Jay James PTCB
Jay James PTCB Practice questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| You have received a script that reads 2gtt OU BID. What will the label placed on the patients packaging read? | B. Two drops in both eyes two times daily. |
| What would 25°C be in F°? | C. 77°F |
| A 14 year old boy is 5'2" and he weights 110 lbs. He's prescribed by his doctor to take 5mg/Kg of drug "A" daily. What will his dose be? | D. 250mg |
| What is C C X L equal to? | D. 240 |
| Mrs. McTarnahan is picking up an order of drug "T" #100 tablets which costs her $122.00. While you're ringing up her order, she asks "How much does each tablet cost?" What is she being charged for each tablet? | B. $1.22 |
| Which regulatory agency would initiate a class II recall on a prescription drug ? | C. FDA |
| In larger institutions, a system for distributing (non-STAT) prescription drugs and equipment to all of the patients is used. The system is called a cart exchange, and the pharmacy is responsible for overseeing the filling of the orders. | C. 24 Hours |
| What is 2.5 ounces equal to in mL? | A. 75mL |
| Which DEA schedule contains substances with the least potential for abuse ? | C. Sch. 5 |
| A script for Zolpidem will expire after ______ and may have up to ________ refills. | D. 6 months, 5 Refills |
| A script for cough syrup reads 15ml PO Q4° PRN. What should you type on the patients packaging ? | C. One tablespoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed. |
| Which is not true about HIPAA ? | D. Helps to decrease the rate of errors in pharmacy. |
| A pharmacy can order DEA Sch. 3 drugs from their wholesaler: | A. Using a standard invoice. |
| With which class of FDA recall is there is a potential for serious injury or death? | A. Class 1 |
| An eight year old boy weights 75 Lbs. The adult dosage of Drug C is 400mg. The child's dosage using Clark's rule is: | C. 200mg |
| Dr. G. Acosta has a practice in Delaware and received her DEA number in 1988. What will the two letters in her DEA number prefix be ? | C. BA |
| Which size of needle has the largest diameter ? | D. 14 Gauge |
| What is the primary function / use for Rosiglitazone ? | C. Anti-Diabetic |
| A ___________ distributes HEPA filtered air into a work area to maintain a sterile environment | B. Laminar Flow Hood |
| How many tablespoons are in 16oz. ? | D. 32 |
| A patient weights 218 Lbs. What is their weight in Kg ? | D. 99Kg |
| What regulatory agency would be responsible for the approval of a new anti-anxiety drug similar to Diazepam. | C. FDA |
| What concentration of a sodium chloride (NaCL) solution would be Hypertonic ? | D. 9.000% |
| Which type of insulin has the shortest onset period? (the length of time to reach the bloodstream | C. NPH |
| Dr. Dalk has a dental practice in Smiley, Texas. What should the final number be in his DEA number given the first 8 characters of AD380410_? | A. 8 |
| Benazepril is classified as a : | B. ACE Inhibitor |
| You receive a prescription that reads: Restoril® 15mg PRN HS #30. What instructions will likely appear on the customers packaging ? | Take 1 capsule at bedtime as needed. |
| You receive a prescription for 15g of a topical steroid cream containing a 12% concentration. Your pharmacy only has 10% and 15% concentrations. How much of each can you combine to fill this prescription ? | A. 6g of 15% + 9g of 10% |
| Your pharmacy has a 40% markup and $1.75 dispensing fee. The wholesale price for 10 sildenafil is $120.00, what will the retail price be? | C. $169.75 |
| Which of these drugs is a Beta Blocker? | D. Metoprolol |
| A preparation consisting of solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid is called? | C. Suspension |
| The reference list of approved drug products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is called: | B. Orange Book |
| The drug Lorazepam is a: | C. DEA Sch IV |
| The Sig for "Right Ear" is: | A. AD |
| To prepare a prescription you need to measure 2.75oz. You have the following graduated cylinders available. Which would be the best cylinder to use for accuracy ? | B. 100ml |
| Custom mixing of drugs from various available products to fit the unique needs of a patient is known as: | C. Compounding |
| A patient is allergic to alcohol. Which of the following should they not use? | C. Elixir |
| 00006-0951-54 is the NDC code for Losartan 25mg #90. What does the middle series of numbers 0951 represent ? | A. Product / Formula |
| A drug patent gives its inventor the exclusive rights to manufacture and market a drug. The patent lasts ___ years, and that period begins ______________. | D. 20 years, upon original filing. |
| Mr. Tee is a customer at your retail pharmacy. He has prescription drug coverage through his employer. When he picks up his prescription he must pay a portion of the price known as a ____________. | D. Co-Pay |
| Which of these temperatures would be within Controlled / Room Temperature standards? | B. 20°C |
| A physician orders an IV drip of a mixture at a rate of 25ml/hr for 20/hr. What volume of fluid will be needed ? | B. 3 |
| How many teaspoons are in one ounce? | C. 6 |
| You receive a prescription with the sig: Amoxil® 500mg 1tab PO TID X10D. How many tablets are needed to fill this order ? | C. 30 |
| You receive a prescription with the sig: Amoxil® 500mg 1tab PO TID X10D. Which of these is most likely their condition | A. Urinary Tract Infection |
| At your retail pharmacy a customers order totals $22.34. They pay with two $20 bills. The most appropriate change would be : | D. (1)Ten (1)Five (2)ones (2)Quarters (1)Dime (1)Nickel (1)Penny |
| Which form of Diabetes is Insulin Dependent ? | C. Type I Diabetes |
| Which FDA recall is the least severe ? | B. Class III |
| The acronym APAP is used for: | C. Acetaminophen |
| A dosage form that dissolves when held between the cheek and gum is called a: | B. Buccal |
| Which of the following must be used to clean a Laminar Flow Hood ? | D. Isopropyl Alcohol |
| The abbreviation PC means: | B. After Meals |
| Generic Drugs can be substituted for Brand name drugs: | D. Only if the prescriber allows it |
| Your store retails a 30 ct. bottle of Ibuprofen for $1.99. The wholesale cost to the store is $1.00. What is the markup percent ? | C. 99% |
| A _________ protects a drugs brand name from unauthorized use | A. Trademark |
| Which DEA Sch. contains drugs that have very high abuse potential and are not usually used as medication ? | C. DEA Sch. II |
| Which is a solution that has been sweetened for better ease of use? | B. Syrup |
| Which would not be a violation of HIPAA ? | C. Medicaid patient not being offered counseling on a new Medication |
| Which medication is exempt from the PPPA locking cap requirements ? | A. Nitroglycerine |