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PTCB practice#2
practice#2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following drugs is a NSAID?a)Toradol.b)Bretylol.c)Efficol.d)Geritol. | a)Toradol |
| Tagamet, Axid, and Pepcid are examples of a:a)dopamine receptor blocker.b)H2 receptor blocker.c)ACE Inhibitors.d)beta blockers. | b)H2 receptor blocker |
| What is the % equivalent of a 1:8 ratio? | 12.5% |
| What would be the proper course of action if a technician accidentally had skin contact with a cytotoxic drug? | Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately and seek medical attention |
| How would you identify a medication in a drug recall situation?a)by its generic name.b)by its trade name.c)by the manufacturers bar code.d)by the drug lot#. | d)by the drug lot# |
| Which of the following is the most accurate device for measuring liquids?a)cylindrical graduate.b)conical graduate.c)beaker.d)a 2oz. cup | a)cylindrical graduate |
| Narcan is categorized as a:a)narcotic agonist.b)dopamine agonist.c)narcotic antagonist.d)dopamine antagonist. | c)narcotic antagonist |
| Which of the following medications is commercially available as a patch?a)morphine.b)meperidine.c)codeine.d)fentanyl. | d)fentanyl |
| Which of the following is an example of a side affect of antineoplastic therapy?a)bone marrow suppression.b)increased red blood cell formation.c)increased white blood cell formation.d)increased platelet formation. | a)bone marrow suppression |
| The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the:a)manufacturer.b)drug product.c)quantity packaged.d)all the above. | d)all the above |
| How old must person be to sign the exempt narcotic log:a)16 years old.b)18 years old.c)21 years old.d)25 years old. | b)18 years old |
| Which of the following dosage forms is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication?a)sublingual tablets.b)chewable tablets.c)buccal tablets.d)film-coated tablets. | d)film-coated tablets |
| Which of the following dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation?a) a syrup.b)an elixir.c)a tincture.d)an emulsion. | c)a tincture |
| A hermetically sealed container is impervious to:a)radiation.b)sunlight.c)air.d)none of the above. | c)air |
| Which of the following medications is an OTC analgesic?a)FeSO4 tablets.b)diphenhydramine capsules.c)ketoprofen tablets.d)DSS capsules. | c)ketoprofen tablets |
| What is the maximum number of refills permitted for a Schedule III medication?a)5 refills.b)no refills.c)1 refill.d)prn refills. | a)5 refills |
| Patient information for Cerumanex would include the following:a)how to instill eye drops.b)how to apply and rotate a patch.c)how to instill ear drops.d)how to use an inhaler properly. | c)how to instill ear drops |
| Who is responsible for the drug recall process?a)OSHA.b)OBRA.c)FDA.d)NBA | c)FDA |
| Oral syringes are:a)available in two sizes.b)sterile products.c)made from glass only.d)unable to accept a luer-lock needle. | d)unable to accept a luer-lock needle |
| Which of the following is not a technician responsibility?a)signing the DEA form from the wholesaler.b)asisting in the controlled substance inventory.c)prepacking of controlled substances.d)preparing controlled substance dispensing report. | a)signing the DEA form from the wholesaler |
| A homecare pharmacy compounds 50 TPN orders daily.Which device would assist in the preparation of these orders?a)Baxter ATM machine.b)Automix.c)Macromix.d)Automated System Mixer. | b)Automix |
| What is the storage requirement for reconstituted cefaclor 250mg/5ml?a)-4 to 14 degrees F.b)36 to 46 degrees F.c)46 to 59 degrees F.d)59 to 86 degrees F. | b)36 to 46 degrees F |
| Which of the following medications is availble by Rx only?a)phenylephrine.b)loperamide.c)diphenhydramine.d)omeprazole. | d)omeprazole |
| Which of the following statements is appropriate for a laminar flow hood?a)test the HEPA filter every 2 years.b)work at least 3 inches within the hood.c)clean the hood from back to front.d)clean the hood from front to back. | c)clean the hood from back to front |
| Needles used to prepare IV solutions should be discarded by:a)snipping them into a Sharp's Container.b)ziplocking them in bags labeled "Biohazardous Waste".c)throwing them away with the regular trash.d)placing them in a recycle bin for sterilization. | a)snipping them into a Sharp's Container |
| Which of the following products would be contraindicated in a patient who has had an aphylactic reaction to ASA?a)Percocet.b)Percodan.c)Tylox.d)Fioricet/codeine | b)Percodan |
| What is the therapeutic generic equivalent for Benadryl?a)ephedrine.b)phenylpropanolamine.c)phenylephrine.d)diphenhydramine. | d)diphenhydramine |
| Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to a Rx for diphenhydramine elixir?a)May Discolor Urine.b)May Cause Drowsiness.c)Take With Food or Milk.d)Shake Well and Refrigerate. | b)May Cause Drowsiness |
| Schedule II medications must be ordered in which of the following ways?a)completing the proper DEA form.b)calling the manufacturer directly.c)calling the wholesaler directly.d)calling the Bureau of Controlled Substances. | a)completing the proper DEA form |
| Which of the following routes of administration produces the quickest onset of action of a drug?a)PR.b)PO.c)IM.d)IV. | d)IV |
| Which auxiliary label should be affixed to the vial when dispensing metronidazole?a)May Discolor Urine.b)May Cause Drowsiness.c)Shake Well and Refrigerate.d)Do Not Drink Alcoholic Beverages. | d)Do Not Drink Alcoholic Beverages |
| The directions for Fosamax states "10mg po qd pc".The technician should bring this to the pharmacist's attention because | the medication should be taken 1/2 hour before breakfast |
| Which of the following is not required on a unit-dosed packaged drug?a)expiration date.b)lot#.c)storage requirements.d)strength of medication. | c)storage requirements |
| An overdose of morphine would cause:a)diarrhea.b)enlarged pupils.c)CNS stimulation.d)respiratory depression. | d)respiratory depression |
| Which of the following medications would be used to treat an ear infection?a)SMZ-TMP.b)AZT.c)INH.d)HCTZ. | a)SMZ-TMP |
| If a patient cannot tolerate a NSAID, which one of the following medications may he/she take?a)indomethacin.b)piroxicam.c)acetaminophen.d)ketorolc. | c)acetaminophen |
| A Patient Package Insert must be dispensed with which of the following medications?a)norethindrone.b)betamethasone.c)spironolactone.d)prednisone. | a)norethindrone |
| A Rx states "Norvasc 5mg #100 1tab po qd." If the third party coverage limits the dispensing to a 30 day supply, the pharmacy should: | dispense a 30 day supply with refills. |
| The primary function of the P+T Committee is to:a)set standards for credentialing of the pharmacy staff.b)work with the State Board of Pharmacy to enforce pharmacy standards.c)establish standards for therapeutics. | c)establish standards for therapeutics |
| Federal law requires which of the following information to be documented on a daily basis?a)a log of controlled substances dispensed.b)patient profiles of prescriptions dispensed for the first time.c)a running inventory of all drugs dispensed. | a)a log of controlled substances dispensed |
| Federal regulations require a Package Patient Insert (PPI) to be dispensed each time when which medication is dispensed?a)nitroglycerin patches.b)antibiotic eye drops.c)analgesics containing codeine derivatives.d)estrogens. | d)estrogens |
| Which of the following medications belongs to the same class of drugs as etodolac?a)phenylephrine.b)diclofenac.c)haloperidol.d)cefactor. | b)diclofenac |
| The PPI for oral contraceptives is required to be dispensed:a)each time the Rx is despensed.b)only upon the request of the prescriber.c)the first time the Rx is dispensed.d)is never dispensed with the prescription. | a)each time the Rx is despensed |
| A Rx reads "hydrocortisone 1% clotrimazole 1% aa ap qhs".How many gms of hydrocortisone would be required to make 90gms? | 45gms HC+45gms clotrimazole |
| The Poison Prevention Packaging Act requires childproof packaging for all madications except:a)prednisone.b)nitroglycerin.c)isosorbide dinitrate sl.d)ASA 5gr | b)nitroglycerin |
| Which of the following medications is Schedule IV substance?a)paregoric.b)triazolam.c)diphenoxylate with atropine.d)dronabinol. | b)triazolam |
| To which drug classification does the drug prochlorperazine belong?a)antifungal.b)antibiotic.c)antiemetic.d)antineoplastic. | c)antiemetic |
| The computer term "mneumonic" is defined as:a)a shortened term used to facilitate data entry.b)a barcode used for reordering medications.c)a special font used for pharmacy symbols.d)a back-up hard drive to store prescription information. | a)a shortened term used to facilitate data entry |
| What type of Drug Recall occurs when a drug is not likely to cause a temporary adverse health consequence? | Class III recall |
| A retail pharmacy receives an extra 1/2%discount on a $437.89 invoice from the wholesaler. This calculates to be a savings of: | $2.19 |
| Which of the following federal regulations requires that a pharmacist council Medicaid patients?a)Medication Safety Act.b)Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act.c)Health and Safety Act.d)Patient Counciling Act. | b)Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
| What information is required to be posted on each cell of an automated counting device? | Name, strength, lot# and expiration date of drug. |
| Phenytoin is available in which dosage form?a)200mg sustained-release capsules.b)100mg chewable tablets.c)125mg/5ml oral solution.d)30mg/5ml oral solution. | c)125mg/5ml oral solution |
| The term "AWP" stands for:a)American Way Products.b)Automated Wholesaler Pricing.c)Automation Whith Perfection.d)Average Wholesale Price. | d)Average Wholesale Price |
| Which category of drugs stimulates the release of insulin in the body?a)hypoglycemic agents.b)hyperglycemic agents.c)hypoallergenic agents.d)hyperallergenic agent. | a)hypoglycemic agents |
| Terbutaline belongs to which drug classification?a)antineoplastic.b)anthelmintic.c)bronchodilator.d)antihypertensive. | c)bronchodilator |
| Which drug information source would a technician use for information concerning the dosing of a newly marketed antihypertensive? | Facts and Comparisons |
| If a third party payor specifies a maximum 1 month supply for a specific drug and the directions for use state "i cap po qid," how many units of the drug may be dispensed? | 120 |
| Which problem can be avoided by administering a drug IV?a)local irritation.b)infiltration.c)aspiration.d)intoxication. | c)aspiration |
| Which class of drugs would be administered for a dry, hacking cough?a)antitussive.b)expectorant.c)nasal decongestant.d)antibiotic. | a)antitussive |
| Penicillin V is commercially available in which strength?a)1.2 million units.b)400mg.c)2.4 million units.d)500mg. | d)500mg |
| The C designetion controlled substances applies to:a)Schedule II drugs.b)Schedule I+II drugs.c)Schedule I-IV.d)Schedule I-V. | d)Schedule I-V |
| tetracycline should not be admonistered with of the following beverages?a)apple juice.b)orange juice.c)milk.d)water. | c)milk |
| The CDC is the regulatory commission responsible for:a)infection control.b)hazardouz drugs.c)new drug applications.d)waste disposal. | a)infection control |
| Which of the following vitamins are fat siluble?a)vitamins B and C.b)vitamins A and D.c)thriamine and riboflavin.d)all the above. | b)vitamins A and D |
| Methylphenidate belongs to which schedule of controlled substances?a)CI.b)CII.c)CIII.d)CIV. | b)CII |
| NTG is prescribed for the treatment of:a)hypertension.b)arrhythmias.c)angina pectoris.d)hyperglycemia. | c)angina pectoris |
| If a Rx is labeled "ii gtts au tid", the drug product may be:a)Cortisporin Otic.b)Cortisporin Ophthalmic.c)Cotrisporin Topical Cream.d)any of the above products could be dispensed. | a)Cortisporin Otic |
| If state and federal pharmacy law differ, which law applies?a)local law.b)state law.c)federal law.d)the more stringent law. | c)federal law |
| Which of the following drugs is a calcium channel blocker?a)quinidine.b)digoxin.c)nifedipine.d)captopril. | c)nifedipine |
| The cost of 500 tablets of ibuprofen 400mg is $62.28. If your pharmacy marks up the cost by 13% and adds a $2.35 dispensing fee, what would be the retail charge for 120 tablets? | $19.23 |
| If apatient has a severe adverse reaction after prior administration of a drug, this would be referred to as:a)an anaphylactic reaction.b)a drug misadventure.c)an habituation reaction.d)an antianxiety reaction. | a)an anaphylactic reaction |
| The porpose of the horizontal laminar flow hood is to: | provide a sterile environment for admixture compounding. |
| Lovastatin would be prescribed to:a)decrease blood pressure.b)increase blood sugar.c)treat a fungal infection.d)decrease cholesterol. | d)decrease cholesterol |
| Reconstituted Ceclor is stable in the refrigerator for:a)10 days.b)14 days.c)21 days.d)28 days. | b)14 days |
| Needle gauge represents:a)the length of the needle.b)the diameter of the needle.c)the size of the hub of the needle.d)none of the above. | b)the diameter of the needle |
| Label directions for a Rx read"ii gtts os q4h".Where should this medication be instilled? | in the left eye |
| Th chemical structure for sodium bicarbonate is:a)Na2H2CO3 b)NaH2CO3 c)NaHCO4 d)NaHCO3 | d)NaHCO3 |
| After syringes are used for preparation of hazardous substances, the pharmacy technician shoud: | recap the needle and place it in the Sharp's Container. |
| All of the following preparations contain ibuprofen exept:a)Advil.b)Anacin.c)Motrin.d)Nuprin. | b)Anacin |
| Who is responsible for the initial ordering of investigational drugs?a)P+T Committee.b)nursing.c)pharmacy.d)MD. | d)MD |
| Which of the following medications is prescribed to treat CHF?a)carbamazepine.b)doxycycline.c)captopril.d)glipizide. | c)captopril |
| The purpose of complyng with "Universal Precautions" is to: | prevent the transmission of blood-borne pathogens. |
| DEA from 222 allows the pharmacy to:a)manufacturer controlled substances.b)order controlled substances.c)destroy controlled substances.d)all the above. | order controlled substances |
| Which of the following medications is available in transdermal form?a)codeine.b)diazepam.c)clonidine.d)clonazepam. | c)clonidine |
| The first set of numbers of an NDC identifies the:a)drug product.b)dosage form.c)package size.d)manufacturer. | d)manufacturer |
| Drug within which class of Controlled Substances contain no legal use?a)CIV b)CIII c)CII d)CI | d)CI |
| The two-letter code assigned by the Orange Book indicates the:a)least expensive generic equivalent available.b)bioavailability of generic drugs.c)therapeutic equivalence of generic drugs.d)none of the above. | c)therapeutic equivalence of generic drugs |
| The "computer access code" for pharmacy software is used to:a)access prescription files.b)exit the program when finished.c)transmit data off-line.d)maintain prescription computer files. | a)access prescription files |
| Which class of drugs decreases the viscosity of respiratory tract secretions?a)antihistamines.b)vasoconstrictors.c)antitussives.d)expectorants. | d)expectorants |
| The pharmacist must complete DEA Form 222 to obtain which of the following medications?a)alprazolam.b)acetaminophen with codeine.c)oxycodone.d)butabarbital. | c)oxycodone |
| An abnormal irregular hearlbeat is referred to as:a)bradycardia.b)arrhythmia.c)tachycardia.d)fibrillation. | b)arrhythmia |
| Pharmacoeconomics refers to: a)drug expense and outcome data analysis.b)the number of prescriptions filled.c)the number of compounded prescriptions filled.d)all of the above. | d)all of the above |
| The pharmacy technician is filling a prescription for Zithromax and notices in the patient profile that the patient is taking EES tablets.This is an example of:a)a drug interaction.b)a contraindication.c)a therapeutic duplication.d)an adverse reaction. | c)a therapeutic duplication |
| The active ingredient of a drug product is labeled USP. This standard is set forth in:a)the United States Pharmacy Act.b)the United States Pharmacopeia.c)the National Formulary.d)the United States Pharmacy Service. | b)the United States Pharmacopeia |
| Cocaine belongs to which category of controlled substances?a)CI b)CII c)CIII d)CIV. | b)CII |
| Phenytoin is available in which dosage forms? a)tablets.b)capsules.c)IV injection.d)all the above. | d)all the above |
| Which of the following ophthalmic medications must be refrigerated?a)Tobrex.b)Gantrisin.c)Genoptic.d)Viroptic. | d)Viroptic |
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