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PTCB Practice Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| If a bottle of Protonix has a manufacturer-assigned expiration date of 09/2015, what is the last day it can be used? | September 30, 2015 |
| What is the generic name for Keppra? | Levetiracetam |
| Which insulin formation(s) is/are considered to be "rapid acting?" A. Novolog B. Levemir C. Apidra D. Both A and B E. Both A and C | E. Both A and C (Novolog and Apidra) |
| Name three rapid acting insulins. | Apidra Humalog Novolog |
| Name 2 short acting insulins | Humulin R Novolin R |
| Name 2 intermediate acting insulins. | Humulin N Novolin N |
| Name 3 long acting insulins | Lantus Levemir Toujeo |
| Name 1 ultra long acting insulin | Tresiba |
| What is the route of administration for Xalatan (Lantanoprost)? A. Otic B. Ophthalmic C. Oral D. Topical E. Rectal | B. Ophtalmic |
| Which drug class is associated with a dry, nonproductive cough? | Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE Inhibitors) |
| A patient who takes Coumadin is more likely to experience bleeding problems when taking which medications. (Select all that apply) Aspirin Naproxen Augmentin Ciprofloxacin Clindamycin | All of them |
| What is the generic name for Singulair? | Montelukast |
| What is the generic name for Desyrel? | Trazadone |
| What is the generic name for Dilantin? | Phenytoin |
| What is the generic name for Tessalon? | Benzonatate |
| What is the generic name for Valium? | Diazepam |
| What is the indication for Meloxicam? | Inflammation |
| What is the indication for Fexofenadine? | Allergies |
| What is the indication for Olmesartan? | Hypertension |
| What is the indication for Fentanyl? | Pain |
| What is the indication for Zolpidem? | Insomnia |
| Which agency is responsible for enforcing the Federal Controlled Substances Act? | DEA |
| What is the name of the form used to order Schedule II controlled substances? | DEA Form 222 |
| Which DEA Form is used to report the destruction of controlled substances? | DEA Form 41 |
| Which DEA Form is used to report the theft or loss of controlled substances? | DEA Form 106 |
| The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) is intended to prevent accidental deaths in which age group? | 5 years and younger |
| What is the name of the REMS program for isotretinoin? | iPLEDGE |
| What is the name of the REMS program for Thalidomid (thalidomide)? | THALIDOMID REMS |
| What is the name of the REMS program for Tikosyn (Dofetilide)? | T.I.P.S. |
| What is the name of the REMS program for Clozaril (Clozapine)? | Clozaril National Registry |
| What is the the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine one person may purchase in a day? | An individual may purchase up to 3.6 grams of pseudoephedrine in one day, but not more than 9 grams in a 30 day period. If purchasing by mail, the limit is 7.5 grams in any 30-day period. |
| Why is Thalidomide only available through a restricted drug program? | Thalidomide is known to cause birth defects. |
| In what order should clean room garb be donned? Shoe covers, Gloves, Gown, Face mask, Hair cover, | 1. Shoe covers 2. Hair cover 3. Face mask 4. Gown 5. Gloves |
| When selecting a filter for Total Nutrient Admixtures (TNAs), which contain emulsfied fat droplets, what is the optimal filter pore size? | 1.2 microns 1.2 micron pores are large enough to allow fat droplets yup pad through the filter without clogging it. |
| Which two substances are most likely to bind with calcium to form as insoluble precipitate? A. Vitamin C & phosphate B. Vitamin D & biotin C. Vitamin B6 & saw palmetto D. Vitamin A & atovastatin E. Vitamin E & chlorine | A. Vitamin C & phosphate Over time, vitamin C (aka ascorbic acid) breaks down to a substance called oxalate, which readily binds to calcium and forms insoluble precipate. |
| An order comes in for norepinephrine 10 mg in 250 mL of D5W. How many vials of norepinephrine will you need to open to prepare this order if the norepinephrine comes in 4 mg/4 mL vials? | 3 vials. You will a volume equal to 2.5 vials to prepare the order; however, you will need to open 3 vials. 10÷4= 2.5 |
| You are using a Class A prescription balance with a sensitivity requirement of 6 mg. With this balance, you are able to measure 300 mg of a substance within __ % of error. | 2 % Error= (sensitivity requirement/ measured weight) x 100% = (6mg/300mg) x 100% = 2% |
| You receive an order for 90 mL of lidocaine 4% nasal spray. You will use normal saline solution and 10% lidocaine solution to compound this prescription. How much 10% lidocaine solution will be needed? | 36 mL This is an alligation problem 4 parts 10% lidocaine sol 6 parts normal saline sol 90 mL x 40% = 36 mL of 10% lidocaine |
| A pt presents a prescription for 450 mL of allopurinol 40/mL oral suspension. Allopurinol 100 mg is available from the manufacturer only as an oral tablet. How many will you need to pulverize and reiterate to compound this prescription. | 180 tablets -determine how many mg of allopurinol ate needed to compound the entire prescription (450 mL x 40 mg = 18000 mg) Since there's 100 mg in each tablet 18000 mg/100 mg = 180 tablets |
| Humalog and Novolog are examples of ______. A. Rapid acting insulin B. Brand name medications C. High alert medications D. All of the above E. Drug regimen reviews | D. All of the above |
| Which two entities are working together in s campaign to eliminate the user of error-prone abbreviations? | ISMP & FDA |
| For a physician to prescribe Suboxone outside of a narcotic treatment facility, he/she must have a special DEA number that begins with which letter? | X |
| When handling needles, it is important to... A. Always recap the needle after it has been used. B. Never recap the needle after it has been used. C. Place the used needle in a red sharps container. D. Both A & C E. Both B & C | E. Both B & C |
| Which FDA recall would be issued for a product that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects? Class I Class II Class II Class IV Class A | Class III There are 3 classes of FDA recalls. Class I recalls are the most severe. The Class III recall is the least severe. |
| Which technologies improve the quality of healthcare delivery? Computerized Physician Order Entry, E-Prescribing, DAW Codes, Bar-Code Technology, Prior Authorization | Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) E-Prescribing Bar-code Technology |
| How many refills can a prescriber issue for a Schedule III controlled substance, and for what length of time is a C-III prescription valid unset federal law.? | 5 refills 6 months |
| What is Provigil (mofafinil) used for? | A Schedule IV substance used to treat fatigue. |
| Is this DEA number valid? DEA # AS2389518 | No. Apply the 4 step verification process. The last number of this DEA should be "1." Page 122 |
| How many teaspoons are contained in 240 mL? | 48 teaspoons 5 mL = 1 teaspoon |
| Cheratussin AC belongs to which schedule of controlled substances | Schedule V controlled substances |
| Which of the following is the midst useful in the event of a recall? UPC Code Expiration date Lot Number Manufacturer phone number | Lot Number |
| Which reference would you use to determine if one drug product is therapeutically equivalent to another product? A. Lexi-Comp B. Gold Standard Drug Database C. Micromedex D. Orange Book E. Sunrise Pharmacy | D. Orange Book |
| If a prescriber writes a prescription for CCXL mL, how many mL should you dispense? | 240 mL |
| Travatan Z eye drops should be stored at or between 2-25°C. Which environment would be acceptable? A. A cold environment B. A cool environment C. A room temperature environment D. Both B & C E. All of the above | E. All of the above |
| Which of the following programs could be used to maintain a record of a patient's medication history? Meditech Micromedex The Orange Book Lexi-Comp Medicaid | Meditech |
| Home infusion pharmacies specialize in dispensing... | Sterile infusion products |
| Who is responsible for the administration of Medicare? | CMS |
| Tanya weighs 210 pounds. Her physician prescribes a 0.3 mg/kg dose of amphotericin B. How many micrograms of amphotericin B should Tanya receive? | 29,000 mcg Pages 265 & 282 |
| The dose of X Drug is 55 mg/m2 every 8 hours. How many mg of X Drug should be given over the course of 24 hours for a patient that is 6' and weighs 240 lbs? | 390 mg |
| How many tablespoons are in 2 oz of a liquid? | 4 Tablespoons 1 Tablespoon = 15 mL |
| What option would be the most appropriate for cleaning a laminar airflow hood? | 70% isopropyl alcohol |
| Which medication is not used to treat depression? Venlafaxine Fluoxetine Hydralazine Mirtazepine Escitalopram | Hydralazine is a vasodilator used for the treatment of angina. |
| Your pharmacy acquired 30-tablet bottles of XYZ from their distributor at a WAC of $59.95. You are to set the retail price with markup of 12% and a dispensing fee of $11. A cash-paying patient calls asking for the price of 60 tablets of XYZ. How much? | $145.29 |
| PTCB certification must be renewed every ____ years. | Every 2 years |
| Which law requires patient counseling by a pharmacist? | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
| If the normal adult dose of clindamycin is 300 mg, then what is the dose for a 4 year old that weighs 60 pounds? Use Clark's Rule | 120 mg 60 lb/150 lb x 300 mg = 120 mg |
| While preparing an IV admixture you observe an unexpected color change. This is most likely a sign of... | Incompatibility |
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