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PTCB FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS + FINAL EXAM REVIEWPTCB FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS + FINAL EXAM REVIEW
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The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? - correct answerleft eye What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - correct answerpc An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? - correct answersuppositories A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? - correct answer50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year The expiration date on a bottle of Cipro 500mg tablets states 4/09. When does this drug expire? - correct answermidnight 4/30/ A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? - correct answerthe Rx lacks a duration of therapy Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach? - correct answerenteric-coated What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream? - correct answerabsorption What is "room temperature" - correct answer15-30 degrees Centigrade The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; - correct answermetabolism A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy technician should: - correct answertell the patient to speak to the pharmacist Which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do? enter a prescription data into the computer call the wholesaler for a drug order affix a drug label to a prescription container accept a verbal medication order from a physician - correct answeraccept a verbal medication order from a physician The directions for use of a medication are " ii gtts au q 4 h x 5d". What is au? - correct answerin both ears The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires: - correct answerlegal name of pharmacy and address The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: - correct answer-manufacturer
-drug product -quantity packaged What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication? - correct answerfilm-coated tablets What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation? - correct answera tincture Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug? -expiration date -lot # -storage requirements -strength of medication - correct answerstorage requirements Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile. a) true b) false - correct answerfalse Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after reconstitution? - correct answer Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction? a) Biaxin b) penicillin c) Cipro d) tetracycline - correct answertetracycline The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? - correct answerpenicillin Which of the following 2 drug classes have cross sensitivity? a) tetracycline and penicillin b) penicillin and erythromycin e) erythromycin and penicillin d) penicillin and cephalosporin - correct answerpenicillin and cephalosporin What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/ 5ml? - correct answer36 to 46 degrees F Translate the following: a. Gtt ii o.u. q 4 h prn b. M. ft ung c. tsp i q 4 h or 5 h prn itching - correct answera) Place 2 drops into both eyes every 4 hours as needed b) Mix and make an ointment c) Take one teaspoonful by mouth every 4 to 5 hours as needed for itch
How many times can an unscheduled prescription be refilled on a PRN prescription order? - correct answeras needed for one year What schedule are the following drug products? Vicodin ______ Valium ______ Codeine _____ Lomotil ______ - correct answerVicodin 3_ Valium 4_ Codeine 2 Lomotil 5 Acetaminophen possesses all of the following except a) analgesic b) anti-inflammatory c) antipyretic - correct answeranti-inflammatory How does activated charcoal work in an overdose? - correct answerabsorbs the poison The dose of syrup of ipecac for children is_____ - correct answer15 ml The normal dose of fexofenadine is: - correct answer60 mg bid The highest strength of Demerol is: - correct answer100 mg List 3 known routes of transmission of HIV infections - correct answer-bodily fluids -blood transfusions -mom to fetus Medication class of Provera? - correct answerprogestin Estraderm is available in which dosage form? - correct answerpatch Pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in cold preparations, is contraindicated in which of the following disease states? a) hypertension b) asthma c) constipation d) cancer - correct answerhypertension Which of the following drugs is a benzodiazepine? Fiorinal b) Percodan c) Demerol d) Klonopin - correct answerKlonopin
What drug is used to treat dyspepsia (ulcers)? - correct answerPepcid A patient hands you an empty vial of Ritalin and asks for the Rx to be refilled. What should you do? - correct answertell the patient that the medicine is not refillable Which of the following drugs is not an OTC product? a) Advil b) Nuperin c) Ibuprofen 400mg d) Tylenol suppositories - correct answerIbuprofen 400mg Which of the following drugs is used in chest pain? a) meperidine b) diltiazem c) nitroglycerin d) piroxicam - correct answernitroglycerin Codeine, meperidine and oxycodone all belong to which controlled schedule? - correct answerII What is "Syrup of Ipecac" indicated for? - correct answerto induce vomiting Which of the following drugs is not a laxative? a) Dulcolax b) Metamucil c) Imodium d) Colace - correct answerImodium A patient on warfarin therapy should never take which of the following medications? a) Percocet b) Tylenol c) Demerol d) Percodan - correct answerPercodan Which of the following is a Scheduled IV controlled substance? a) Lomotil b) Xanax c) Demerol d) Haldol - correct answerXanax Heparin belongs to which pharmacological category? - correct answeranticoagulant Which of the following medications is an anticonvulsant? a) atenolol b) dextromethorphan
c) carbamazepine d) isoxsuprine - correct answercarbamazepine Terbutaline belongs to which drug classification? a) antineoplastic b) anticonvulsant c) bronchodilator - correct answerbronchodilator The joint action of drugs in which their combined effect is more intense or longer in duration than the sum of their individual effects is: - correct answersynergism The most used drug for parkinsonism is - correct answerSinemet The exact amount of a drug administered to get a specific response is the - correct answerdose When dispensing an antidepressant; the patient should be informed that - correct answerit may take as long as two weeks before the drug is effective Which drug has a loading dose as part of the regimen? a) Macrodantin b) Zithromax c) Cipro d) Doxycycline - correct answerZithromax Treatment for migraine is most effective if - correct answerinitiated early in the attack Expectorants are used in lung disease to - correct answerstimulate respiratory secretions and break up mucus Which drugs listed should be taken on an empty stomach a) tetracycline b) NSAIDS c) Dilantin d) all of the above - correct answertetracycline Which B vitamins need to be given IM? - correct answerB The nitro patch should not be worn 24 hours a day in order to avoid - correct answertolerance Which OTC lowers cholesterol and can cause a flushing reaction? - correct answerniacin
The technician should check for which drugs in the profile if the patient is on a potassium supplement? - correct answer-ACE inhibitors -Dyazide -Maxzide Nitroglycerin may be stored in all of the listed except a) an amber glass bottle b) prescription bottles c) original container d) none of the above - correct answerprescription bottles Why are diuretics commonly used in congestive heart failure? - correct answerto decrease the amount of fluid in the body by increasing urination All of the following belong to the class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors except a) captopril b) digoxin c) enalapril d) ramipril - correct answerdigoxin Most superpotent topical steroids have restrictions limiting their use to - correct answer weeks; 40-50 grams in one week The NSAID most frequently used to treat gout is - correct answerindomethacin Which urinary analgesic will turn urine orange? - correct answerPyridium Which drug reduces blood pressure and grows hair? a) Inderal b) Catapress c) Loniten d) Aldomet - correct answerLoniten (minoxidil) Which drug dissolves a clot once it has formed? a) heparin b) Coumadin c) Fragmin d) urokinase - correct answerurokinase Which drug is a loop diuretic? a) Bumex b) Dyazide c) Diltiazem d) Ziac - correct answerBumex Which drug is a calcium channel blocker?
a) digoxin b) nitroglycerin c) verapamil d) Zestril - correct answerverapamil The drug most used for an acute gout attack is - correct answerZyloprim What type of prescription balance must be used for compounding 120 mgs of a 1% topical antifungal cream? - correct answerclass A What type of measuring device should be used to measure 3 ml of a liquid for compounding? - correct answer10 ml cylindrical graduate Grinding of tablets into a fine powder in a porcelain mortar is an example of: - correct answertrituration What is the proper method of measuring a liquid in a graduated cylinder? - correct answerhold at eye level and read the bottom of the meniscus The process of producing a smooth dispersion of a drug with a spatula is called - correct answerlevigation What is the most accurate device for measuring liquids? - correct answercylindrical graduate What is the smallest weight a class A balance can weigh? - correct answer120 mg ( grain) When dispensing a Ventolin inhaler, how often must the Patient Package insert (PPI) be included with the drug product? - correct answerevery time the prescription is dispensed Which drug requires a follow-up "Cover" prescription when dispensed as a verbal order? phenobarbital b) vicodin c) valium d) all the above - correct answer-phenobarbital -vicodin -valium What is the proper procedure for cleaning a laminar flow hood? - correct answerside to side, back to front Which procedure would you not do when opening an ampule? a) wipe the neck with an alcohol pad b) after wiping with an alcohol pad, dry the neck with a paper towel
c) break the ampule with an alcohol pad covering the neck d) filter the contents with a filter needle - correct answerafter wiping with an alcohol pad, dry the neck with a paper towel How far into the hood should the pharmacy technician work? - correct answer6 inches What size filter is considered a sterilizing filter? - correct answer0.22 micron How often must a laminar flow hood be checked? - correct answerevery 6 months How long may a schedule class II drug be refilled? - correct answerno refills If a HCTZ prescription states, 'refill prn', for how long may this Rx be refilled? - correct answer1 year How often must controlled substances be physically inventoried? - correct answeronce every 2 years Which governmental agency is responsible for safety in the workplace? - correct answerOSHA The "C" designation for controlled substances must appear on a controlled prescription:
Methylphenidate treats: - correct answer• ADHD
What you should know about the expiration date: - correct answer• Expires the last day of the month at midnight
Intron A is stored where? - correct answerIn the refrigerator 1 grain (gr) = - correct answer65 mg (the range is actually 60-65 mg) How would you use PenG and where would you store it? - correct answer• Penicillin G is an antibiotic and would be stored in the refrigerator
ss = 5ml = 15 ml = - correct answerss = 1/ 5ml = 1 teaspoon 15 ml = 1 Tablespoon What is the most important tech function when entering medication orders? - correct answerCorrectly inputting patient information Class B balance weighs up to - correct answer120 gms (grams not milligrams) (Bulk balance) The most accurate way to measure a liquid? - correct answerWith a graduated cylinder reading the bottom of the meniscus at eye level on a level surface. What is the shelf-life of an antibiotic after reconstitution? - correct answer14 or 10 days What does water soluble mean? - correct answerRefers to vitamins, when taken in excessive they will not build up in the body and become toxic A customer brings in two prescriptions to be filled. One is for atenolol and the other is for Tenormin. What should the technician do next? - correct answerAtenolol is the generic of Tenormin; therefore the patient does not need both due to a possible drug overdose. The technician should bring this to the attention of the pharmacist. THIS IS DUBLICATE THERAPY Know which drugs require a PPI and how often should you dispense it? - correct answer• MDI's, Birth Control, Estrogens, Progesterones, Accutane, and IUD's.
What is Prime Vendor Purchasing? - correct answerThe pharmacy enters into agreement that they will purchase 80-95% of its pharmaceuticals from a single wholesaler. When filling a prescription, what do you do when you notice an outdate? - correct answerBring it to the attention of the pharmacist. Do not fill the prescription with that medication. See if there is additional medication on the shelf that is not expired to fill the prescription with. Return the medication to the wholesaler DEA form 222 orders ___. No mistakes can be made when filling out the form. Brown copy stays with pharmacy and green copy is sent to the DEA office. - correct answerCII drugs When doing controlled inventory, is the count exact or approximate amounts? - correct answerShould be exact on CII- CV What does antipyretics do? - correct answerLower fever - for examples see NSAIDS What is angina? - correct answerInsufficient oxygen to the heart muscle causing sudden, severe substernal pain radiating to the left arm Where is Phenergan suppositories stored? - correct answer• In the same place as insulin- the refrigerator.
Is contact lense fluid poisonous or dangerous to kids? Is there a label saying so? - correct answerYes/No What is the process by which a third party payer sets a price for a drug? - correct answerAdjudication Are there any special requirements concerning an IV with fats in it? - correct answerInstability What does the word "Contraindicated" mean? - correct answer• That a drug should not be administrated for the possibility of side effects, adverse effects, drug-drug interactions, drugdisease interactions.
walls of the the PVC bag. Therefore, must be dispensed in non-PVC containers and tubing. - correct answerpolyvinylchloride (PVC) What is the generic name for Aldactone? - correct answerSpironolactone mneumonic is - correct answera shortened term used to facilitate data entry
What medication cannot be put in a syringe? - correct answer• Potassium Chloride cannot be put in a syringe.
What is the generic for Dyazide? - correct answertriamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide What is the generic for Betagan? - correct answerlevobunolol Zestril and lisinopril are - correct answertherapeutic equivalents Therapeutic Equivalence - correct answer• Same active ingredients