PTCB Practice Exam 2021

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What is the generic name for Lexapro? Escitalopram For safety reasons the medical abbreviations q.d. and QD should not be used; instead they should be written as: once a day (because q.d. an... d QD are both from the Latin "quaque die," or each day.) 00:36 01:21 To prevent cross-contamination between solid dosage forms like tablets and capsules, a pharmacy technician should: wipe a counting tray clean after each use. (because powder from tablets may remain on a counting tray after use; if residue is left behind and the next patient is allergic to a previously counted medication, that patient may have an allergic reaction. Although a technician could wear gloves while counting out medication) Which of the following issues is the most likely target of a DUR? Therapeutic duplication (drug utilization reviews (DURs) screen for therapeutic duplication, drug-disease contraindications, drug-drug interactions, incorrect drug dosage, incorrect duration of treatment, drug-allergy interactions, and clinical abuse/misuse of medication.) Which of the following organizations is tasked with enforcing proper medication disposal practices to ensure that pharmaceutical waste does not contaminate waterways and drinking water? EPA (Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state health departments work together to enforce proper disposal of pharmaceutical waste to keep pharmaceuticals out of waterways and drinking water.) Which vitamin is of special importance during pregnancy in order to prevent birth (neural tube) defects? Folic Acid (national guidelines (from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, among others) recommend the use of oral folic acid before conception and during early pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs).) Which of the following is most important to ensuring the chemical stability of medications stored in a pharmacy? Temperature, humidity, and lighting conditions (all three can affect the chemical stability of medications.) Which of the following antibiotic products may cause a cross-sensitivity reaction in patients who are allergic to penicillin? Augmentin (hypersentivity/allergies to beta-lactam antibacterial drugs (such as penicillins and cephalosporins) is one of Augmentin's specific contraindications due to the similarities in chemical structure and/or pharmacologic actions.) Which of the following routes of administration would be considered parenteral? Subcutaneous (any route except oral) Which of the following products must be dispensed in its original container? Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg sublingual tablets (nitroglycerin sublingual tablets should be kept in the original glass container and tightly capped after each use to prevent loss of tablet potency.) Under standard precautions, it is considered safe for healthcare workers to come in direct contact with patients': dirty hands (standard precautions assume that all blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions except sweat, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes may contain transmissible infectious agents. Standard precautions include recommendations regarding appropriate hand hygiene, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette intended to stop the transmission of pathogens.) A vial of medication shows the manufacturer's expiration date as November 2026. The last date on which this medication may be used is: November 30, 2026. (when a product's expiration date indicates only a month and year, the product can be used through the last day of the specified month.) [Show More]

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