PTCB practice exam 2020 already
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What is the generic name for Lexapro? Correct Answer-Escitalopram
Which part of the menicus should the pharmacy technician use to measure the liquid in a graduated
cylinder? C
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PTCB practice exam 2020 already
Graded A
What is the generic name for Lexapro? Correct Answer-Escitalopram
Which part of the menicus should the pharmacy technician use to measure the liquid in a graduated
cylinder? Correct Answer-the bottom
Medical device safety alerts are issued by the FDA when a device: Correct Answer-May present an
unreasonable risk of substantial harm
Which of the following auxiliary labels should always be placed on an oral suspension? Correct AnswerShake well before use
A hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee reviews medication error reports in order to
help: Correct Answer-decrease the number of adverse drug events caused by system weaknesses
A prescription for which of the following drugs could be filled with atorvastatin if generic substitution is
allowed? Correct Answer-Lipitor
to prevent cross-contamination between solid dosage forms like tablets and capsules, a pharmacy tech
should" Correct Answer-wipe counting tray clean after each useA logical and systematic process used to help identify what, how, and why something happened in order
to prevent recurrence is referred to as: Correct Answer-root cause analysis
A patient picking up a prescription for naproxen inquires if the pharmacy has OTC ibuprofen. In response
to this request, the pharmacy technician should: Correct Answer-inquire if the ibuprofen is for the same
patient as the naproxen, if so, notify the pharmacist of a potential therapeutic duplication
Which of the following is an expectorant? Correct Answer-Guaifenesin
Which of the following must be included if a new prescription is to be considered complete and clear?
Correct Answer-Route of Administration
A patient decides to transfer their diazepam prescription from a chain pharmacy to a mail order
pharmacy that does not share real-time, online database. According to federal law, a schedule IV
prescription: Correct Answer-can be transferred no more than one time between these pharmacies
St. John's wort is primarily used as a: Correct Answer-mild antidepressant
Which of the following foods are most likely to interfere with warfarin? Correct Answer-Kale and
BroccoliDigoxin is unavailable in which dosage form? Correct Answer-sublingual tablet
The following order arrives in the pharmacy:
Lantus Solostar #1 box (5pens each containing 3mL)
sig: 25 units SQ qpm
How long, in days, should this box of prefilled pens last the patient? Correct Answer-60
Which of the following organization is tasked with enforcing proper medication disposal practices to
ensure that pharmaceutical waste does not contaminate waterways and drinking water? Correct
Answer-FDA
Under standard precaution, it is considered safe for healthcare workers to come in direct contact with
patients': Correct Answer-dirty hands
A patient presents a new prescription order for labetalol. The patient's computer profile shows the
following medications: glyburide, albuterolm furosemide, atenolol, and amlodipine. The labetalol
prescription order is a therapeutic duplication of: Correct Answer-atenolol
The generic name of Zyprexa is: Correct Answer-olanzapineWhich auxiliary label should be affixed to a prescription bottle of metronidazole? Correct Answer-Do not
drink alcoholic beverages when taking this medication
Medications from which of the following categories should be handled with care because they are
considered hazardous? Correct Answer-Antineoplastic
A pharmacy receives the following prescription:
Suboxone 8mg/2mg SL film #60
Sig: 2 films SL once a day
How should this medication be used? Correct Answer-Under the tongue
Advair Diskus inhalation powder comes in a sealed pouch. Once the pouch is opened, any remainder
should be discarded after how many months? Correct Answer-1
Which of the following issues is most likely target of a DUR? Correct Answer-Therapeutic duplication
If there is an error in a medication's expiration date on the manufacturer's label, what kind of recall is
the FDA most likely to request? Correct Answer-Class IIIWhich of the following medication purchases may be tracked using MethCheck? Correct AnswerPseudoephedrine
How many 250mg tablets of metronidazole are needed to make 150mL of suspension containing
100mg/mL? Correct Answer-60
A patients states that they experienced shortness of breath while taking Keflex. The pharmacy
technician should enter an allergy to which class of antibiotics in the patients profile? Correct AnswerCephalosporins
Which of the following routes of administration would be considered parenteral? Correct Answersubcutaneous
Reconstituted oral Augmentin suspension prepared on April 2, 2025, would have a maximum beyonduse-date of: Correct Answer-April 12,2025
A physician orders phenobarbital elexir 60mg for a patient. The drug is available in a 20mg/5mL
concentration. How many tsp should be given for each dose? Correct Answer-3
Which two items on a manufacturer's bottle are typically used to identify recalled drugs? Correct
Answer-NDC number and lot numberif 30g of 0.5% hydrocortisone ointment is combined with a 15g of 2.5% hydrocortisone ointment, what is
the percentage of the drug in the final product? Correct Answer-1.17%
A pharmacy technician should alert the pharmacist to counsel a patient who has presented prescriptions
for both: Correct Answer-Ortho tri-cyclen Lo and amoxicillin
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for preventing medication errors? Correct AnswerImplementing systemwide use of Tall Man lettering
If two drugs are commonly mistaken for each other, what strategy could reduce the possibility of an
error reaching the patient? Correct Answer-Separating where drugs are kept on the sheleves
The iPledge restricted drug distribution program is associated with: Correct Answer-isotetinoin
According to federal law, how long, in years, must a pharmacy maintain records for each controlled
substance purchased, received, distributed, or dispensed? Correct Answer-2
Which of the following medications should be avoided by patients allergic to sulfa drugs? Correct
Answer-Bactrim
A pharmacy receives the following prescription:Fentanyl 100mg/hr
Apply 1 patch every 72hrs #10
An error appears to have been made in the medication's: Correct Answer-strength
Which of the following conditions may help prevent medication errors? Correct Answer-Sufficient
lightning
A Pharmacy receives the following prescription:
Warfarin 2.5mg tablets
Disp: 4 weeks supply
Sig: 1 tab PO on Monday,Wednesday, and Friday and 0.5tab on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday.
What quantity of tablets will be needed to fill this prescription if the first dose is taken on a Sunday?
Correct Answer-20
The following prescription is written for ProAir HFASig: 2 puffs PO qid
dispense two inhalers of 8.5g
How long, in days, should the supply last if there are 200 metered doses in each inhaler? Correct
Answer-50
According to federal law, prescriptions for Schedule III controlled substances may: Correct Answer-be
refilled for up to 6 months if indicated
For which of the following conditions could omeprazole be prescribed? Correct Answer-GERD
Incompatibility between two components of a non-sterile compound may result in the: Correct Answerformation of a new active ingredient
A reverse distributor for pharmaceuticals: Correct Answer-removes and disposes of pharmaceutical
waste.
Where should a pharmacy store NuvaRing? Correct Answer-Refrigerator, at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F)Which of the following is most important to ensuring the chemical stability of medications stored in a
pharmacy? Correct Answer-Temperature, humidity, and lightning conditions
A physician prescribes 5mg of a drug per kg of body weight bid for a patient weighing 110lbs. How many
0.5g tablets of the drug are required for a 10 day duration? Correct Answer-10
A particular manufacturer packages amlodipine 2.5mg tablets with an NDC of 00603-2108-02. If a
pharmacy technician wants to receive hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg capsules from the same
manufacturers, which of the following NDCs should they order Correct Answer-0603-3855-21
An important step that helps ensure that prescriptions are filled for and dispensed to the correct patient
is: Correct Answer-patient identification
Look-alike/sound-alike precautions should be applied to medication with similar : Correct Answermanufacturer labels
a pharmacy technician is asked to divide a bulk bottle of chloral hydrate 500mg/5mL into 1 tsp unit-ofuse packaging. the best option for portioning out of the drug is to use a(n): Correct Answer-oral liquid
syringe
A physician orders amocillin 50mg/mL for a child at 1mL po q8h for 10 days. What is the total volume
that must be dispensed, in mL, if the amoxicillin stock is 125mg/5mL? Correct Answer-60The pharmacy receives the following prescription:
Tamsulosin 0.4mg caps
Sig: 0.4mg PO daily for 2 weeks the increasee to 0.8mg daily thereafter
What quantity of capsules will be needed for the first 30 days? Correct Answer-46
The Pharmacy receives the following prescription:
Levofloxacin 0.5% solution
#1 bottle
sig: 2 gtts OD q2h while awake on days 1-2 then 2 gtts OD q4h while awake on days 3-7
Where is the patient instructed to use the medication? Correct Answer-Right eye
A compliance error may be indicated when a patient: Correct AnswerThe theft or loss of significant quantities of controlled substances must be reported to: Correct Answerthe DEAWhich of the following products must be dispensed in its original container? Correct AnswerNitroglycerin 0.4mg sublingual tablets
In order to ensure that the appropriate product was selected from the shelf, a pharmacy technician
should verify the medication's: Correct Answer-National Drug Code
The puncture-resistant container that is used for needle disposal is referred to as a: Correct Answersharps container
A physician writes a prescription for "lactulose syrup 1 tbsp PO bid" what volume, in ML, should the
patient take perd day? Correct Answer-30
The pharmacy receives the following prescription:
Ondansetron 8mg ODT #5
Sig: 1 tab 30 min before chemotherapy, then q12h for 1-2 days after chemotherapy
How should this medication be taken? Correct Answer-on the tongueAccording to federal law, pharmacists must be alerted for consultation in all of the following situation
except: Correct Answer-new refills
Which vitamin is of special importance during pregnancy in order to prevent birth (neural tube) defects?
Correct Answer-Folic Acid
According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), which of the following are considered
look-alike/sound-alike medication? Correct Answer-Glyburide and
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