PTCB Practice Exam Multiple Choice
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Which of the following medications is exempt from the Poison Prevention Packaging Act requirement
for child-resistant containers?
A. N
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PTCB Practice Exam Multiple Choice
Flashcards Latest Updated 2022 Already
Passed
Which of the following medications is exempt from the Poison Prevention Packaging Act requirement
for child-resistant containers?
A. Nitroglycerin sustained release capsules
B. Potassium chloride
C. Isosorbide
D. Cholestyramine powder Correct Answer-D. Cholestyramine powder
Which of the following vital information should be readily retrievable from an inpatient medication
profile?
A. Home address and phone number
B. Previous admissions
C. Relevant laboratory values
D. Insurance information Correct Answer-C. Relevant laboratory values
Antineoplastic medications should be prepared in which type of hood?
A. Positive pressureB. Horizontal
C. Laminar
D. Biological Correct Answer-D. Biological
According to ASHP guidelines, a quality improvement program for home care should monitor the
patient's:
A. Satisfaction and outcome.
B. Physical examinations and laboratory values.
C. Finial history
D. Personal history. Correct Answer-A. Satisfaction and outcome.
Which is the smallest volume, in milliliters, that can be accurately measured using a 1.0 mL tuberculin
syringe?
A. 0.05
B. 0.1
C. 0.2
D. 0.5 Correct Answer-A. 0.05
The correct strength of sodium chloride in normal saline IV bags is:
A. 0.45%B. 0.9%
C. 9.0%
D. 23.4% Correct Answer-B. 0.9%
When it is necessary to recap a needle, which of the following is correct?
A. Needles should never be recapped under any circumstances.
B. Two hands should be used for recapping needles to ensure stability.
C. The "one-hand scoop" method of recapping is safer than using two hands.
D. All used needles should be recapped before being placed in a sharps container. Correct Answer-C. The
"one-hand scoop" method of recapping is safer than using two hands.
Treximet is a combination tablet for treating migraines that contains sumatriptan and which other
medication?
A. Naproxen
B. Ibuprofen
C. Acetaminophen
D. Diclofenac Correct Answer-A. Naproxen
The best reference for obtaining storage requirements for a particular drug is the:
A. Physician's' Desk ReferenceB. Merck Index
C. Drug Facts and Comparisons
D. USP-NF Correct Answer-D. USP-NF
If a toxic or caustic material comes in contact with the skin or eyes, the immediate response is to:
A. Lie down and elevate the affected area.
B. Call 911 and place an ice bag on the affected area until medical personnel arrive.
C. Wash the area thoroughly with an antibacterial soap and warm water.
D. Flush the affected area with large volumes of cold water. Correct Answer-D. Flush the affected area
with large volumes of cold water.
Tylenol with codeine liquid is prescribed as "Give 2 teaspoonsful four times daily dispense 120 mL." The
patient is a 2-year-old male. What is a possible reason to alert the pharmacist?
A. Age
B. Gender
C. Quantity of medication
D. Amount of Tylenol Correct Answer-A. Age
Which of the following medication pairs makes safe use of tall man letters?
A. alpraZOLAM, loraZEPAMB. ALPRAZolam, LORazepam
C. ALprazoLAM, LORazePAM
D. alprazolAM, lorazepAM Correct Answer-B. ALPRAZolam, LORazepam
How many bottles of humulin R insulin would be dispensed for a 90 day supply if the prescription states
"Inject 10 units SC every morning, 8 units SC at lunch, and 12 units SC at bedtime"?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5 Correct Answer-3
For a pharmacy technician assigned to stock replenishment, which item would be considered a highalert medication?
A. Potassium chloride injection 10 mEq/5 mL 30 mL
B. Ipratropium bromide inhalation solution 0.02% 2.5 mL vials.
C. Epinephrine 0.1% syringes
D. 5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride injection UPS 500 mL. Correct Answer-A. Potassium chloride
injection 10 mEq/5 mL 30 mL
In the absence of stability information, water-containing formulations (prepared from ingredients in
solid form) should be assigned by a beyond-use date that is:A. The same as the expiration date listed on the product.
B. No later then 30 days.
C. No later then 14 days when stored at cold temperature.
D. No later then 25% of the time remaining until the product's expiration date. Correct Answer-C. No
later than 14 days when stored at cold temperature. Syringes.
Concerning needle recapping, which of the following is correct?
A. Used insulin needles are small enough that they can be disposed of in regular garbage.
B. Used insulin needles should be recapped before being placed in the sharps container.
C. Used immunization needles should never be recapped.
D. Used insulin needles are small enough that they can safely be recapped before being placed in a
sharps container. Correct Answer-C. Used immunization needles should never be recapped
Which of the medications is on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices List of Confused Drug Names
because it is available in two different chemical forms that can be easily confused?
A. Labetalol
B. Hydralazine
C. Nifedipine
D. Metoprolol Correct Answer-D. MetoprololWhich of the following injectable drugs would be stored in the refrigerator?
A. Clindamycin
B. Ciprofloxacin
C. Cyanocobalamin
D. Calcitonin-salmon Correct Answer-D. Calcitonin-salmon
The auxiliary label for amoxicillin oral suspension should contain which of the following instructions?
A. Take with food.
B. May cause urine discoloration.
C. Shake well.
D. May cause drowsiness. Correct Answer-C. Shake well
Technology that automatically documents administration of medication using electronic tracking
sensors is known as:
A. BCMA
B. CMS
C. DME
D. OBRA Correct Answer-A. BCMA (bar code medication administration)If a third-party payer rejects 15% of submitted claims, how much does the pharmacy lose if it processes
25,000 prescriptions that average a cost of $12.00 each?
A. $16,666
B. $20,000
C. $30,000
D. $45,000 Correct Answer-D. 45,000
To protect themselves and others from infection, all healthcare workers should use which kind of
precautions?
A. Airborne
B. Contact
C. Droplet
D. Universal Correct Answer-D. Universal
Chemotherapy agents should be stored:
A. Alphabetically by trade name.
B. In a separately identified area.
C. Alphabetically by generic name.
D. In a locked cabinet. Correct Answer-B. In a separated identified areaAn essential component of pharmacy quality assurance programs is to:
A. Maintain standards set by the DEA.
B. Focus on the individual employee's work performance.
C. Get the right drug to the right patient at the right time.
D. Provide adequate emergency stock levels. Correct Answer-C. Get the right drug to the right patient at
the right time.
A common side effect of magnesium-based antacids is:
A.
B.
C.
D. Correct Answer-diahreeah
OSHA mandates that healthcare facilities have specific plans in place to protect healthcare workers from
which of the following infectious diseases?
A. Influenza
B. Pneumonia
C. C-difficile
D. Hepatitis B Correct Answer-D. Hepatitis bWhich of the following vital information should be readily retrievable from an inpatient medication
profile?
A. Home address and phone number
B. Previous admissions
C. Relevant laboratory values
D. Insurance information Correct Answer-C. Relevant laboratory values
Upon obtaining initial patient information, the pharmacy technician should:
A. Review the information with other pharmacy staff to ensure clarity.
B. Ensure that the patient understands the side effects of current medication.
C. Recommend additional pharmacotherapy.
D. Document known allergies. Correct Answer-D. Document known allergies
Which of the following brand/generic pairs is correct?
A.
B.
C.
D. Correct Answer-ativan/lorazepamA pharmacy technician receives a prescription for insulin with the Sig reading "52 units q.a.m. and 48
units q.p.m." As the prescription is entered into the patient's profile, the technician notices that the
patient may not be taking medications as directed, and compliance may be an issue. What should the
technician do?
A.
B.
C.
D. Correct Answer-Show the information to the pharmacist for consultation with the patient.
According to ASHP guidelines, a quality improvement program for home care should monitor the
patient's:
A.
B.
C.
D. Correct Answer-satisfaction and outcome
According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), abbreviations used during prescription
writing:
A.
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