PTCB Practice Exam 11/10
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Practice test for PTCB Exam
- 1.You have received a script that reads 2gtt OU BID. What will the label placed on the patients packaging read?
- A.
Two Drops in both ears two times daily.
- B.
Two Drops in both eyes two times daily.
- C.
Two Drops in right ear three times a day.
- D.
Two drops in left eye two times daily.
- 2.Convert 25°C to F°.
- A.
36°F
- B.
50°F
- C.
77°F
- D.
69°F
- 3.A 14 year old boy weights 110 lbs. He is prescribed by his Doctor to take 5mg/Kg of drug "A" daily. What will his dose be?
- A.
1200mg
- B.
1250mg
- C.
150mg
- D.
250mg
- 4.C C X L is equal to:
- A.
2540
- B.
265
- C.
2040
- D.
240
- 5.If 100 tablets cost 122.00, how much does each tablet cost ?
- A.
$.12
- B.
$1.22
- C.
$12.20
- D.
$.012
- 6.Which regulatory agency would initiate a class II recall on a prescription drug ?
- A.
DEA
- B.
OSHA
- C.
FDA
- D.
FDIC
- 7.A cart exchange in a hospital usually takes place every:
- A.
12 Hours
- B.
6 Hours
- C.
24 Hours
- D.
48 Hours
- 8.2.5 ounces is equal to:
- A.
75ml
- B.
250ml
- C.
50ml
- D.
750ml
- 9.Which DEA schedule contains substances with the least potential for abuse ?
- A.
Sch. 1
- B.
Sch. 4
- C.
Sch. 5
- D.
Sch. 2
- 10.A script for Zolpidem will expire after ______ and may have up to ________.
- A.
6 Months, No Refills
- B.
12 Months, 1 year of Refills
- C.
12 Months, No Refills
- D.
6 months, 5 Refills
- 11.A script for cough syrup reads 15ml PO Q4° PRN. What should you type on the patients packaging ?
- A.
A spoonfull taken orally every 4 hours as needed
- B.
One teaspoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed
- C.
One tablespoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed
- D.
15ml taken orally every 4 hours as needed --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- 12.Which is not true about HIPAA ?
- A.
Helps insure patient privacy.
- B.
Prevents healthcare fraud and abuse.
- C.
Regulates the use and disclosure of patient information.
- D.
Helps to decrease the rate of errors in pharmacy.
- 13.A pharmacy can order DEA Sch. 3 drugs from their wholesaler:
- A.
Using a standard invoice.
- B.
Using a credit memo.
- C.
Using a DEA Form 222.
- D.
Only with guaranteed funds
- 14.With which class of FDA recall is there is a potential for serious injury or death
- A.
Class 1
- B.
Class 2
- C.
Class 3
- D.
Class 4
- 15.An eight year old boy weights 75 Lbs. The adult dosage of Drug C is 400mg. The childrens dosage using Clarks rule is:
- A.
100mg
- B.
150mg
- C.
200mg
- D.
250mg
- 16.Dr. Acosta has a practice in Delaware and recieved her DEA number in 1988. What will the two letters in her DEA number prefix be ?
- A.
DB
- B.
DA
- C.
BA
- D.
AD
- 17.Which size of needle has the largest diameter ?
- A.
18 Gauge
- B.
16 Gauge
- C.
20 Gauge
- D.
14 Gauge
- 18.What is the primary function / use for Rosiglitazone ?
- A.
Anti-Convulsant
- B.
Hypertension
- C.
Anti-Diabetic
- D.
Proton Pump Inhibitor
- 19.A ___________ distributes HEPA filtered air into a work area to maintain a sterile environment.
- A.
Cleanroom Fan
- B.
Laminar Flow Hood
- C.
Class 100 Airfan
- D.
Micron filter fan
- 20.How many Tablespoons are in 16 Ounces ?
- A.
16
- B.
24
- C.
12
- D.
32
- 21.A patient weights 218 Lbs. What is their weight in Kg ?
- A.
479Kg
- B.
109Kg 409Kg
- C.
409Kg
- D.
99Kg
- 22.What regulatory agency would be responsible for the approval of a newanti-anxiety drug similar to Diazepam.
- A.
CIA
- B.
DEA
- C.
FDA
- D.
OBRA
- 23.What concentration of a sodium chloride solution would be Hypertonic ?
- A.
0.009%
- B.
0.090%
- C.
0.900%
- D.
9.000%
- 24.Which type of insulin has the shortest onset period. (the length of time before it reaches the bloodstream and begins to lower blood sugar)
- A.
Ultra-Lente
- B.
Lente
- C.
NPH
- D.
Regular
- 25.Dr. Dasani has a dental practice in Smiley, Texas. What should the final number be in his DEA number given the first 8 characters of AD380410 ?
- A.
8
- B.
2
- C.
4
- D.
5
- 26.Benazepril is classified as a :
- A.
Beta Blocker
- B.
ACE Inhibitor
- C.
Calcium Channel Blocker
- D.
Diuretic
- 27.You receive a Prescription that reads: Restoril 15mg PRN HS #30. What instructions will likely appear on the customers packaging ?
- A.
1 Tablespoon at bedtime as needed.
- B.
Take 1 Tablet at bedtime as needed.
- C.
Take 30 minutes before bedtime with food.
- D.
Take 1 Tablet as directed with food. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- 28.You receive a prescription for 15g of a Topical Steroid Cream containing a 12% concentration. Your pharmacy only has 10% and 15% concentrations. How much of each can you combine to fill this prescription ?
- A.
6g of 15% + 9g of 10%
- B.
10g of 10% + 5g of 15%
- C.
8g of 10% + 7g of 15%
- D.
12g of 10% + 3g of 15%
- 29.Your Pharmacy has a 40% markup and $1.75 dispensing fee. The wholesale price for 10 Sildenafil is $120.00, what will the retail price be.
- A.
$201.75
- B.
$188.50
- C.
$169.75
- D.
$125.75
- 30.Which of these drugs is a Beta Blocker :
- A.
Lisinopril
- B.
Amlodipine
- C.
Valsartan
- D.
Metoprolol
- 31.A preparation consisting of solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid is called :
- A.
Syrup
- B.
Emulsion
- C.
Suspension
- D.
Elixir
- 32.The reference list of approved drug products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is called :
- A.
RX Master List
- B.
Orange Book
- C.
TE Ratings Book
- D.
MSDS Sheets --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- 33.The drug Lorazepam is a :
- A.
DEA Sch II
- B.
DEA Sch III
- C.
DEA Sch IV
- D.
DEA Sch V
- 34.The Sig for "Right Ear" is :
- A.
AD
- B.
AU
- C.
AR
- D.
AS
- 35.To prepare a prescription you need to measure 2.75oz. You have the following graduated cylinders available. Which would be the best cylinder to use for accuracy ?
- A.
75ml
- B.
100ml
- C.
125ml
- D.
150ml
- 36.Custom mixing of drugs from various available products to fit the unique needs of a patient is known as :
- A.
Amalgamation
- B.
Concocting
- C.
Compounding
- D.
Mixology
- 37.Which is incorrect :
- A.
554 = DLIV
- B.
122 = CXXII
- C.
264 = CCLXIV
- D.
159 = CLVIIII
- 38.If a patient is allergic to alcohol, which of the following should they not use :
- A.
Syrup
- B.
Suspension
- C.
Elixir
- D.
Insulin
- 39.00006-0951-54 is the NDC code for Losartan 25mg #90. What does the middle series of numbers 0951 represent ?
- A.
Product / Formula
- B.
Manufacturer
- C.
Drug Class
- D.
Package / Quantity
- 40.A drug patent gives its inventor the exclusive rights to manufacture and market a drug. The patent lasts __ years and that period begins ______________.
- A.
10 years, upon FDA approval.
- B.
10 years, upon original filing.
- C.
20 years, upon FDA approval.
- D.
20 years, upon original filing. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- 41.Mr. Tee is a customer at your retail pharmacy. He has prescription drug coverage through his employer. When he picks up his prescription he must pay a portion of the price known as a ____________.
- A.
Premium
- B.
Deductable
- C.
Waiver
- D.
Co-Pay
- 42.Which of these temperatures would be within Controlled / Room Temperature standards.
- A.
86°f
- B.
20°c
- C.
38°f
- D.
65°c
- 43.A physician orders an IV drip of a mixture at a rate of 25ml/hr for 20/hr. What volume of fluid will be needed ?
- A.
500mg
- B.
0.5L
- C.
1.0L
- D.
1.5L
- 44.How many teaspoons are in one ounce ?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
6
- D.
8
- 45.You receive a prescription with the sig : Amoxil 500mg 1tab PO TID X10D. How many tablets are needed to fill this order ?
- A.
10
- B.
20
- C.
30
- D.
40
- 46.You receive a prescription with the sig : Amoxil 500mg 1tab PO TID X10D. Which of these is most likely their condition
- A.
Urinary Tract Infection
- B.
Hypertension
- C.
Staph Infection
- D.
Acid Reflux
- 47.At your retail pharmacy a customers order totals $22.34. They pay with two $20 bills. The most appropriate change would be :
- A.
(3)Fives (2)ones (2)Quarters (1)Dime (1)Nickel (2)Penny
- B.
(1)Ten (1)Five (2)ones (1)Quarter (1)Dime (1)Nickel (1)Penny
- C.
(1)Ten (7)ones (1)Dime (1)Nickel (1)Penny
- D.
(1)Ten (1)Five (2)ones (2)Quarters (1)Dime (1)Nickel (1)Penny --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- 48.Which form of Diabetes is Insulin Dependent ?
- A.
Hypoglycemia
- B.
Hyperglycemia
- C.
Type I Diabetes
- D.
Type II Diabetes
- 49.Which FDA recall is the least severe ?
- A.
Class IV
- B.
Class III
- C.
Class II
- D.
Class I
- 50.The acronym APAP is used for:
- A.
Aspirin
- B.
Urgently
- C.
Acetaminophen
- D.
None of the above
- 51.A dosage form that dissolves when held between the cheek and gum is called a :
- A.
Sublingual
- B.
Buccal
- C.
Enteric Coated
- D.
Pouch
- 52.Which of the following must be used to clean a Laminar Flow Hood :
- A.
Ammonia Sulfate
- B.
Chlorine Bleach
- C.
Aseptic Iodine
- D.
Isopropyl Alcohol
- 53.The abbreviation PC means:
- A.
Before Meals
- B.
After Meals
- C.
Parenteral Calculaton
- D.
Potassium Chloride
- 54.Generic Drugs can be substituted for Brand name drugs:
- A.
Whenever they are available.
- B.
Whenever the Patient / Customer requests them.
- C.
Whenever the pharmacy is running low on brand name drugs.
- D.
Only if the physician prescribes them.
- 55.Your store retails a 30 ct. bottle of Ibuprofen for $1.99. The wholesale cost to the store is $1.00. What is the Markup percent ? Markup ÷ Wholesale price = markup %
- A.
82%
- B.
75%
- C.
99%
- D.
49%
- 56.A _________ protects a drugs brand name from unauthorized use.
- A.
Trademark
- B.
Patent
- C.
Copyright
- D.
Generic Name
- 57.Which DEA Sch. contains drugs that have very high abuse potential and are not usually used as medication ?
- A.
DEA Sch. V
- B.
DEA Sch. IV
- C.
DEA Sch. II
- D.
DEA Sch. I
- 58.Which is a solution that has been sweetened for better ease of use.
- A.
Elixir
- B.
Syrup
- C.
Suspension
- D.
Tincture
- 59.Which would not be a violation of HIPAA ?
- A.
Not giving a new patient a notice of privacy disclosure.
- B.
Pharm. Techs gossiping with a patient abouth anothers medication.
- C.
Medicaid patient not being offered counseling on a new Medication.
- D.
Releasing a patients records to an unauthorized party.
- 60.Which medication is exempt from the PPPA locking cap requirements ?
- A.
Nitroglycerine
- B.
Paroxetine
- C.
Clonidine
- D.
Tolterodine
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