PTCE - Pharmacology for Technicians| 141 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Which of the following drugs are the same as prescription drugs? -legend -dietary supplement -orphan -over-the-counter Correct Answer: Legend Methylphenidate is a medication used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. It works as a _______ in children, but it works as a _______ in adults. -stimulant, depressant -depressant, stimulant -decongestant, antihistamine -anticholinergic, anticonvulsant Correct Answer: Depressant, stimulant A patient presents with a prescription for Biaxin. However, the cost for Biaxin is out of the patient's budget. Meanwhile, erythromycin, which has similar pharmacologic activity, is also available. A pharmacist would have to determine if erythromycin is a _______. If so, the pharmacist can then consult with the patient's physician. -therapeutic equivalent -therapeutic substitution -therapeutic reason -brand name Correct Answer: Therapeutic substitution A pharmacist does not need to consult a patient's physician to use a _______ to the prescribed drug. -therapeutic substitution -therapeutic equivalent -formulary alternative -none of the above Correct Answer: Therapeutic equivalent A patient presents to the counter with a prescription for INH and B6. To fill the prescription correctly, the pharmacy technician should pull which of the following off of the shelf? -Rifampin and Pyridoxine -Isoniazid and Pyridoxine -Quinine and Thiamine