FINAL PTCB Exam Review Correct answers
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CARDIOVASCULAR: Omega-3 fish oil may be purchased without a prescription, but a prescription
strength version is available under the name __________
Lovasa
What error prevention strategy can a pharmacy technician use to select the correct product for filling
a prescription?
Scan the barcode of the drug
Before a medication may be stocked in the automatic dispensing machine, what should be done to
ensure the correct drug is being loaded?
do a barcode scan
A physician prescribes a medication and does not want the pharmacy to substitute a generic
equivalent of the prescribed medication. Which abbreviation should be used to communicate this
information to the pharmacy?
DAW 1
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: Cyclobenzaprine is the generic name of which muscle relaxant?
Flexeril
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: What auxiliary label should be on the prescription vial label for all
narcotic analgesics?
Do not take with alcohol.
What is a side effect of Vyvanse?
decreased appetite
CARDIOVASCULAR: What drug must be prescribed when a patient is on isosorbide mononitrate?
sildenadil
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: Which is an OTC analgesic drug that is not an anti-inflammatory and
does not cause stomach upset?
acetaminophen
A reference to use to quickly find the indication of a drug is
Drugs Facts and Comparisons
RESPIRATORY AGENTS: Which is a non-sedating antihistamine available over-the-counter for allergy
relief?
loratadine
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: Which agent is not a Schedule II drug used to treat ADHD?
Intuniv
, Which program of the FDA AERS program is responsible for collecting reports on reactions to
vaccinations?
VEARS
A 56 lb child needs a dose of a medication that has a suggested adult dose of 25 mg. Using Clark's
Rule, what is the appropriate pediatric dose? (Round to the ones place.)
9
An automatic dispensing cabinet located on a nursing unit is an example of
a decentralized automatic dispensing system.
Which process informs the pharmacy technician how much the patient needs to pay for the
prescription?
online adjudication
After swabbing the counting tray with alcohol what should you do?
Wait for tray to dry.
CARDIOVASCULAR: Which of these drugs may cause retention of potassium leading to hyperkalemia?
lisinopril
What is the brand name of tizanidine?
Zanaflex
CARDIOVASCULAR: The alpha/beta blocker, Coreg, is available under the generic name
______________
carvedilol
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: A patient who is having trouble sleeping might be given a hypnotic
benzodiazepine, such as
temazepam
A patient with a BSA of 1.12 m2 is to receive a medication at 20 mg per m2.s. The prescription is to be
divided into four equal doses. How much will each dose be in micrograms?
5600 mcg
ENDOCRINE AND METOBOLIC AGENTS: Which birth control agent must be stored in the refrigerator in
the pharmacy prior to dispensing?
Nuvaring
Which of the following medication is considered a 'high-alert' medication according to the ISMP?
insulin
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CARDIOVASCULAR: Omega-3 fish oil may be purchased without a prescription, but a prescription
strength version is available under the name __________
Lovasa
What error prevention strategy can a pharmacy technician use to select the correct product for filling
a prescription?
Scan the barcode of the drug
Before a medication may be stocked in the automatic dispensing machine, what should be done to
ensure the correct drug is being loaded?
do a barcode scan
A physician prescribes a medication and does not want the pharmacy to substitute a generic
equivalent of the prescribed medication. Which abbreviation should be used to communicate this
information to the pharmacy?
DAW 1
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: Cyclobenzaprine is the generic name of which muscle relaxant?
Flexeril
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: What auxiliary label should be on the prescription vial label for all
narcotic analgesics?
Do not take with alcohol.
What is a side effect of Vyvanse?
decreased appetite
CARDIOVASCULAR: What drug must be prescribed when a patient is on isosorbide mononitrate?
sildenadil
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: Which is an OTC analgesic drug that is not an anti-inflammatory and
does not cause stomach upset?
acetaminophen
A reference to use to quickly find the indication of a drug is
Drugs Facts and Comparisons
RESPIRATORY AGENTS: Which is a non-sedating antihistamine available over-the-counter for allergy
relief?
loratadine
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: Which agent is not a Schedule II drug used to treat ADHD?
Intuniv
, Which program of the FDA AERS program is responsible for collecting reports on reactions to
vaccinations?
VEARS
A 56 lb child needs a dose of a medication that has a suggested adult dose of 25 mg. Using Clark's
Rule, what is the appropriate pediatric dose? (Round to the ones place.)
9
An automatic dispensing cabinet located on a nursing unit is an example of
a decentralized automatic dispensing system.
Which process informs the pharmacy technician how much the patient needs to pay for the
prescription?
online adjudication
After swabbing the counting tray with alcohol what should you do?
Wait for tray to dry.
CARDIOVASCULAR: Which of these drugs may cause retention of potassium leading to hyperkalemia?
lisinopril
What is the brand name of tizanidine?
Zanaflex
CARDIOVASCULAR: The alpha/beta blocker, Coreg, is available under the generic name
______________
carvedilol
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: A patient who is having trouble sleeping might be given a hypnotic
benzodiazepine, such as
temazepam
A patient with a BSA of 1.12 m2 is to receive a medication at 20 mg per m2.s. The prescription is to be
divided into four equal doses. How much will each dose be in micrograms?
5600 mcg
ENDOCRINE AND METOBOLIC AGENTS: Which birth control agent must be stored in the refrigerator in
the pharmacy prior to dispensing?
Nuvaring
Which of the following medication is considered a 'high-alert' medication according to the ISMP?
insulin
