PTCB EXAM PREP KIT WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR PHARMACY
TECHNICIAN 2024, EXAMS OF NURSING
An example of a major drug-drug interaction would be:
a) Digoxin-diltiazem
b) Hydrocodone-amoxicillin
c) Penicillin-acetaminophen
d) Warfarin-aspirin Correct Answer d) Warfarin-aspirin
The appearance of crystals in a mannitol injection would indicate
that the product:
a) Was exposed to excessive cold
b) Has settled during shipping
c) Contains impurities and should be returned
d) Was formulated using sterile saline Correct Answer a) Was
exposed to excessive cold
The condition in which thyroid hormone secretions are below
normal is referred to as:
a) Low thyroid level
b) Over-active thyroid
c) Hyperthyroidism
d) Hypothyroidism Correct Answer d) Hypothyroidism
What is hepatitis?
a) A form of cancer
b) Inflammation of the liver
c) Inflammation of the kidneys
d) Severe nasal congestion Correct Answer b) Inflammation of
the liver
What is the difference between a syrup and an elixir?
a) A syrup contains no sugar
,b) An elixir contains sugar
c) An elixir contains alcohol
d) A syrup contains alcohol Correct Answer c) An elixir contains
alcohol
Which MDI provides immediate relief when an asthma attack
occurs?
a) Serevent
b) Aerobid
c) Ventolin
d) Flovent Correct Answer c) Ventolin
Which of the following drugs is NOT an antihistamine?
a) Astemizole
b) Fexofenadine
c) Ketaconazole
d) Loratidine Correct Answer c) Ketaconazole
Which of the following drugs is NOT a calcium channel blocker?
a) Isoptin
b) Cardizem
c) Vascor
d) Dilantin Correct Answer d) Dilantin
A patient presents a prescription for hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).
Other items related to this prescription that he/she might purchase
include all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Home blood pressure monitoring device
b) Potassium-containing salt substitute
c) Pseudoephedrine containing decongestants and cold remedies
d) Sunscreen Correct Answer c) Pseudoephedrine containing
decongestants and cold remedies
Which of the following is an NSAID?
a) Ibuprofen
,b) Isosorbide dinitrate
c) Nifedipine
d) APAP Correct Answer a) Ibuprofen
What is therapeutic equivalence? Correct Answer Two drugs are
categorized in the same therapeutic class and produce the same
therapeutic effect
Which of the following medications is classified as a nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory agent?
a) Aleve
b) Zantac
c) Terazol
d) Tenormin Correct Answer a) Aleve
A prescription for Coumadin 7.5mg reads "ii tabs po bid x 3 days,
ii tabs po qd x 3 days, i tab po qd x 2 days." How many tablets
should be dispensed?
a) 16 tablets
b) 20 tablets
c) 22 tablets
d) 24 tablets Correct Answer b) 20 tablets
A prescription for an antibiotic reads: ii gtts au qid. What auxiliary
label should be affixed to the container?
a) take with meals
b) for the eye
c) for rectal use
d) for the ear Correct Answer d) for the ear
An IV of Ampicillin 250 mg in 100 ml NS is administered over 30
minutes every 8 hours. If 15 gtts/ml, how many mg are
administered per day?
a) 700 mg
b) 725 mg
, c) 750 mg
d) 775 mg Correct Answer c) 750 mg
Determine the flow rate to infuse 500 ml of d5W in 12 hours if the
set delivers 15 gtts/ml?
a) 5 gtts/min
b) 10 gtts/min
c) 15 gtts/min
d) 20 gtts/min Correct Answer b) 10 gtts/min
If 15 grams of a 1% ointment are combined with 30 grams of a
2.5% ointment, what is the percentage strength of the final
product?
a) 1.50%
b) 1.75%
c) 2.00%
d) 2.25% Correct Answer c) 2.00%
If a pharmacist asks a technician to repack bulk solid dosage
forms into unit-dose packs, what expiration date should appear on
the label?
a. use the original expiration date on the bulk package
b. 3 months
c. 6 months
d. 50% of the original labeled expiration date up to maximum of
one year Correct Answer d. 50% of the original labeled expiration
date up to maximum of one year
If a prescription calls for 375 mg of penicillin per day for ten days,
how much of a 250 mg/5 ml suspension should be dispensed?
a) 50 ml
b) 75 ml
c) 100 ml
d) 125 ml Correct Answer b) 75 ml
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller wachiraMaureen. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $25.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
