PTCE Chapter 1 Exam Questions With Correct Answers A+
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PTCE Chapter 1 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers A+
A patient's profile lists sulfa as a drug allergy. Which drug should the patient not be prescribed? -
Answerbactrim
Toxic blood levels of the antibiotic _________ can cause kidney damage and hearing loss. -
Answergentamicin
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PTCE Chapter 1 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers A+
A patient's profile lists sulfa as a drug allergy. Which drug should the patient not be prescribed? -
Answer✔bactrim
Toxic blood levels of the antibiotic _________ can cause kidney damage and hearing loss. -
Answer✔gentamicin
Keflex is a commonly prescribed antibiotic for upper respiratory tract infections. What is the
generic name? - Answer✔cephalexin
What is the brand name for the antiviral oseltamivir? - Answer✔tamiflu
The antiviral, Viread, is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor. This drug may be found in
other combination antiviral drugs under its generic name - Answer✔tenofovir disoproxil
Epoetin is a bone marrow stimulating drug that increases the production of red blood cells. What
is the brand name? - Answer✔Aranesp
For patients receiving chemotherapy, filgrastim is a potentially life-saving biologic drug to -
Answer✔increase white blood cells
Infliximab is used to treat Crohn's disease or rheumatoid arthritis. What is the brand name? -
Answer✔remicade
A patient tells you she is allergic to Zocor. What generic name will you enter in her profile as an
allergy warning? - Answer✔simvastatin
if a patient suddenly stopped taking a drug from one of the following drug classes for 48 to 72
hours, which would result in a rapid rise in heart rate causing chest pain and a possible heart
attack? - Answer✔Beta-adrenergic blockers
Omega-3 fish oil may be purchased without a prescription, but a prescription strength version is
available under the name: - Answer✔lovaza
The alpha/beta blocker, Coreg, is available under the generic name: - Answer✔carvedilol
What drug must not be prescribed when a patient is on isosorbide mononitrate? -
Answer✔sildenafil
What food should not be taken with simvastatin due to the increase of side effects to the drug? -
Answer✔grapefruit
Which of these drugs may cause retention of potassium leading to hyperkalemia? -
Answer✔lisinopril
Which side effect is caused by the accumulation of bradykinin when taking angiotensin-
converting inhibitors? - Answer✔dry cough
A drug ending in -triptan is part of a class of drugs used to treat: - Answer✔migranes
A patient who is having trouble sleeping might be given a hypnotic benzodiazepine, such as: -
Answer✔temazepam
Cyclobenzaprine is the generic name of which muscle relaxant? - Answer✔flexeril
Oxycodone and hydrocodone are both classified as: - Answer✔Opioid analgesics
The patient, Joan Divine, asks you to refill her prescription for Cymbalta. - Answer✔duloxetine
What auxiliary label should be on the prescription vial label for all narcotic analgesics? -
Answer✔do not take with alcohol
Which agent is not a Schedule II drug used to treat ADHD? - Answer✔intuniv
Which is an OTC analgesic drug that is not an anti-inflammatory and does not cause stomach
upset? - Answer✔acetaminophen
Strains of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium are sold as: - Answer✔probiotics
What common dietary supplement is recommended to help improve bone strength? -
Answer✔calcium
What dietary supplement is used to treat anemia? - Answer✔ferrous sulfate
Why should the pharmacy technician refer to talk to the pharmacist when buying an herbal
supplement? - Answer✔Many herbals will interact with prescribed medications
The patient John Escobar has Type I diabetes. Which is the best agent to control his blood sugar
levels? - Answer✔insulin
What is the generic name for Glucotrol (brand)? - Answer✔Glipizide
When is the best time of day to take Synthroid (levothyroxine)? - Answer✔one hour before
breakfast
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