What is the maximum volume a tuberculin syringe can hold?
A. 1 mL
B. 3 mL
C. 5 mL
D. 10 mL - Answer- A. 1 mL
In multiples of what number should tablets or capsules be counted at a time using a spatula and a pill tray?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 5
D. 10 - Answer- C. 5
Which of the following is...
PTCB Practice Exam 4
What is the maximum volume a tuberculin syringe can hold? A. 1 mL
B. 3 mL
C. 5 mL
D. 10 mL - Answer- A. 1 mL
In multiples of what number should tablets or capsules be counted at a time using a spatula and a pill tray? A. 1
B. 2
C. 5
D. 10 - Answer- C. 5
Which of the following is true regarding bar codes? A. Bar codes identify a drug by its NDC number.
B. Bar codes identify a drug by its expiration date.
C. Bar codes identify the lot number of the drug.
D. All of the above - Answer- D. All of the above
A 44-lb child is to receive 4 mg of phenytoin per kilogram of body weight daily as an anticonvulsant. How many milliliters of pediatric phenytoin suspension containing 30 mg
per 5 mL should the child receive? A. 13.3 mL
B. 50 mL
C. 80 mL
D. 176 mL - Answer- A. 13.3 mL
What is the largest single medical benefits program in the United States? A. CHAMPUS
B. Medicaid
C. Medicare
D. Workers' compensation - Answer- C. Medicare
How is a U-100 insulin syringe calibrated?
A. In 1 unit increments
B. In 2 unit increments
C. In 5 unit increments D. In 10 unit increments - Answer- B. In 2 unit increments
What is the brand name for amlodipine?
A. Cardizem
B. Isoptin
C. Norvasc
D. Procardia - Answer- C. Norvasc
What assumption should a pharmacy technician make if he or she observes a white, fluffy precipitate in a 250-mL bag of D5W? A. The solution has been contaminated.
B. The solution has been exposed to the cold.
C. The solution has been exposed to bright light.
D. The solution should be shaken to disperse the precipitate before dispensing. - Answer- D. The solution should be shaken to disperse the precipitate before dispensing.
Which of the following is not a barrier to e-prescribing? A.Clear instructions and lack of personal handwriting make it easier for pharmacy to interpret
B. Must adhere to state and federal standards
C. Must meet all requirements of HIPAA standards
D. Use of proper software by pharmacy to ensure patient privacy - Answer- A.Clear instructions and lack of personal handwriting make it easier for pharmacy to interpret
How many days would 40 capsules of a medication last if the directions were "i cap qid ac and hs"?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 10
D. None of the above - Answer- C. 10
What is the first step the pharmacy should do after being notified of a drug recall?
A. Contact all patients who have ever been prescribed the medication.
B. Determine if any of the recalled medication is in stock and, if so, place it in an area away from all other medications.
C. Notify the physicians in the area.
D. Run a report identifying all patients who have ever received the medication. - Answer- B. Determine if any of the recalled medication is in stock and, if so, place it in an area away from all other medications.
Which of the following is not an example of a sound-alike, look-alike drug? A. Accupril-Acphex
B. Actronel-Actos
C. Hydrochlorothiazide-Hytrin
D. Clozaril-Colazal - Answer- C. Hydrochlorothiazide-Hytrin
How many days will 40 tablets last if the patient is taking the medication "ii bid"?
A. 1 day
B. 5 days
C. 10 days
D. 20 days - Answer- From two stock solutions, 18% and 42%, you are to prepare 1.5 L of a 34% solution. How many milligrams of each of the stock solutions do you need?
A. 42%—500; 18%—1000
B. 42%—630; 18%—870
C. 42%—1000; 18%—500
D. 42%—1230; 18%—270 - Answer- C. 42%—1000; 18%—500
Which of the following is considered to be a legend drug?
A. BTC medication
B. Exempt narcotic
C. OTC medication
D. Prescription drug - Answer- D. Prescription drug
Which organization issued the "do not use" list?
A. FDA
B. ISMP
C. TJC
D. Vermont Oxford Network - Answer- C. TJC
What unit of measurement is used to indicate the strength of heparin?
A. International units
B. mEq
C. mg
D. mL - Answer- A. International units
Which of the following suffixes indicates a condition of the blood? A. -emia
B. -itis
C. -pathy
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