ptcb exam IV
the cost of 100 tablets of a particular medication is $2 what would the retail price be if there were a 30% gross profit?
$2.60
how much of a D10W solution contains 100g of dextrose
1 l
how many days will the following prescription last? ampicillin 250mg #40 i cap po qid ac and hs
10 days
you have received a medication order to prepare a 250ml bag of NS with 1g of Kefzol. the patient is to receive a 250 mg dose per hour. the infusion is calibrated at 10gtt/ml. what flow rate is needed to deliver the dose?
10 gtt/min
what is the percent equivalent of a 1:10 ration?
10%
How many 500-mg doses can be prepared from a 10-g vial of cefazolin?
20
amoxicillin 500 mg po, pt cannot chew or swallow capsules or tablets, how many milliliters should be given in each does if the concentration is 125 mg/5ml
20 ml
what is the percentage strength of a solution that is made by adding 100 ml of purified water to 600ml of a 25 solution
21.4%
how quickly must a multidose container be used after opening it?
28 days
Gentamicin 120 mg in 100 mL D5W is administered over 30 minutes every 8 hours with a 10 drop kit. What will the gtt/min be?
33 gtt/min
what is the percent equivalent of a 1:20 ration?
5%
codeine phosphate 30 mg/tsp tussin syrup 30 ml elixophyllin qs 240 ml sig 5 ml qid pc hs if 5ml of tussin syrup contains 100 mg of guafenesin how many milligrams of the drug would be taken daily
50 mg
a pharmacy tech is preparing heparin 25,000 units in 500 ml of D5W. the appropriate concentration label should read
50 units/ml
how many inches inside a laminar airflow hood should one prepare a sterile product?
6 inches
what is the sensitivity of a class A balance?
6 mg
how many drops per milliliter does a mini drip system provide?
60 gtt/mL
how many grams of boric acid are required to make 4 fl oz of the following boric acid solution? Boric acid 51 g purified water qs to make 1000ml
6g
how many days does a pharmacy have to fill a prescription of Accutane?
7 days
how many milligrams are in gr iss
97.5
which organization accredits pharmacy technician programs?
ASHP
when a pharmacy technician is performing geometric dilution when does the technician add the most potent ingredient which may also have the smallest weight or smallest volume to the mortar?
As the first ingredient
what type of inventory is performed on controlled substances
Biennial inventory
which of the following products can be used as a smoking cessation product and as an antidepressant?
Bupropion
what type of drug recall may cause temporary health problems and have a low risk of creating a serious problem?
Class II
what is a CSAR?
Controlled Substance Administration Record
which of the following is a calcium channel blocker? a. atenolol b. cavedilol c. diltiazem d. lisinopril
Diltiazem
what was the purpose of the durham humphrey amendment?
Distinguished prescription and OTC medications
What does an 80/20 report tell a pharmacist or pharmacy technician?
Drug products that reflect 80% of the pharmacy's purchasing dollars
which law is being violated if a drug is dispensed without a valid prescription
Durham-Humphrey Amendment
which of the following drugs is not used for asthma a. albuterol b. ipratopium c INH d. Salmetrol
INH
where would you prepare hazardous drugs in a pharmacy?
In a biologic safety hood
Where would oxycodone with acetaminophen be stored in the pharmacy?
In the pharmacy safe
what is the first thing a pharmacy technician should do if he or she discovers a prescription error?
Inform the pharmacist
what is an example of a health maintenance organization ( h m o)
Kaiser permanente
what is the primary source of medication for community pharmacies?
Manufacturers and wholesalers
what is the meaning of w/v
Number of grams per 100 mL
which of the following is true concerning pharmacy technician inputted medication orders a. highlighting or flashing is used to identify pharmacy tech entered orders b. after medication has been entered by a pharmacy tech it cannot be modified by a pharmacist c. orders entered by a pharmacy tech are active immediately d. pharmacy techs are not allowed to enter medication orders
Orders entered by a pharmacy technician are active immediately.
what is used to remove water soluble residues found in the sterile compounding area?
USP purified water
if a patient has an adverse effect to a vaccine what report should be submitted?
VAERS
deficiency of what vitamin may result in beriberi
Vitamin B1
which of the following is true regarding sign in or computer access codes? a. all employees have the same sign in b. a sign in identifies the individual using the computer system c. all pharmacists and pharmacy techs have the same level of security d. the state board of pharmacy assigns sign in codes to all certified pharmacy techs
a sign in identifies the individual using the computer system
which therapeutic equivalence codes states that the product meets the necessary bioequivalence requirements?
aa
what process brings a drug from the administration site into the bloodstream?
absorption
which of the following drugs is safe to take for a headache if the patient has peptic ulcer disease?
acetaminophen
what is the generic name for fosamax?
alendronate
what can process control devices do? a. add electrolytes and micronutrients to tpn b. batch fill syringes c. prepare base solutions for tpn d. all of the above
all of the above
premium
an amount to be paid for an insurance policy.
what is a universal precaustion
an infection control principle that requires a health care provider to treat human blood as infectious
which of the following is not used to treat hyperlipidemia? a. aspirin b. fibric acid derivatives c. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors d. Metamucil
aspirin
what type of label is placed on medications to warn patients or provide additional information?
auxiliary label
What does AWP represent?
average wholesale price
what is the generic name for lotensin
benazepril
which dosage form features a gelatin shell?
capsule
which drug classification should be taken with caution if the pt is allergic to PCN?
cephalosporins
which of the following would not be a reason an prescription is denied by an insurance company? a. compounded drugs with one ingredient being a legend drug b. wrong NDC number c. invalid id number d. prescription coverage has expired
compounded drugs with one ingredient being a legend drug
what type of drug requires a DEA number?
controlled substance
what do the three sets of numbers in a NDC number reflect
drug manufacturer, drug product, packaging size
which of the following might be used to treat arthritis? a. feverfew b. ginger c. gingko d. glucosamine
glucosamine
what drug is abbreviated HCTZ?
hydrochlorothiazide
which of the following drugs is not used as a prophylactic product a. amoxicillin b. imitrex c. norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol d. propanolol
imitrex
i gtt ou tid ud
instill 1 drop in each eye three times a day as directed
what body organ would be affected by hepatotoxicity
liver
what units are used to measure electrolytes?
mEq
what type of card is provided to a pt that allows a pat to obtain medications at the contracted provider rate?
medicare
which of the following does not need to be packaged in a child resistant package?
nitroglycerin
how many refills may a physician order for a schedule II drug?
none
who makes notations in and signs medication administration records in an institution?
nurses
what piece of legislation required that drug utilization evaluation be performed with each prescription
obra 90
what is the generic name for zyprexa
olanzapine
levothyroxine is to hypothyroidism as glyburide is to
oral hypoglycemic agent
who may recommend OTC products?
pharmacists
for which of the following medications is it mandatory to receive a PPI a. amoxicillin b. lithonate c. premarin d. synthroid
premarin
which of the following estrogen medications is not a transdermal dosage form? a. climara b. estraderm c. premarin d. vivelle
premarin
which of the following is not an input device for a computer? a. bar code technology b. keyboard c. printer d. touch screen applications
printer
what is route of administration for i supp pr q6h prn
rectally
in which schedule would you find oxycodone+ acetaminophen
schedule II
which of the following types of medications requires a special form to be submitted when ordering? a. cytotoxic b. hazardous substances c. proprietary and non proprietary drugs d. Schedule II medications
schedule II medications
which of the following respiratory medications is not a combination product? a. advair b. allegra d c. combivent d. singulair
singulair
who is the member or recipient in managed care organizations?
subscriber
which of the following is not an example of dispersion? a. emulsion b. lotion c. ointment d. suppository
suppository
which dosage form is produced by compression?
tablet
which of the following is considered a solid dosage form? a. cream b. emulsion c. suspension d. tablet
tablet
which of the following would not be correct on a bottle of docycycline? a. avoid dairy b. avoid sunlight c. not to be taken by pregnant women of children under 9 d. take on empty stomach
take on empty stomach
PAR
the quantity of a product in stock when it reaches a certain point
what assumption should be made if you observe a white fluffy precipitate in a 250 ml bag of D5W
the solution should be shaken to disperse the precipitate before dispensing
what agent is used to increase the viscosity of a suspension?
thickening agents
what does u&C mean when billing prescriptions?
usual, customary