PTCB Practice Test 2

The percent equivalent of a 1:125 ratio is:

0.8% Percent means parts per hundred. 1/125 = x/100 which means 125x = 100 which means x = 0.8

What is the brand name for aripiprazole?

Abilify

An order is written to administer 2 liters of an IV fluid over 18 hours. What will the flow rate be?

111 mL/hr Divide the volume by the time to get the flow rate: 2 liters equals 2,000 mL. 2000/18 = 111.1 mL/hr

Convert 5.5 kg to pounds

12.1 lb A kilogram is equal to 2.2 pounds. 5.5 X 2.2 = 12.1

An order is written for 500 mL of NS to infuse at 40 gtt/min. How long would it take to infuse the NS if the set delivers 10 gtt/mL?

125 minutes 10 gtt/mL means 10 drops per mL. So for 500 mL you will get: 10 X 500 = 5,000 drops. The flow rate is 40 gtt/min, which means 40 drops per minute, so divide total drops by 40 to get the number of minutes: 5,000/40 = 125.

According to federal law, DEA forms need to be maintained for ____ years.

2

Laminar flow hoods must be certified every ___ months.

6

What type of drug is loratadine?

Antihistamine

Which of the following is NOT used to treat insomnia?

Chantix

A drug is recalled by the FDA, but the problem is unlikely to cause any adverse health reactions. What type of recall would this be?

Class III