PTCB PRACTICE TESTS 2023

What is the name of the type of error that occurs when something is performed incorrectly, such as dispensing the medicine incorrectly?

"Error of commission" is the name given to a type of error when something is performed incorrectly - in this case, where a medicine was incorrectly dispensed to the patient. Errors of commission can occur in the pharmacy setting and contribute to medication errors. Errors of omission, in contrast, are errors that involve the patient missing something that they needed, such as not being dispensed a medicine that they should have received.

If a medicine has a stated expiration date of 06 / 2024, upon what date does the medicine expire?

A medicine with an expiration date of "06 / 2024" means that the medicine can be used until the last day of that month - in this case, June. Therefore, the correct answer is 06 / 30 / 2024.

Medicines with the suffix -pril are members of which drug class?

ACE inhibitors include perindopril, ramipril, and lisinopril (note that all ACE inhibitors have the suffix -pril). ACE inhibitors are used to treat conditions such as hypertension and heart failure. Common side effects include a persistent dry cough, hypotension, and elevated potassium levels. Due to the sulfur component of captopril, this particular ACE inhibitor can cause patient's to develop a metallic taste.

Which of the following concentrations is defined by Alcohol USP?

Alcohol USP refers to 95% ethyl alcohol. In other words, 95% ethanol and 5% water.

Antitussive drugs are used to treat which of the following conditions?

Antitussive drugs are used to treat cough - specifically, by suppressing cough .The word "antitussive" derives from the word "tussis", which is the Latin word for a cough. Examples of antitussive drugs include codeine, dextromethorphan, and pholcodine.

Medicines with the prefix -lol are members of which drug class?

Beta-blockers include drugs such as bisoprolol, metoprolol, propranolol, and atenolol. They are used for a wide variety of conditions including heart failure, glaucoma, abnormal heart rhythms, and hypertension.

Class III FDA drug recalls is interpreted as which of these?

Class III recalls are considered the "least serious". Class II recalls are considered "intermediate level threat", whereas Class I recalls are classified as the "most severe threat" level.

When a medication is dispensed, which of these is a flat fee that the patient must pay to the pharmacy?

Co-pay (co-payment) is the name given to the flat fee the patient pays to the pharmacy when their medicine is dispensed. Insurance providers charge co-pays as a fixed payment for receiving a specific healthcare service.

If a prescriber writes "dispense as written", which these codes should be used?

DAW 1 should be selected if the prescriber writes "dispense as written" for the medication fill process. In other words, DAW 1 means that "substitution not allowed by prescriber".

Federal legislation states that pharmacies must complete an inventory of controlled substances. How regularly should this be conducted?

Federal legislation states that - every 2 years - pharmacies should complete an inventory of controlled substances.

To ensure correct drug storage, both refrigerator and freezer temperatures should be monitored for how long?

Freezers and refrigerator temperatures should be monitored twice daily to ensure that medicines are correctly and safely stored.

Which of these foods increases the bleeding effects of warfarin?

Green, leafy vegetables - such as spinach, broccoli, and cabbage - are high in vitamin K. Vitamin K assists the blood clotting process, therefore opposing the effects of warfarin (a "blood thinner"). Warfarin prevents the blood clotting process, so prevent clots from enlarging. Therefore, patients are warned not to consume green, leafy vegetables whilst taking warfarin because it reverses the clinical effects of warfarin.

Convert 1 : 7,500 to a percentage strength.

If, during the PTCB exam, you are given a ratio and asked to convert it to percentage strength - simply divide 100 by the ratio value.( 100 divided by 7,500 ) = 0.013%It's as simple as that! Always remember that 'percentage strength' refers to 'out of 100 percent', and this should help you remember what to do when a question of this kind comes up.

What name is given to the licensed clinical uses of a medicine?

Indications are what a medicine is used to treat. For example: - beta-2 agonists (such as albuterol) are used to treat the indications, asthma and COPD. - bisphosphonates (such as alendronic acid) are used to treat the indication, osteoporosis. - valproate is used to treat the indications, epilepsy and bipolar disorder. In contrast, a contraindication is a condition in which a drug or drug class must be avoided in the patient. For example: having an active bleeding condition is a contraindication to take warfarin, precisely because warfarin itself increases the risk of bleeding.

Before use, for how long should a laminar air flow hood be turned on?

Laminar air flow hoods must be turned on 30-minutes before they are used.

What name is given to the 10-digit identifier used by healthcare providers to transmit healthcare details?

NPI number = National Provider Identifier A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to healthcare providers by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It replaced the unique physician identification number (UPIN).

Which of these parts of Medicare covers specific vaccines administered to patients in the pharmacy setting?

Part D of Medicare covers specific vaccines administered to patients in pharmacies.

A patient gives you the following prescription: iii gtts ou ud x 7d. How is this medicine administered to the patient?

The prescription iii gtts ou ud x 7d is translated as: Three drops, applied to both eyes, as directed, for 7 days. gtts refers to "drops" and the "ou" confirms it's for the eyes rather than the ears (which would be "au").

Convert 84 degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius.

To convert Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius, we must subtract 32 and multiply by the fraction 5/9. 84 - 32 = 52 52 x 5/9 = 28.88 degrees C or 28.9 degrees C, when rounded up.