ptcbtestprep.com test #1

Fluoroquinolones belong to which class of medicines? a.antibacterial b.antiviral c.anthelminthic d.antifungal

a

The antidepressant drug,escitalopram, is the active ingredient of which of these medicines? a.lexapro b.prozac c.zoloft d.luvox

a

To ensure correct drug storage, both refrigerator and freezer temperatures should be monitored for how long? a.twice daily b.once weekly c.twice monthly d.once monthly

a

What does a JIT inventory management system guarantee? a.drugs are available before they are needed b.drugs are of the required manufacturing standard c.drugs are delivered within 24-hours of ordering d.stock levels are always at peak volume

a

What is the active ingredient of the medicine, Lasix? a.furosemide b.baclofen c.methlyprednisolone d.risperidone

a

What term describes an error in which something is not done correctly? a.error of commission b.error of omission c.error of competence d.error of incompetence

a

Which of the following drugs is NOT an antibacterial drug? a.ketoconazole b.clarithromycin c.ciprofloxacin d.fluroquinolone

a

Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary label? a.avoid sunlight b.take orally c.take twice daily d.prescriber's address

a

Which of the following terms refer to drugs that are made less pure than those manufactured in licensed premises? a.adulterated b.compromised c.unadulterated d.misbranded

a

Which of these drugs can be used to treat intractable hiccups? a.haloperidol b.cortef c.keppra d.nitrostat

a

Convert 1:7,500 to a percent strength. a.0.013% b.0.175% c.1.3% d.7.5

a. To calculate percentage strength when given a ratio, simply divide the ratio out and multiply by 100 to find the percentage. 1/7,500=0.00013x100=0.013%

Which of the following is the best definition for a brand name? a.assigned by the drug manufacturer and is protected through a patient b.determined by chemical structure of the drug entity c.assigned to a medication and contains a word stem that has been issued by the U.S. Adopted Names Council d.determined by the botanical origin of the drug entity

a. a proprietary brand, or trade name is assigned by the drug manufacturer and is protected through a patent. the chemical name is determined by chemical structure of the drug entity, and the nonproprietary(generic) name is assigned to a medication and contains a word stem that has been issued by the U.S. Adopted Names Council.

What is the brand name for tentanus/reduced diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine? a.adacel b.afluria c.aggrenox d.aloxi

a. aloxi is palonosetron and aggrenox is aspirin/dipyridamole

Which of these drugs is used to promote fetal lung maturation in women who are at risk of delivering prematurely? a.dexamethasone b.dabigatran c.nortriptyline d.terazosin

a. dexamethasone is a steroid medicine used to treat another variety of conditions including skin diseases,COPD,allergies,adrenocortical and can help with women who are at risk of delivering prematurely.

Which of the following capsule size is the largest? a.000 b.0 c.1 d.3

a. of the options provided,000 is the largest followed by 00,0,1,2,3,4 etc

Which of these drugs can, at high doses, cause tinnitus? a.aspirin b.mirtazapine c.levofloxacin d.gemfibrozil

a. taking aspirin at sufficiently high doses can cause tinnitus or ototoxicity; a rare but important side effect to keep in mind.

Which of the following is the best definition for a brand name? a.assigned by the drug manufacturer and is protected through a patent b.determined by chemical structure of the drug entity c.assigned to a medication and contains a word stem that has been issued by the U.S. Adopted Names Council d.determined by the botanical origin of the drug entity

a. the chemical name is determined by the chemical structure of the drug entity and the nonproprietary (generic) name is assigned to a medication and contains a word stem that has been issued by the U.S. Adopted Names Council.

Calculate the body surface area (BSA) of a patient who weighs 31.7kg and who stands at 60.6cm? a.0.73 b.0.034 c.0.67 d.1.9

a. to calculate BSA, we take the square root of (height in cm x weight in kg)/3600

Which of these is an active ingredient of calamine lotion? a.zinc oxide b.milk c.ginger d.magnesium

a. zinc oxide and ferric oxide are used to help relieve itch

If a prescriber writes "dispense as written", which of these codes should be used? a.daw 0 b.daw 1 c.daw 2 d.daw 3

b

The spouse of the insurance card holder is assigned which of these values? a.01 b.02 c.03 d.04

b

What is allopurinol used to treat? a.hypertension b.gout c.chlamydia d.seizures

b

What is the active ingredient of the medicine, Neurontin? a.nebivolol b.gabapentin c.memantine d.thyroid

b

What process occurs when a drug blocks the activity of a metabolic enzymes in the liver? a.additive effects b.inhibition c.potentiation d.synergism

b

Which of the following is NOT considered "personal protective equipment"? a.mask b.long sleeve c.glove d.gown

b

Which of the following laws, enacted in 1990, requires pharmacies that fill orders for Medicaid patients to obtain,record,and maintain basic patient information? a.drug price competition and patent term restoration act b.omnibus budget reconciliation act c.prescrption drug marketing act d.health insurance portability and accountability act

b

Which organization is responsible for overseeing Medmarx? a.ASHP b.ISMP c.TJC d.USP

b

Which pharmacy reference book is available in a mobile application to provide specific information on manufacturers, generic and trade names,product classifications,product identification and images, product information,diagnostics product information,drug information centers,FDA pregnancy ratings,FDA telephone directory,and poison control centers? a.drug facts and comparisons b.physicians' desk reference c.drug topics red book d.triseel's handbook on injectable drugs

b

You receive prescription with the acronym a.c. on part of it. What is the correct translation? a.after meals b.before meals c.every hour d.at bedtime

b

If a medicine has a stated expiration date of 06/2024, upon what date does the medicine expire? a.06/01/2024 b.06/30/2024 c.12/31/2024 d.05/01/2024

b. a medicine with an expiration date of 06/2024 means that it will expire at the end of that month,which in this case is the 30th of june

Which of the following drugs is not an NSAID? a.ibuprofen b.acetaminophen c.aspirin d.diclofenac

b. acetaminophen is NOT an NSAID. it is used to treat mild pain and fever, NSAID's are capable of anti-inflammatory potential.

Albendazole(Albenza) is used in the treatment of what type of infection? a.bacterial b.helminthic c.fungal d.viral

b. albendazole is used as a anti-worm agent known as anthelminthic

Which of the following is NOT an example of an anticholinergic side effect? a.urinary retention b.diarrhea c.blurred vision d.drowsiness

b. anticholinergic drugs oppose the effects of the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. side effects include urinary retention,blurred vision,drowsiness, constipation and dry mouth.

If a patient is experiencing a dry, non productive cough, which drug classification should the patient take? a.antihistamine b.antitussive c.decongestant d.expectorant

b. antitussive are used to treat dry cough,expectorants are used if a patient has mucus or phlegm

When making molded tablets,which ingredient can be added as a diluent base to increase the tablet's firmness when the drug does not chemically react with sugars? a.kaolin b.dextrose c.bentonite d.calcium carbonate

b. bentonite,kaolin,and calcium carbonate are additives that can be added to drugs that do chemically react to sugars.

What value is assigned to the following Roman numeral:CXXXIX? a.89 b.139 c.809 d.1,039

b. c(100)+XXX(30)+IV(9)

Which of the following medications is indicated for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? a.cromolyn b.fluticasone/salmeterol c.guaifenesin d.prednisone

b. cromolyn is used in treating allergic rhinitis;guaifenesin is an expectorant;and prednisone is used in treating allergic rhinitis,congestion,rhinorrhea,sneezing and itching.

What name is given to the 10-digit identifier used by healthcare providers to transmit healthcare details? a.BIN number b.NPI number c.CRS number d.DEA number

b. npi stands for national provider identifier and it is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to healthcare providers by the centers for medicare and medicaid services.

Pancuronium is a neuromuscular blocker classified as a high-alert medication. Why is pancuronium considered a high-alert medication? a.fatal bleeding b.cessation of breathing c.hypoglycemia d.fatal respiratory suppression

b. pancuronium is considered a high-alert medication because it causes cessation of breathing. neuromuscular blockers are sued to allow mechanical ventilation,as they take away an individual's ability to breathe.

Phenazopyridine is known to discolor urine to which of these? a.blue b.orange c.brown d.green

b. phenazopyridine is used to treat pain and irritation associated with urinary tract infections. this drug is know to deliver orange discolored urine, though this is a harmless effect.

The spouse of the insurance card holder is assigned which of these values? a.01 b.02 c.03 d.04

b. spouse of the card holder is inputted as 02(assuming they have coverage under the insurance plan)

Which drug classification uses the suffix-micin? a.anesthtic agents b.aminoglycoside c.macrolide agents d.antiulcer agents

b. the suffix-caine is used for local anesthetic agents, the suffix -thromycin is used for macrolide agents(macrolides mainly affect gram positive cocci and intracellular pathogens such as mycoplasma,chlamydia,and legionella. erythromycin was the first macrolide discovered.the suffix for antiulcer agents would be -azole

Which of these drugs work as a calcium channel blocker? a.bisoprolol b.ditiazem c.enalapril d.digoxin

b.diltiazem(cardizem) works as a calcium channel blocker. calcium channel blockade makes diltiazem an effective antiarrythmic drug, it can also be used to treat high blood pressure.

A patient presents with a life-threatening condition such as cardiac arrest. Which of these codes represents these kinds of condition? a.code black b.code red c.code blue d.code yellow

c

How many milligrams are in 3.25 grams? a.32.5mg b.325mg c.3250mg d.32,500mg

c

In which part of the prescription will you find the instructions on how to take the medicine? a.inscription b.ROM c.signature(sig) d.superscription

c

Morphine and codeine have a high potential for abuse and high potential for physical/psychological dependence. Which controlled substance schedule do these drugs belong to? a.schedule V b.schedule ||| c.schedule || d.schedule |V

c

What is the active ingredient of the medicine, Viagra? a.penicillin b.clindamycin c.sildenafil d.ropinirole

c

Which drug classification uses the suffix-terol? a.penicillin b.serotonin antagonist c.bronchodilator d.antianxiety

c

Which of these antiplatelet drugs works as an ADP receptor inhibitor? a.aspirin b.abciximab c.clopidogrel d.dipyridamole

c

Which of these drug classes is associated with a persistent, dry cough? a.calcium channel blockers b.beta blockers c.ACE inhibitors d.beta-2-receptor agonists

c

Which of these laws was responsible for the formation of the Drug Utilization Review(DUR)? a.Durham-Humphrey Amendment b.FDA moderation Act c.Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act d.Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies

c

Which of these parts of Medicare covers specific vaccines administered to patients in the pharmacy setting? a.part a b.part c c.part d d.none of the above

c

Which of these is the name of a business form that records details of the medication order? a.JIT b.TJC c.PO d.PAR

c. PO stands for purchase order

Which of the following drug classes is used to treat depression? a.COX-2-inhibitors b.statins c.TCAs d.5-HT3 receptor antagonists

c. TCA's are tricyclic antidepressants. examples are:amitriptyline,imipramine,nortriptyline,dozepin

A patient taking 10mL three times daily of amoxicillin 200mg/5mL. How much amoxicillin is the patient taking each day? a.600mg b.800mg c.1,200mg d.2,000mg

c. The first step is to multiply 10x3=30............then 200/5=40.....so 30x40=1,200

A patient is being treated for hypertension with hydrochlorothiazide. Their physician has ordered a chemistry panel be performed on the patient. What will the lab results indicate? a.a decrease in the patient's blood sugar b.a decrease in the patient's blood urea nitrogen(BUN) c.a increase in the patient's blood sugar d.an increase in the patient's BUN

c. a patient being prescribed hydrochlorothiazide may see an increase in blood sugar.

When a medication is dispensed, which of these is a flat fee that the patient must pay to the pharmacy? a.pos fee b.capitation fee c.co-pay d.deductible

c. co-pay is the name of the flat fee patients must pay to the pharmacy when their medication is dispensed. insurance providers,for example,charge co-pays as a fixed payment for receiving a specific healthcare service.

Humulin is an insulin classified as a high-alert medication. What could occur if too much Humulin is administered? a.fatal bleeding b.cessation of breathing c.hypoglycemia d.fatal respiratory suppression

c. diabetic patients take insulin to reduce their blood sugar levels; however if you take too much it could cause hypoglycemia which it too low of blood sugar.

Before use, for how long should laminar air flow hood be turned on? a.10 minutes b.15 minutes c.30 minutes d.60 minutes

c. laminar air flow hoods must be turned on for 30-minutes before they are used.

Milk can reduce the effectiveness of which of these drugs? a.penicillin b.acetaminophen c.tetracycline d.aspirin

c. magnesium,zinc,aluminum and calcium ions are "multi-valentine" ions and can interact with tetracycline antibacterial drugs. milk contains calcium which therefore can reduce the effectiveness of the tetracycline drugs.

Metformin belongs to which of the following anti diabetic drug classes? a.alpha-glucosidase inhibitor b.thiazolidinediones c.biguanide d.sulfonylureas

c. metformin is the first-line drug used to treat type 2 diabetes,an orally administered drug that belongs to the biguanide antidiabetic drug class

180 grams of ointment contains 25 grams of active ingredient and 155 grams of excipients. To the nearest whole number, what is the percentage strength of the medicine? a.86% b.0.45% c.14% d.51%

c. take the active ingredient which is 25mg and divide by the total container which is 13.88 then multiply by 100 and round the the nearest number

"Geometric dilution" is required in which of these cases? a.drug quantity cannot be measured b.drug has low solubility c.quantity of drug is large relative to the total vehicle d.quanity of drug is small relative to the total vehicle

d

For all prescription and OTC medicines,which of these is a product identifier? a.DEA number b.LOT number c.stock number d.NDC number

d

Green leafy vegetables affect the therapeutic impact of which drug? a.flucloxacillin b.metformin c.acetaminophen d.warfarin

d

In which of these cases may an insurance company reject a patient claim? a.refill-too-soon b.failure to receive prior authorization for expensive medications c.exeeding plan limitations d.all of the above are grounds for refusal

d

Mrs. Johnson brings in the following prescription: Lanoxin 0.125 mg Sig:Take 3 tabs PO daily Disp:90 What is the total mg of Lanoxin Mrs. Johnson takes each day? a. 2.5 mg b. 0.25 mg c. 3.75 mg d. 0.375 mg

d

What is the active ingredient of the medicine, Glucophage? a.januvia b.ondansetron c.tenormin d.metformin

d

What is the active ingredient of the medicine,Prozac? a.lorazepam b.paroxetine c.travoprost d.fluoxetine

d

When compounding medicines,prescriptions should be checked to confirm the presence of which of these? a.dosage errors b.incompatible ingredients c.drug interactions d.all of the above

d

Which of these is automated dispensing cabinet that allows for the billing of patients who receives medicines? a.pyxis b.robot-Rex c.micromix d.omnicell

d

Who is responsible for auditing the destruction of controlled substances? a.State Boards of Pharmacy b.United States Pharmacopeia(USP) c.Food and Drug Administration(FDA) d.Drug Enforcement Agency(DEA)

d

Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with albuterol? a.drowsiness b.hyperkalemia c.hypoglycemia d.tachcardia

d albuterol may also cause insomnia,hypokalemia and hyperglycemia

A pharmacy balance retails at $49.99 but cost the pharmacy $28.79 per piece. What is the mark-up percentage value? a.48.2% b.59.9% c.64.1% d.73.6%

d. First we find the difference between both costs. $49.99-28.79=$21.20 Now, we take that value and divide it by the pharmacy cost and x 100. ($21.20/$28.79)x100=73.6%

Class ||| FDA drug recalls is interpreted as which of these? a.most severe recall level b.severe recall level c.intermediate-level recall d.least severe recall level

d. class ||| recalls are considered the "least serious". class || recalls are considered "intermediate level threat", whereas class | recalls are classified as the "most severe threat".

Which of the following drugs causes drowsiness and should be used cautiously by elderly patients? a.glyburide b.hydroxyzide c.naproxen d.zolpidem

d. hydroxyzine is classified as an anticholinergic,which is know to cause confusion and dry mouth as well as constipation. glyburide is classified as a sulfonylureas drug, which is know to cause hypoglycemia. naproxen is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug,which is known to cause gastrointestinal bleeding.

Which of the following medications should be tapered when discontinuing therapy? a.atorvastatin b.furosemide c.lisinopril d.metoprolol

d. metoprolol is beta-blocker. beta-blocker need to be tapered off when discontinuing the medication

Which of the following vitamins is water soluble? a.E b.D c.A d.B

d. only vitamins b and c are water soluble. a, d, e, and k are fat soluble

If you are filling a prescription for a child covered on his mother's prescription insurance,which relationship holder code would you use when submitting the claim to the insurance for reimbursement? a.00 b.01 c.02 d.03

d. the 03 submitter code is used when submitting a claim for a dependent.

If a patient is diagnosed with hypertension,which drug will he or she most likely be prescribed? a.lanoxin b.diethylpropion c.atorvastatin d.torsemide

d. torsemide is an example of a loop diuretic and it used to test hypertension or high blood pressure. demadex is the brand name for torsemide. diethylpropion is an example of and anti-obesity agent, lanoxin is an example of a cardiac glycoside and is used to treat heart failure,and atorvastatin is used to treat hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol.