PTU FINAL EXAM PREP
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
An injectable medication is recalled because it contains pieces of steel. Since this is likely to cause
life-threatening adverse effects, it's an example of a: Select one:
Class I recall
Class II recall
Class III recall
Market withdrawal
ANSWER
Class I recall
Question 2.
Which word part indicates bone?
Select one:
DermOculoOsteoOti-
ANSWER
Osteo-
Question 3.
Mr. Nawn brings in the following prescription: Avapro 150mg
Sig: 1 tab po qd bp
Disp: 30
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Take one tablet by mouth once daily for bad pain Take one tablet by mouth once daily for back pain
Take one tablet by mouth once daily for bad pressure Take one tablet by mouth once daily for blood
pressure
ANSWER
Take one tablet by mouth once daily for blood pressure
,Question 4.
Which governmental agency helps to enforce the laws and regulations surrounding controlled
substances? Select one:
BOP
CDC
DEA
FDA
ANSWER
DEA
Question 5.
Which section of the NDC identifies the manufacturer?
Select one:
First
Second
Third
Fourth
ANSWER
First
Question 6.
Which medication is a Schedule V controlled substance?
Select one:
Lomotil
Lopressor
Lortab
Lunesta
ANSWER
Lomotil
,Question 7.
According to federal law, which form of ID is acceptable when purchasing Claritin-D from a community
pharmacy?
Select one:
Club card with photo ID
Credit card with photo ID
Photo ID issued by her employer
Photo ID issued by the government
ANSWER
Photo ID issued by the government
Question 8.
Mrs. Kemp brings in the following prescription:Clindamycin 75 mg/5 mL solutionSig: 5 cc q8hDisp:
30-days' supplyWhat is the meaning of the abbreviation "cc" in this prescription?
Select one:
Cubic centimeter
Cubic charge
Cubic cream
Cubic cups
ANSWER
Cubic centimeter
Question 9.
To bring a generic medication to market, a manufacturer must submit a(n):
Select one:
Abbreviated New Drug Application
Generic Drug Application
New Drug Application
Patent Expiration Application
ANSWER
Abbreviated New Drug Application
, Question 10.
Which institutional committee is needed to review and approve drug research involving human
subjects? Select one:
CDC
FDA
IRB
NDA
ANSWER
IRB
Question 11.
Package inserts are intended to be used by:
Select one:
Distributors
Healthcare professionals
Patients
Wholesalers
ANSWER
Healthcare professionals
Question 12.
According to federal law, what is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine a patient can purchase
from a community pharmacy in one day?
Select one:
3.6 grams
6 grams
7.5 grams
9 grams
ANSWER
3.6 grams
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
An injectable medication is recalled because it contains pieces of steel. Since this is likely to cause
life-threatening adverse effects, it's an example of a: Select one:
Class I recall
Class II recall
Class III recall
Market withdrawal
ANSWER
Class I recall
Question 2.
Which word part indicates bone?
Select one:
DermOculoOsteoOti-
ANSWER
Osteo-
Question 3.
Mr. Nawn brings in the following prescription: Avapro 150mg
Sig: 1 tab po qd bp
Disp: 30
How should the directions be typed on the pharmacy label?
Select one:
Take one tablet by mouth once daily for bad pain Take one tablet by mouth once daily for back pain
Take one tablet by mouth once daily for bad pressure Take one tablet by mouth once daily for blood
pressure
ANSWER
Take one tablet by mouth once daily for blood pressure
,Question 4.
Which governmental agency helps to enforce the laws and regulations surrounding controlled
substances? Select one:
BOP
CDC
DEA
FDA
ANSWER
DEA
Question 5.
Which section of the NDC identifies the manufacturer?
Select one:
First
Second
Third
Fourth
ANSWER
First
Question 6.
Which medication is a Schedule V controlled substance?
Select one:
Lomotil
Lopressor
Lortab
Lunesta
ANSWER
Lomotil
,Question 7.
According to federal law, which form of ID is acceptable when purchasing Claritin-D from a community
pharmacy?
Select one:
Club card with photo ID
Credit card with photo ID
Photo ID issued by her employer
Photo ID issued by the government
ANSWER
Photo ID issued by the government
Question 8.
Mrs. Kemp brings in the following prescription:Clindamycin 75 mg/5 mL solutionSig: 5 cc q8hDisp:
30-days' supplyWhat is the meaning of the abbreviation "cc" in this prescription?
Select one:
Cubic centimeter
Cubic charge
Cubic cream
Cubic cups
ANSWER
Cubic centimeter
Question 9.
To bring a generic medication to market, a manufacturer must submit a(n):
Select one:
Abbreviated New Drug Application
Generic Drug Application
New Drug Application
Patent Expiration Application
ANSWER
Abbreviated New Drug Application
, Question 10.
Which institutional committee is needed to review and approve drug research involving human
subjects? Select one:
CDC
FDA
IRB
NDA
ANSWER
IRB
Question 11.
Package inserts are intended to be used by:
Select one:
Distributors
Healthcare professionals
Patients
Wholesalers
ANSWER
Healthcare professionals
Question 12.
According to federal law, what is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine a patient can purchase
from a community pharmacy in one day?
Select one:
3.6 grams
6 grams
7.5 grams
9 grams
ANSWER
3.6 grams
