PTU FINAL EXAM
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
FDA requires that Mr. Williams is provided which resource when picking up a refill for his diclofenac
from your retail pharmacy
ANSWER
Medication Guide
Question 2.
A prescriber has written for a 1.5-ounces ointment tube. How many grams of ointment will be needed
for the prescription?
ANSWER
1oz = 30grams
1.5•15=45 grams
Question 3.
Calcium channel blockers: work by preventing calcium from moving through calcium channels. These
medications are used to treat hypertension, alter heart rate, and prevent angina.
ANSWER
Common calcium channel blockers include: Amlodipine, Felodipine, Nifedipine, Verapamil,
Diltiazem.
Side effects associated with calcium channel blockers include: Dizziness, flushing, headache,
edema, tachycardia, bradycardia, constipation.
When used with other medications to treat hypertension, CCB toxicity is a possibility. Some
combinations, such as verapamil with beta-blockers, can cause severe bradycardia.
Question 4.
Why do pediatric patients require special dosing considerations?
ANSWER
because of their body-water composition
,Question 5.
Which medication is a benzodiazepine?
ANSWER
Alprazolam(Xanax)
Question 6.
Mr. Jenkins is ordered intravenous ondansetron. According to most states, which duty is a hospital
pharmacy technician allowed to perform?
ANSWER
Prepare Mr. Jenkins' intravenous ondansetron order
Question 7.
ACE inhibitors= treat hypertension and congestive heart failure
ANSWER
Common ACE inhibitors include: LISINOPRIL, ENALAPRIL, CAPTOPRIL, RAMIPRIL
Common side effects: cough, low blood pressure, dizziness, fatigue, headache, hyperkalemia.
Question 8.
The role of a pharmacy intern is most like which other pharmacy employee?
ANSWER
registered pharmacist
Question 9.
You just punctured a vial of normal saline and want to reuse it for future compounds. The beyond-use
date is not stated on the product's label. According to USP 797, how many days is the opened vial good
for?
ANSWER
28 Days
,Question 10.
Methylprednisolone was ordered at 30 mg/kg. If the patient weighs 44lb, what dose of
methylprednisolone will she receive ?
ANSWER
600mg
Question 11.
Your initial inventory was $458,890, and your ending inventory is $345,000. The pharmacy's cost of
goods sold was $900,000. What is your
pharmacy's ITOR?
ANSWER
2.2
Question 12.
Mr. Walter is over 68 years old. He comes into the pharmacy to get refills of his blood pressure meds.
Which medicare part will most likely cover the cost of Mr. Walters meds?
ANSWER
Part D
, Question 13.
Ms. Bledsoe needs her Klonopin prescription transferred from an out-of-state pharmacy. According to
federal law, how many times can Ms. Bledsoe
have her prescription transferred if the transfer takes place over the phone?
ANSWER
1
Question 14.
The Doctor wrote "for HBP" on Mr Whitakers Lisinopril prescription. What should the technician do
with this information?
ANSWER
Input "high blood pressure" in the patient profile and in the directions
Question 15.
Which medication might start a fire if delivered by pneumatic tube ?
ANSWER
Nitroglycerin Spray
Question 16.
Depression
ANSWER
Escitalopram, Venlafaxine, Bupropion, Sertraline
Commin symptoms of depression include: difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in
previously enjoyable activities, Fatigue, A sense of worthlessness or hopelessness, thoughts of
suicide, difficulty sleeping.
Antidepressants: Amitriptyline comes as oral tablets and intramuscular injection.
Bupropion; is available as standard and extended release oral tablet.
Citalopram; is available as oral tablets or oral solution.
Mirtazapine; is available as oral tablets and disintegrating oral tablets.
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
FDA requires that Mr. Williams is provided which resource when picking up a refill for his diclofenac
from your retail pharmacy
ANSWER
Medication Guide
Question 2.
A prescriber has written for a 1.5-ounces ointment tube. How many grams of ointment will be needed
for the prescription?
ANSWER
1oz = 30grams
1.5•15=45 grams
Question 3.
Calcium channel blockers: work by preventing calcium from moving through calcium channels. These
medications are used to treat hypertension, alter heart rate, and prevent angina.
ANSWER
Common calcium channel blockers include: Amlodipine, Felodipine, Nifedipine, Verapamil,
Diltiazem.
Side effects associated with calcium channel blockers include: Dizziness, flushing, headache,
edema, tachycardia, bradycardia, constipation.
When used with other medications to treat hypertension, CCB toxicity is a possibility. Some
combinations, such as verapamil with beta-blockers, can cause severe bradycardia.
Question 4.
Why do pediatric patients require special dosing considerations?
ANSWER
because of their body-water composition
,Question 5.
Which medication is a benzodiazepine?
ANSWER
Alprazolam(Xanax)
Question 6.
Mr. Jenkins is ordered intravenous ondansetron. According to most states, which duty is a hospital
pharmacy technician allowed to perform?
ANSWER
Prepare Mr. Jenkins' intravenous ondansetron order
Question 7.
ACE inhibitors= treat hypertension and congestive heart failure
ANSWER
Common ACE inhibitors include: LISINOPRIL, ENALAPRIL, CAPTOPRIL, RAMIPRIL
Common side effects: cough, low blood pressure, dizziness, fatigue, headache, hyperkalemia.
Question 8.
The role of a pharmacy intern is most like which other pharmacy employee?
ANSWER
registered pharmacist
Question 9.
You just punctured a vial of normal saline and want to reuse it for future compounds. The beyond-use
date is not stated on the product's label. According to USP 797, how many days is the opened vial good
for?
ANSWER
28 Days
,Question 10.
Methylprednisolone was ordered at 30 mg/kg. If the patient weighs 44lb, what dose of
methylprednisolone will she receive ?
ANSWER
600mg
Question 11.
Your initial inventory was $458,890, and your ending inventory is $345,000. The pharmacy's cost of
goods sold was $900,000. What is your
pharmacy's ITOR?
ANSWER
2.2
Question 12.
Mr. Walter is over 68 years old. He comes into the pharmacy to get refills of his blood pressure meds.
Which medicare part will most likely cover the cost of Mr. Walters meds?
ANSWER
Part D
, Question 13.
Ms. Bledsoe needs her Klonopin prescription transferred from an out-of-state pharmacy. According to
federal law, how many times can Ms. Bledsoe
have her prescription transferred if the transfer takes place over the phone?
ANSWER
1
Question 14.
The Doctor wrote "for HBP" on Mr Whitakers Lisinopril prescription. What should the technician do
with this information?
ANSWER
Input "high blood pressure" in the patient profile and in the directions
Question 15.
Which medication might start a fire if delivered by pneumatic tube ?
ANSWER
Nitroglycerin Spray
Question 16.
Depression
ANSWER
Escitalopram, Venlafaxine, Bupropion, Sertraline
Commin symptoms of depression include: difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in
previously enjoyable activities, Fatigue, A sense of worthlessness or hopelessness, thoughts of
suicide, difficulty sleeping.
Antidepressants: Amitriptyline comes as oral tablets and intramuscular injection.
Bupropion; is available as standard and extended release oral tablet.
Citalopram; is available as oral tablets or oral solution.
Mirtazapine; is available as oral tablets and disintegrating oral tablets.
