PTCB Exam 2022 Questions And Answers

[COMPANY NAME] [Company address] PTCB EXAM 2022 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PTCB Exam 2022 Questions And Answers Ace Inhibitors should not be taken with...... Correct Ans - Potassium Diuretics Vitamin deficency causes Rickets Correct Ans - Vitamin D CSAR stands for? Correct Ans - Controlled Substance Administration Record Elixer is a form of.. Correct Ans - Alcohol & Water A drug that does not require blood work? Correct Ans - Sulfasalazine NDC includes? Correct Ans - Drug Mfg, Drug Product, Package size Inventory for Controlled Substance's is performed ? Correct Ans - every 2-Years Beta Blockers End in ? Correct Ans - ........LoL Specific Gravity Ratio Correct Ans - Weight Volume True statements for Insulin? Correct Ans - 1. Glargin should not be mixed. 2. Injection sites must be rotated 3. Regular & Lente insulins -Do not mix "Rx" is latin meaning..... Correct Ans - to Take a given product & strength U&C means.... Correct Ans - Usual & Custamary Prophylactic products Correct Ans - Amoxicillin, Norgest, Propranol Not a Prophylactic product? Correct Ans - Imitrex Reference book includes info on USP & NF drug std's... Correct Ans - " Drug Topics" Orange Book 1 mi= Correct Ans - 100 units of Heparin Patient Product Insert-PPI is required with.. Correct Ans - Estrogen drugs I.E. premarin, conjugated estrogen How many days are required to fill a Rx for Accutane? Correct Ans - 7-Days Digoxin toxicity symptom? Correct Ans - Arrhythmia Mini-drip or micro-drip systems flow rate? Correct Ans - 60 gtt/min Who signs "MARS"? Correct Ans - Nurses Maximum refills for CIII-CV drugs? Correct Ans - five days If you find a white fluffy substance in a Dextrose IV bag, you must? Correct Ans - Shake Bag Do not use this "Auxillary label" on Doxycycline? Correct Ans - "Avoid Dairy Products" Not used for Asthma? Correct Ans - INH Needs a Potassium supplement Correct Ans - Lasix Does not need a Potassium supplement? Correct Ans - Aldactone, dyaside, dyrenium gr iss= mg? Correct Ans - 1 grain(65mg) x i(1) + ss(1/2)= 97.5mg or 65 x 1.5 Cost = Retail selling price Correct Ans - Gross Profit weight = % Correct Ans - Final weight( gm) Given for overdose of Heparin? Correct Ans - Protamine Sulfate A vitamin defiency that causes "Rickets" Correct Ans - Vitamin C Drug taken for Smoking cessation & Antidepressant Correct Ans - Bupropion A 5-HT Receptor agonist used to treat Migraine? Correct Ans - Midrin Unit Dose Labels require? Correct Ans - Dose strength, Expiration date, drug name Potassium supplement's that treats? Correct Ans - HypoKalemia What classification of drugs create side effects> dry eyes & mouth, difficult urinating & defacating? Correct Ans - Anticholinergics Clarks rule? Correct Ans - Child's Dose= Adult dose x (Child's Weight) 150 lbs Young's rule? Correct Ans - Child's Dose= Adult dose x (Child's Age) child's age+ 12 yrs Advantage of a plastic IV TPN system Correct Ans - Light & Cheap, easy storage, bag easy to read Contraindicated rating indicates a drug in pregnancy Correct Ans - Rated X Not required text in Pharmacy Correct Ans - PDR-Physician desk reference Which drugs should be taken with food Correct Ans - Nitrofurantoin (antibiotics- need to be taken on a empty stomach) What is not found in a Total Parenteral Admixture Correct Ans - Protein Insulin is injected by? Correct Ans - SC-Subcutaneously Where would you nprepare hazardous drugs? Correct Ans - BSC-Biological Safety Cabinet Accutane- how many refills allowed? Correct Ans - NONE What type of label is put on Rx's Correct Ans - Auxillary Labels Otic product? Correct Ans - treats Ear TPN-Total Parenteral Solution Correct Ans - Isotonic a Dry, Nonproductive cough requires a Correct Ans - Expectorant Rhinitis Correct Ans - Runny Nose What type of solution has a greater osmololarity than blood? Correct Ans - Hypertonic Inhibition Correct Ans - a drug that blocks the activity in liver Inventory turns= Correct Ans - Total Sales/ begin. sales + ending sales/2 How often do you change a Catapres patch? Correct Ans - once a week Term "Subscription" Correct Ans - Denotes the instructions to a Pharmacist Macrolide drugs? Correct Ans - Azithromycin, Clarithromyacin, erthromycin What components are in a "Total Nutrient Admixture? Correct Ans - Amino acids, dextrose, lipids Hyperalimination Correct Ans - TPN What opthalmic should be refrigerated? Correct Ans - Latanprost Who developes the formulary in a hospital? Correct Ans - P & T Committee A pregnant women w/Hypertension should take? Correct Ans - Methyldopa (Aladomet) QSAD means Correct Ans - " A Sufficient amount to take" USP-NF Correct Ans - Office Compendium of Pharmacetical products in the U S Purpose of a GPO-Group Purchasing Organization Correct Ans - Negotiates prices for hospital Pharmacies Available in Tablet & IV Correct Ans - Vasotec Controlled Substance records must be kept for how long? Correct Ans - 2-years Which gland controls Water balance, Body temp., apetite, emotion Correct Ans - Hypoithalamus What auxillary label should be placed on "Griseofulvin" Correct Ans - Shake well, Sunlight sensitive Tegretol is not available in this form? Correct Ans - Transdermal Patch What class of drug would use Pulse Dosing? Correct Ans - Antifungals Pharmacy law: Adulteration & Misbranding of drugs Correct Ans - Pure Drug Act of 1906 Drugs that end in...... pril Correct Ans - Ace Inhibitors Drugs that end in......pam Correct Ans - Benzodiazapines, class CIV's Schedule CV drugs must include the following info: Correct Ans - Dispense date, Name, Signature, address of purchaser, Pharmacist's signature Antibiotics ( i.e. pennicillin's) require labelsCorrect Ans - Take on a Empty Stomach, Take with Water, Do not take w/Juice Etopiside is prepared where? Correct Ans - BSC Prevents "Peptic Ulcer disease" caused by NSAIDs Correct Ans - misoprostol Treats Acne Correct Ans - Azelex, Benzamycin, Differin ASHP Correct Ans - American Society of Health System Pharmacists Syrup USP contains Correct Ans - Sucrose in water Herbal remedy that treats Insomnia Correct Ans - Melatonin DEA form to report thefts? Correct Ans - Form 106 Acetaminophen w/codeine drug class Correct Ans - CIII Method of preparing emulsions Correct Ans - Continental Used Prophylactically to treat migrain's Correct Ans - propranolol/inderal Is not a dispersion Correct Ans - Syrup Rejection of a prescription Correct Ans - Adjudication Automatic Stop Order Correct Ans - ASO Insulin U-100 syringe is calibrated to? Correct Ans - 2-unit increments What type of Drug Interaction with another drug Correct Ans - Potentiation Is Not required on a Rx label Correct Ans - Lot number Beta Blocker+ Diuretic is Correct Ans - Atenolol + Chlorthazidone Is not a side effect of steroids Correct Ans - Inflammation Bactrim DS Correct Ans - Sulfamethoxazole/Triamethoprim DS Form of "Estradiol" Correct Ans - Climera, estrace, Estraderm Not a form of Estradiol Correct Ans - conjugate estrogen/premarin Sets regulations for Resident Care facilities Correct Ans - CMS-Centers for medicaid Side effect of Diuretics Correct Ans - Hypokalemia DUE stands for.... Correct Ans - Drug Utilization Evaluation DEA Form 222 requires the maximum items listed? Correct Ans - 10 Reference book on Pharmacist counciling Correct Ans - USP DI, vol II Cocaine drug schedule? Correct Ans - CII 2 Drug classes should not be mixed Correct Ans - MAOI, SSRI Digoxin is a class of? Correct Ans - Cardial Glycoside How many 4oz bottles of exempt narcotic may be purchased in 48 hrs Correct Ans - ONE Chemo drugs are prepared in what? Correct Ans - Horizontal Laminar flow hood Hydrous Lanolin is what form? Correct Ans - Emulsion-(water & oil) The organization that replaced the "Health Care Finacing Adninistration-HCFA Correct Ans - CMS-Centers for Medicaid A Specific Dosage & Need Correct Ans - Extemporaneous Compounding The combination of 2 or more drugs is called? Correct Ans - Synergistic effect Herbal Laxative Correct Ans - Cascara Sagrada Is not a Anti-inflammatory drug Correct Ans - APAP/Acetaminophen Smoking Cessation aid Correct Ans - Zyban What drug produces a adverse effect if alcohol is consumed Correct Ans - disulfiram (Anabuse) Insulin is stored in a ? Correct Ans - Refrigerator ( 8 deg C-15 deg. C) DAW 0 Correct Ans - Generic allowed by physician DAW 1 Correct Ans - Brand required by Physician DAW 2 Correct Ans - Generic allowed but, Patient Requests Brand When does a Laminar Flow Hood should be cleaned when? Correct Ans - Beginning of each shift Organization that establishes "Standards of Care in hospitals & Long Term Care? Correct Ans - TJC-The Joint Commision Angiotensin II Antagonist Correct Ans - avapro, cozaar, diovan (NOT Beta blockers) Study of Drugs include-Pharmacology Correct Ans - Absorption, Distribution, Metabolizes, Excretion DEA forms are valid for? Correct Ans - 60 days Drug references of drug monographs are found? Correct Ans - PDR Oral Contraceptives will counteract with Correct Ans - Antibiotics, Antifungals, Anti-convulsants ( Beta Blockers will not counteract) Injection angle- Intradermal Correct Ans - 10-15 deg Injection angle-Subcutaneous Correct Ans - 45 deg Injection angle-Intramuscular Correct Ans - 90 deg What type of Balance weighs less than 120 grams Correct Ans - Class A 1 gm= Correct Ans - 15 gr 5 ml = Correct Ans - 1-tsp 15 ml = Correct Ans - 1-Tbl, 3 tsp 30 ml = Correct Ans - 1 oz Inscriptions require? Correct Ans - Name, Strength, Quantity Treats Hyperthyroidism Correct Ans - PTU (propylthiouracil) Fentanyl patch should be replaced every? Correct Ans - 3-days Law requires Pharnacy's to maintain DME-Durable Medical Equipment Correct Ans - FDA Safe medical act 1990 What is not found on CSAR Correct Ans - an expiration date DEA Form 363 Correct Ans - Dispensing of Controlled Substances Term that measures Drug Absorption & total amount of drug in the blood Correct Ans - Bioavailability Vitamin B is measured in? Correct Ans - Milligrams Cyanocobalamin is Correct Ans - Vitamin B12 What counteracts Antipsychotic meds? Correct Ans - Benzotropine What drug does not require special handling? Correct Ans - Medrol Why is it required to have the full name for Rx? Correct Ans - to ensure the right drug for the right patient CPOE Correct Ans - Computerized Physician Order Entry What drug is effected by MAC (Mandatory Allowable cost)? Correct Ans - Non-propietary drugs What classification of antidepressent must be flushed out before taking another a.d. Correct Ans - MAOI Law addressing treatment of patients in Long Term Facilities? Correct Ans - OBRA 1987 How many gloves are required for IV Prep.? Correct Ans - 2 What organization oversees Pharmacy practices? Correct Ans - BOP-Board of Pharmacy Reference book-"Pharmacy Drug Costs" Correct Ans - Red Book NSAIDs Correct Ans - Celecoxib, Ibuprofen, oxaprozin Info found on hospital Med. Order, but not found in retail? Correct Ans - A Dosage schedule This class of drug as no effect on Oral contraceptives? Correct Ans - Beta Blocker Symptom of Hyperglycemic drugs Correct Ans - Fruity smelling breath Biennial Inventory taken every? Correct Ans - 2-years (controlled substances) not a Antiarryhythimic agent Correct Ans - -Beta Blockers Classes of drugs that treat depression? Correct Ans - MAO, SSRI, TCAs Which law mandated " DUE" (Drug utilization Evaluation) Correct Ans - OBRA 90 Drug dipensed by "Pulse dosing" Correct Ans - Itraconazole/sporanox(antifungals) What hospital commitee maintains the drug formulary? Correct Ans - P&T (Pharmacy/Therapeutic) commitee What vitamin is necessary in production of Red Blood Cells? Correct Ans - Folic Acid "Cardura" interacts with ? Correct Ans - NSAIDs What could a patient eat while taking Warfarin? Correct Ans - FRUITS; but cannot eat broccoli, spinach, legumes because there high in Vitamin K Beta Blockers are the same as? Correct Ans - Beta-Adrenergics Capitation Correct Ans - a Pharmacy receives a predetermined amount of money for a patient, regardless of the number of Rx's or value of prescriptions per month Med Watch Correct Ans - reports adverse events that pose a SERIOUS HEALTH THREAT Gestational Diabetes occurs? Correct Ans - at pregnancy MAC stands for? Correct Ans - Mandatory Allowable Cost Herbal remedy that Treats PMS Correct Ans - Black Cohosh Who should not take Tetracycline Correct Ans - Chikdren under 9 & pregnant women Grand Mal seizure is Correct Ans - Tonic-Clonic Treats Prostate Cancer Correct Ans - Eulexin Drug Topic in Red Book Correct Ans - DP=Direct Price PCA stands for? Correct Ans - Patient Controlled Analgesia What antidepressent may be used to treat bedwetting? Correct Ans - imipramine(tofranil) Drugs that treat smoking cessation? Correct Ans - Zyban, Habitrol, Nicoderm Which drug law states that all drugs must be pure & safe? Correct Ans - Kefauver-Harris ammendment Drugs that treat inflammation? Correct Ans - etodolac, naprozen, piroxicam What insulin has the longest duration of action? Correct Ans - Ultralente insulin What device converts a solution to a mist? Correct Ans - Nebulizer 3-common dosage forms Correct Ans - Emulsion, magna, suspension What type of Med's are DOS, DSS? Correct Ans - Laxatives Reference book is a compilation of "package inserts" Correct Ans - PDR Which migraine Med. is a controlled Substance Correct Ans - Butorphanol What combo cannot be taken w/alcohol? Correct Ans - APAP What dosage form releases CO2 when it comes in contact with water? Correct Ans - Effervescent salts Therapeutic equiv. code meets bioequiv.? Correct Ans - AA What does not effect "Route of Admin." Correct Ans - shape of dosage form Site of Intrathecal injection? Correct Ans - Spinal fluid Ondansetron treats? Correct Ans - patient undergoing Chemotherapy Sterizing Filter size? Correct Ans - 0.2 microns (smallest) What law is violated if a drug is dispensed without a valid prescription? Correct Ans - Durham-Humphrey ammendment What is not required on a prescription label? Correct Ans - Physicians DEA number What drug class of antibiotic should not be used if a patient is allergic to pennicillin? Correct Ans - Cephalosporins If taking a MAOI, what food should you avoid? Correct Ans - Yogurt- it contains yeast What insulin should be added first when mixing 2 insulin's? Correct Ans - Regular Insulin What kind of insulin can be added to a IV bag? Correct Ans - Regular Insulin Drug Monogram Correct Ans - Literature on the drug & by the mfg OBRA 90 Correct Ans - Offers council to a patient by the Pharmacist What process brings a drug from the distribution site into the bloodstream? Correct Ans - Absorption AAC Correct Ans - Actual Acquistion Cost What drug can cause death if taken after it expires? Correct Ans - Tetracycline Side effect from a overdose of salisylates? Correct Ans - Tinnitus(ringing of the ear) Class I drug recall Correct Ans - Reasonable probability will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Class II drug recall Correct Ans - May cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Remote chance of serious consequences. Class III drug recall Correct Ans - Product not likely to cause adverse health consequences How many days is DEA form 222 valid after signed? Correct Ans - 60 days DEA Form used for destroying Conrtolled Subst. Correct Ans - Form 41 Methyphenidate is what schedule drug? Correct Ans - CII- Ritalin Side effect of ACE Inhibitors Correct Ans - Dry Cough Ref. Book used fr drug equivalents? Correct Ans - Orange book 100 Particles sized to 0.5 microns Correct Ans - ISO Class 5 Controlled substances can be transferred how many times(CIIICV)only? Correct Ans - once What classification would not require a "Automatic Stop Order" Correct Ans - Diabetic med's Where do oral drug med's metabolize take place? Correct Ans - Liver Rate at which a drug is eliminated from a specific volume of blood per unit of time? Correct Ans - Clearance Vitaminthat treats beriberi? Correct Ans - B1, Thiamine What drug should not be given to a person 18 years and younger? Correct Ans - Cipro, Ciprofloxacin Dosage form would use the process of "inunction" Correct Ans - oinyments, creams, lotions, pastes (all forms applied to skin) What classification does not include antineoplastic agents Correct Ans - Alkylating agents PPI-Proton Pump Inh. end in.. Correct Ans - "... prazole" What drug product should not be chewed? Correct Ans - Benzonatate What dosage form contains small pellets & beads? Correct Ans - Spansules Treats vertigo Correct Ans - antivert, dramamine, transderm scop What is antidote for an excess of Warfarin? Correct Ans - Phytonadione What info refers to the NDC number? Correct Ans - Drug product, Drug Mfg., Package size What is the term refers to the vehicle that contains the dissolved drug? Correct Ans - solvent What is the inscription on a prescription? Correct Ans - medication prescribed What type of dosage form is prepared by the Punch method... Correct Ans - Capsules Disease of the nerves? Correct Ans - Epilepsy If a patient takes both Nitrates and Sildenafil will cause? Correct Ans - Hypotension What type of spatula is used when handling Iodine? Correct Ans - Hard Rubber How often is the PDR published?Correct Ans - Once a year "AF" stands for on a Patient Chart? Correct Ans - Atrial Fibrillation Ref. book that refers to instructions on compoonding drugs anfinfo? Correct Ans - Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy "DTD" means? Correct Ans - Latin meaning-"Give of such doses"