PTCB Exam Questions

For wchich of the following conditions would a patient receive an inhaler? a. asthma b. diabetes c. hypertension d. gout A patient presents a prescription for Lasix 40mg, which has been authorized for generic substitution. Which of the following may be substituted for Lasix? a. metoprolol b. furosemide c. alprazolam d. diltiazem Which of the following is not a parenteal route of administration? a. IV b. IM C. SQ d. PO What does the first set of numbers represent in the following National Drug Code (NDC)? a. package size b. manufacturer c. product d. medication indication The laminar flow hood is turned on at 0600. What is the earliest time that the technician may use it? a. 0600 b. 0615 c. 0630 d. 0700 The following prescription is received in the pharmacy. Prednisone 5mg #QS 20mg bid x 2D 15mg bid x 2D 10mg bid x 2D 5mg bid x 2D 5mg qd x 2D What quantity is needed to fill this prescription? a. 32 tablets b. 36 tablets c. 42 tablets d. 48 tablets Which of the following auxiliary labels should be included on the label for Augmentin oral suspension? a. shake well before using b. for the nose c. for external use only d. chew tablets before swallowing A physician orders drug "X" 500mg bid x 30D. The pharmacy has drug "X" 250mg in stock. How many 250mg tablets of drug "X" are needed for this order? a. 30 tablets b. 60 tablets c. 90 tablets d. 120 tablets Which of the following medications may not have refills on a prescription? a. actos b. lasix c. alprazolam d. oxycontin How many grams of glucose would you need to make 500ml of a 10% glucose solution? a. 20g b. 50g c. 75g d. 100g