PTCB Review exam 2023/2024 with 100% correct answers

According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), abbreviations used during prescription writing: - correct answer *Are prone to errors* The best reference for obtaining storage requirements for a particular drug is the: - correct answer *USP-NF* [the USP-NF contains drug monographs that include storage requirements] A pharmacy technician must administer 1000 mL of TPN solution at 75 mL/hr. If the set delivers 20 gtt/mL, the flow rate, in gtt/min, will be: - correct answer 75 mL/hr x 20 gtts/mL x 1 hour/60 min = 25 gtt/min Which of the following brand/generic pairs is correct? [A. Decadron/prednisone B. Aleve/ketoprofen C. Premarin/estradiol D. Ativan/lorazepam] - correct answer *Ativan/lorazepam* - [Ativan is lorazepam]. The form used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances is: - correct answer *DEA 106* [correct as it is the DEA form used to report theft or loss]. Before using a laminar flow hood, the interior surfaces should be cleaned with: - correct answer *70% isopropyl alcohol* The auxiliary label for amoxicillin oral suspension should contain which of the following instructions? A. Take with food B. May cause urine discoloration C. Shake well D. May cause drowsiness - correct answer *Shake well* [because medication that is a suspension must be shaken to distribute the particles throughout the liquid for an accurate dose of medication]. An essential component of pharmacy quality assurance programs is to: A. maintain standards set by the DEA. B. focus on the individual employee's work performance. C. get the right drug to the right patient at the right time. D. provide adequate emergency stock levels - correct answer *Get the right drug to the right patient at the right time* [because pharmacy quality assurance programs are put in place to guarantee the "rights" of pharmacy practice]. Which of the following, when combined with acetaminophen 325 mg, would be a generic substitute for Tylenol No. 4? A. Codeine 15 mg B. Codeine 60 mg C. Oxycodone 7.5 mg D. Oxycodone 10 mg - correct answer *Codeine 60 mg* A reverse distributor for pharmaceuticals: - correct answer *Removes and disposes of pharmaceutical waste* [A reverse distributor picks up expired and damaged drugs for disposal as pharmaceutical waste and does not distribute nor transport drugs for use] According to ASHP guidelines, a quality improvement program for home care should monitor the patient's: - correct answer *Satisfaction and outcome*. Tylenol with codeine liquid is prescribed as "Give 2 teaspoonsful four times daily dispense 120 mL." The patient is a 2-year-old male. What is a possible reason to alert the pharmacist? - correct answer *AGE* [Because the daily dose of acetaminophen and codeine are above the recommended guidelines]. Which of the following is a valid DEA number for Dr. Thomas Jones? A. AT1234560 B. AJ1234563 C. AJ2345615 D. AT2683517 - correct answer *AJ1234563* [Because the second letter of a valid DEA number is always the initial of the prescriber's last name. If a DEA number is valid, the sum of the first, third, and fifth digits added to twice the sum of the second, fourth, and sixth digits yields a number with the same last digit as the seventh digit of the DEA number. For the key (B), you add (1+3+5) to 2x(2+4+6 ) and the sum is 9+24=33; 3 is the seventh digit] Which of the following sedative hypnotics is a benzodiazepine? A. Zolpidem B. Alprazolam C. Zalepon D. Eszopicione - correct answer *Alprazolam* (Xanax) [Is a benzodiazepine] When an albuterol inhaler is dispensed, the patient package insert (PPI) must be included: - correct answer *Every time the prescription is dispensed* [Because per federal law, patients must receive a patient package insert/instructions with each prescription, including refills] Which of the following medication pairs makes safe use of tall man letters? A. alpraZOLAM, lorazepam B. ALPRAZolam, LORazepam C. ALprazoLAM, LORazePAM D. alpraz