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PTCB Exam Prep 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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Which procedure would you not do when opening an
ampule?
a) wipe the neck with an alcohol pad
b) after wiping with an alcohol pad, dry the neck with a
paper towel
c) break the ampule with an alcohol pad covering the neck
d) filter the contents with a filter needle - ANSWER-after
wiping with an alcohol pad, dry the neck with a paper
towel
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Why are diuretics commonly used in congestive heart
failure? - ANSWER-to decrease the amount of fluid in the
body by increasing urination
All of the following belong to the class of drugs known as
ACE inhibitors except
a) captopril
b) digoxin
c) enalapril
d) ramipril - ANSWER-digoxin
Most superpotent topical steroids have restrictions limiting
their use to - ANSWER-2 weeks; 40-50 grams in one week
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The NSAID most frequently used to treat gout is -
ANSWER-indomethacin
Which urinary analgesic will turn urine orange? -
ANSWER-Pyridium
Which drug reduces blood pressure and grows hair?
a) Inderal
b) Catapress
c) Loniten
d) Aldomet - ANSWER-Loniten (minoxidil)
Which drug dissolves a clot once it has formed?
a) heparin
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b) Coumadin
c) Fragmin
d) urokinase - ANSWER-urokinase
Which drug is a loop diuretic?
a) Bumex
b) Dyazide
c) Diltiazem
d) Ziac - ANSWER-Bumex
Which drug is a calcium channel blocker?
a) digoxin
b) nitroglycerin
PTCB Exam Prep 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+|BRAND NEW!!
Which procedure would you not do when opening an
ampule?
a) wipe the neck with an alcohol pad
b) after wiping with an alcohol pad, dry the neck with a
paper towel
c) break the ampule with an alcohol pad covering the neck
d) filter the contents with a filter needle - ANSWER-after
wiping with an alcohol pad, dry the neck with a paper
towel
,2|Page
Why are diuretics commonly used in congestive heart
failure? - ANSWER-to decrease the amount of fluid in the
body by increasing urination
All of the following belong to the class of drugs known as
ACE inhibitors except
a) captopril
b) digoxin
c) enalapril
d) ramipril - ANSWER-digoxin
Most superpotent topical steroids have restrictions limiting
their use to - ANSWER-2 weeks; 40-50 grams in one week
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The NSAID most frequently used to treat gout is -
ANSWER-indomethacin
Which urinary analgesic will turn urine orange? -
ANSWER-Pyridium
Which drug reduces blood pressure and grows hair?
a) Inderal
b) Catapress
c) Loniten
d) Aldomet - ANSWER-Loniten (minoxidil)
Which drug dissolves a clot once it has formed?
a) heparin
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b) Coumadin
c) Fragmin
d) urokinase - ANSWER-urokinase
Which drug is a loop diuretic?
a) Bumex
b) Dyazide
c) Diltiazem
d) Ziac - ANSWER-Bumex
Which drug is a calcium channel blocker?
a) digoxin
b) nitroglycerin
