PTCB Practice Exam 1: Questions & Answers
Drugs in which class should not be taken with potassium-sparing diuretics? - ANSWER:ACE Inhibitors
What is the interpretation of the following instruction? 30 ml MOM PO ac and hs prn - ANSWER:Take 1
oz of Milk of Magnesia by mouth before meals and at bedtime as needed
What type of solution has greater osmolarity than blood? - ANSWER:Hypertonic
What are proprietary drugs? - ANSWER:Brand, patented and trade drugs
If a patient is hypokalemic, the patient has: - ANSWER:Low potassium
What is not found in a total nutrient admixture? - ANSWER:Protein
What does UTI stand for? - ANSWER:Urinary Tract Infection
What texts are required in all pharmacies? - ANSWER:A copy of the Controlled Substance Act and the
USP-NF
How many teaspoon doses are in pint of elixir? - ANSWER:96
What does FDA refer to? - ANSWER:Food and Drug Administration
Drugs in what classification may yield side effects such as dry eyes, dry mouth, or difficult urination or
defecation? - ANSWER:Anticholinergics
Which vitamin will increase the blood coagulation of a patient taking Coumadin? - ANSWER:Vitamin K
What must appear on a unit dose product label? - ANSWER:Dose Strength
Expiration Date
Medication Name
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a schedule IV drug? - ANSWER:Five (It is the
maximum for drugs Schedule III - IV)
How many times a day would a patient take a medication if it was 'qh6'? - ANSWER:4 (24 divided by 6 =
4)
How many millilters are in 1 pint? - ANSWER:480 ml
What organ would be affected if the root word nephro was indicated? - ANSWER:Kidney
What drug would be administered to a patient if he or she had received an overdose of heparin? -
ANSWER:Protamine sulfate
What does the term 'od' mean? - ANSWER:Right eye
What is the generic name for Lodine? - ANSWER:Etodolac
Drugs in which class should not be taken with potassium-sparing diuretics? - ANSWER:ACE Inhibitors
What is the interpretation of the following instruction? 30 ml MOM PO ac and hs prn - ANSWER:Take 1
oz of Milk of Magnesia by mouth before meals and at bedtime as needed
What type of solution has greater osmolarity than blood? - ANSWER:Hypertonic
What are proprietary drugs? - ANSWER:Brand, patented and trade drugs
If a patient is hypokalemic, the patient has: - ANSWER:Low potassium
What is not found in a total nutrient admixture? - ANSWER:Protein
What does UTI stand for? - ANSWER:Urinary Tract Infection
What texts are required in all pharmacies? - ANSWER:A copy of the Controlled Substance Act and the
USP-NF
How many teaspoon doses are in pint of elixir? - ANSWER:96
What does FDA refer to? - ANSWER:Food and Drug Administration
Drugs in what classification may yield side effects such as dry eyes, dry mouth, or difficult urination or
defecation? - ANSWER:Anticholinergics
Which vitamin will increase the blood coagulation of a patient taking Coumadin? - ANSWER:Vitamin K
What must appear on a unit dose product label? - ANSWER:Dose Strength
Expiration Date
Medication Name
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a schedule IV drug? - ANSWER:Five (It is the
maximum for drugs Schedule III - IV)
How many times a day would a patient take a medication if it was 'qh6'? - ANSWER:4 (24 divided by 6 =
4)
How many millilters are in 1 pint? - ANSWER:480 ml
What organ would be affected if the root word nephro was indicated? - ANSWER:Kidney
What drug would be administered to a patient if he or she had received an overdose of heparin? -
ANSWER:Protamine sulfate
What does the term 'od' mean? - ANSWER:Right eye
What is the generic name for Lodine? - ANSWER:Etodolac
