PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERSWhat is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? pc An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? suppositories A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? 50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year The expiration date on a bottle of Cipro 500mg tablets states 4/09. When does this drug expire? midnight 4/30/09 A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? the Rx lacks a duration of therapy Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach? enteric-coated What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream? absorption What is "room temperature" 15-30 degrees Centigrade The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; metabolism A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy technician should: tell the patient to speak to the pharmacist Which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do? enter a prescription data into the computer call the wholesaler for a drug order affix a drug label to a prescription container accept a verbal medication order from a physician accept a verbal medication order from a physician The directions for use of a medication are " ii gtts au q 4 h x 5d". What is au? in both ears The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires: legal name of pharmacy and address The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: -manufacturer -drug product -quantity packaged What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication? film-coated tablets What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation? a tincture Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug? -expiration date -lot # -storage requirements -strength of medication storage requirements Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile. a) true b) false false Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after reconstitution? 14 Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction? a) Biaxin b) penicillin c) Cipro d) tetracycline tetracycline The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? penicillin Which of the following 2 drug classes have cross sensitivity? a) tetracycline and penicillin b) penicillin and erythromycin e) erythromycin and penicillin d) penicillin and cephalosporin penicillin and cephalosporin What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/ 5ml? 36 to 46 degrees F Translate the following: a. Gtt ii o.u. q 4 h prn b. M. ft ung c. tsp i q 4 h or 5 h prn itching a) Place 2 drops into both eyes every 4 hours as needed b) Mix and make an ointment c) Take one teaspoonful by mouth every 4 to 5 hours as needed for itch How many times can an unscheduled prescription be refilled on a PRN prescription order? as needed for one year What schedule are the following drug products? Vicodin ______ Valium ______ Codeine _____ Lomotil ______ Vicodin __3___ Valium __4___ Codeine __2__ Lomotil __5__ Acetaminophen possesses all of the following except a) analgesic b) anti-inflammatory c) antipyretic anti-inflammatory How does activated charcoal work in an overdose? absorbs the poison The dose of syrup of ipecac for children is_____ 15 ml The normal dose of fexofenadine is: 60 mg bid The highest strength of Demerol is: 100 mg List 3 known routes of transmission of HIV infections -bodily fluids -blood transfusions -mom to fetus Medication class of Provera? progestin Estraderm is available in which dosage form? patch