PTCB Practice Questions
which DEA form is needed to be properly completed prior to ordering controlled substances? -
ANS-DEA Form 222
a patient has a prescription for cephalexin and mentions that he is allergic to penicillin. Your
response is to: - ANS-Add the allergy to the patient profile and alert the pharamcist that the
patient may have a cross-sensitivity to cephalexin
which of the following reference books contain therapeutic equivalence - ANS-orange book
a patient picking up a prescription for his high blood pressure was asking where to find
decongestants. Why is this a concern? - ANS-decongestants narrow blood vessels to alleviate
nasal stiffness, this in turn can cause high blood pressure
tylenol #3
1-2 Tab QID prn * 7 days
how many tablets will you need to fulfill this order? - ANS-56 tablets
a patient has a prescription for strattera. The prescription indicates that generic substitution is
allowed. Which of the following would you dispense - ANS-atomoxetine
the FDA is responsible for alerting the public of recalls pertaining to all of the following except -
ANS-all of the above are regulated by the FDA
which of the following recalls involve a drug or product that can cause a serious health problem
or death? - ANS-class I
look-alike sound-alike drugs would be best kept: - ANS-separated to avoid confuson and avoid
incorrectly selecting the wrong drug that can ultimately result in prescription error.
which of the following is an antipyretic - ANS-tylenol
Taking potassium chloride along with a potassium-sparing diuretic would be an example of: -
ANS-D) drug-drug interactions
You receive a prescription for: Megace ES 625 mg/5 mL. Take 3 mL b.i.d. How many milligrams
are contained in 1 dose? - ANS-A) 375 mg
, A patient is prescribed 2 mg/kg T.I.D PC. How many mg will this patient receive per dose if she
weighs 110 lbs? - ANS-D) 100 mg
The purchase of pseudoephedrine is limited to: - ANS-A) 3.6 grams per calendar day
B) 9 grams per 30 days from a retailer
C) 7.5 grams per 30 days by mail order
It is not recommended for Cialis to be: - ANS-be taken with nitrates due to the risk of
hypotension
How would you tell a new pharmacy technician what to look out for with regards to look-alike
drugs? - ANS-Double check the NDC number
While working at the Children's Regional Hospital, you are receiving a prescription for one dose
of Children's Advil 7 mL. How would you prepare this order? - ANS-Dispensing in a 10 mL oral
syringe
Which of the following proton pump inhibitors are accurately paired as brand-generic? -
ANS-lansoprazole - Prevacid
You are compounding an oral solution. Upon mixing the ingredients called for in the prescription,
you notice that the solution starts bubbling and fizzing. What could possibly be occurring and
what should you do? - ANS-Bubbling and fizzing is not expected when compounding an oral
solution; you ask your pharmacist how to proceed
Which of the following NDCs would be the same drug and manufacturer as Vicodin Tablets
5mg/300mg NDC# 0074-3041-13 - ANS-C) 0074-3041-53
What could be considered a therapeutic substitution for Bystolic? - ANS-carvedilol
Which one of these would need to be stored in the refrigerator after opening? - ANS-Xalatan
Which of the following compounding environments is suitable to compound a skin rash cream? -
ANS-Nonsterile
What is wrong with the following prescription?
Restasis 60 vials
Instill 1-gtt AU BID - ANS-Restasis is an eye drop and the prescription reads to be used in ears
What is the generic name of Bactrim? - ANS-sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
What is BUD after compounding amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension? - ANS-14 days
which DEA form is needed to be properly completed prior to ordering controlled substances? -
ANS-DEA Form 222
a patient has a prescription for cephalexin and mentions that he is allergic to penicillin. Your
response is to: - ANS-Add the allergy to the patient profile and alert the pharamcist that the
patient may have a cross-sensitivity to cephalexin
which of the following reference books contain therapeutic equivalence - ANS-orange book
a patient picking up a prescription for his high blood pressure was asking where to find
decongestants. Why is this a concern? - ANS-decongestants narrow blood vessels to alleviate
nasal stiffness, this in turn can cause high blood pressure
tylenol #3
1-2 Tab QID prn * 7 days
how many tablets will you need to fulfill this order? - ANS-56 tablets
a patient has a prescription for strattera. The prescription indicates that generic substitution is
allowed. Which of the following would you dispense - ANS-atomoxetine
the FDA is responsible for alerting the public of recalls pertaining to all of the following except -
ANS-all of the above are regulated by the FDA
which of the following recalls involve a drug or product that can cause a serious health problem
or death? - ANS-class I
look-alike sound-alike drugs would be best kept: - ANS-separated to avoid confuson and avoid
incorrectly selecting the wrong drug that can ultimately result in prescription error.
which of the following is an antipyretic - ANS-tylenol
Taking potassium chloride along with a potassium-sparing diuretic would be an example of: -
ANS-D) drug-drug interactions
You receive a prescription for: Megace ES 625 mg/5 mL. Take 3 mL b.i.d. How many milligrams
are contained in 1 dose? - ANS-A) 375 mg
, A patient is prescribed 2 mg/kg T.I.D PC. How many mg will this patient receive per dose if she
weighs 110 lbs? - ANS-D) 100 mg
The purchase of pseudoephedrine is limited to: - ANS-A) 3.6 grams per calendar day
B) 9 grams per 30 days from a retailer
C) 7.5 grams per 30 days by mail order
It is not recommended for Cialis to be: - ANS-be taken with nitrates due to the risk of
hypotension
How would you tell a new pharmacy technician what to look out for with regards to look-alike
drugs? - ANS-Double check the NDC number
While working at the Children's Regional Hospital, you are receiving a prescription for one dose
of Children's Advil 7 mL. How would you prepare this order? - ANS-Dispensing in a 10 mL oral
syringe
Which of the following proton pump inhibitors are accurately paired as brand-generic? -
ANS-lansoprazole - Prevacid
You are compounding an oral solution. Upon mixing the ingredients called for in the prescription,
you notice that the solution starts bubbling and fizzing. What could possibly be occurring and
what should you do? - ANS-Bubbling and fizzing is not expected when compounding an oral
solution; you ask your pharmacist how to proceed
Which of the following NDCs would be the same drug and manufacturer as Vicodin Tablets
5mg/300mg NDC# 0074-3041-13 - ANS-C) 0074-3041-53
What could be considered a therapeutic substitution for Bystolic? - ANS-carvedilol
Which one of these would need to be stored in the refrigerator after opening? - ANS-Xalatan
Which of the following compounding environments is suitable to compound a skin rash cream? -
ANS-Nonsterile
What is wrong with the following prescription?
Restasis 60 vials
Instill 1-gtt AU BID - ANS-Restasis is an eye drop and the prescription reads to be used in ears
What is the generic name of Bactrim? - ANS-sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
What is BUD after compounding amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension? - ANS-14 days
