PTCE:Pharmacy Technician Certification

Which of the following drugs are the same as prescription drugs? -legend -dietary supplement -orphan -over-the-counter - Answer Legend Methylphenidate is a medication used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. It works as a _______ in children, but it works as a _______ in adults. -stimulant, depressant -depressant, stimulant -decongestant, antihistamine -anticholinergic, anticonvulsant - Answer Depressant, stimulant A patient presents...

a doctor has prescribed a 4 mg/kg dose for a 2 kg infant. what is the safest way to express the dose? a. 8mg b. 8.0 mg c. .008 g d. .0080 g - Answer 8 mg what is the generic name for Calan®? a. Nifedipine b. Verapamil c. Diltiazem d. Amlodipine - Answer b. Verapamil medications for ophthalmic administration are usually available in _____________________? a. Sterile hypotonic drops or sterile ointment b. Sterile hypotonic drops or sterile ointment c. Hypotonic so...

Mr. Tucker weighs 65 kg. What is Mr. Tucker's weight in pounds? A. 65 lb B. 130 kg C. 143 lb D. 154 lb - Answer C. 143 lb If a bottle of Protonix® has a manufacturer‐assigned expiration date of 09/2015, what is the last day it can be used? A. August 31, 2015 B. September 1, 2015 C. September 30, 2015 D. October 1, 2015 E. None of the above - Answer C. September 30, 2015 What is the generic drug name for Keppra®? A. Lansoprazole B. Lamotrigine C. Ipratropium D...

PURE FOOD & DRUG ACT (1906) - Answer Prohibited interstate transport or sale of adultered & misbranded food or drugs FOOD, DRUG, COSMETIC ACT (1938) - Answer Food & drug administration (FDA) was created under this act requiring all drug applications to be filed with the FDA DURHAM HUMPHREY ACT (1951) - Answer An amendment to FDA in 1938 to make drugs separated into 2 categories: Prescription and non Prescription. Requiring medications to have adequate directions for use K...

Attitude - Answer A mental disposition or feeling a technician adopts toward customers, co-workers, or duties at work Channel - Answer A means of communication that can be a written message, spoken words, or body language Communication - Answer The ability to express oneself in such a way that one is understood readily and clearly Compassion - Answer A feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick or in trouble Diplomacy - Answer The skill of dealing with ot...

A __________ is specific situations in which a drug should not be used because it will be harmful to the patient. a. narrow therapeutic index b. pharmacognosy c. contraindication d. indication - Answer a. narrow therapeutic index A patient may receive a _________ suppository if they are having vomiting from a viral illness. a. pantoprazole b. famotidine c. Zofran d. promethazine - Answer d. promethazine A medication guide with this medication would include the warnings th...

If a physician writes an order for 400 mL of D5W to be infused over a 4-hour time period, and the IV drop factor is 12 gtt/mL, how many drops per minute should be delivered? a. 12 gtt b. 2 gtt c. 1.67 gtt d. 20 gtt - Answer 20 gtt First find the total number of minutes: 60 X 4 = 240. Then find mL/min: 400 / 240 = 1.67 ml infused in 1 minute. Then multiply this by the drop factor: 1.67 X 12 = 20 drops per minute. A drug sells for $29.99 retail and has a wholesale cost of $19.74...

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Pharmacy technician certification examination (PTCE) - Answer An examination for certification of pharmacy technicians. ExCPT exam - Answer An examination for pharmacy technicians that assesses their knowledge and skills. Drug - Answer A substance used to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or mitigate disease in humans or animals. Elimination - Answer The process by which a drug is removed from the body, primarily through the kidney, lung, and bowel. Bioavailability ...