FINAL PTCB Exam Review Correct answers latest update

FINAL PTCB Exam Review Correct answers latest update When working with glass ampules to prepare an IV admixture using aseptic techniques, which type of needle must be used? A: Filter To avoid exceeding the 24hr acetaminophen dose limit of 4g, patients taking Darvocet-N 100mg/650mg should be cautioned not to take more than how many tablets daily? NARCOTIC/Lesser Drug 4g= 4,000mg 4,000/650 = 6 Double Check (6 x 650= 3,900) A: 6 Tablets The most appropriate container size, in ounces for dispensing 240mL of liquid medication bottle is? 1 ounce = 30mL 240mL/30mL = 8mL A: 8 If a toxic or caustic material comes in contact with the skin or eyes, the immediate response is to...? A: Flush the affected area with large volume of cold water What is the brand name for Lorazepam? A: Ativan An inject-able drug that needs to be stored in the refrigerator? A: Clindamycin B: Ciprofloxacin C: Calcitonin- Salmon D:Cyanocobalamin A: Calcitonin-Salmon When an order is received in the pharmacy the order invoice must be carefully checked against the? A: Purchase Order The best reference for obtaining storage requirements for a particular drug is the? A: USP-NF The information contained in the manufacturer's package insert may also be found in the? A: Physician's Desk Reference Which of the following vital information should be readily retrievable form an inpatient medication profile? A: Relevant laboratory values What regulation establishes federal protections for the privacy of protected health information? A: HIPPA A prescription reads, "Percodan tablets, dispense 120, take 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for back pain." The technician should....? Percodan (Oxycodone/Aspirin): Treats pain. This medicine is a combination of a narcotic and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) A: Fill the prescription as written. Coordination of benefits is used when a patient has...? A: A primary and secondary insurance. (Coordination of benefits... which insurance can be used 1stly or 2ndly) Which is a calcium channel blocker? A: Nitroglycerin B: Ramipril C:Atenolol D: Dilitazem A: Dilitazem According to the DEA, all records related to controlled substances must be maintained and be available for inspection for a minimum of ___ years? A: 2 years The form used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances is? A: DEA106 An outpatient prescription requires which of the following? A: Medication lot number B: Physician's phone number and address C:Pharmacy's address and phone number D: Medical Conditions A: Physician's phone number and adress Concerning needle capping which is correct? A: Used insulin needles are small enough that they can be disposed of in regular garbage B: Used immunization needles should be recapped before being placed in the sharps container C: Used immunization needles should never be recapped D: Insulin needs are small enough that they can safely be recapped before being thrown away in the sharps container A: Used immunization needles should never be recapped Anti neoplastic medications should be prepared in what type of hood? ANTINEOPLASTIC. : inhibiting or preventing the growth and spread of tumors or malignant cells. A: Biological (negative pressure/ vertical hood) For a pharmacy tech assigned to stock replenishment, which item would be considered a high alert medication? A:Ipratropium bromide inhilation solution 0.02% 2.5mL vials B: Potassium chloride injection 10mEq/5mL 30mL vial C: Epinephrine 0.1% syringes D: 5% Dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride injection USP 500mL High-Alert Medications: cause harm more commonly and the harm they produce is likely to be more serious and leads to patient suffering and additional costs associated with care of these patients. A: Potassium chloride injection 10mEq/5mL 30mL vial According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), abbreviations used during prescription writing..? A: Are no longer accaptable B:Improve entry time C: Are prone to errors D Facilitate the prescriber A: Are prone to errors The last two digits of an NDC number indicates the...? A: Package Size How much dextrose, in grams, is contained in 1,000mL of D10W? A:1 B:100 C:10 D: 1,000 D10W= Dextrose 10% in Water -W/V- 10g/100 mL cross multiply Xg/1,000mL = 100 A: 100 An essential component of pharmacy quality assurance program is to? A: Maintain standards set by the DEA B: Get the right drug o the right patient at the right time C:Focus on the employee's work performance D: Provide adequate emergency stock level A: Get the right drug o the right patient at the right time A patient wants to transfer a prescription from the originating pharmacy to another pharmacy. The pharmacy tech should?: A: Call the receiving pharmacy and provide the necessary information to another pharmacist B: Inform the patient that it is illegal to transfer prescriptions C: Refer the patient to an on-duty pharmacist to process the transfer D: Accommodate the patient and process the transfer A: Refer the patient to an on-duty pharmacist to process the transfer A patient who is allergic to penicillin has a chance of cross sensitivity to which of the following medications?: A: Moxifloxacin B: Cephalexin C: Doxycycline D: Azithromycin A: Cephalexin What is the percentage concentration of a solution that contains 500mg/50mL?: A: 0.5% B: 1% C: 10% D: 5% 500mg/50mL Just divide = 10 A: 10% The generic name for Coumadin? A: Warfarin The requirement that a non-formulary medication be covered only if approved by the third party payer is called? A: Prior Authorization Before using a laminar flow hood, the interior surface should be cleaned with? A: 70% isopropyl alcohol The pharmacy tech receives a prescription for a patient that needs all their medications to be crushed. Which of the following would you alert to the pharmacist before entering the prescription? A: Potassium 10mg dispersible tablet B: Furosemide 40mg tablet C: Metoformin 500mg sustained action tablet D: Oxybutynin immediate release 5mg tablet Sustained Action Tablet: a drug product formulation that provides the required dosage initially and then maintains or repeats it at desired intervals. Synonym(s): prolonged action tablet, repeat action tablet. (It cannot be broken because it'll mess up the dosage) A: Metoformin 500mg sustained action tablet What volume, in milliliters, of a drug for injection 250mg/10mL should be used to fill an order for 15mg? A: 0.6 B: 6 C: 10