PTU Final UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
In today's inventory order you received a bottle of gemfibrozil 600 mg with expiration date
4/2024. You already have 4 bottles of gemfibrozil 600 mg on the shelf. Which existing bottle
will you place the new bottle in front of, based on expiration date?
May-22
Sep-22
Jan-23
Dec-23 - Correct Answer- Dec-23
How do you best describe an EMR?
A computerized patient chart
An emergency patient medical order
A virtual faxed copy of a prescription
A room where paper record are held - Correct Answer- A computerized patient chart
At which part of the dispensing process should a patient be notified their prescription is
missing the drug strength?
Select one:
Drop off
Filling
Final check
Pick up - Correct Answer- Drop off
Which medical condition is terbinafine used to treat?
ED
Fungal infection
Muscle spasm
Osteoarthritis pain - Correct Answer- Fungal infection
,Which medication is the trade name for amitriptyline?
Elavil
Hytrin
Prozac
Norvasc - Correct Answer- Elavil
Mr. Carter is an inpatient in your hospital. His prescriber just ordered tamsulosin 0.8 mg
every 24 hours. How many tamsulosin 0.4 mg capsules will you put in Mr. Carter's med cart
drawer for the day? - Correct Answer- 2
Ms. Davis dropped off her prescription and is waiting for it to be filled. According to most
state laws, who is responsible for completing a drug utilization review? - Correct Answer-
Registered pharmacist
Which compounding technique uses camphor to help reduce particle size, but does not
become part of the final compound?
Blending
Levigation
Pulverization
Spatulation - Correct Answer- Pulverization
A hospital pharmacy receives the following medication order: ampicillin 500 mg in 100 ml
SWFIinfuse IV over 30 minutes. Repeat q4h. If the patient received a dose at 1300, when will
the next dose be due? - Correct Answer- 1700
Which medication should be dispensed in its original packaging to prevent accidental
exposure to an unborn fetus during the filling process?
Dabigatran
Ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel
Finasteride
Sublingual nitroglycerin - Correct Answer- Finasteride
Belbuca has an NDC number of 63481-0161-60. What does "63481" identify?
, Belbuca's dosage form
Belbuca's labeler
Belbuca's lot number
Belbuca's package size - Correct Answer- Belbuca's labeler
Your initial inventory was $458,890, and your ending inventory is $345,000. The pharmacy's
cost of goods sold was $900,000. What is your pharmacy's ITOR? - Correct Answer- 2.2
According to DEA, which controlled substance schedule does Concerta fall under? - Correct
Answer- II
Which medication should be labeled with a high alert sticker?
Calcium chloride 10%
Dextrose 30%
Ondasteron 4mg/2mL
Sodium Chloride 0.9% - Correct Answer- Dextrose 30%
What is the sensitivity requirement of a class III torsion balance?
+/- 6mg
+/- 60 mg
+/- 100mg
+/- 1000mg - Correct Answer- +/- 6 mg
Ms. Ryder's prescription reads "Dissolve 1 tab on top of tongue prn for NV." What is Ms.
Ryder treating? - Correct Answer- Nausea & vomiting
Mrs. Gathers is 42 years old and can't work anymore due to a disability. Which insurance
program can she likely enroll in?
Select one:
AARP
HMO
Medicare
CORRECT Answers
In today's inventory order you received a bottle of gemfibrozil 600 mg with expiration date
4/2024. You already have 4 bottles of gemfibrozil 600 mg on the shelf. Which existing bottle
will you place the new bottle in front of, based on expiration date?
May-22
Sep-22
Jan-23
Dec-23 - Correct Answer- Dec-23
How do you best describe an EMR?
A computerized patient chart
An emergency patient medical order
A virtual faxed copy of a prescription
A room where paper record are held - Correct Answer- A computerized patient chart
At which part of the dispensing process should a patient be notified their prescription is
missing the drug strength?
Select one:
Drop off
Filling
Final check
Pick up - Correct Answer- Drop off
Which medical condition is terbinafine used to treat?
ED
Fungal infection
Muscle spasm
Osteoarthritis pain - Correct Answer- Fungal infection
,Which medication is the trade name for amitriptyline?
Elavil
Hytrin
Prozac
Norvasc - Correct Answer- Elavil
Mr. Carter is an inpatient in your hospital. His prescriber just ordered tamsulosin 0.8 mg
every 24 hours. How many tamsulosin 0.4 mg capsules will you put in Mr. Carter's med cart
drawer for the day? - Correct Answer- 2
Ms. Davis dropped off her prescription and is waiting for it to be filled. According to most
state laws, who is responsible for completing a drug utilization review? - Correct Answer-
Registered pharmacist
Which compounding technique uses camphor to help reduce particle size, but does not
become part of the final compound?
Blending
Levigation
Pulverization
Spatulation - Correct Answer- Pulverization
A hospital pharmacy receives the following medication order: ampicillin 500 mg in 100 ml
SWFIinfuse IV over 30 minutes. Repeat q4h. If the patient received a dose at 1300, when will
the next dose be due? - Correct Answer- 1700
Which medication should be dispensed in its original packaging to prevent accidental
exposure to an unborn fetus during the filling process?
Dabigatran
Ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel
Finasteride
Sublingual nitroglycerin - Correct Answer- Finasteride
Belbuca has an NDC number of 63481-0161-60. What does "63481" identify?
, Belbuca's dosage form
Belbuca's labeler
Belbuca's lot number
Belbuca's package size - Correct Answer- Belbuca's labeler
Your initial inventory was $458,890, and your ending inventory is $345,000. The pharmacy's
cost of goods sold was $900,000. What is your pharmacy's ITOR? - Correct Answer- 2.2
According to DEA, which controlled substance schedule does Concerta fall under? - Correct
Answer- II
Which medication should be labeled with a high alert sticker?
Calcium chloride 10%
Dextrose 30%
Ondasteron 4mg/2mL
Sodium Chloride 0.9% - Correct Answer- Dextrose 30%
What is the sensitivity requirement of a class III torsion balance?
+/- 6mg
+/- 60 mg
+/- 100mg
+/- 1000mg - Correct Answer- +/- 6 mg
Ms. Ryder's prescription reads "Dissolve 1 tab on top of tongue prn for NV." What is Ms.
Ryder treating? - Correct Answer- Nausea & vomiting
Mrs. Gathers is 42 years old and can't work anymore due to a disability. Which insurance
program can she likely enroll in?
Select one:
AARP
HMO
Medicare
