PTCB CSPT Exam Questions And Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 (GRADED A+)

PTCB CSPT Exam Questions And Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 (GRADED A+). A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? (ANS- 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? (ANS- midnight 4/30/09 A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? (ANS- the Rx lacks a duration of therapy Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach? (ANS- enteric-coated What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream? (ANS- absorption What is "room temperature" (ANS- 15-30 degrees Centigrade PTCB Exam Questions And Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 100% Verified The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; (ANS- metabolism A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy technician should: (ANS- 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 (ANS- 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? (ANS- in both ears The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires: (ANS- legal name of pharmacy and address The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: (ANS- -manufacturer -drug product -quantity packaged What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication? (ANS- film-coated tablets What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation? (ANS- a tincture Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug? -expiration date -lot # -storage requirements -strength of medication (ANS- storage requirements Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile. a) true b) false (ANS- false Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after reconstitution? (ANS- 14 Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction? a) Biaxin b) penicillin c) Cipro d) tetracycline (ANS- tetracycline The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? (ANS- 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 (ANS- penicillin and cephalosporin What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/ 5ml? (ANS- 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 (ANSa) 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? (ANS- as needed for one year What schedule are the following drug products? Vicodin ______ Valium ______ Codeine _____ Lomotil ______ (ANSVicodin __3___ Valium __4___ Codeine __2__ Lomotil __5__ Acetaminophen possesses all of the following except a) analgesic b) anti-inflammatory c) antipyretic (ANS- anti-inflammatory How does activated charcoal work in an overdose? (ANS- absorbs the poison The dose of syrup of ipecac for children is_____ (ANS- 15 ml The normal dose of fexofenadine is: (ANS- 60 mg bid The highest strength of Demerol is: (ANS- 100 mg List 3 known routes of transmission of HIV infections (ANS- -bodily fluids -blood transfusions -mom to fetus Medication class of Provera? (ANS- progestin Estraderm is available in which dosage form? (ANS- patch Pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in cold preparations, is contraindicated in which of the following disease states? a) hypertension b) asthma c) constipation d) cancer (ANS- hypertension Which of the following drugs is a benzodiazepine? Fiorinal b) Percodan c) Demerol d) Klonopin (ANS- Klonopin What drug is used to treat dyspepsia (ulcers)? (ANS- Pepcid A patient hands you an empty vial of Ritalin and asks for the Rx to be refilled. What should you do? (ANS- tell the patient that the medicine is not refillable Which of the following drugs is not an OTC product? a) Advil b) Nuperin c) Ibuprofen 400mg d) Tylenol suppositories (ANS- Ibuprofen 400mg Which of the following drugs is used in chest pain? a) meperidine b) diltiazem c) nitroglycerin d) piroxicam (ANS- nitroglycerin Codeine, meperidine and oxycodone all belong to which controlled schedule? (ANS- II What is "Syrup of Ipecac" indicated for? (ANS- to induce vomiting Which of the following drugs is not a laxative? a) Dulcolax b) Metamucil c) Imodium d) Colace (ANS- Imodium A patient on warfarin therapy should never take which of the following medications? a) Percocet b) Tylenol c) Demerol d) Percodan (ANS- Percodan Which of the following is a Scheduled IV controlled substance? a) Lomotil b) Xanax c) Demerol d) Haldol (ANS- Xanax Heparin belongs to which pharmacological category? (ANS- anticoagulant Which of the following medications is an anticonvulsant? a) atenolol b) dextromethorphan c) carbamazepine d) isoxsuprine (ANS- carbamazepine Terbutaline belongs to which drug classification? a) antineoplastic b) anticonvulsant c) bronchodilator (ANS- bronchodilator The joint action of drugs in which their combined effect is more intense or longer in duration than the sum of their individual effects is: (ANS- synergism The most used drug for parkinsonism is (ANS- Sinemet The exact amount of a drug administered to get a specific response is the (ANS- dose When dispensing an antidepressant; the patient should be informed that (ANS- it may take as long as two weeks before the drug is effective Which drug has a loading dose as part of the regimen? a) Macrodantin b) Zithromax c) Cipro d) Doxycycline (ANS- Zithromax Treatment for migraine is most effective if (ANS- initiated early in the attack Expectorants are used in lung disease to (ANS- stimulate respiratory secretions and break up mucus Which drugs listed should be taken on an empty stomach a) tetracycline b) NSAIDS c) Dilantin d) all of the above (ANS- tetracycline Which B vitamins need to be given IM? (ANS- B12 The nitro patch should not be worn 24 hours a day in order to avoid (ANS- tolerance Which OTC lowers cholesterol and can cause a flushing reaction? (ANS- niacin The technician should check for which drugs in the profile if the patient is on a potassium supplement? (ANS- -ACE inhibitors -Dyazide -Maxzide Nitroglycerin may be stored in all of the listed except a) an amber glass bottle b) prescription bottles c) original container d) none of the above (ANS- prescription bottles