PTCB Practice Exam 4(100% Correct)
What is the maximum volume a tuberculin syringe can hold?
A. 1 mL
B. 3 mL
C. 5 mL
D. 10 mL - ANSWERA. 1 mL
In multiples of what number should tablets or capsules be counted at a time using a spatula and a
pill tray?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 5
D. 10 - ANSWERC. 5
Which of the following is true regarding bar codes?
A. Bar codes identify a drug by its NDC number.
B. Bar codes identify a drug by its expiration date.
C. Bar codes identify the lot number of the drug.
D. All of the above - ANSWERD. All of the above
A 44-lb child is to receive 4 mg of phenytoin per kilogram of body weight daily as an anticonvulsant.
How many milliliters of pediatric phenytoin suspension containing 30 mg per 5 mL should the child
receive?
A. 13.3 mL
B. 50 mL
C. 80 mL
D. 176 mL - ANSWERA. 13.3 mL
What is the largest single medical benefits program in the United States?
,A. CHAMPUS
B. Medicaid
C. Medicare
D. Workers' compensation - ANSWERC. Medicare
How is a U-100 insulin syringe calibrated?
A. In 1 unit increments
B. In 2 unit increments
C. In 5 unit increments
D. In 10 unit increments - ANSWERB. In 2 unit increments
What is the brand name for amlodipine?
A. Cardizem
B. Isoptin
C. Norvasc
D. Procardia - ANSWERC. Norvasc
Which of the following is not an example of a sound-alike, look-alike drug?
A. Accupril-Acphex
B. Actronel-Actos
C. Hydrochlorothiazide-Hytrin
D. Clozaril-Colazal - ANSWERC. Hydrochlorothiazide-Hytrin
How many days will 40 tablets last if the patient is taking the medication "ii bid"?
A. 1 day
B. 5 days
C. 10 days
D. 20 days - ANSWER
From two stock solutions, 18% and 42%, you are to prepare 1.5 L of a 34% solution. How many
milligrams of each of the stock solutions do you need?
, A. 42%—500; 18%—1000
B. 42%—630; 18%—870
C. 42%—1000; 18%—500
D. 42%—1230; 18%—270 - ANSWERC. 42%—1000; 18%—500
Which of the following is considered to be a legend drug?
A. BTC medication
B. Exempt narcotic
C. OTC medication
D. Prescription drug - ANSWERD. Prescription drug
Which organization issued the "do not use" list?
A. FDA
B. ISMP
C. TJC
D. Vermont Oxford Network - ANSWERC. TJC
What unit of measurement is used to indicate the strength of heparin?
A. International units
B. mEq
C. mg
D. mL - ANSWERA. International units
Which of the following suffixes indicates a condition of the blood?
A. -emia
B. -itis
C. -pathy
D. -malacia - ANSWERA. -emia
What does MDI mean?
A. Medical diagnosis included
What is the maximum volume a tuberculin syringe can hold?
A. 1 mL
B. 3 mL
C. 5 mL
D. 10 mL - ANSWERA. 1 mL
In multiples of what number should tablets or capsules be counted at a time using a spatula and a
pill tray?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 5
D. 10 - ANSWERC. 5
Which of the following is true regarding bar codes?
A. Bar codes identify a drug by its NDC number.
B. Bar codes identify a drug by its expiration date.
C. Bar codes identify the lot number of the drug.
D. All of the above - ANSWERD. All of the above
A 44-lb child is to receive 4 mg of phenytoin per kilogram of body weight daily as an anticonvulsant.
How many milliliters of pediatric phenytoin suspension containing 30 mg per 5 mL should the child
receive?
A. 13.3 mL
B. 50 mL
C. 80 mL
D. 176 mL - ANSWERA. 13.3 mL
What is the largest single medical benefits program in the United States?
,A. CHAMPUS
B. Medicaid
C. Medicare
D. Workers' compensation - ANSWERC. Medicare
How is a U-100 insulin syringe calibrated?
A. In 1 unit increments
B. In 2 unit increments
C. In 5 unit increments
D. In 10 unit increments - ANSWERB. In 2 unit increments
What is the brand name for amlodipine?
A. Cardizem
B. Isoptin
C. Norvasc
D. Procardia - ANSWERC. Norvasc
Which of the following is not an example of a sound-alike, look-alike drug?
A. Accupril-Acphex
B. Actronel-Actos
C. Hydrochlorothiazide-Hytrin
D. Clozaril-Colazal - ANSWERC. Hydrochlorothiazide-Hytrin
How many days will 40 tablets last if the patient is taking the medication "ii bid"?
A. 1 day
B. 5 days
C. 10 days
D. 20 days - ANSWER
From two stock solutions, 18% and 42%, you are to prepare 1.5 L of a 34% solution. How many
milligrams of each of the stock solutions do you need?
, A. 42%—500; 18%—1000
B. 42%—630; 18%—870
C. 42%—1000; 18%—500
D. 42%—1230; 18%—270 - ANSWERC. 42%—1000; 18%—500
Which of the following is considered to be a legend drug?
A. BTC medication
B. Exempt narcotic
C. OTC medication
D. Prescription drug - ANSWERD. Prescription drug
Which organization issued the "do not use" list?
A. FDA
B. ISMP
C. TJC
D. Vermont Oxford Network - ANSWERC. TJC
What unit of measurement is used to indicate the strength of heparin?
A. International units
B. mEq
C. mg
D. mL - ANSWERA. International units
Which of the following suffixes indicates a condition of the blood?
A. -emia
B. -itis
C. -pathy
D. -malacia - ANSWERA. -emia
What does MDI mean?
A. Medical diagnosis included
