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PTCE Exam with Questions and Verified Solutions Which of the following injections presents the highest potential for fatal overdose? A. Pantoprazole B. Cefazolin C. Potassium chloride D. Ondansetron hydrochloride ANSWER Potassium Chloride The following prescription is presented to the pharmacy: Rx#: Fosamax 70 mg #30 Sig: 1 QD Which of the following steps is of primary importance to process this prescription?

PTCE Exam with Questions and Verified Answers Which of the following groups is not considered a special population for which potential dosing errors may result from a failure to check or verify information. Select one: a. college age students b. geriatric c. pregnant d. pediatric ANSWER college age students Rx stands for the Latin word __________________. Select one: a. compound b. medication c. recipe d. prescription ANSWER recipe This error prevention strategy uses capitaliz...

PTCE Exam 1 with Questions and Solutions Which of the following is not considered a granulocyte? A) Basophil B) Eosinophil C) Lymphocyte D) Neutrophil ANSWER C) Lymphocyte Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding erythrocytes? A) They fight infection B) Erythrocytes are red look cells (RBCs) that contain hemoglobin C) Erythrocytes are white blood cells (WBCs) D) They contain red proteins ANSWER B) Erythrocytes are red blood cells (RBFs) that do contain hemoglo...

PTCE Exam 1 with Questions and Answers The cardiac glycoside _____ can be used to treat chronic heart failure and arrhythmias. A) Lopressor (metoprolol) B) Lasix (furosemide) C) Lanoxin (digoxin) D) Lotensin (benazepril) ANSWER C) Lanoxin (digoxin) Gemfibrozil, simvastatin, and ezetimibe are classified as: A) Antihyperlipidemics B) Anticoagulants C) Antiarrhythmics D) Antihypertensives ANSWER A) Antihyperlipidemics Tenormin, Inderal, and Lopressor are all cla...

PTCE Exam with Questions and Solutions The pharmacist has asked you to obtain a MedWatch Form 3500 so s/he can report a. an adverse event regarding a veterinary products. b. an adverse event regarding a drug. c. an adverse event regarding a vaccine. d. an adverse event regarding a prescribing error. ANSWER b. an adverse event regarding a drug. Medications for ophthalmic administration are usually available in a. sterile hypotonic drops or sterile ointment. b. sterile hypertonic drops...

PTCE Pretest with Questions and Answers If a physician writes a prescription for Coumadin for deep vein thrombosis and indicates "brand name medically necessary" on the prescription, which DAW code should the pharmacy technician use when submitting this prescription claim? a.) DAW 0 b.) DAW 1 c.) DAW2 d.) DAW 3 ANSWER c.) DAW 2 What letter is used in a DEA number that indicates the practitioner is a mid-level practitioner, such as a nurse practitioner or physician's assistant?...

PTCE Review Part 2 Exam with Questions and Answers Certain controlled substances do not bear the federal caution legend and may be sold without a prescription. These products have small quantities of controlled substance included in them and may be sold if certain requirements are met and the proper records are kept. The restrictions on the sale include the following except: a. The sale must be made by the pharmacist or a certified pharmacy technician. b. The purchaser must be at lest 18 a...

PTCE Exam with Questions and Answers What is the purpose of a group purchasing organization (GPO)? A. Negotiates prices for hospital pharmacies B. Purchases medications for hospital pharmacies C. Purchases medications for community pharmacies D. Purchases medications for managed care pharmacies ANSWER A. Negotiates prices for hospital pharmacies Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) negotiate prices for hospitals. They do not make the actual purchase of medications for hospitals. ...

PTCE Exam with Practice Questions and Correct Answers What is the body surface area for a child who is 90lb and 165cm tall? A. 1.3m2 B. 1.4m2 C. 4.7m2 D. 2.2m2 ANSWER D.2.2m2 BSA=[square root of (weight(kg)*height(cm)]/3600 or [square root of weight(lb)*height(in)]/3131 1kg=2.2lb 1in=2.54cm A medication that has an expiration date of 12/14 would expire on: A. the last day of December 2014 B. 12/01/14 C. 12/14/14 D. December of 2012 ANSWER A. the last day of December 2014 In ...

PTCE Chapter 1 Exam with Questions and Answers Antibiotic and Sulfa Drugs: Keflex is a commonly prescribed antibiotic for upper respiratory tract infections; what is the generic name? a. clindamycin b. ciprofloxacin c. cephalexin d. ceftazidime ANSWER c. cephalexin BIOTECHNOLOGICAL AGENTS: Infliximab is used to treat Crohn's disease or rheumatoid arthritis. What is the brand name? a. Enbrel b. Remicade Correct c. Humira d. Procrit ANSWER b. Remicade CARDIOVASCULAR: If a patie...