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PTCB Exam Prep

• A prescription order for a drug which is supplied in 5mg tablets was filled during the

graveyard shift, but not approved. The pharmacist on your shift asked you to double check the

quantity dispensed. The order calls for a tapered dosage therapy as follows:

-10mg po qid x5d -10mg po tid x5d 10mg po bid x3d -5mg po bid x3d -5mg po qd x2d How many tablets should be in the bottle?

Answer: 90

• U-100 insulin is the most commonly prescribed. However, insulin may be ordered in

different strengths (i.e. - U-40). The "U" value indicates the number of active insulin units in each mL of liquid.

Answer: 1

• According to the US Department of Justice, "Schedule IV controlled sub- stances are

defined as drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence." Which of the following is not in DEA schedule IV?

• Xanax
• Ambien
• Vicodin
• Valium

Answer: C. Vicodin

• An order calls for 150g of a custom 2:3:5 topical ointment. How much of each ingredient is

needed?Answer: 30g : 45g : 75g

• Zolpidem is mainly prescribed for insomnia. If the prescriber has authorized, how many refills

(max) can be ordered with the following prescription?

"Rx: Zolpidem 10mg #30"

Answer: Five

• Pharmacokinetics is the action drugs take while they're in a patient's body. In what order

does the body process drugs?

Answer: Absorption -> Distribution -> Metabolism -> Elimination

• IV medications are to be compounded in a sterile environment. When using a Laminar Flow

Hood, how far in should such a manipulation be performed?

Answer: 6 inches

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• Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant prescribed to relieve pain and dis- comfort. What is

the brand name for Cyclobenzaprine?

Answer: Flexeril

• A regular customer is filling her monthly prescription for Premarin. At what frequency

should you include a patient package insert with her Premarin?

Answer: - Every time.

• For an IV solution to be isotonic, it must have a similar concentration of sodium chloride

found in normal body cells. Which of the following concentrations is isotonic?

• 9.00% NaCl
• 0.09% NaCl
• 0.009% NaCl
• 0.90% NaCl

Answer: D. 0.90% NaCl

• Dr. Johnson is a heart surgeon. One of the DEA numbers below is assigned to him. Which of

the following DEA numbers is valid?

A. AJ7148424

B. AJ7658431

C. BJ5324126

D. BJ8042345

Answer: C. BJ5324126

• In a hospital setting, there are typically 3 shifts for health care providers. Medications are

distributed in carts sent from the pharmacy throughout the facility. How many hours worth of medications are distributed with each cart exchange?

Answer: 24 hours

• While working in the pharmacy's cleanroom, you notice a bottle of cleaning chemical has

leaked and is emitting a noxious odor. The pharmacist has asked you to take care of it stat.What should you do to determine proper spill-handling procedure?

• Pull the fire alarm
• Pour a few drops of rubbing alcohol into it to neutralize acid
• Consult the product's MSDS
• Put on a respirator and latex gloves and wipe it up

Answer: C. Consult the product's MSDS

• Vicodin (hydrocodone/APAP) is prescribed to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains

acetaminophen and hydrocodone, which is an opiate narcotic. As such, it is monitored by the DEA. What DEA schedule is Vicodin in?

Answer: DEA Schedule II

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