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PTCB Exam Review

• When working with glass ampules to prepare an IV admixture using aseptic techniques,

which type of needle must be used?Answer: A: Filter

• To avoid exceeding the 24hr acetaminophen dose limit of 4g, patients taking

Darvocet-N 100mg/650mg should be cautioned not to take more than how many tablets daily?

Answer: NARCOTIC/Lesser Drug

4g= 4,000mg 4,000/650 = 6 *Double Check (6 x 650= 3,900)*

A: 6 Tablets

• The most appropriate container size, in ounces for dispensing 240mL of liquid medication

bottle is?

Answer: 1 ounce = 30mL

240mL/30mL = 8mL

A: 8

• If a toxic or caustic material comes in contact with the skin or eyes, the immediate response

is to...?Answer: A: Flush the affected area with large volume of cold water

• What is the brand name for Lorazepam?

Answer: A: Ativan

• An inject-able drug that needs to be stored in the refrigerator?

A: Clindamycin

B: Ciprofloxacin

C: Calcitonin- Salmon

D: Cyanocobalamin

Answer: Calcitonin-Salmon

• When an order is received in the pharmacy the order invoice must be carefully checked

against the?Answer: A: Purchase Order

• The best reference for obtaining storage requirements for a particular drug is the?

Answer: A: USP-NF

• The information contained in the manufacturer's package insert may also be found in the?

Answer: A: Physician's Desk Reference

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• Which of the following vital information should be readily retrievable form an inpatient

medication profile?Answer: A: Relevant laboratory values

• What regulation establishes federal protections for the privacy of protect- ed health

information?Answer: A: HIPPA

• A prescription reads, "Percodan tablets, dispense 120, take 1 tablet by mouth every 6

hours as needed for back pain." The technician should. ?

Answer: -

*Percodan (Oxycodone/Aspirin): Treats pain. This medicine is a combination of a narcotic and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)*

A: Fill the prescription as written.

• Coordination of benefits is used when a patient has...?

Answer: A: A primary and secondary insurance.(Coordination of benefits... which insurance can be used 1stly or 2ndly)

• Which is a calcium channel blocker?

A: Nitroglycerin

B: Ramipril

C: Atenolol

D: Dilitazem

Answer: Dilitazem

• According to the DEA, all records related to controlled substances must be maintained

and be available for inspection for a minimum of years?Answer: A: 2 years

• The form used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances is?

Answer: A: DEA106

• An outpatient prescription requires which of the following?

A: Medication lot number

B: Physician's phone number and address

C:Pharmacy's address and phone number

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