PTCB Practice Exam 1

PTCB Practice Exam 1

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PTCB Practice Exam 1

• A pharmacy receives an order for a Persantine IV bag for a stress test. Persantine is a

radiopharmaceutical dosed at 0.57 mg/kg. How many mg should be added to an IV bag for a patient who weighs 180 lb?

• 46.6 mg
• 143.5 mg

• 694.7 mg

• 225.7 mg

Answer: A

• Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to containers of anti-infective

agents?

• take with dairy products

• avoid dairy products

• finish all this medication unless otherwise directed by the prescriber

• may cause drowsiness

Answer: C

• Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to containers of suspension

antibiotics?

• refrigerate

• shake well

• may cause drowsiness

• both A and B

Answer: D

• Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to containers of narcotics, muscle

relaxants, and antihypertensive agents?

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• may cause drowsiness

• take on an empty stomach

• do not drink with alcohol

• both A and C

Answer: D

• Which of the following medications can alter the effectiveness of birth control?

• antibiotics

• benzodiazepines

• NSAIDs

• muscle relaxants

Answer: A

• Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to containers of sulfonamides,

fluoroquinolones, and tetracyclines?

• may cause drowsiness

• take on an empty stomach

• may cause photosensitivity

• do not drink with alcohol

Answer: C

• Which of the following fruits and fruit juices should be avoided while on calcium channel

blockers and HMG-CoA enzyme inhibitors?

• strawberry

• orange 3 / 4

• grapefruit

• pineapple

Answer: C

• Which of the following statements is true regarding the herbal supplement chamomile?

• It may interfere with the efficacy of hormonal therapies.

• It may cause additive effects and side effects when used along with benzo- diazepines.

• It may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.

• all of the above

Answer: D

• What is the route of administration for lozenges and troches?

• oral

• buccal

• transdermal

• rectal

Answer: B

• Which of the following drugs require the distribution of a package insert to the patient?

• accutane

• birth control pills

• metered dose inhalers

• all of the above
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