PTCB Study Guide Version 1
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PTCB Study Guide Version 1
- Which federal agency is responsible for processing New Drug Applications and approving
new drugs to be sold in the US?
Answer: FDA
- Which federal agency is responsible for regulating package inserts?
Answer: FDA
- Which federal agency is responsible for regulating advertisement of drugs in the US?
Answer: FDA
- Which agency is responsible for issuing recalls on medications?
Answer: FDA
- Which agency enforces the Controlled Substances Act and is responsible for tracking the
manufacture and sale of all controlled substances?
Answer: DEA
- Which agency investigates all violations involving controlled substances?-
Answer: DEA
- Which agency is responsible for the regulation of registration of Pharma- cists and
Pharmacy Technicians?
Answer: BOP
- Which agency sets state laws and regulations and outlines the operating guidelines of
pharmacies?
Answer: BOP
- Which agency is known as third party auditors and regulators of insurance providers?
Answer: The Joint Commission
- Sig: q: every
- Sig: qh: every hour
- Sig: qAM: every morning
- Sig: qPM: every evening
- Sig: qhs: every bedtime
- Sig: qd: every day
- Sig: qod: every other day
- Sig: qwk: every week
- Sig: qmo: every month
- Sig: q4h: every 4 hours 2 / 3
- Sig: bid: twice a day
- Sig: tid: three times a day
- Sig: qid: 4 times a day
- Sig: C: with
- Sig: AC: before meals
- Sig: PC: after meals
- Sig: HS: at bedtime
- Sig: prn: as needed
- Sig: UD: as directed
- Sig: gtt: drop
- Sig: OD: right eye
- Sig: OS: left eye
- Sig: OU: both eyes
- Sig: AD: right ear
- Sig: AS: left ear
- Sig: AU: both ears
- Sig: po: by mouth
- Sig: SL: sublingually
- Sig: PR: rectally
- Sig: PV: vaginally
- Sig: SUPP: suppository
- Sig: tab: tablet
- Sig: cap: capsule
- Sig: IM: intramuscular
- Sig: IV: intravenous
- Sig: SQ: subcutaneously
- Sig: inj: injection
- Sig: ung: ointment
- Sig: stat: immediately
49. Translate this SIG: 1 cap po bid x 14d
Answer: Take 1 capsule by mouth twice daily for 14 days.
50. Translate this SIG: 1-2 tab q4-6h prn pain
Answer: Take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain.
51. Translate this SIG: 2 cap q12h ud ug
Answer: Take 2 capsules every 12 hours as directed until gone.
52. Translate this SIG: 1ml IM qw ud
Answer: Inject 1 ml intramuscularly every week as directed.
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