PTCB Exam Questions

Vytorin is a combination preparation containing ezetimibe and:

Simvastatin

According to the ISMP, what medication is commonly confused with the generic for Orapred?

Prednisone

During the prescription writing, the use of zeroes is recommended:

BEFORE the decimal point

What drug i prescirbed to strengthen myocardial contractions?

Digoxin

In adults, the most common side effect for spirin is:

Gastrointestinal upset

Proper storage of a medication in a pharmacy is best determined by:

Reading the package insert

What auxiliary label should be used to dispense Alendronate?

Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this medication

Zolpidem is listed in which controlled substance schedule?

IV

Gemfibrozil is indicated to treat elevated levels of:

Triglycerides

What must be refrigerated prior to dispensing?

NuvaRing

Fluconazole has a therapeutic effect similar to:

Griseofulvin

A procedure designed to reduce the possibility of medication error involving high-alert medications in a hospital setting:

Placing high visible signage on all high-alert medication

What organization sponsors National Prescription Take Back Day events?

DEA

According to OSHA regulations, a pharmacy technician who could experience occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogen must receive training at least:

Annually

The combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 regulates the:

Retail OTC sales of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine

A prescription that a pharmacy technician should alert the pharmacist

Metformin 500mg ER q6h

Metformin should be administered once-twice a day, but q6h would mean every 6 hours out of 24 which is 4 times a day

In acute-care settings, what is considered a high-alert category?

Anticoagulants

Therapeutic substitution for Crestor:

Simvastatin

A medication package must be labeled with the NDC, lot number, expiration date, and…

Serial number

Asmanex Twisthaler should be discarded a maximum of how many days after the foil pouch is opened?

45 days

When handling a finished prescription to a patient, the pharmacy technician notices that the patient’s DOB is wrong, The technician should:

Take medication back to the pharmacist to review

How many refills are allowed in Dilaudid (QTY #60 refill x5)

0 because it is a schedule II drug

Anastrazole is the generic nme for:

Arimidex

According to the federal law, what is the maximum of times AndroGrel can be refilled?

5 times every 6 months because schedule III-IV can be refilled that many times