PTCE Exam Corrections & Review

Cephalosporin Allergy

A patient allergic to cephalosporins is not safe taking penicillin.

Calcium Side Effect

Calcium will likely cause constipation.

Tegretol (Carbamazepine)

Used to control seizures.

Dilaudid Refills

Dilaudid is a C-II drug that can never be refilled.

Orasone Confusion

Orasone (prednisolone) gets confused with prednisone.

Vytorin Ingredients

Ezetimibe + simvastatin

Isoniazid

Antitubercular agent

Missing Sildenafil

Immediately notify the wholesaler or distributor.

Fluconazole Therapeutic Effect

Similar to griseofulvin (both are antifungals).

Nitroglycerin Storage Incompatibility

Oxidation (kept in airtight amber bottles to prevent potency loss).

Aspirin Side Effect

Gastrointestinal upset

Highest Fatal Overdose Injection

Potassium chloride

Drug Interaction: Decreased Effect

Antagonism

Formulary Replacement for Non-Formulary PPI

Pantoprazole

MedWatch Purpose

Allows healthcare professionals to provide voluntary adverse event reports.

Controlled Substances Disposal Jurisdiction

DEA

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Sponsor

DEA

Expiration Date 6/30

Expires June 30, 2030 (lasts through the last day of the month).

Oral Contraceptives Patient Info Sheet

Required by the FDA every time the prescription is filled.

NDC Middle Set of 5 Digits

Product code

Non-Controlled Prescription Receipt

Verify that all necessary information is legibly included on the prescription.

Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005

Regulates retail OTC sales of ephedrine & pseudoephedrine.

Unit-of-Use Calculation (150 mg cups from 64 oz stock)

192 cups

Imitrex 6 mg/0.5 mL Verification

Pharmacy tech should verify the quantity of medication.

Reconstitution Kit Dispensing (150 mcg weekly for 1 mo)

Four 160 mcg kits

Amoxicillin Substitution

125 mg per tsp / 2 tsp = 250 mg/5 mL

Pediatric Dose Calculation (3.5 mg/kg for 34 lb child)

54 mg

Foil Pouch Discard (Anmounk Tristhiler)

Discard a max of 45 days after foil pouch is opened.

Needle Gauge Rule

The larger the needle diameter, the lower the gauge number.

Unit-Dose Packaging Requirement

Lot number

Dosing Regimen Non-Compliance

Adherence error

Sharps Injury First Action

Wash needle sticks and cuts with soap and water.