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NEW QUESTION # 136
CORRECT TEXT
A "hospital borne" infection is also known as a _____________ infection.
Answer:
Explanation:
nosocomial
NEW QUESTION # 137
CORRECT TEXT
The form number for ordering Schedule II drugs is what?
Answer:
Explanation:
DEA Form 222
NEW QUESTION # 138
The generic forNasonexis:
- A. Fluticasone
- B. Mometasone furoate
- C. Desloratadine
- D. Loteprednol etabonate
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Nasonexis anasal corticosteroidused to treatallergic rhinitis. Thegeneric name is mometasone furoate.
#Explanation of Answer Choices:#A. Mometasone furoate#Correct.Theactive ingredient in Nasonex.#B.
Loteprednol etabonate# Incorrect.A corticosteroid, but used for eye inflammation.#C. Desloratadine# Incorrect.An antihistamine, not a steroid.#D. Fluticasone# Incorrect.Similar corticosteroid, but the generic for Flonase, not Nasonex.
#Reference:
* FDA Orange Book (Nasonex and Generics)
* PTCB Exam: Generic & Brand Name Medications
NEW QUESTION # 139
CORRECT TEXT
If a dose of medication is to be given at 0600, 1400, and 2200, the doses are given at what times?
Answer:
Explanation:
6 AM, 2 PM, and 10 PM
NEW QUESTION # 140
SIMULATION
When adding weights to a Class A balance, you should use tweezers because?
Answer:
Explanation:
The oils from your skin will dirty and alter the actual weights
NEW QUESTION # 141
Federal law restricts the OTC sale of:
- A. Pseudoephedrine
- B. Loratadine
- C. Acetaminophen
- D. Naproxen
Answer: A
Explanation:
* Pseudoephedrineis regulated under theCombat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA)of 2005 due to its potential use in methamphetamine production.
* It is availableover-the-counter (OTC) but behind the pharmacy counter, and its sale requires:
* Proof of ID
* Purchase limits (3.6 g per day, 9 g per month)
* A log of purchases maintained by the pharmacy
Loratadine, acetaminophen, and naproxendo not have federal restrictions like pseudoephedrine.
#Reference:U.S.Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA)of 2005.
NEW QUESTION # 142
SIMULATION
The Pharmacist has asked you to obtain a MedWatch for so s/he can report what?
Answer:
Explanation:
An Adverse event regarding a drug
NEW QUESTION # 143
CORRECT TEXT
The main indication for the drug phenytoin is ______.
Answer:
Explanation:
Anticonvulscant
NEW QUESTION # 144
CORRECT TEXT
The type of formulary that allows the pharmacy to obtain all medications that are prescribed is a(an)
what?
Answer:
Explanation:
Therapeutic equivalence
NEW QUESTION # 145
CORRECT TEXT
Federal law requires an exact inventory must be kept for what?
Answer:
Explanation:
morphine sulfate
NEW QUESTION # 146
Which of the following medications is commercially available as both an oral tablet and an injection solution?
- A. Paroxetine
- B. Pramipexole
- C. Phenobarbital
- D. Pioglitazone
Answer: C
Explanation:
Phenobarbital is abarbiturateused forseizure control, sedation, and epilepsy management. It is commercially available in both:
* Oral tablet form(commonly used for long-term seizure control).
* Injectable solution form(used in hospital settings for status epilepticus and acute seizure episodes).
* B. Paroxetine##Available only as oral tablets and oral suspension.
* C. Pioglitazone##Available only as oral tablets (for diabetes management).
* D. Pramipexole##Available only as oral tablets (for Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome).
* FDA Drug Labeling Database- ListsPhenobarbital as available in oral and injection forms.
* American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Drug Database- Confirmsinjectable and oral availability of Phenobarbital.
* PTCB PTCE Exam Content Outline- Covers medication dosage forms and routes of administration.
Why Not the Other Options?Key References:
NEW QUESTION # 147
Which of the following routes of administration is NOT parenteral?
- A. IV
- B. SQ
- C. SL
- D. IC
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 148
Mr. Tee is a customer at your retail pharmacy. He has prescription drug coverage through his employer.
When he picks up his prescription he must pay a portion of the price known as a ____________.
- A. Deductible
- B. Premium
- C. Waiver
- D. Co-Pay
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 149
Dr. Acosta has a practice in Delaware and received her DEA number in 1988. What will the two letters in
her DEA number prefix be?
- A. DA
- B. AD
- C. BA
- D. DB
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 150
What is the first thing a pharmacy technician should do when a body area is exposed to a hazardous substance?
- A. Call environmental services for help with cleanup
- B. Thoroughly flush with water
- C. Notify the pharmacy manager
- D. Go to the emergency department
Answer: B
Explanation:
When abody area is exposed to a hazardous substance, thefirst actionshould be tothoroughly flush the area with watertoimmediately remove the contaminantand reduce absorption into the skin.
* Flush the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes.
* Remove contaminated clothing.
* Seek medical attention if needed.
* Report the incident to the pharmacy manager.
* A. Notify the pharmacy manager# Incorrect;the immediate priorityis to flush the area.Reporting comes after decontamination.
* C. Call environmental services for cleanup# Incorrect; personal exposure should be addressed before worrying about cleanup.
* D. Go to the emergency department# Incorrect; first aid (flushing with water) should beperformed immediatelybefore seeking additional care if necessary.
Proper Emergency Response:Other Answer Choices Explained:References:
* USP <800> Guidelines for Handling Hazardous Drugs
* OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Hazardous Substance Exposure Protocols
* PTCB PTCE Exam Content Outline (Medication Safety & Hazardous Drug Handling)
NEW QUESTION # 151
CORRECT TEXT
KCI is an abbreviation for:_____.
Answer:
Explanation:
Potassium chloride
NEW QUESTION # 152
What is the generic name for Xanax?
- A. Diazepam
- B. Lorazepam
- C. Clonazepam
- D. Alprazolam
Answer: D
Explanation:
Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a benzodiazepine indicated for anxiety and panic disorders. The other options are distinct benzodiazepines with their own brand associations: lorazepam (Ativan), clonazepam (Klonopin), and diazepam (Valium). Correct brand-generic matching is a core element of pharmacy technician competency.
References:* USP Dictionary of USAN and International Drug Names (brand-generic relationships)* PTCB
/ExCPT Study Guides: Top 200 drugs-brand/generic, drug classes, indications* Drug Facts and Comparisons; AHFS Drug Information (benzodiazepine class listings)
NEW QUESTION # 153
While compounding anonsterile preparation, physical incompatibilities may be avoided by following the specific mixing instructions found in the:
- A. Patient Package Insert
- B. Medication Guide
- C. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- D. Master Formulation Record
Answer: D
Explanation:
* The Master Formulation Record (MFR) is a standardized document that provides step-by-step instructions on how to compound a specificnonsterile preparation.
* It includes:
* Active and inactive ingredients
* Mixing instructions
* Equipment needed
* Beyond-use dating (BUD)
* Storage requirements
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
* A. Medication Guide?#Intended for patient information, not compounding.
* C. Patient Package Insert?#Explains medication use but doesn't contain compounding instructions.
* D. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?#Contains safety and hazard information, not formulation instructions.
#Reference:USP <795> Nonsterile Compounding Standards, PTCB Compounding Study Guide.
NEW QUESTION # 154
A script is faxed over from Dr. Peruse which contains the sig:
1ml Neomycin Sulphate 0.5% 1-2gtt OU QID
Which of the following conditions is this order most likely to treat?
- A. Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- B. Labyrinthitis (inner ear infection)
- C. Urinary Tract Infection
- D. Allergic Rhinitis
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 155
CORRECT TEXT
Asthma is not a side effect of.....
Answer:
Explanation:
Clonidine (sympathoplegic)
NEW QUESTION # 156
SIMULATION
A senior citizen is pay for a prescription for penicillin VK 250 mg #30. The usual and customary price is
#8.49. However, this patient qualifies for a 10% discount. How much does the patient pay?
Answer:
Explanation:
$7.64
NEW QUESTION # 157
Which of the following is not a patient's right covered under HIPPA?
- A. The right to obtain an accounting of any disclosures of his/her protected health information.
- B. The right to receive compensatory and punitive damage for violations of HIPPA
- C. The right to request an amendment to his or her health record.
- D. The right to obtain a copy of his/her designated record set of protected health information.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
HIPPA does not discuss consequences for violations of the law
NEW QUESTION # 158
CORRECT TEXT
Nausea is not a side effect of.....
Answer:
Explanation:
Loop dieuretics
NEW QUESTION # 159
SIMULATION
The Orange Book provides information about what?
Answer:
Explanation:
Generic
NEW QUESTION # 160
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Although this may not sound like the hardest job in the world, being a pharmacy technician isn't easy, as the work these people do directly affects the health of others. Therefore, it is vitally important that people hired as pharmacy technicians are qualified for this job. This is why more and more pharmacies and pharmacy chains expect their employees to have a valid PTCB credential.
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