Question 1
PTCB Exam. According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), which of the following safety measures could prevent look-alike/sound-alike medication errors?
- Verification of lot number
- Use of brand name products only
- Use of special handling instructions
- Implementation of Tall Man lettering
Question 2
Bottles containing which of the following ophthalmic solutions should be stored in a refrigerator prior to dispensing?
- Cyclosporine
- Latanoprost
- Bimatoprost
- Ofloxacin
Question 3
What is the brand name for gabapentin?
- Gablofen
- Neurontin
- Lyrica
- Trileptal
Question 4
Which medication may be prescribed to prevent the likelihood of rejection following a recent kidney transplant?
- Captopril
- Cyclosporine
- Cephalexin
- Citalopram
Question 5
An order for furosemide 120 mg IV STAT will be dispensed using furosemide 40 mg/2 mL. What volume, in mL, of the stock injection will be required to deliver the requested dose?
- 1
- 3
- 6
- 12
Question 6
What information is required to complete the data entry process for the following prescription? Ondansetron 8 mg tablets Take 1 tab PO q6h p.r.n. nausea/vomiting Disp. q.s.
- Indication
- Frequency
- Quantity
- Strength
Question 7
Which of the following medications could be confused with a brand name for lisinopril?
- Zetia
- Amoxil
- Ventolin
- Cardura
Question 8
When used on a prescription, “IV” may refer to either a route of administration or a(n):
- quantity.
- indication.
- dosage form.
- concentration.
Question 9
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) should be used when:
- inventories of pharmacies are performed.
- spills occur when preparing chemotherapy products.
- recalls of medications are announced.
- ordering Schedule II controlled substances.
Question 10
Pen needles would be appropriate for a patient prescribed: PTCB Exam
- Victoza.
- Lovenox.
- EpiPen.
- Depo-Testosterone
Question 11
Which of the following OTC products should be administered at least 2 hours before or after a dose of cefdinir suspension?
- Advil
- Antacids
- Aleve
- Antihistamines
Question 12
Which of the following products should remain stable until the manufacturer’s printed expiration date?
- An unreconstituted bottle of clarithromycin stored at room temperature
- A vial of Humalog stored in the freezer
- A vial of Varivax stored under refrigeration
- An open bottle of doxazosin exposed to moisture
Question 13
Which pieces of patient information should be written on every hard copy prescription so that the pharmacist has a second identifier readily available during prescription verification?
- Date of birth
- Medical record number
- Social Security number
- Primary care provider
Question 14
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a pharmacy technician should perform hand hygiene: PTCB Exam
- before handling HIPAA trash.
- after counting out any nonhazardous tablets.
- before unpacking a wholesaler shipment.
- after glove removal.
