PTCB Exam

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.