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PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
A PTCB Certification board exam is the professional exam validating the skills and knowledge candidates need to work as pharmacy technicians. It tests their knowledge in English, Math, Science (Chemistry) and professional aspects of their job.
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.
NEW QUESTION # 31
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The pharmacist should be alerted if a petient is allergia to codeine and prescribed what instead?
Answer:
Explanation:
Robitussin AC.
NEW QUESTION # 32
If a prescription for amoxicillin 150 mg PO q8h for 10 days is filled with a 250 mg/5 mL suspension, how many mL would the patient take per dose?
- A. 0
- B. 1
- C. 2
- D. 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
To determine the correct volume of amoxicillin suspension per dose, use the given concentration and dose.
* Prescription dose:150 mg per dose
* Suspension concentration:250 mg per 5 mL
* Formula to calculate volume needed:Volume (mL)=Prescribed dose (mg)Concentration (mg/mL)\text
{Volume (mL)} = \frac{\text{Prescribed dose (mg)}}{\text{Concentration (mg/mL)}}Volume (mL)
=Concentration (mg/mL)Prescribed dose (mg)
Step 1: Identify Given InformationStep 2: Calculate150 mg250 mg/5 mL=150×5250=750250=3 mL\frac{150
\text{ mg}}{250 \text{ mg/5 mL}} = \frac{150 \times 5}{250} = \frac{750}{250} = 3 \text{ mL}250 mg
/5 mL150 mg=250150×5=250750=3 mL
Thus, the patient should take3 mL per dose.
* B. 4 mL# Incorrect; this would correspond to a different strength.
* C. 5 mL# Incorrect; this would deliver250 mg, which is incorrect.
* D. 6 mL# Incorrect; this would deliver300 mg, exceeding the prescribed dose.
Other Answer Choices Explained:References:
* PTCB PTCE Exam Content Outline (Pharmaceutical Calculations - Dosage & Volume Calculations)
* USP <795> Guidelines for Nonsterile Compounding & Drug Dilution
* Lexicomp Drug Monograph for Amoxicillin Suspension
NEW QUESTION # 33
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Which of the following medications must be administered in a glass IV container?
Answer:
Explanation:
nitroglycerin
NEW QUESTION # 34
What type of drug is used to facilitate and examination or come to conclusion regarding a condition or disease?
- A. Therapeutic agent
- B. Destructive agent
- C. Prophylactic agent
- D. Diagnostic agent
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Diagnostic agent is use in making diagnostic condition.
NEW QUESTION # 35
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Which of the drugs listed is an SSRI?
Answer:
Explanation:
Celexa
NEW QUESTION # 36
The pharmacy must have the results of a currentANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count) and WBC (White Blood Cell) blood testprior to dispensing which medication?
- A. Fluoxetine
- B. Clozapine
- C. Aripiprazole
- D. Amitriptyline
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Clozapine (Clozaril)is anatypical antipsychoticused to treatschizophrenia. However, it has a severe side effect calledagranulocytosis, which causesa dangerous drop in white blood cells (WBCs) and neutrophils (ANCs), increasing the risk of infections.
#Explanation of Answer Choices:#D. Clozapine#Correct.Patients must be enrolled in theClozapine REMS program, and pharmacies must verifyANC and WBC resultsbefore dispensing.#A. Aripiprazole# Incorrect.Aripiprazole (Abilify) does not require ANC monitoring.#B. Fluoxetine# Incorrect.Fluoxetine (Prozac) is an SSRI and does not require blood monitoring.#C. Amitriptyline# Incorrect.Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant and does not require ANC monitoring.
#Reference:
* FDA Clozapine REMS Program
* PTCB Exam: Medication Safety & Risk Evaluation
NEW QUESTION # 37
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An empty capsule number 5 will hold how many milligrams of powder?
Answer:
Explanation:
1 00 mg
NEW QUESTION # 38
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Pellets
Answer:
Explanation:
Cylinder shaped tablets for implantation just under the skin for continuous drugabsorption.
NEW QUESTION # 39
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Ephedrine does not treat .....
Answer:
Explanation:
COPD
NEW QUESTION # 40
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You receive a prescription for sertraline (Zoloft.) qd x 30 days. What is sertraline?
Answer:
Explanation:
Antidepressent
NEW QUESTION # 41
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How many grams of 0.45% normal saline and 5% dextrose are in a 1-L bag of IV solution?
Answer:
Explanation:
4 .5g of the 0.45% NS; 50 g of 5% dextrose
NEW QUESTION # 42
During medication order entry, a pharmacy technician should consult a pharmacist:
- A. if the patient is allergic to the prescribed medication.
- B. to clarify the date and time of the order.
- C. if a patient has never taken the prescribed medication before.
- D. to obtain the patient's medication history.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Pharmacy technicians must notify the pharmacistimmediatelyif a patient has an allergy to a prescribed medication.Dispensing an allergenic drug could cause severe reactions, including anaphylaxis.
* Check for allergies and drug interactionsin the patient's profile.
* Alert the pharmacistif an allergy is detected.
* Ensure proper labelingfor allergy warnings.
* (A) To obtain the patient's medication history#Incorrect - Technicians can review medication history, but pharmacists must intervene forallergies or significant concerns.
* (B) If the patient is allergic to the prescribed medication#Correct - An allergy could be life- threatening and requires pharmacist intervention.
* (C) To clarify the date and time of the order#Incorrect - Technicians can check the order date, but this is not a critical pharmacist intervention.
* (D) If a patient has never taken the prescribed medication before#Incorrect - Whilefirst-time medication use requires counseling, it does not always require pharmacist intervention unless there are drug interactions, high-risk medications, or allergies.
* Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) - Allergy Checking Protocols:https://www.ismp.org
* PTCB Exam Content Outline - Medication Order Processing & Pharmacist Consultation Key Responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician in Medication Order Entry:Analysis of Answer Choices:
References for Pharmacy Technicians:
NEW QUESTION # 43
A preparation consisting of solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid is called:
- A. Elixir
- B. Syrup
- C. Suspension
- D. Emulsion
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 44
You receive a prescription for 15g of a Topical Steroid Cream containing a 12% concentration. Your
pharmacy only has 10% and 15% concentrations. How much of each can you combine to fill this
prescription?
- A. 12gof10%+3gof15%
- B. 6gof15%+9gof10%
- C. 10gof10%+5gof15%
- D. 8gof10%+7gof15%
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 45
You have received a script that reads 2gtt OU BID. What will the label placed on the patients packaging read?
- A. Two Drops in both ears two times daily
- B. Two Drops in both eyes two times daily
- C. Two drops in left eye two times daily
- D. Two Drops in right ear three times a day.
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 46
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