PTCE by Medical Tests Actual Free Exam Q&As

Question 1

Vistarilis a brand name for:

A. Prochlorperazine B. Ranolazine C. Hydroxyzine D. Meclizine

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Question 2

A prescription calls for one capsule of a medication to be administered PO ac. daily for 14 days. What directions should appear on the label?

A. Take one capsule by mouth after a meal once daily for 14 days. B. Take one capsule by mouth before a meal once daily for 14 days. C. Take one capsule by mouth with a meal once daily for 14 days. D. Take one capsule by mouth daily for 14 days.

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Question 3

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. 3 B. 4 C. 6 D. 5

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Question 4

What is thegeneric nameforProcardia?

A. Felodipine B. Nifedipine C. Diltiazem D. Amlodipine

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Question 5

Which of the following is the correct interpretation of "Sig: 1 tab PO q.i.d. p.c. & h.s."?

A. Take one tablet by mouth four times daily without meals and at bedtime with a snack. B. Take one tablet by mouth five times daily with meals and at bedtime. C. Take one tablet by mouth four times daily after meals and at bedtime. D. Take one tablet by mouth four times daily before meals and at bedtime.

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Question 6

Which of the following is an event that must be reported to VAERS if it occurs after vaccine administration?

A. Drowsiness B. Anaphylaxis C. Constipation D. Hyperlipidemia

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Question 7

Stock rotation is best defined as the:

A. number of times medications are purchased, sold, and replaced in any time period B. removal of specific medications that are to be replaced with new product C. reordering of medications to generate greater turnover D. placement of medications with later expiration dates behind those with earlier expiration dates

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Question 8

According to USP, which of the following may be used todecontaminate human skin?

A. Antibiotics B. Antiseptics C. Chemical sterilants D. UV irradiation

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Question 9

According toUSP Chapter <800>, appropriateeye and face protectionmust be worn in which of the following scenarios involvingany hazardous drug?

A. Counting out tablets B. Disinfecting a surface C. Refrigerating a compound D. Cleaning a spill

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Question 10

Which of the following statements concerning allopurinol is correct?

A. It is available in 50 mg and 200 mg tablets B. It decreases cholesterol levels C. It inhibits uric acid production D. It decreases blood glucose levels

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Question 11

According tofederal law, records regarding thedistribution, receipt, or destructionofcontrolled substancesmust be maintained for a minimum ofhow many years?

A. 2 B. 5 C. 1 D. 7

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Question 12

A pharmacy technician discovers that a shipment received today containsexpired medications. Of the following, it would be most appropriate for the technician to first:

A. Perform a drug utilization review B. Notify the wholesaler or manufacturer C. Contact a reverse distributor D. Report the issue to MedWatch

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Question 13

Which of the following is anantipsychotic?

A. Ketoconazole B. Aripiprazole C. Zolpidem D. Rifampin

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Question 14

Quality standards for the nonsterile preparation of compounded medications can be found in:

A. Drug Facts and Comparisons. B. Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy. C. USP Chapter 795. D. Physicians' Desk Reference.

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Question 15

St. John's Wort is primarily used as a(n):

A. antihypertensive B. immune enhancer C. antioxidant D. mild antidepressant

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