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PTCB Practice Exam 2 Part 2

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This flashcard set covers essential pharmacy technician topics including inventory management goals and controlled substance schedules. It helps reinforce knowledge needed for efficient pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance.

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What would be the infusion rate for a 50 mg/mL magnesium sulfate solution to provide 1.2 g/hr?
A. 0.4 mL/hr
B. 2.5 mL/hr
C. 20 mL/hr
D. 24 mL/hr

D. 24 mL/hr

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What would be the infusion rate for a 50 mg/mL magnesium sulfate solution to provide 1.2 g/hr?
A. 0.4 mL/hr
B. 2.5 mL/hr
C. 20 mL/hr
D. 24 mL/hr

D. 24 mL/hr

On a patient's chart, what does the acronym "BS" mean?
A. Body surface
B. Blood sugar
C. Bloody solutions
D. Bloody stools

B. Blood sugar

Which of the following medications is not indicated to prevent a stroke?
A. Aspirin
B. Coumadin
C. Plavix
D. Zetia

D. Zetia

Which step in the processing of a prescription will inform the pharmacy that a prescription claim has been rejected?
A. Adjudication
B. Counseling
C. Entering information into the computer
D. Translating the prescription

A. Adjudication

Which of the following is not a reason to return medications to the warehouse or manufacturer?
A. Drug damaged during delivery
B. Drug expired
C. Drug incorrectly reconstituted
D. Drug recall

C. Drug incorrectly reconstituted

Which of the following antiviral agents is used in the prophylaxis of influenza A?
A. Acyclovir
B. Amantadine
C. Cidofovir
D. Vidarabine

B. Amantadine

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PTCB Practice Exam 2 Part 2
TermDefinition

What would be the infusion rate for a 50 mg/mL magnesium sulfate solution to provide 1.2 g/hr?
A. 0.4 mL/hr
B. 2.5 mL/hr
C. 20 mL/hr
D. 24 mL/hr

D. 24 mL/hr

On a patient's chart, what does the acronym "BS" mean?
A. Body surface
B. Blood sugar
C. Bloody solutions
D. Bloody stools

B. Blood sugar

Which of the following medications is not indicated to prevent a stroke?
A. Aspirin
B. Coumadin
C. Plavix
D. Zetia

D. Zetia

Which step in the processing of a prescription will inform the pharmacy that a prescription claim has been rejected?
A. Adjudication
B. Counseling
C. Entering information into the computer
D. Translating the prescription

A. Adjudication

Which of the following is not a reason to return medications to the warehouse or manufacturer?
A. Drug damaged during delivery
B. Drug expired
C. Drug incorrectly reconstituted
D. Drug recall

C. Drug incorrectly reconstituted

Which of the following antiviral agents is used in the prophylaxis of influenza A?
A. Acyclovir
B. Amantadine
C. Cidofovir
D. Vidarabine

B. Amantadine

What does "U&C" mean when billing prescriptions?
A. Unusual customer
B. Unusual and customary
C. Usual customer
D. Usual and customary

D. Usual and customary

What are the four elements of medical and pharmaceutical nomenclature?
A. Prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining vowels
B. Prefixes, suffixes, key words, and combining vowels
C. Prefixes, suffixes, key words and combining consonants
D. Prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining consonants

A. Prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining vowels

Which of the following is not a medical doctor?
A. Chiropractor
B. Ophthalmologist
C. Psychiatrist
D. Veterinarian

A. Chiropractor

What body organ would be affected by hepatotoxicity?
A. Intestines
B. Kidneys
C. Liver
D. Thyroid

C. Liver

Which of the following terms refers to the requirements that patients, providers, or institutions must meet before the insurance company will approve diagnostic testing, hospital admissions, or inpatient or outpatient surgical procedures? A. Coordination of benefits
B. Eligibility
C. Preauthorization
D. Waiting period

C. Preauthorization

Which of the following would require a potassium supplement?
A. Aldactone
B. Dyazide
C. Dyrenium
D. Lasix

D. Lasix

Which of the following is not an example of a sound-alike, look-alike drug?
A. Aciphex-Accupril
B. Adderall-Inderal
C. Alprazolam-lorazepam
D. Metformin-methadone

D. Metformin-methadone

Who initiated use of the "do not use" list?
A. FDA
B. ISMP
C. MERP
D. TJC

D. TJC

Which of the following is defined as a report summarizing all items that were not purchased on bid?
A. 80/20 report
B. Compliance report
C. PAR report
D. Velocity report

B. Compliance report

Which two drug classifications should not be taken together?
A. TCAs and MAOIs
B. TCAs and SSRIs
C. MAOIs and SSRIs
D. TCAs and lithium

C. MAOIs and SSRIs

The infusion rate of an IV is over a 12-hour period. The total exact volume is 800 mL. What would be the infusion rate in mL/min?
A. 0.56 mL/min
B. 1.11 mL/min
C. 2.7 mL/min
D. None of the above

B. 1.11 mL/min

Which of the following medications is not indicated for osteoporosis?
A. Actonel
B. Evista
C. Fosamax
D. Naprosyn

D. Naprosyn

Acetaminophen with codeine is classified in what drug schedule?
A. CII
B. CIII
C. CIV
D. CV

B. CIII

Which of the following organizations administers Medicare?
A. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
B. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
C. Health and Human Services (HHS)
D. Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA)

B. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

You have received a prescription for amoxicillin 500 mg po. The patient is unable to chew or swallow capsules or tablets. How many milliliters should be given in each dose if the concentration is 125 mg/5 mL?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20

D. 20

What is the direction for airflow in a horizontal laminar airflow hood?
A. From the back of the hood to the front
B. From the bottom of the hood to the top
C. From the front of the hood to the back
D. From the top of the hood to the bottom

A. From the back of the hood to the front

How would a prescriber write a prescription for "Zolpidem 5 mg at bedtime as needed"?
A. Zolpidem 5 mg q hs prn
B. Zolpidem 5 mg q hs ad
C. Zolpidem 5 mg q 9 PM ad. lib.
D. Zolpidem 5 mg q hs qs

A. Zolpidem 5 mg q hs prn

What is the nonproprietary name for Deltasone?
A. Lithium
B. Methylprednisolone
C. Prednisolone
D. Prednisone

D. Prednisone

What does the abbreviation "hs" mean on a prescription?
A. At bedtime
B. Hours
C. House
D. None of the above

A. At bedtime