Medical Tests PTCB Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Medical Tests PTCB Online Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  Which of the following is not a valid DEA number?

  A. BJ7750436
  B. BC9292929
  C. AC5710226
  D. AJ6746747
  D. AJ6746747

• Question 2:

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  An IV order calls for the addition of 45 mEq of CaCo3(calcium carbonate). You have a 25 ml vial of CaCo3 4.4mEq/ml. How many mls of this concentrate do you need to add to this IV?

  10.2 ml

  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 3:

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  Prednisone drug toxicity does not cause....

  Hypotension

  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 4:

  A script is faxed over from Dr. Peruse which contains the sig:

  1ml Neomycin Sulphate 0.5% 1-2gtt OU QID

  Which of the following conditions is this order most likely to treat?

  A. Urinary Tract Infection
  B. Labyrinthitis (inner ear infection)
  C. Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
  D. Allergic Rhinitis
  C. Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

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  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 5:

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  A prescription with directions to instill iii gtts OS qod would require the label to read ______.

  See explanation

  Explanation/Reference:

  Instill three drops into the left eye every other day

• Question 6:

  The infusion rate of an IV is over 12 hours. The total volume is 800mL. What would the infusion rate be in mL/minute?

  A. 6.6
  B. 11.1
  C. 0.6
  D. 1.1
  D. 1.1

• Question 7:

  Which injectable route is the most rapid acting?

  A. intramuscular
  B. intravenous
  C. intradermal
  D. subcutaneous
  B. intravenous

• Question 8:

  A patient at your hospital is prescribed: Drug Xt 2mg/kg TID.

  Her chart shows she weighs 110 lbs. How many mg per day will she receive?

  A. 100mg
  B. 200mg
  C. 300mg
  D. 400mg
  C. 300mg

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  Explanation/Reference:

• Question 9:

  Which of the following is an anti-hypertensive?

  A. digoxin
  B. isosorbide dinitrate
  C. metoprolol
  D. atorvastatin
  C. metoprolol

• Question 10:

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  See explanation below

  Explanation/Reference:

  1.

  Written from an office

  2.

  Phoned in by the office (only Rphs or interns can receive) Exceptions of CII's.

  3.

  The office can fax or transmit the prescription through the computer. (NO CII's) ALSO: CII NO REFILLS. Controls 3-5 can only have a total of 6 fills, so a prescription must be written with 5 refills if it is a control, good for 6 months only. All other non-controls written PRN or with 12 refills are good only a year from the date the prescription