Medical Tests PTCB Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Medical Tests PTCB Online Questions & Answers

• Question 171:

  Which of the following is a Schedule II Controlled Substance?

  A. diazepam
  B. meperidine
  C. pentazocine
  D. propoxyphene
  B. meperidine

• Question 172:

  What directions should be typed on the label for the following order?

  Rx: Amoxicillin suspension 250mg/5mL; Sig; 250mg tid for 7 days.

  A. Give one teaspoonful three times daily until finished.
  B. Give one teaspoonful twice daily until finished.
  C. Give one tablespoonful three times daily until finished.
  D. Give one-half teaspoonful twice daily until finished.
  A. Give one teaspoonful three times daily until finished.

• Question 173:

  Select the best translation of the signa: gtt iii O.D. q3h

  A. Instill three drops in the right ear three times daily.
  B. Instill three drops in the left ear every three hours.
  C. Instill three drops in the right eye every three hours.
  D. Instill three drops in both eyes as directed.
  C. Instill three drops in the right eye every three hours.

• Question 174:

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  How many milliliters are contained in 1 1/2 tbsp. of liquid?

  22.5 ml

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• Question 175:

  To make space for new stock, you've been asked to combine 4 bottles of cleaning solution z, and then label that bottle with the volume and % concentration. The contents are:

  -Bottle 1= 200mL of 75%

  -Bottle 2= 300mL of 90%

  -Bottle 3= 100mL of 80%

  -Bottle 4= 400mL of 50%

  -What will you type on the new label?

  A. Solution z, 1L of 78%
  B. Solution z, 1L of 70%
  C. Solution z, 1L of 62%
  D. None of the above
  B. Solution z, 1L of 70%

• Question 176:

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  If a medication is to be taken a.c., it should be taken when?

  before meals

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• Question 177:

  FILL BLANK Sustained, time-released tablets

  See explanation below

  Explanation/Reference:

  Active ingredient is released at a CONSTANT RATE for a prolonged period of time -long acting, delayed release, prolonged action

• Question 178:

  Your retail pharmacy sells products at: 45% markup over wholesale + a set dispensing fee of $4. A customer brings in a script for: Vardenafil 5mg #10. The total retail cost at pickup for the 10 tablets is $149.00. What is your pharmacys wholesale cost per/each tablet?

  A. $14.50
  B. $10.00
  C. $18.85
  D. $14.90
  B. $10.00

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• Question 179:

  A patient weights 218 Lbs. What is their weight in Kg?

  A. 479Kg
  B. 109Kg
  C. 409Kg
  D. 99Kg
  D. 99Kg

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• Question 180:

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  Trace elements are used in the following solutions _______.

  TPNs

  Explanation/Reference: