Medical Tests PTCB Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Medical Tests PTCB Online Questions & Answers

• Question 181:

  An effervescent tablet has the following formula:

  A. APAP : 325mg
  B. CaCo3 : 280mg
  C. Citric acid: 900mg
  D. Sodium bicarbonate : 465 mg
  B. CaCo3 : 280mg

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• Question 182:

  Which of these drugs is a Beta Blocker?

  A. Lisinopril
  B. Amlodipine
  C. Valsartan
  D. Metoprolol
  D. Metoprolol

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• Question 183:

  FILL BLANK Sub-lingual tablets

  See explanation below

  Explanation/Reference:

  -placed under the tongue where active ingridient is rapidly absorbed into the BLOODSTREAM. fast absorption -Avoids the first pass effect (where drug circulates through out the body before it is broken down by the liver

• Question 184:

  A physician orders an IV drip of a mixture at a rate of 25ml/hr for 20/hr. What volume of fluid will be needed?

  A. 500mg
  B. 0.5L
  C. 1.0L
  D. 1.5L
  B. 0.5L

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• Question 185:

  Alprozolam is a/an:

  A. narcotic
  B. barbiturate
  C. benzodiazepine
  D. stimulant
  C. benzodiazepine

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• Question 186:

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  The amount of hydrocortisone powder needed to prepare 8 oz of 2% hydrocortisone cream is _______.

  4.8 g

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• Question 187:

  If a patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting, which of the following dosage forms would be more effective?

  A. Capsule
  B. Oral solution
  C. Suppository
  D. Tablet
  C. Suppository

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• Question 188:

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  When using a class A prescription balance, the least weighable quantity is what?

  120 mg

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• Question 189:

  Which of the following are examples of calcium channel blockers?

  A. Amlodipine and Diltiazem
  B. Nifedipine and Digoxin
  C. Verapamil and Ramipril
  D. Cialis and Felodipine
  A. Amlodipine and Diltiazem

• Question 190:

  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. 6g of 15% + 9g of 10%
  B. 10g of 10% + 5g of 15%
  C. 8g of 10% + 7g of 15%
  D. 12g of 10% + 3g of 15%
  A. 6g of 15% + 9g of 10%

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