Medical Tests PTCB Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Medical Tests PTCB Online Questions & Answers

• Question 261:

  A 600ml IV solution is to be given over a 5 hour period. Which of the flow rates below would need to be used?

  A. 2.0ml/min
  B. 2.5ml/min
  C. 3.0ml/min
  D. 3.5ml/min
  A. 2.0ml/min

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• Question 262:

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  Film-coated tablets (biaxin and depakote)

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  Explanation/Reference:

  -special coating that masks the objectionable odor or taste -prevents deterioration due to light and air.

• Question 263:

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  When repackaging medications into unit dose containers, which of the listed required information does not need to be recorded in a logbook?

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  Explanation/Reference:

  The patient's name and medical record number

• Question 264:

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  The doctor writes for aminophylline 125 mg po QID x 10 days. You only have the solution 250/5 ml. How much would be needed for one dose?

  1/2 teaspoonful

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• Question 265:

  A dosage form that dissolves when held between the cheek and gum is called a:

  A. Sublingual
  B. Buccal
  C. Enteric Coated
  D. Pouch
  B. Buccal

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• Question 266:

  You have dissolved 1400mg of a drug in 1L of water. What is the percentage strength of the solution formed?

  A. 0.014%
  B. 0.14%
  C. 1.4%
  D. 14%
  B. 0.14%

• Question 267:

  You are filling prescriptions at a retail pharmacy. A script is presented for Lopressor 100mg QD X30D. Your pharmacy is currently out of Lopressor. Which of the following may the pharmacist substitute in its place to fill the order?

  A. Toprol
  B. Generic Metoprolol
  C. Propranolol
  D. None of the above
  D. None of the above

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• Question 268:

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  Which of the following books is used for FDA's list of approved drug products?

  Orange Book

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• Question 269:

  Ampicillin is available in 2g vials and when reconstituted with 9.6mL the total volume is 10mL. How many mL are required for a 400mg dose?

  A. 4mL
  B. 2mL
  C. 2.5mL
  D. none of the above.
  B. 2mL

• Question 270:

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  You receive a prescription for sertraline (Zoloft) qd x 30 days. What is sertraline?

  Antidepressent

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