Test Prep Test Prep Certifications PTCB Questions & Answers

• Question 21:

  If 350mL of SWI is added to 75mL of an 85% stock solution, what is the precentage strength of the resulting solution?

  A. 21%

  B. 15%

  C. 63%

  D. 10%

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 22:

  In which of the following dosage forms is a drug mixed (but not dissolved) into a liquid which needs to be shaken before administration in order to distribute the drug particles evenly.

  A. Syrup

  B. IV Infusion

  C. Suspension

  D. Troche

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 23:

  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%

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 24:

  A 1:50000 lidocaine solution is to be given to a patient. What is the concentration of the solution in mcg/ mL?

  A. 0.02mcg/mL

  B. 0.2mcg/mL

  C. 2mcg/mL

  D. 20mcg/mL

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 25:

  The maximum volume for an intradermal injection is .

  A. 2mL

  B. 1mL

  C. 5mL

  D. 0.1mL

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 26:

  If 500mg of a drug are added to a 100mL IV bag, what is the percent strength of the resulting solution?

  A. 0.005%

  B. 0.0005%

  C. 0.5%

  D. 0.05%

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 27:

  Of the following, which one deals with the issue of safety caps on bottles of Sch. II prescriptions?

  A. PPPA - Poison Prevention Packaging Act

  B. CSA - The Controlled Substance Act

  C. METH - Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act

  D. FDA - Federal Food and Drug Act

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 28:

  The standard pediatric dose for Cefazolin is 20 mg/kg/day. The order is written for 15mg I.D. The infant weighs 8.5 lb. This dose is:

  A. Too low

  B. Too high

  C. Within guidelines

  D. Not sufficient information

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 29:

  Select the best translation of the signa:

  1 tsp q.i.d. po p.c. et h.s.

  A. Take one teaspoonful every six hours before meals and at bedtime.

  B. Take one teaspoonful four times daily by mouth at bedtime.

  C. Take one tablespoonful four times daily after meals with juice.

  D. Take one teaspoonful four times daily after meals and at bedtime.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 30:

  Which of the following cannot have refills under any circumstances?

  A. Metoprolol

  B. Methylphenidate

  C. Methylergonovine

  D. Mirtazapine

  Correct Answer: B