Medical Tests PTCB Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Medical Tests PTCB Online Questions & Answers

• Question 311:

  Which type of insulin has the shortest onset period. (the length of time before it reaches the bloodstream and begins to lower blood sugar)

  A. Ultra-Lente
  B. Lente
  C. NPH
  D. Regular
  D. Regular

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• Question 312:

  Which dosage form would ensure the best bioavailability?

  A. PO
  B. SL
  C. NG
  D. IV
  D. IV

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• Question 313:

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  How much diluent do you need to add to 4 gm of powder to get a concentration of 500mg/ml?

  8 ml

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• Question 314:

  The decision to add new medications to a hospitals formulary are usually made by :

  A. Drug Company Representatives
  B. Board of Physicians
  C. Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
  D. Hospital General Manager
  C. Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

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• Question 315:

  Which of these temperatures would be within Controlled / Room Temperature standards?

  A. 86°f
  B. 20°c
  C. 38°f
  D. 65°c
  B. 20°c

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• Question 316:

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  The drug Prilosec is classified as a _______.

  Proton pump inhibitor

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• Question 317:

  In the U.S., Medicare is a stand-alone drug plan, offered by insurers and other private companies to people who get benefits through Original Medicare. Everyone with Medicare is eligible for this coverage, regardless of income, health status, or current prescription expenses.

  A. Part A
  B. Part B
  C. Part C
  D. Part D
  D. Part D

• Question 318:

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  Cylinder shaped tablets for implantation just under the skin for continuous drug absorption.

• Question 319:

  Valproic acid syrup is available as 250mg/5cc. If a patient is to take 750mg in the morning and 500mg in the evening, how much syrup will you dispense for a 30 day supply?

  A. 1.25pt.
  B. 750mL
  C. 205.88fl. dr.
  D. 23.36fl. oz.
  B. 750mL

• Question 320:

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  How many doses of Zinacef 500-mg can be prepared from 10 gm bulk vial?

  200 doses

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