Test Prep Test Prep Certifications PTCB Questions & Answers

• Question 41:

  You are asked to add 1.2mg of a drug to a 25mL bag of 5% Dextrose Injection. You have a 2mL ampoule of a 1:1000 w/v solution. How many mL should you add to the bag?

  A. 0.12mL

  B. 12mL

  C. 1.2mL

  D. None of the above

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 42:

  Oral forms of anti-diabetic medications include all of the following except:

  A. insulin

  B. metformin

  C. glyburide

  D. all of the above

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 43:

  The following drugs are all proton pump inhibitors except:

  A. anastrozole

  B. lansoprazole

  C. pantoprazole

  D. omeprazole

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 44:

  Which injectable route is the most rapid acting?

  A. intramuscular

  B. intravenous

  C. intradermal

  D. subcutaneous

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 45:

  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.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 46:

  You have mixed together enough sterile water and Sodium Chloride Solution to make 1500ml of a 0.09% solution. What tonicity is this solution?

  A. Hypertonic

  B. Isotonic

  C. Hypotonic

  D. Normal Saline

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 47:

  Which of the following drugs is not an HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin)?

  A. Crestor

  B. Lipitor

  C. Avapro

  D. Zocor

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 48:

  A drug interaction that can increase the risk for pregnancy may occur when are taken with oral contraceptives.

  A. antibiotics

  B. NSAIDs

  C. birth control pills

  D. antihistamines

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 49:

  A patient is to receive 3 L of IV solution over a 24 hour period. If the set delivers 15 drops per mL, how many drops per minute should be administered?

  A. 7 drops/minute

  B. 21 drops/minute

  C. 19 drops/minute

  D. 31 drops/minute

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 50:

  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

  Correct Answer: D