Medical Tests Medical Tests Certifications PTCE Questions & Answers

• Question 281:

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  The type of formulary that allows the pharmacy to obtain all medications that are prescribed is a(an) what?

  Correct Answer: Therapeutic equivalence

• Question 282:

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  Zantac, Tagamet and Pepcid are H2 blockers which are now available over-the-counter (OTC).

  What are these drugs used for?

  Correct Answer: Used to inhibit stomach acid secretion

• Question 283:

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  A "hospital borne" infection is also known as a infection.

  Correct Answer: nosocomial

• Question 284:

  CORRECT TEXT Of the following drug recalls, which one is the most important in that all parties involved in the dispensing of a prescription

  Correct Answer: Drug Recall I

• Question 285:

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  The pharmacist should be alerted if a petient is allergia to codeine and prescribed what instead?

  Correct Answer: Robitussin AC.

• Question 286:

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  A prescription for amoxicillin 250 mg #30 has a usual and customary price of $8.49. The acquisition cost of amoxicillin 250mg #30 is $2.02. What is the gross profit?

  Correct Answer: $6.47

• Question 287:

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  A senior citizen is pay for a prescription for penicillin VK 250 mg #30. The usual and customary price is #8.49. However this patient qualifies for a 10% discount.

  How much does the patient pay?

  Correct Answer: $7.64

• Question 288:

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  A medication use to reduce a fever is called an what?

  Correct Answer: Antipyretic

• Question 289:

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  A prescription is written for Septra Suspension 240 ml 1 teaspoonful h.s. + 1 refill. The insurance plan has a 34-day supply limitation. How many ml can be dispensed using the insurance plan guidelines?

  Correct Answer: 170 ml

• Question 290:

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  More than 3/4 of sales from pharmaceutical manufacturers are directly to who?

  Correct Answer: Wholesalers