Medical Tests PTCE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Medical Tests PTCE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 561:

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  The amount of hydrocortisone powder needed to prepare 8 oz of 2% hydrocortisone cream is________________________________ .

  4.8 g

• Question 562:

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  The use of isopropyl alcohol is important as a mean to prevent contamination of an IV product. What should the minimum percent of isopropyl alcohol used be?

  70%

• Question 563:

  Which of the following statements regardingspecific patient medication returns in the hospital settingis correct?

  A. Unlabeled medications may be dispensed by the nurse at discharge.
  B. Unopened units-of-use returned from outpatients may be redispensed.
  C. Unopened units-of-use returned from inpatients may be redispensed.
  D. Crediting of unused doses is not feasible.
  C. Unopened units-of-use returned from inpatients may be redispensed.

• Question 564:

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  Chewable tablets

  Chewed and dissolved in the mouth prior to swallowing, can be swallowed whole.

• Question 565:

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  When choosing between state and federal requirements, which take precedence?

  The most stringent

• Question 566:

  Experiencing photosensitivity as a result of taking ciprofloxacin oral tablets for the first time is an example of a(n):

  A. intended effect.
  B. adverse reaction.
  C. synergistic effect.
  D. anaphylactic reaction.
  B. adverse reaction.

• Question 567:

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  Grinding tablets into a fine powder in a porcelain mortar is an example of

  Trituration

• Question 568:

  Which of the following is the correct interpretation of "Sig: 1 tab PO q.i.d. p.c. and h.s."?

  A. Take one tablet by mouth five times daily with meals and at bedtime.
  B. Take one tablet by mouth four times daily without meals and at bedtime with a snack.
  C. Take one tablet by mouth four times daily before meals and at bedtime.
  D. Take one tablet by mouth four times daily after meals and at bedtime.
  D. Take one tablet by mouth four times daily after meals and at bedtime.

• Question 569:

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  Referring patients to PharmD

  check the answer in explanation.

  Explanation

  If the question being asked does NOT have a FACTUAL answer ex. What is the generic name for xanax? Than the tech MUST refer the patient to the pharmD. Because: 1. Drug-Drug interactions 2. Drug-Disease state interactions 3. Drug-Food interactions -aspirin and coumadin interact could cause internal bleeding. -sudafed worsens high blood pressure and diabetes -absorption of cipro, tertacycline decrease when taken with food. Absorption of ketoconazole increase when taken with fatty foods. Grapefruit interacts with calcium channel blockers and estrogens. warfarin interacts with food high in vitamin k

• Question 570:

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  Your pharmacy has received a prescription for Ointment XYZ and is not available commercially. The prescription is written for 30 g with 2 refills. According to the FDA guidelines, what is the largest amount your pharmacy can compound when originally filling the prescription in anticipation of refills?

  90 g