PTCB Exam

Ace Inhibitors should not be taken with......

Potassium Diuretics

Vitamin deficency causes Rickets

Vitamin D

CSAR stands for?

Controlled Substance Administration Record

Elixer is a form of..

Alcohol & Water

A drug that does not require blood work?

Sulfasalazine

NDC includes?

Drug Mfg, Drug Product, Package size

Inventory for Controlled Substance's is performed ?

every 2-Years

Beta Blockers End in ?

.......LoL

Specific Gravity Ratio

Weight
---------------------------------
Volume

True statements for Insulin?

1. Glargin should not be mixed.
2. Injection sites must be rotated
3. Regular & Lente insulins -Do not mix

Rx" is latin meaning.....

to Take a given product & strength

U&C means....

Usual & Custamary

Prophylactic products

Amoxicillin, Norgest, Propranol

Not a Prophylactic product?

Imitrex

Reference book includes info on USP & NF drug std's...

Drug Topics" Orange Book

1 mi=

100 units of Heparin

Patient Product Insert-PPI is required with..

Estrogen drugs I.E. premarin, conjugated estrogen

How many days are required to fill a Rx for Accutane?

7-Days

Digoxin toxicity symptom?

Arrhythmia

Mini-drip or micro-drip systems flow rate?

60 gtt/min

Who signs "MARS"?

Nurses

Maximum refills for CIII-CV drugs?

five days

If you find a white fluffy substance in a Dextrose IV bag, you must?

Shake Bag

Do not use this "Auxillary label" on Doxycycline?

Avoid Dairy Products

Not used for Asthma?

INH

Needs a Potassium supplement

Lasix

Does not need a Potassium supplement?

Aldactone, dyaside, dyrenium

gr iss= mg?

1 grain(65mg) x i(1) + ss(1/2)= 97.5mg or 65 x 1.5

Cost
------------------ =
Retail selling price

Gross Profit

weight
----------- =
%

Final weight( gm)

Given for overdose of Heparin?

Protamine Sulfate

A vitamin defiency that causes "Rickets

Vitamin C

Drug taken for Smoking cessation & Antidepressant

Bupropion

A 5-HT Receptor agonist used to treat Migraine?

Midrin

Unit Dose Labels require?

Dose strength, Expiration date, drug name

Potassium supplement's that treats?

HypoKalemia

What classification of drugs create side effects> dry eyes & mouth, difficult urinating & defacating?

Anticholinergics

Clarks rule?

Child's Dose= Adult dose x (Child's Weight)
--------------------
150 lbs

Young's rule?

Child's Dose= Adult dose x (Child's Age)
-----------------------
child's age+ 12 yrs

Advantage of a plastic IV TPN system

Light & Cheap, easy storage, bag easy to read

Contriindicated rating indicates a drug in pregnancy

Rated X

Not required text in Pharmacy

PDR-Physician desk reference

Which drugs should be taken with food

Nitrofurantoin (antibiotics- need to be taken on a empty stomach)

What is not found in a Total Parenteral Admixture

Protein

Insulin is injected by?

SC-Subcutaneously

Where would you nprepare hazardous drugs?

BSC-Biological Safety Cabinet

Accutane- how many refills allowed?

NONE

What type of label is put on Rx's

Auxillary Labels

Otic product?

treats Ear

TPN-Total Parenteral Solution

Isotonic

a Dry, Nonproductive cough requires a

Expectorant

Rhinitis

Runny Nose

What type of solution has a greater osmololarity than blood?

Hypertonic

Inhibition

a drug that blocks the activity in liver

Inventory turns=

Total Sales/ begin. sales + ending sales/2

How often do you change a Catapres patch?

once a week

Term "Subscription

Denotes the instructions to a Pharmacist

Macrolide drugs?

Azithromycin, Clarithromyacin, erthromycin

What components are in a "Total Nutrient Admixture?

Amino acids, dextrose, lipids

Hyperalimination

TPN

What opthalmic should be refrigerated?

Latanprost

Who developes the formulary in a hospital?

P & T Committee

A pregnant women w/Hypertension should take?

Methyldopa (Aladomet)

QSAD means

A Sufficient amount to take

USP-NF

Office Compendium of Pharmacetical products in the U S

Purpose of a GPO-Group Purchasing Organization

Negotiates prices for hospital Pharmacies

Available in Tablet & IV

Vasotec

Controlled Substance records must be kept for how long?

2-years

Which gland controls Water balance, Body temp., apetite, emotion

Hypoithalamus

What auxillary label should be placed on "Griseofulvin

Shake well, Sunlight sensitive

Tegretol is not available in this form?

Transdermal Patch

What class of drug would use Pulse Dosing?

Antifungals

Pharmacy law: Adulteration & Misbranding of drugs

Pure Drug Act of 1906

Drugs that end in ....pril

Ace Inhibitors

Drugs that end in .....pam

Benzodiazapines, class CIV's

Schedule CV drugs must include the following info:

Dispense date, Name, Signature, address of purchaser, Pharmacist's signature

Antibiotics ( i.e. pennicillin's) require labels-

Take on a Empty Stomach, Take with Water, Do not take w/Juice

Etopiside is prepared where?

BSC

Prevents "Peptic Ulcer disease" caused by NSAIDs

misoprostol

Treats Acne

Azelex, Benzamycin, Differin

ASHP

American Society of Health System Pharmacists

Syrup USP contains

Sucrose in water

Herbal remedy that treats Insomnia

Melatonin

DEA form to report thefts?

Form 106

Acetaminophen w/codeine drug class

CIII

Method of preparing emulsions

Continental

Used Prophylactically to treat migrain's

propranolol/inderal

Is not a dispersion

Syrup

Rejection of a prescription

Adjudication

Automatic Stop Order

ASO

Insulin U-100 syringe is calibrated to?

2-unit increments

What type of Drug Interaction with another drug

Potentiation

Is Not required on a Rx label

Lot number

Beta Blocker+ Diuretic is

Atenolol + Chlorthazidone

Is not a side effect of steroids

Inflammation

Bactrim DS

Sulfamethoxazole/Triamethoprim DS

Form of "Estradiol

Climera, estrace, Estraderm

Not a form of Estradiol

conjugate estrogen/premarin

Sets regulations for Resident Care facilities

CMS-Centers for medicaid

Side effect of Diuretics

Hypokalemia

DUE stands for....

Drug Utilization Evaluation

DEA Form 222 requires the maximum items listed?

10

Reference book on Pharmacist counciling

USP DI, vol II

Cocaine drug schedule?

CII

2 Drug classes should not be mixed

MAOI, SSRI

Digoxin is a class of?

Cardial Glycoside

How many 4oz bottles of exempt narcotic may be purchased in 48 hrs

ONE

Chemo drugs are prepared in what?

Horizontal Laminar flow hood

Hydrous Lanolin is what form?

Emulsion-(water & oil)

The organization that replaced the "Health Care Finacing Adninistration-HCFA

CMS-Centers for Medicaid

A Specific Dosage & Need

Extemporaneous Compounding

The combination of 2 or more drugs is called?

Synergistic effect

Herbal Laxative

Cascara Sagrada

Is not a Anti-inflammatory drug

APAP/Acetaminophen

Smoking Cessation aid

Zyban

What drug produces a adverse effect if alcohol is consumed

disulfiram (Anabuse)

Insulin is stored in a ?

Refrigerator ( 8 deg C-15 deg. C)

DAW 0

Generic allowed by physician

DAW 1

Brand required by Physician

DAW 2

Generic allowed but, Patient Requests Brand

When does a Laminar Flow Hood should be cleaned when?

Beginning of each shift

Organization that establishes "Standards of Care in hospitals & Long Term Care?

TJC-The Joint Commision

Angiotensin II Antagonist

avapro, cozaar, diovan (NOT Beta blockers)

Study of Drugs include-Pharmacology

Absorption, Distribution, Metabolizes, Excretion

DEA forms are valid for?

60 days

Drug references of drug monographs are found?

PDR

Oral Contraceptives will counteract with

Antibiotics, Antifungals, Anti-convulsants ( Beta Blockers will not counteract)

Injection angle- Intradermal

10-15 deg

Injection angle-Subcutaneous

45 deg

Injection angle-Intramuscular

90 deg

What type of Balance weighs less than 120 grams

Class A

1 gm=

15 gr

5 ml =

1-tsp

15 ml =

1-Tbl, 3 tsp

30 ml =

1 oz

Inscriptions require?

Name, Strength, Quantity

Treats Hyperthyroidism

PTU (propylthiouracil)

Fentanyl patch should be replaced every?

3-days

Law requires Pharnacy's to maintain DME-Durable Medical Equipment

FDA Safe medical act 1990

What is not found on CSAR

an expiration date

DEA Form 363

Dispensing of Controlled Substances

Term that measures Drug Absorption & total amount of drug in the blood

Bioavailability

Vitamin B is measured in?

Milligrams

Cyanocobalamin is

Vitamin B12

What counteracts Antipsychotic meds?

Benzotropine

What drug does not require special handling?

Medrol

Why is it required to have the full name for Rx?

to ensure the right drug for the right patient

CPOE

Computerized Physician Order Entry

What drug is effected by MAC (Mandatory Allowable cost)?

Non-propietary drugs

What classification of antidepressent must be flushed out before taking another a.d.

MAOI

Law addressing treatment of patients in Long Term Facilities?

OBRA 1987

How many gloves are required for IV Prep.?

2

What organization oversees Pharmacy practices?

BOP-Board of Pharmacy

Reference book-"Pharmacy Drug Costs

Red Book

NSAIDs

Celecoxib, Ibuprofen, oxaprozin

Info found on hospital Med. Order, but not found in retail?

A Dosage schedule

This class of drug as no effect on Oral contraceptives?

Beta Blocker

Symptom of Hyperglycemic drugs

Fruity smelling breath

Biennial Inventory taken every?

2-years (controlled substances)

not a Antiarryhythimic agent

-Beta Blockers

Classes of drugs that treat depression?

MAO, SSRI, TCAs

Which law mandated " DUE" (Drug utilization Evaluation)

OBRA 90

Drug dipensed by "Pulse dosing

Itraconazole/sporanox(antifungals)

What hospital commitee maintains the drug formulary?

P&T (Pharmacy/Therapeutic) commitee

What vitamin is necessary in production of Red Blood Cells?

Folic Acid

Cardura" interacts with ?

NSAIDs

What could a patient eat while taking Warfarin?

FRUITS; but cannot eat broccoli, spinach, legumes because there high in Vitamin K

Beta Blockers are the same as?

Beta-Adrenergics

Capitation

a Pharmacy receives a predetermined amount of money for a patient, regardless of the number of Rx's or value of prescriptions per month

Med Watch

reports adverse events that pose a SERIOUS HEALTH THREAT

Gestational Diabetes occurs?

at pregnancy

MAC stands for?

Mandatory Allowable Cost

Herbal remedy that Treats PMS

Black Cohosh

Who should not take Tetracycline

Chikdren under 9 & pregnant women

Grand Mal seizure is

Tonic-Clonic

Treats Prostate Cancer

Eulexin

Drug Topic in Red Book

DP=Direct Price

PCA stands for?

Patient Controlled Analgesia

What antidepressent may be used to treat bedwetting?

imipramine(tofranil)

Drugs that treat smoking cessation?

Zyban, Habitrol, Nicoderm

Which drug law states that all drugs must be pure & safe?

Kefauver-Harris ammendment

drugs that treat inflammation?

etodolac, naprozen, piroxicam

What insulin has the longest duration of action?

Ultralente insulin

What device converts a solution to a mist?

Nebulizer

3-common dosage forms

Emulsion, magna, suspension

What type of Med's are DOS, DSS?

Laxatives

Reference book is a compilation of "package inserts

PDR

Which migraine Med. is a controlled Substance

Butorphanol

What combo cannot be taken w/alcohol?

APAP

What dosage form releases CO2 when it comes in contact with water?

Effervescent salts

Therapeutic equiv. code meets bioequiv.?

AA

What does not effect "Route of Admin.

shape of dosage form

Site of Intrathecal injection?

Spinal fluid

Ondansetron treats?

patient undergoing Chemotherapy

Sterizing Filter size?

0.2 microns (smallest)

What law is violated if a drug is dispensed without a valid prescription?

Durham-Humphrey ammendment

What is not required on a prescription label?

Physicians DEA number

What drug class of antibiotic should not be used if a patient is allergic to pennicillin?

Cephalosporins

If taking a MAOI, what food should you avoid?

Yogurt- it contains yeast

What insulin should be added first when mixing 2 insulin's?

Regular Insulin

What kind of insulin can be added to a IV bag?

Regular Insulin

Drug Monogram

Literature on the drug & by the mfg

OBRA 90

Offers council to a patient by the Pharmacist

What process brings a drug from the distribution site into the bloodstream?

Absorption

AAC

Actual Acquistion Cost

What drug can cause death if taken after it expires?

Tetracycline

Side effect from a overdose of salisylates?

Tinnitus(ringing of the ear)

Class I drug recall

Reasonable probability will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Class II drug recall

May cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Remote chance of serious consequences.

Class III drug recall

Product not likely to cause adverse health consequences

How many days is DEA form 222 valid after signed?

60 days

DEA Form used for destroying Conrtolled Subst.

Form 41

Methyphenidate is what schedule drug?

CII- Ritalin

Side effect of ACE Inhibitors

Dry Cough

Ref. Book used fr drug equivalents?

Orange book

100 Particles sized to 0.5 microns

ISO Class 5

Controlled substances can be transferred how many times(CIII-CV)only?

once

What classification would not require a "Automatic Stop Order

Diabetic med's

Where do oral drug med's metabolize take place?

Liver

Rate at which a drug is eliminated from a specific volume of blood per unit of time?

Clearance

Vitaminthat treats beriberi?

B1, Thiamine

What drug should not be given to a person 18 years and younger?

Cipro, Ciprofloxacin

Dosage form would use the process of "inunction

oinyments, creams, lotions, pastes (all forms applied to skin)

What classification does not include antineoplastic agents

Alkylating agents

PPI-Proton Pump Inh. end in..

....prazole

What drug product should not be chewed?

Benzonatate

What dosage form contains small pellets & beads?

Spansules

Treats vertigo

antivert, dramamine, transderm scop

What is antidote for an excess of Warfarin?

Phytonadione

What info refers to the NDC number?

Drug product, Drug Mfg., Package size

What is the term refers to the vehicle that contains the dissolved drug?

solvent

What is the inscription on a prescription?

medication prescribed

What type of dosage form is prepared by the Punch method...

Capsules

Disease of the nerves?

Epilepsy

If a patient takes both Nitrates and Sildenafil will cause?

Hypotension

What type of spatula is used when handling Iodine?

Hard Rubber

How often is the PDR published?

Once a year

AF" stands for on a Patient Chart?

Atrial Fibrillation

Ref. book that refers to instructions on compoonding drugs anf info?

Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy

DTD" means?

Latin meaning-"Give of such doses