#13

Two examples of antiviral medications are:

a. Acyclovir and Oseltamivir

b. Lamivudine and Oimetidine

c. Amlodipine and Amantadine

d. Ribavirin and Cytarabine

#14

Which of the following formulas will produce a 1000mL solution of 3.5% amino acid in 15% dextrose?

A. Amino Acid 10% 500mL + Dextrose 30% 500mL

B. Dextrose 30% 500mL + Amino Acid 10% 300mL

C. Amino Acid 7% 500mL + Dextrose 30% 500mL

D. Dextrose 30% 600mL + Amino Acid 7% 400mL

#15

Which of the following is in DEA Sch. II ?

A. Clonazepam

B. Oxytocin

C. Methylphenidate

D. Roloxifene

Thanks for taking the PTCB / ExCPT Practice test

#16

Which of the following is not a valid DEA number ?

A. BJ7750436

B. BC9292929

C. AC5710226

D. AJ6746747

#17

How many tablets should be dispensed, given the following order:

Prednisone 5mg sig:
ii tabs qid x 2 days;
ii tabs tid x 2 days;
ii tabs bid x 2 days;
i tab tid for 2 days;
i tab bid x 2days
then stop.

a. 44

b. 28

c. 48

d. 46

#18

While rotating stock, a drug container has the expiration date of 07/2012. Which of the following days does this bottle actually expire?

A. 06/30/2012

B. 07/01/2012

C. 07/31/2012

D. 08/01/2012

#19

The publication used to find approved (generic) Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence is known as:

A. Merk Manual

B. Generic Drug List

C. Orange Book

D. PDR

#20

What directions should be typed on the label for the following order ?

Rx: Amoxicillin suspension 250mg/5mL; Sig; 250mg tid for 7 days.


a. Give one teaspoonful three times daily until finished.

b. Give one teaspoonful twice daily until finished.

c. Give one tablespoonful three times daily until finished.

d. Give one-half teaspoonful twice daily until finished.

#21

Which of the following belong to the tricyclic class (TCA's) of anti-depressants?

A. sertraline and clomipramine

B. amitriptyline and imipramine

C. trimipramine and citalopram

D. mirtazapine and nortriptyline

#22

A child with severe case of poison ivy weighs 44lbs. She has uncontrollable itching on her arms. A pediatrician orders: Benadryl® po 5mg/kg/q6h. Benadryl is available as a 12.5mg/5mL solution. What dose should be given each 6 hours?

A. 10ml

B. 20ml

C. 40ml

D. 80ml

#23

You receive a prescription for Temazepam 7.5mg #30. What is the max number of refills this prescription could have? (if the doctor requests)

A. 1 Refill

B. 11 Refills

C. 5 Refills

D. No Refills

#24

Which of the following would cause a dangerous Drug-Drug interaction if taken together:

A. Digoxin - Diltiazem

B. Tadilifil - Phentermine

C. Hydrocodone - Zolpidem

D. Warfarin - Asprin

#25

A script calls for i-ii tabs q3-4h. What will be typed on the prescription packaging label?

a. Take one or two tablets three or four times each day.

b. Take one or two tablets every three to four hours.

c. Take one tablet every three hours or take two tablets every four hours.

d. Take one or two tablets every three or four hours as needed.

#26

Which of the following would a patient be prescribed Topiramate for ?

A. Tinnitus

B. Osteoporosis

C. Epilepsy

D. Alopecia

#27

Which of the following is a common side effect of codeine ?

A. Diarrhea

B. Constipation

C. Coughing

D. Muscle twitching

#28

A stat dose of amoxicillin suspension 0.5g has been ordered for a child on the pediatric unit. Her dose thereafter will be 250 mg tid for 5 days. If each teaspoonful contains 250mg. What quantity is required for the stat dose?

A. 75mL

B. 10mL

C. 85mL

D. 20mL

#29

500mL of a 15% is diluted to 1.5L.
What is the resulting strength?

A. 5.0%

B. 2.5%

C. 12%

D. 0.8%

#30

Which of the following are examples of calcium channel blockers?

A. Amlodipine and Diltiazem

B. Nifedipine and Digoxin

C. Verapamil and Ramipril

D. Cialis® and Felodipine