Free PTCB Practice TestBonus Practice Quiz #7PTCB practice quiz/bonus exam #7 is one of the many unofficial practice exams on this site. They are designed to help prepare students for the PTCB or ExCPT exams. Practicing with the same (multiple choice) format as the real pharmacy tech exam will better prepare you. The questions on the practice exams are about everyday pharmacy technician knowledge and duties. This quiz is 20 Questions and should take about 20 minutes maximum.Your pharmacy has received a STAT order for an IV preparation. The laminar airflow hood was turned off for a service call and is now available. How long must the LAFH run for before you can perform the required aseptic technique? A. Immediately B. 1 hour C. 30 minutes D. 15 minutes Answer Key (in new window) All aseptic manipulations in the laminar flow hood should be performed at least: A. Four inches within the hood B. Six inches within the hood C. Eight inches within the hood D. Twelve inches within the hood You have on hand a 14% (w/v) topical antiseptic solution. You receive and order for 1 L of a 1:4000 solution. How much of what is on hand is needed to fill this order? A. 5.6 L B. 56 L C. 560 L D. none of the above A doctor orders Drug "OMG" to be given to a patient at a dose of 0.40mg/kg q6H. The patient is a 44 year old man who weights 242 lbs. How much should this patient receive at each dose? A. 36mg B. 44mg C. 97mg D. 440mg An order calls for 2.5L of a 17.5% solution. Your pharmacy's formulary only includes 25% and 10% concentrations of solution. After checking stock, your find out that no more 10% is available today. How much of the 25% will you use to complete the order today? A. 1500mL B. 1250mL C. 1750mL D. None of the above A drug that blocks impulses from the parasympathetic nervous system is known as a: A. Sympathomimetic B. Beta-adrenergic blocker C. Cholinergic blocker D. Calcium channel blocker Ativan® (Lorazepam) belongs to the class of drugs known as: A. benzodiazepines B. phenothiazines C. tricyclic antidepressants D. none of the above In pharmacy lingo, Nitroglycerin is commonly shortened to 'Nitro'. Which of the following dosage forms is Nitro not available in? A. Patch B. Spray C. Capsule D. Sub-lingual tablet A common suffix ending for angiotensin-II blockers is: A. -statin B. -pril C. -zosin D. -sartan Which of the following drugs is contained in DEA Sch. III ? A. Fentanyl B. Vicodin® C. Percocet® D. Xanax® People with what kind of health history are at risk for Angina? A. Heart disease B. Hypertension C. Diabetes D. All of the above How could the following sig. be typed on a label: 2 gtt OU TID A. 2 drops in the right eye twice a day B. 2 drops in the left eye three times a day C. 2 drops in both eyes three times a day D. 2 drops in both ears two times daily How many mg are in a 1Kg? A. 1,000,000 B. 1,000 C. 10,000 D. 100,000 1 Liter of D5NS contains 5% dextrose in normal saline. How many Liters would be needed to run a drip for a period of 8 hours at 125ml/hour? A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1 A suspension contains 2400mg of active drug in 1000ml. What is the percentage of drug in the final product? A. 24% B. 2.4% C. 0.24% D. 240% Which Dosage Form below involves the insertion of a plastic tube through the patients nose, past the throat to the stomach? A. BUCCAL B. Trans-Gastric C. Naso-Gastric D. IV-Bolus You receive an order for 250mg of Aminophylline in normal saline (total volume 500mL). The patient weighs 110 lb. The Aminophylline is to be administered at a dose of 0.4 mg/kg/hr. Aminophylline Injection is supplied in 10mL vials with 25 mg/mL. The IV set to be used delivers 60gtts/ml. What will be the flow rate, in drops per minute, to administer the dose ordered? A. 40 gtts/min B. 42 gtts/min C. 38 gtts/min D. 41 gtts/min What does "oculus dexter" (OD) mean? A. Left eye B. Right eye C. Left ear D. Right ear The most frequent side effect of a stimulant laxative is: A. Headache B. Numbness of the extremities C. Cramping D. Sweating Compounding of sterile products is performed within a laminar airflow hood with a HEPA filter. What does HEPA stand for? A. Highly effective positive air B. High efficiency particulate air C. Horizontal even pressure air D. None of the above Where would you like to go now? FREE BONUS EXAM #8 Practice Exams Home Page Drug Class Definitions Math Home Page Site Map The Free PTCB Practice Test questions on this site are not endorsed by the PTCB or ICPT. The questions on the pharmacy technician free practice exams are not taken from any official exam. The questions were composed from everyday problem solving issues that pharmacy technicians face in their day-to-day duties. The free practice exams are totally unofficial and only here for informational, educational and entertainment purposes. |