PTCE

PTCE practice questions, page 22 of 27, with answer review and explanations.

Question 106

A patient suffering severe pain is prescribed Vicodin which contains 10mg of Hydrocodone and 660mg of APAP. The Script reads: Vicodin HP 1 TAB QID PRN X10D - How many Grams of Hydrocodone will be in this order?

  1. .004
  2. .040
  3. .400
  4. 4.00

Question 107

You are filling prescriptions at a retail pharmacy. A script is presented for Lopressor 100mg QD X30D. Your pharmacy is currently out of Lopressor. Which of the following may the pharmacist substitute in its place to fill the order?

  1. Toprol
  2. Generic Metoprolol
  3. Propranolol
  4. None of the above

Question 108

Which of the following drugs is exempt from the locking cap requirements found in the PPPA?

  1. Nitrostat 0.4mg
  2. Chantix 0.5mg
  3. Oxycontin 20mg
  4. Naproxen 250mg

Question 109

If 3 Grams of active ingredient is needed to make 1 pint of a suspension, how much active ingredients is needed to make 1 Gallon of the suspension?

  1. 50 grams
  2. 18 grams
  3. 24 grams
  4. 30 grams

Question 110

Which of the following routes of administration is NOT parenteral?

  1. SQ
  2. SL
  3. IC
  4. IV