02 PTCE Practice Test | quiz | Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam www.ptcb.org

02 PTCE Practice Test | quiz | Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam

1 >>Which of the following medications is used to treat GERD? ?

• (A) Protonix"
• (B) trazodone
• (C) Lotrel"
• (D) enalapril

Solution Protonix" is used to treat GERD. Lotrel" and enalapril treat hypertension, and trazodone treats depression.

2 >>Which of the following refers to the general or common name of a medication? ?

• (A) generic name
• (B) brand name
• (C) trade name
• (D) propriety name

Solution The generic name is also referred to as the common or general name. Brand, trade, and proprietary names are all the same thing

3 >>Which of the following is defined as the study of how a drug moves and changes when introduced into the body? ?

• (A) pharmacodynamics
• (B) mechanism of action
• (C) indication
• (D) pharmacokinetics

Solution Pharmacokinetics is the study of how a drug moves and changes when in the body. The mechanism of action is how a medication works on the body, indication is the use of a medication, and pharmacodynamics is the study of the physiological changes that occur in the body

4 >>Which of the following is defined as the study of the physiological effects that medication has on the body? ?

• (A) pharmacodynamics
• (B) metabolism
• (C) absorption
• (D) pharmacokinetics

Solution The study of the physiological effects a medication has on the body is called pharmacodynamics. Metabolism is how a medication is broken down, absorption is how a medication makes it into the body, and pharmacokinetics is the path the medication takes in the body

5 >>Which of the following is also referred to as the medication's use? ?

• (A) action
• (B) classification
• (C) indication
• (D) interaction

Solution Indication refers to a medication's use. Action is what the medication does, classification is the grouping of medications, and interaction is when a medication clashes with another.

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6 >>What is a group of medications with similar characteristics called? ?

• (A) generics
• (B) drug classification
• (C) indication
• (D) action

Solution A group of medications with similar characteristics is called a drug classification. Generics are cost-effective medications, indication is the use, and action is what the medication does.

7 >>What is known as an undesired effect resulting from the use of a medication? ?

• (A) interaction
• (B) indication
• (C) adverse reaction
• (D) action

Solution An undesired effect from a medication is known as an adverse reaction. Indication is use, and action is how a medication works

8 >>Pharmacokinetics is important in the dosing of medications that need to be as exact as possible, such as in the hospital setting. ?

• (A) TRUE
• (B) FALSE
• (C) indication
• (D) adverse reaction

Solution Pharmacokinetics is important in the dosing of medications that need to be exact as possible, such as in the hospital setting. This is a true statement.

9 >>What is the Arabic number for the following Roman numeral: CXXXIV ?

• (A) 1340
• (B) 134
• (C) 1360
• (D) 136

Solution CXXXIV: 100 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 4 = 134

10 >>What is the Arabic number for the following Roman numeral: LXI ?

• (A) 49
• (B) 51
• (C) 61
• (D) 111

Solution . LXI: 50 + 10 + 1 = 61

11 >>How many capsules need to be dispensed for the following prescription order: amoxicillin 250 mg, qty: XXVI ?

• (A) 24
• (B) 26
• (C) 37
• (D) 46

Solution XXVI: 10 + 10 + 5 + 1 = 26

12 >>How many tabs will be used for one dose of a medication with the following directions? Directions: iv tabs po bid x 10d ?

• (A) 1
• (B) 2
• (C) 3
• (D) 4

Solution Four tablets, as IV = 4

13 >>Express 25 thousandths in decimal form ?

• (A) 25000
• (B) 0.025
• (C) 0.0025
• (D) 0.,00025

Solution The first decimal place to the right of the decimal point is tenths, the second place is hundredths, and the third place is thousandths.

14 >>Write 3/20 as a decimal. ?

• (A) 0.32
• (B) 0.3
• (C) 0.16
• (D) 0.15

Solution 3 divided by 20 equals 0.15.

15 >>Round 4.23891 to the nearest hundredth. ?

• (A) 4.2389
• (B) 4.239
• (C) 4.24
• (D) 4.23

Solution Hundredths is the second decimal place; the numeral in the thousandths place is 5 or greater, so you round 3 in the hundredths place up to 4, and the subsequent decimal places are dropped.

16 >>Round 0.4912 to the nearest tenth. ?

• (A) 0.491
• (B) 0.49
• (C) 0.4
• (D) 0.5

Solution Tenths is the first decimal place; the numeral in the hundredths place is 5 or greater, so you round the 4 in the tenths place up to 5, and the subsequent decimal places are dropped.

17 >>Convert 5/8 to a decimal. ?

• (A) 0.58
• (B) 0.158
• (C) 0.125
• (D) 0.625

Solution 5 divided by 8 is 0.625.

18 >>Which of the following is an incorrect way to state a proportion? ?

• (A) a is to b as c is to d
• (B) a:b = c:d
• (C) a/b = c/d
• (D) ab = cd

Solution A proportion is two equal ratios. Both ab and cd are products, not ratios. Each of the other expressions is an equation of two ratios.

19 >>If a cough syrup contains 4 mg of chlorpheniramine in each 5 mL, how much chlorpheniramine (in milligrams) is contained in 240 mL of syrup? ?

• (A) 24
• (B) 48
• (C) 96
• (D) 192

Solution You solve this problem by setting up the proportion 4 mg/5 mL = x mg/240 mL. Then solve the proportion: (4 mg)(240 mL) = (x mg)(5 mL), x = (4 mg)(240 mL)/(5 mL) = 192 mL.

20 >>Ferrous sulfate elixir contains 220 mg of ferrous sulfate per 5 mL. How much ferrous sulfate is in 473 mL of elixir? ?

• (A) 1,100 mg
• (B) 20,812 mg
• (C) 94,600 mg
• (D) 520,300 mg

Solution Solve this problem the same way as the previous one: set up the proportion 220 mg/5 mL = x mg/473 mL, and solve for x. In this case, x = (220 mg) (473 mL)/(5 mL) = 20,812 mg.

21 >>If a potassium chloride solution contains 20 mEq in each 15 mL, which volume of solution provides 35 mEq for the patient? ?

• (A) 1.75 mL
• (B) 8.57 mL
• (C) 17.5 mL
• (D) 26.25 mL

Solution Again use proportion to find the answer: 20 m Eq/15 mL = 35 mEq/x mL, and solve for x. x = (35 mEq � 15 mL)/ (20 mL) = 26.25 mL.

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22 >>If a syringe contains 20 mg of medication in each 10 mL of solution, how many milligrams are administered to the patient when 3 mL is injected? ?

• (A) 3 mg
• (B) 4 mg
• (C) 6 mg
• (D) 12 mg

Solution Again use proportion to find the answer: 20 mg/10 mL = x mg/3 mL, and solve for x. x = (20 mg) (3 mL)/(10 mL) = 6 mL.

23 >>Which of the following ratio strength solutions is the most concentrated? ?

• (A) 0.180555556
• (B) 1:1,000
• (C) 1:5,000
• (D) 1:10,000

Solution This would be most concentrated, as there is 1 g of active drug per 200 mL solution.

24 >>You have a bottle of Ceclor" with the concentration of 125 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters are needed to give this patient an exact 200 mg dose? ?

• (A) 8 mL
• (B) 10 mL
• (C) 12.5 mL
• (D) 15 mL

Solution Again, use proportion to find the answer: 125 mg/5 mL = 200 mg/x mL, and solve for x. x = (200 mg) (5 mL)/(125 mg) = 8 mL.

25 >>You have a bottle of prednisone 5 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters are needed to give this patient an exact 12 mg dose? ?

• (A) 5 mL
• (B) 6 mL
• (C) 10 mL
• (D) 12 mL

Solution 5 mg/5 mL = 12 mg/x mL, and solve for x. x = (12 mg) (5 mL)/(5 mg) = 12 mL.

26 >>How much drug is needed to make a 1:100 120 mL solution? ?

• (A) 5 g
• (B) 6 g
• (C) 10 g
• (D) 12 g

Solution A ratio strength of 1:100 is the same as 1 g per 100 mL or 1 g/100 mL. So how many g are in 120 mL? 1 g/100 mL = x g/120 mL, and solve for x. x = (1 g) (120 mL)/(100 mL) = 12 g.

27 >>Drug X has a concentration of 200 mg/5 mL 360 mL. What is the total amount of active drug in this bottle? ?

• (A) 4,400 mg
• (B) 14,400 mg
• (C) 360 mg
• (D) 24,000 mg

Solution 200 mg/5 mL 360 mL setup would be: x = (200 mg)(360 mL) = (x mg)(5 mL) = (200 mg)(360 mL)/5 mL = 14,400 mg

28 >>Drug X has a concentration of 125 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters are needed to give a 400 mg dose? ?

• (A) 12 mL
• (B) 14 mL
• (C) 16 mL
• (D) 18 mL

Solution x = 125 mg/5 mL = 400 mg/x mL = 16 mL.

29 >>How many milliliters should you give for the following directions: 5 mL po tid x 10d? ?

• (A) 90 mL
• (B) 150 mL
• (C) 200 mL
• (D) 360 mL

Solution Simply plug 5 mL into your directions and multiply: (5 mL)(3 times a day)(10 days) = 150 mL.

30 >>What does 200 mL mean in this problem? ?

• (A) number of doses in the prescription
• (B) volume of medication on hand
• (C) volume of active drug
• (D) volume of inactive drug

Solution When a number follows a concentration, it indicates the volume of medication or drug you have on hand.

31 >>How much active drug is in this container? ?

• (A) 5,000 mg
• (B) 10,000 mg
• (C) 15,000 mg
• (D) 20,000 mg

Solution x = (500 mg) (200 mL)/(5 mL) = 20,000 mg.

32 >> How many milliliters are needed to fill this prescription? ?

• (A) 150 mL
• (B) 200 mL
• (C) 210 mL
• (D) 220 mL

Solution From the directions, you can tell what total volume is needed. 10 mL now, then (5 mL)(2)(20) = 210 mL.

33 >>What would the individual dose be? ?

• (A) approximately 2 mL
• (B) approximately 3 mL
• (C) approximately 4 mL
• (D) approximately 6 mL

Solution (0.4 g)(x mL) = (0.25 g)(5 mL); x = (0.25 g)(5 mL)/(0.4 g) = 3.13 mL, or approximately 3 mL.

34 >>What is the total volume of medication needed to last the full seven days? ?

• (A) approximately 56 mL
• (B) approximately 84 mL
• (C) approximately 168 mL
• (D) approximately 112 mL

Solution x = (3 mL)(4)(7) = 84 mL.

35 >>You are asked to add meperidine HCl 10 mg to an IV of D5W 100 mL. Meperidine comes in a 4 mL vial with a concentration of 2 mg/1 mL. How much meperidine are you going to place in this IV bag? ?

• (A) 1 mL
• (B) 3 mL
• (C) 5 mL
• (D) 10 mL

Solution (2 mg)(x mL) = (10 mg)(1 mL); x = (10 mg)(1 mL)/(2 mg) = 5 mL.

36 >>You have an injectable drug with the concentration of 25 mg/2.5 mL 10 mL and are asked to prepare a syringe with a dose of 12 mg in it. What will the volume of your syringe be? ?

• (A) 0.8 mL
• (B) 1.2 mL
• (C) 1.8 mL
• (D) 2 mL

Solution (25 mg)(x mL) = (12 mg)(2.5 mL); x = (12 mg)(2.5 mL)/(25 mg) = 1.2 mL.

37 >>What is the total volume needed for this prescription to last the full 30 days? ?

• (A) approximately 240 mL
• (B) approximately 420 mL
• (C) approximately 540 mL
• (D) approximately 720 mL

Solution x = (9 mL)(2)(30) = 540 mL.

38 >>150 mg is how many grams? ?

• (A) 0.0015
• (B) 0.015
• (C) 0.15
• (D) 1.5

Solution There are 1,000 mg per 1 g. Setup: 1 g/1,000 mg = x g/150 mg; (1 g) (150 mg)/(1,000 mg) = 0.15 g.

39 >>2,250 mL is how many liters? ?

• (A) 0.0225
• (B) 0.225
• (C) 2.25
• (D) 22.5

Solution There are 1,000 mL per liter; therefore, 2,250 mL is equivalent to 2.25 L.

40 >>Which of the following is NOT an official metric/SI abbreviation? ?

• (A) L
• (B) g
• (C) gr
• (D) kg

Solution Grain (gr) is not part of the metric system, but rather the apothecary system.