1. Week 4
PTCE Review

2. 1. Which of these drugs is a Beta Blocker?
A.Lisinopril B.Atenolol C.Diazepam D.Esomeprazole

3. 2. What’s the meaning of ‘AA’?
A.Before meal B.Both ears C.Of each D.As directed

4. 3. The drug name Clozaril is an example of a
A.Street Name B.Generic Name C.Brand Name D.Chemical Name

5. 4. What temperature in Fahrenheit will water freeze and boil?
A. 20°F, 200°F B. 32°F, 212°F C. 20°F, 212°F D. 32°F, 132°F

6. 5. A patient is at your store buying a glucose monitor
5. A patient is at your store buying a glucose monitor. The item sells for $ After tax their total is $ What is the tax rate ?
A. 8.3% B. 8.5% C. 7.8% D. 8.0%

7. 6. A prescription order reads: 2 tabs PO TID for 30 days
A. 180 tabs B. 90 tabs C. 60 tabs D. 120 tabs

8. 7. To re-certify, the PTCB requires a minimum of 20 hours of qualified continuing education in pharmacy-related topics every two years. At least one hour must be in ______.
A. Customer Service B. Drugs C. Law D. Math

9. 8. A patient is to receive 150 mL IV in a 3 hour period
8. A patient is to receive 150 mL IV in a 3 hour period. If the drop factor is 60, at what rate should the IV run?
A. 30 gtts/min B. 40 gtts/min C. 50 gtts/min D. 60 gtts/min

10. 1. Which of these drugs is a Beta Blocker?
A.Lisinopril – ACE Inhibitor B.Atenolol – Beta Blocker C.Diazepam - Benzodiazepine D.Esomeprazole – Proton Pump Inhibitor Answer: B

11. 2. What’s the meaning of ‘AA’?
A.Before meal
B.Both ears
C.Of each
D.As directed
Answer: C
- AC
- AU
- AA
- UD

12. 3. The drug name Clozaril is an example of a
A.Street Name
B.Generic Name
C.Brand Name
D.Chemical Name

13. 4. What temperature in Fahrenheit will water freeze and boil?
Water freezes at 0°C and Boils at 100°C
°F= (1.8 x °C) + 32
Answer: B. 32°F, 212 °F

14. 5. A patient is at your store buying a glucose monitor
5. A patient is at your store buying a glucose monitor. The item sells for $ After tax their total is $ What is the tax rate ?
1. Calculate the tax
75.94 – = 5.95
2. Find the tax rate
(5.95 / 69.99) x 100% = 8.5%
Answer: B

15. 6. A prescription order reads: 2 tabs PO TID for 30 days
TID: Three times a day
2 tabs x 3 = 6 tabs per day
6 tabs x 30 = 180 tabs
Answer: A

16. 7. To re-certify, the PTCB requires a minimum of 20 hours of qualified continuing education in pharmacy-related topics every two years. At least one hour must be in ______.
Answer: C. Law

17. 8. A patient is to receive 150 mL IV in a 3 hour period
8. A patient is to receive 150 mL IV in a 3 hour period. If the drop factor is 60, at what rate should the IV run?
Drop factor of 60 means
60 gtts / mL
150 mL x 60 gtts/ mL = 9000 gtts
3 hr x 60 min/hr = 180 min
9000 gtts/180 min = 50 gtts/min
Answer: C