Pharmacology For Technicians PTCB Practice Test

  1. Which of the following antifungals is not a topical agent?
  1. Diflucan
  2. Extina
  3. Nizoral
  4. Xolegel
  1. A 55-year old female patient brings in a prescription for Mobic. His current prescription list includes aspirin 81 mg daily, Coumadin 5 mg daily, Zocor 40 mg daily, and fentanyl transdermal patch every 72 hours. What should you alert the pharmacist about?
  1. Mobic is contraindicated in females.
  2. A potential drug interaction between Mobic and Zocor.
  3. Mobic can increase the sedation caused by fentanyl transdermal.
  4. The drug interaction between Mobic, aspirin and Coumadin.
  1. What is the generic name of Votaren?
  1. Diclofenac
  2. Ibuprofen
  3. Meloxicam
  4. Nabumetone
  1. NSAID medications can increase the risk of which serious side effect?
  1. Gastrointestinal bleeding
  2. Seizures
  3. Respiratory depression
  4. Arrhythmias
  1. Which of the following is not a side effect of opioids?
  1. Diarrhea
  2. Constipation
  3. Sedation
  4. Respiratory depression
  1. Fentanyl transdermal is in which DEA class?
  1. I
  2. II
  3. III
  4. IV
  1. Sumatriptan is indicated for which of the following?
  1. Hypertension
  2. Back pain
  3. Migraine
  4. Parkinson disease
  1. Which beverage should not be consumed with a HMG CoA reductase inhibitor?
  1. Water
  2. Grapefruit juice
  3. Wine
  4. Orange juice
  1. What is the generic name of Crestor?
  1. Atorvastatin
  2. Lovastatin
  3. Pravastatin
  4. Rosuvastatin
  1. Which of the following patients should not be prescribed Lotensin?
  1. A 34 year-old pregnant woman
  2. A 7 year-old girl
  3. A 65 year-old man
  4. A 95 year-old man
  1. What is the generic name of Altace?
  1. Benazepril
  2. Lisinopril
  3. Quinapril
  4. Ramipril
  1. Which of the following is available in an injection formulation?
  1. Levothyroxine
  2. Thyroid, dessicated
  3. Methimazole
  4. Propylthiouracil
  1. Which of the following is not a side effect of Augmentin?
  1. Diarrhea
  2. Allergic reaction
  3. Constipation
  4. Rash
  1. Lisinopril is in which class of medication?
  1. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
  2. Angiotensin II receptor blocker
  3. B Blocker
  4. Calcium Channel Blocker
  1. Which of the following disease states may be exacerbated by Inderal?
  1. Hypercholesterolemia
  2. Diabetes
  3. Asthma
  4. Anxiety
  1. Which of the following medications should not be crushed?
  1. Tenormin
  2. Ziac
  3. Coreg
  4. Toprol XL
  1. Which of the following is not used to treat hypertension?
  1. ACEIs
  2. ARBs
  3. B Blocker
  4. Calcium Channel Blocker
  1. You receive a prescription for atenolol 25 mg #30 – 1 tab PO qd. What is the likely indication?
  1. Diabetes
  2. Hypercholesterolemia
  3. Hypertension
  4. Depression
  1. When should Lasix 20 mg daily be taken?
  1. With breakfast
  2. With lunch
  3. Before dinner
  4. At bedtime
  1. Which of the following is not an indication for nitroglycerin?
  1. Anal fissure
  2. Angina
  3. Heart failure
  4. Hyperlipidemia
  1. What is the generic name of Plavix?
  1. Cilostazol
  2. Clopidogrel
  3. Prasugrel
  4. Ticagrelor
  1. Which patient should not be taking metformin?
  1. A 24 year-old with seizures
  2. A 56-year-old man with renal failure
  3. A 55 year-old woman with hypertension
  4. A 78 year-old man with heart failure
  1. If a patient has a severe allergic reaction to amoxicillin, which antibiotic should they not take?
  1. Levofloxacin
  2. Azithromycin
  3. Cefdinir
  4. Minocycyline
  1. What time of the day should Amaryl be taken?
  1. Before meals
  2. At bedtime
  3. After meals
  4. Immediately upon rising
  1. Which of the following routes has the fastest onset of action?
  1. Oral
  2. Intravenous injection
  3. Transdermal
  4. Intramuscular
  1. What is the primary indication of trazodone?
  1. Seizures
  2. Anxiety
  3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  4. Depression
  1. What does the abbreviation OD mean?
  1. Right eye
  2. Left eye
  3. Right ear
  4. Left ear
  1. Pioglitazone may exacerbate which of the following disease states?
  1. Heart failure
  2. Migraines
  3. Seizures
  4. Hypothyroidism
  1. What is the brand name of rosiglitazone?
  1. Actos
  2. Avandia
  3. Glucophage
  4. Glynase
  1. What is methimazole indicated for?
  1. Hypothyroidism
  2. Hypoglycemia
  3. Hyperthyroidism
  4. Hyperglycemia
  1. What is a common side effect of ACEIs?
  1. Sore throat
  2. Cough
  3. Anxiety
  4. Sedation
  1. How many milligrams of codeine are in Tylenol #4?
  1. 15 mg
  2. 30 mg
  3. 45 mg
  4. 60 mg
  1. A patient brings in a prescription for Zyban. What is the patient trying to stop?
  1. Smoking cigarettes
  2. Drinking alcohol
  3. Eating fatty foods
  4. Texting while driving
  1. Which of the following medication cannot be crushed?
  1. Celexa
  2. Prozac
  3. Effexor XR
  4. Keppra
  1. What is the main indication of ketoconazole?
  1. Antifungal
  2. Antibacterial
  3. Antiviral
  4. Antianxiety
  1. A patient brings in a prescription for Ativan. How many months can this prescription be refilled?
  1. 0
  2. 1
  3. 6
  4. 12
  1. What is the indication for zolpidem?
  1. Insomnia
  2. Bipolar
  3. Depression
  4. Anxiety
  1. What is a side effect of Spiriva?
  1. Blurred vision
  2. Dry mouth
  3. Thrush
  4. Tachycardia
  1. Diuretics can cause a decrease in which of the following?
  1. Electrolytes
  2. Cholesterol
  3. Blood sugar
  4. Serotonin
  1. Which of the following is an expectorant?
  1. Dextromethorphan
  2. Pseudoephedrine
  3. Guaifenesin
  4. Codeine
  1. Which of the following patients is at a high risk of cardiovascular side effects while taking Ovcon?
  1. A 40 year-old woman, nonsmoker
  2. A 25 year-old woman, smoker
  3. A 36 year-old woman, smoker
  4. All of the above
  1. Which pharmacy reference book contains therapeutic equivalence?
  1. The Red Book
  2. The Blue Book
  3. The Orange Book
  4. The Purple Book
  1. Lyrica is in which DEA class?
  1. II
  2. III
  3. IV
  4. V
  1. Which of the following brand/generic pair is not correct?
  1. Lipitor/atorvastatin
  2. Zocor/simvastatin
  3. Crestor/lovastatin
  4. Pravachol/pravastatin
  1. Which medication cannot treat seizures?
  1. Neurontin
  2. Keppra
  3. Wellbutrin
  4. Topamax
  1. Sinemet increases the concentration of which of the following?
  1. Norepinephrine
  2. Epinephrine
  3. Dopamine
  4. Serotonin
  1. Atypical antipsychotics can increase which of the following?
  1. Electrolytes
  2. Cholesterol
  3. Blood sugar
  4. Blood pressure
  1. What is a common side effect of Zyprexa?
  1. Weight loss
  2. Depression
  3. Weight gain
  4. Constipation
  1. Which of the following is a side effect of Ritalin?
  1. Insomnia
  2. Sedation
  3. Gastrointestinal upset
  4. Rash
  1. Antacids should not be taken simultaneously with which of the following?
  1. Ferrous sulfate
  2. Ciprofloxacin
  3. Doxycycline
  4. All of the above