Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (PTCB)- 3

Question 1

Which of the following drug classes is metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) classified as?

Accepted Answer

Beta-1 selective blocker

Answer

Metoprolol succinate is a cardioselective (beta-1 selective) beta-blocker used for hypertension, heart failure, and angina.

Question 2

A physician orders 1000 mL of normal saline to infuse over 8 hours. Using a 15 gtt/mL drip set, what is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Accepted Answer

31 gtt/min

Answer

1000 mL ÷ 8 hr = 125 mL/hr. 125 mL/hr ÷ 60 min x 15 gtt/mL = 31.25 ≈ 31 gtt/min.

Question 3

Which law requires pharmacies to maintain a logbook for pseudoephedrine purchases?

Accepted Answer

Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act

Answer

The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 requires pharmacies to keep purchaser logs for pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine due to their use in methamphetamine production.

Question 4

Which of the following describes the meaning of "DAW 1" on a prescription?

Accepted Answer

Dispense as written by prescriber

Answer

DAW (Dispense as Written) code 1 means the prescriber has indicated that the brand name drug is medically necessary and generic substitution is not permitted.

Question 5

Lisinopril belongs to which drug class?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Lisinopril is an ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor used for hypertension, heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy.

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Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (PTCB)- 3