PTCB Drug Test #2 2

Question 1

A patient requires 250 mg of amoxicillin. The available suspension is 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should be administered?

Accepted Answer

10 mL

Answer

Using the proportion method: 125 mg/5 mL = 250 mg/X mL. X = (250 x 5) ÷ 125 = 10 mL.

Question 2

Adalimumab (Humira) belongs to which drug class?

Accepted Answer

TNF-alpha inhibitor

Answer

Humira (adalimumab) is a biologic TNF-alpha inhibitor used for rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and psoriasis.

Question 3

Which of the following is a Schedule III controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Buprenorphine

Answer

Buprenorphine (Suboxone) is classified as Schedule III. Oxycodone is Schedule II, diazepam is Schedule IV, and tramadol is Schedule IV.

Question 4

What storage condition does the designation "refrigerate" indicate?

Accepted Answer

2–8°C

Answer

USP defines refrigerated storage as 2–8°C (36–46°F). This is the standard refrigerator temperature range for medications like insulin and many reconstituted antibiotics.

Question 5

Which drug class does gabapentin (Neurontin) belong to?

Accepted Answer

Anticonvulsant/neuropathic pain agent

Answer

Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant also used for neuropathic pain, restless leg syndrome, and postherpetic neuralgia. It is structurally related to GABA but works differently.

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