PTCB Drug Test #4 3

Question 1

Which of the following is the brand name for esomeprazole?

Accepted Answer

Nexium

Answer

Nexium is the brand name for esomeprazole, a PPI (proton pump inhibitor). Prilosec = omeprazole, Prevacid = lansoprazole, Protonix = pantoprazole.

Question 2

An order is received for heparin 25,000 units in 250 mL D5W to run at 1,000 units/hour. What is the flow rate in mL/hr?

Accepted Answer

10 mL/hr

Answer

Concentration: 25,000 units ÷ 250 mL = 100 units/mL. Rate = 1,000 units/hr ÷ 100 units/mL = 10 mL/hr.

Question 3

Which suffix is characteristic of ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers)?

Accepted Answer

-sartan

Answer

ARBs end in "-sartan" (losartan, valsartan, irbesartan, candesartan). "-pril" = ACE inhibitors, "-olol" = beta-blockers, "-pine" = dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers.

Question 4

Which of the following is the generic name for Plavix?

Accepted Answer

Clopidogrel

Answer

Plavix is the brand name for clopidogrel, an antiplatelet P2Y12 receptor blocker used to prevent thrombosis in patients with ACS or stent placement.

Question 5

What does "STAT" mean on a prescription or medication order?

Accepted Answer

Immediately

Answer

STAT (from Latin statim) means immediately. It indicates the medication should be prepared and administered without delay.

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