PTCB Drug Test #6 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the generic name for Spiriva?

Accepted Answer

Tiotropium

Answer

Spiriva is the brand name for tiotropium, a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) used for COPD maintenance therapy. It is administered via a HandiHaler inhaler device.

Question 2

A patient's prescription calls for 30 mL of a 10% solution. How many grams of drug are in the final preparation?

Accepted Answer

3 g

Answer

10% w/v = 10 g per 100 mL. For 30 mL: (10 g ÷ 100 mL) x 30 mL = 3 g.

Question 3

Which of the following is a common indication for ondansetron (Zofran)?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of nausea and vomiting

Answer

Ondansetron (Zofran) is a 5-HT3 serotonin receptor antagonist antiemetic used for chemotherapy-induced, post-operative, and pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting.

Question 4

What is the generic name for Crestor?

Accepted Answer

Rosuvastatin

Answer

Crestor is the brand name for rosuvastatin, a high-potency synthetic statin that lowers LDL cholesterol by 45–55% at standard doses.

Question 5

Which pregnancy category indicates that studies in animals have shown no risk, but there are no adequate studies in pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Category B

Answer

Category B: Animal studies show no risk, but no adequate human studies exist (or animal studies show risk not confirmed in human studies). Category A = adequate human studies show no risk.

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PTCB Drug Test #6 2