Pharmacy Technician Technician Practice Test (PTCB)- 4

Question 1

A patient needs 250 mL of a solution infused over 2 hours. What is the flow rate in mL/hr?

Accepted Answer

125 mL/hr

Answer

250 mL divided by 2 hours equals 125 mL/hr.

Question 2

Which type of recall is the most serious, involving probable serious adverse health consequences or death?

Accepted Answer

Class I recall

Answer

A Class I recall involves a reasonable probability of serious adverse health effects or death.

Question 3

What does the abbreviation 'PRN' mean on a prescription?

Accepted Answer

As needed

Answer

PRN is from Latin 'pro re nata,' meaning as needed.

Question 4

Under USP 797 standards, what is the primary purpose of a laminar airflow hood?

Accepted Answer

Providing a sterile compounding environment

Answer

Laminar airflow hoods provide ISO Class 5 air for sterile compounding.

Question 5

Which drug class does metformin belong to?

Accepted Answer

Biguanide antidiabetic

Answer

Metformin is a biguanide used to treat type 2 diabetes.

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