PTCB Drug Flashcards

Which of these drugs contains the active component raloxifene?

Answer: Evista

Evista is the brand name for the drug raloxifene. Raloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) primarily used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Pharmacy technicians need to be familiar with both brand and generic names to accurately process prescriptions and identify medications.

What is the active ingredient in Vasotec and Epaned, for example?

Answer: Enalapril

Enalapril is the active ingredient found in medications like Vasotec and Epaned. It is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Recognizing these brand-generic associations is fundamental for pharmacy technicians to ensure correct drug dispensing.

Aceon, what is the active ingredient in the medicine?

Answer: Perindopril

Aceon is the brand name for the medication perindopril. Perindopril is an ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and stable coronary artery disease. Pharmacy technicians must be familiar with both brand and generic names to accurately identify and dispense medications, preventing errors.

Which of these drugs contains the active component clarithromycin?

Answer: Biaxin

Biaxin is the brand name for the antibiotic clarithromycin. Clarithromycin belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and is used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory and skin infections. Knowing these brand-generic pairings is essential for pharmacy technicians to correctly identify and dispense medications.

What is the name of the active ingredient in Klonopin?

Answer: Clonazepam

Klonopin is the brand name for the drug clonazepam. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine medication used to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy) and panic disorder. Pharmacy technicians must be proficient in identifying both brand and generic names to ensure accurate medication dispensing and patient safety.

Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, is the active ingredient of which medicine?

Answer: Prinivil

Prinivil is a common brand name for the ACE inhibitor lisinopril. Lisinopril is widely prescribed for treating high blood pressure, heart failure, and improving survival after a heart attack. Pharmacy technicians must be able to associate generic names like lisinopril with their corresponding brand names to accurately process prescriptions.

Fosamax's active ingredient is

Answer: Alendronate

Fosamax is the brand name for the medication alendronate. Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used to treat and prevent osteoporosis by slowing bone loss. Pharmacy technicians need to know these brand-generic equivalents to correctly identify and dispense medications.

What is the active element in Acticin and Elimite, for example?

Answer: Permethrin

Acticin and Elimite are brand names for medications containing permethrin. Permethrin is a topical insecticide used to treat parasitic infestations such as scabies and lice. Pharmacy technicians must recognize these brand-generic associations to accurately dispense the correct medication for specific conditions.

What is the medicine's active ingredient, Vibramycin?

Answer: Doxycycline

Vibramycin is a brand name for the antibiotic doxycycline. Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections and certain sexually transmitted infections. Pharmacy technicians need to be familiar with these brand-generic pairings to ensure accurate medication dispensing.

Which of these drugs contains the active component azithromycin?

Answer: Zithromax

Zithromax is the brand name for the antibiotic azithromycin. Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic commonly used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory, skin, and ear infections. Pharmacy technicians must know these brand-generic equivalents to accurately process prescriptions and ensure patients receive the correct medication.

Which of these drugs contains the active component ibuprofen?

Answer: Advil

Advil is a widely recognized brand name for the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and decrease inflammation. Pharmacy technicians should be familiar with common over-the-counter brand-generic equivalents to assist patients and process prescriptions accurately.

A daily log should be kept for medications stored in the refrigerator that must maintain a temperature of?

Answer: 2 to 8 degrees C

Medications requiring refrigeration must be stored within a specific temperature range to maintain their stability and efficacy. The standard temperature range for refrigerated medications is 2 to 8 degrees Celsius (36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit). Pharmacy technicians must monitor and log these temperatures daily to ensure proper storage and prevent drug degradation.

Which of the following is not a reason a claim will be rejected?

Answer: invalid medication strength

An invalid medication strength is typically caught during the prescription processing or pharmacist verification stage, preventing the claim from being submitted in the first place. Insurance claims are usually rejected for issues that affect billing, such as incorrect days' supply, refill too soon, or incomplete prescriber ID, which prevent the payer from processing the claim.

Which of the following report is used to account for significant theft or loss of a controlled substance?

Answer: Diversion report

A diversion report is specifically used to document and account for the significant theft or loss of controlled substances. This report is crucial for regulatory compliance with agencies like the DEA, as it helps track and investigate any unauthorized removal of these highly regulated medications. Other reports track inventory or usage, but not loss due to theft.

Which of the following is the classification for Vesicare?

Answer: Overactive Bladder

Vesicare (solifenacin) is an anticholinergic medication primarily used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB), such as urinary urgency, frequency, and incontinence. Understanding drug classifications helps pharmacy technicians anticipate drug interactions, side effects, and patient counseling points. This classification distinguishes it from diuretics or antibiotics.

When entering the information into the computer, which code would be used for the spouse?

Answer: 02

In pharmacy billing and insurance systems, specific codes are often used to identify the relationship of the patient to the primary insurance policyholder. Code "02" commonly designates the spouse of the policyholder. Pharmacy technicians need to accurately enter these codes to ensure correct billing and claim processing.