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PTCB Drug Test #5 3 Flashcards

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  1. What is the generic name for Januvia?

    Answer: Sitagliptin

    Januvia is the brand name for sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes that enhances incretin effects to increase insulin secretion and decrease glucagon.

  2. A provider orders: ceftriaxone 2 g IV daily. Available: ceftriaxone 1 g/vial. How many vials are needed per dose?

    Answer: 2 vials

    2 g dose ÷ 1 g/vial = 2 vials per dose.

  3. Which drug is the brand-name product Eliquis?

    Answer: Apixaban

    Eliquis is the brand name for apixaban, a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) that inhibits Factor Xa, used for VTE prevention and treatment and stroke prevention in A-fib.

  4. What does "PRN" mean in pharmacy?

    Answer: As needed

    PRN (pro re nata) means "as needed." Medications labeled PRN are given only when a specific condition occurs (e.g., pain, nausea) rather than on a fixed schedule.

  5. Which of the following best describes the function of the auxiliary label "Take with food"?

    Answer: Prevents GI irritation and may improve absorption

    "Take with food" helps prevent gastrointestinal irritation (e.g., with NSAIDs, metformin) and for some drugs (e.g., itraconazole) improves absorption when taken with a high-fat meal.

  6. Quetiapine (Seroquel) is primarily used to treat which conditions?

    Answer: Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

    Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an atypical antipsychotic approved for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (mania and depression), and as adjunct therapy for major depressive disorder.