PTCB Drug Flashcards

Which of these drugs contains the active component olanzapine?

Answer: Zyprexa

Zyprexa is the brand name for the antipsychotic medication olanzapine. Olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Pharmacy technicians must be familiar with these brand-generic equivalents to accurately dispense medications and prevent errors.

Imitrex contains sumatriptan as its active component.

Answer: True

Imitrex is indeed the brand name for the drug sumatriptan. Sumatriptan is a triptan medication used to treat migraine headaches and cluster headaches by constricting blood vessels in the brain. Pharmacy technicians must know these brand-generic associations to ensure correct medication dispensing.

What is the name of the medicine's active ingredient, Namenda?

Answer: Memantine

Namenda is the brand name for the medication memantine. Memantine is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Pharmacy technicians need to be familiar with these brand-generic pairings to accurately process prescriptions.

What is the active ingredient in the Zoloft medication?

Answer: Sertraline

Zoloft is the brand name for the antidepressant medication sertraline. Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Pharmacy technicians must know these brand-generic equivalents to accurately dispense medications.

Duragesic Skin Patch contains what active ingredient?

Answer: Fentanyl

Duragesic Skin Patch is a brand name for a transdermal patch containing fentanyl. Fentanyl is a potent opioid analgesic used for managing chronic severe pain, particularly in opioid-tolerant patients. Pharmacy technicians must recognize this association and understand the high-alert nature of fentanyl due to its potency.

Kytril's active ingredient is

Answer: Granisetron

Kytril is the brand name for the antiemetic medication granisetron. Granisetron is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Pharmacy technicians need to be familiar with these brand-generic pairings to accurately process prescriptions.

Semprex, what are the two active ingredients in the medicine?

Answer: Acrivastine / pseudoephedrine

Semprex-D is a combination medication containing acrivastine (an antihistamine) and pseudoephedrine (a decongestant). This combination is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion. Pharmacy technicians must be aware of combination drug components to ensure accurate dispensing and patient counseling.

Cleocin is the active ingredient in the medication.

Answer: Clindamycin

Cleocin is the brand name for the antibiotic clindamycin. Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including skin infections, respiratory tract infections, and gynecological infections. Pharmacy technicians must know these brand-generic equivalents to accurately dispense medications.

Ceftim's active ingredient is which of these cephalosporins?

Answer: Cefuroxime

Ceftim is a brand name for the antibiotic Cefuroxime. Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract, skin, and urinary tract infections. It is crucial for pharmacy technicians to be familiar with both brand and generic names to ensure accurate medication dispensing and patient safety.

Macrodantin, what is the active ingredient in the medicine?

Answer: Nitrofurantoin

Macrodantin is a well-known brand name for the antibiotic Nitrofurantoin. Nitrofurantoin is primarily prescribed for the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Recognizing common brand-generic name pairs is a fundamental skill for pharmacy technicians to correctly identify and manage medications.

Seroquel's active ingredient is

Answer: Quetiapine

Seroquel is the brand name for the antipsychotic medication Quetiapine. Quetiapine is commonly used to treat mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. Pharmacy technicians must be proficient in identifying these common drug names to accurately process prescriptions and dispense medications.

All the following are classification list of hazardous waste based on ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity and toxicity except?

Answer: Q list

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies hazardous waste into several lists based on their characteristics or the processes that generate them. The F, K, and U lists are recognized categories for hazardous waste (non-specific sources, specific sources, and discarded commercial chemical products, respectively). The 'Q list' is not a standard EPA classification for hazardous waste.

Which of the following organization does not track medication errors?

Answer: Board of Pharmacy (BOP)

While Boards of Pharmacy (BOPs) regulate pharmacy practice and ensure compliance, their primary function is not to track individual medication errors. Organizations like FDA MedWatch, The Joint Commission (TJC), and the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (NCCMERP) are specifically dedicated to collecting, analyzing, and preventing medication errors to enhance patient safety.

What storage condition would indicate a temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit?

Answer: Controlled room temperature

Controlled room temperature, as defined by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), is typically maintained between 20-25°C (68-77°F), allowing for excursions between 15-30°C (59-86°F). A temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit falls directly within this specified range. This standard ensures medication stability and efficacy during storage.

Which of the following is used to identify and define inventory items based on their usage?

Answer: ABC analysis

ABC analysis is an inventory management technique that categorizes items into three classes (A, B, and C) based on their annual consumption value or usage. Class A items are high-value, fast-moving products requiring close monitoring, while Class C items are low-value, slow-moving products. This method helps optimize inventory control by focusing resources on the most critical items.

Which of the following is a method of payment when a patient does not have insurance?

Answer: Self-pay

When a patient does not have health insurance, they are responsible for paying the full cost of their medical services out-of-pocket, which is known as 'self-pay.' This means the patient directly covers the expenses for their healthcare. Other options like coupons offer discounts, prior authorization is an insurance requirement, and private plans are a type of insurance.