PTCE Medications

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a medication classification that is used to treat bacterial infections?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic

Answer

Antiviral

Answer

Antifungal

Answer

Antihypertensive

Question 2

Which of the following is a common dosage form for oral medications?

Accepted Answer

Oral tablet

Answer

Injectable solution

Answer

Topical ointment

Answer

Intranasal spray

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a medication's half-life?

Accepted Answer

To determine how long the drug stays in the body

Answer

To measure how effective the drug is

Answer

To indicate the drug's strength

Answer

To calculate the dosage of the drug

Question 4

Which of the following medications is most likely to cause an allergic reaction in patients?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin

Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Metformin

Question 5

What is the correct method of administration for a transdermal patch?

Accepted Answer

Apply the patch to the skin

Answer

Place the patch on the tongue

Answer

Inject the patch into the bloodstream

Answer

Insert the patch into the eye