PTCB Practice Exam 3 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of these is an antihistamine?
A) Losartan
B) Fexofendadine
C) linsinopril
D) fluxonazole - CORRECT ANSWER Fexofenadine is an antihistamine with the
brand name Allegra. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor. Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor
antagonist. Fluconazole is an antifungal
Which statement is true of PPO plans?
Answer: PPO membership provides a substantial discount below the regular rates of the
medical professionals who are in the network - CORRECT ANSWER Explanation:
PPO plans provide substantial discounts for doctors and hospitals in the network. When using
out-of-network providers, PPO members are reimbursed at a reduced rate. With a PPO,
members can see the doctor or specialist they like without having to see a PCP first. PPO
premiums tend to be higher than HMO plans, and there is usually a deductible.
Which Act of Congress addresses the privacy and security of health data? - CORRECT
ANSWER Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information and
gives patients an array of rights with respect to that information
Which of the following correctly matches brand/generic names?
A) Cymbalta/duloxetine
B) Ativan/levaquin
C) Zyrtec/diphenhydramine
D) Paxil/pregabalin - CORRECT ANSWER Answer: Cymbalta/duloxetine
, The generic name for Cymbalta is duloxetine. The generic name for Paxil is paroxetine. The
generic name for Zyrtec is cetirizine. The generic name for Ativan is lorazepam.
The FDA publishes a book called Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence
Evaluations, which is more commonly known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER The
Orange Book identifies drug products approved on the basis of safety and effectiveness by
the FDA. It also contains therapeutic equivalence evaluations for generic drugs, using
Therapeutic Equivalence codes such as AA, AB, BC, and BD. If the first letter of the code is
an 'A', the FDA has concluded that the generic formulation is therapeutically equivalent to the
reference drug. If the first letter is a 'B', the FDA has concluded that the compared drugs are
not equivalent. The second letter of the code gives more detailed information about
formulations. The Orange Book also lists the patents which are purported to protect each
drug.
Which part of the NDC number indicates the manufacturer of a drug? - CORRECT
ANSWER Answer: The first 4-5 digits.
The labeler code is the first segment. It is 4-5 digits and identifies the manufacturer. The
product code is the second segment and is 3-4 digits long. It identifies the formulation,
strength, and dosage. The package code is the third segment. It is 1-2 digits and identifies the
package forms and sizes
The iPLEDGE program is designed to mitigate the risks associated with taking:
A) ZOLPIDEM
B) ISOTRETINOIN
C) LEXAPRO
D) OxyContin - CORRECT ANSWER Question 7 Explanation:
Isotretinoin is a medication primarily used to treat cystic acne. Common brands include
Absorica, Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Epuris, Isotroin, and Roaccutane. iPLEDGE is a
mandatory distribution program that is intended to prevent the use of isotretinoin during
pregnancy, due to the high risk of birth defects.
Which of the following is NOT a medication for Parkinson's?
A)ropinirole
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of these is an antihistamine?
A) Losartan
B) Fexofendadine
C) linsinopril
D) fluxonazole - CORRECT ANSWER Fexofenadine is an antihistamine with the
brand name Allegra. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor. Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor
antagonist. Fluconazole is an antifungal
Which statement is true of PPO plans?
Answer: PPO membership provides a substantial discount below the regular rates of the
medical professionals who are in the network - CORRECT ANSWER Explanation:
PPO plans provide substantial discounts for doctors and hospitals in the network. When using
out-of-network providers, PPO members are reimbursed at a reduced rate. With a PPO,
members can see the doctor or specialist they like without having to see a PCP first. PPO
premiums tend to be higher than HMO plans, and there is usually a deductible.
Which Act of Congress addresses the privacy and security of health data? - CORRECT
ANSWER Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information and
gives patients an array of rights with respect to that information
Which of the following correctly matches brand/generic names?
A) Cymbalta/duloxetine
B) Ativan/levaquin
C) Zyrtec/diphenhydramine
D) Paxil/pregabalin - CORRECT ANSWER Answer: Cymbalta/duloxetine
, The generic name for Cymbalta is duloxetine. The generic name for Paxil is paroxetine. The
generic name for Zyrtec is cetirizine. The generic name for Ativan is lorazepam.
The FDA publishes a book called Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence
Evaluations, which is more commonly known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER The
Orange Book identifies drug products approved on the basis of safety and effectiveness by
the FDA. It also contains therapeutic equivalence evaluations for generic drugs, using
Therapeutic Equivalence codes such as AA, AB, BC, and BD. If the first letter of the code is
an 'A', the FDA has concluded that the generic formulation is therapeutically equivalent to the
reference drug. If the first letter is a 'B', the FDA has concluded that the compared drugs are
not equivalent. The second letter of the code gives more detailed information about
formulations. The Orange Book also lists the patents which are purported to protect each
drug.
Which part of the NDC number indicates the manufacturer of a drug? - CORRECT
ANSWER Answer: The first 4-5 digits.
The labeler code is the first segment. It is 4-5 digits and identifies the manufacturer. The
product code is the second segment and is 3-4 digits long. It identifies the formulation,
strength, and dosage. The package code is the third segment. It is 1-2 digits and identifies the
package forms and sizes
The iPLEDGE program is designed to mitigate the risks associated with taking:
A) ZOLPIDEM
B) ISOTRETINOIN
C) LEXAPRO
D) OxyContin - CORRECT ANSWER Question 7 Explanation:
Isotretinoin is a medication primarily used to treat cystic acne. Common brands include
Absorica, Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Epuris, Isotroin, and Roaccutane. iPLEDGE is a
mandatory distribution program that is intended to prevent the use of isotretinoin during
pregnancy, due to the high risk of birth defects.
Which of the following is NOT a medication for Parkinson's?
A)ropinirole
