PTU Final Exam Questions with 100% Correct
Answers Graded A+
What does a "duplicate therapy" rejection mean?
The patient has recently filled a similar medication
According to ISMP, which sig code abbreviation is the most prone to errors?
AD
What do the last two digits of an NDC number identify?
Package size
Mr. Walters is 68 years old. He comes into the pharmacy to get refills of his blood pressure meds.
Which Medicare Part will most likely cover the cost of Mr. Walter's meds?
Part D
How much dextrose is in 1 L of D5W
50 grams
According to federal law, which medication must be packaged in a child-resistant container?
A. Ambien
B. Nitrostat
C. Prempro
D. Yaz
A. Ambien
Mr. Merrill, a Medicaid patient, brings in a new prescription for Lantus. Which law sets guidance for a
pharmacist's duty to counsel Mr. Merrill on his prescription?
OBRA 90
The ISO of the anteroom air must be at least which class?
8
Which medication is the generic for Dilantin?
Phenytoin
A bottle of atenolol 100mg has an expiration date of April 2021. On which date the medication
expire?
4/30/2021
According to DEA, which medication is classified as a schedule V medication?
A. Duragesic
B. Lyrica
C. Provigil
D. Xanax
, B. Lyrica
How can you avoid medication errors at drop off?
Update the patient's profile with any new medical conditions
How often is Fosamax 70mg usually taken?
Once weekly
What is the daily maximum limit of acetaminophen a patient should take?
4000mg
According to FDA, what must be dispensed with a venlafaxine prescription in a retail setting?
MedGuide
Mrs. Taylor has an insurance plan that allows her to choose her own healthcare providers. Mrs. Taylor
has what type of insurance?
PPO
In which area of the EMR will you find the patients date of birth?
demographics
Which medication is a beta blocker?
A. Albuterol
B. Carvedilol
C. Mannitol
D. Salmeterol
B. Carvedilol
Mrs. Lieb takes the following medications: citalopram, esomeprazole, metoprolol tartrate, and
temazepam. Which medication is used to treat heart failure?
Metoprolol tartrate
Which compounding technique uses camphor to help reduce particle size, but does NOT become part
of the final compound?
Pulverization
Which container should be used to package metformin tablets?
Amber vial
Which generic name/drug class pair is correct?
A. Ezetimibe/statin
B. Latanoprost/opioid
C. Pantoprazole/antipsychotic
D. Sitagliptin/DPP-4 inhibitor
Answers Graded A+
What does a "duplicate therapy" rejection mean?
The patient has recently filled a similar medication
According to ISMP, which sig code abbreviation is the most prone to errors?
AD
What do the last two digits of an NDC number identify?
Package size
Mr. Walters is 68 years old. He comes into the pharmacy to get refills of his blood pressure meds.
Which Medicare Part will most likely cover the cost of Mr. Walter's meds?
Part D
How much dextrose is in 1 L of D5W
50 grams
According to federal law, which medication must be packaged in a child-resistant container?
A. Ambien
B. Nitrostat
C. Prempro
D. Yaz
A. Ambien
Mr. Merrill, a Medicaid patient, brings in a new prescription for Lantus. Which law sets guidance for a
pharmacist's duty to counsel Mr. Merrill on his prescription?
OBRA 90
The ISO of the anteroom air must be at least which class?
8
Which medication is the generic for Dilantin?
Phenytoin
A bottle of atenolol 100mg has an expiration date of April 2021. On which date the medication
expire?
4/30/2021
According to DEA, which medication is classified as a schedule V medication?
A. Duragesic
B. Lyrica
C. Provigil
D. Xanax
, B. Lyrica
How can you avoid medication errors at drop off?
Update the patient's profile with any new medical conditions
How often is Fosamax 70mg usually taken?
Once weekly
What is the daily maximum limit of acetaminophen a patient should take?
4000mg
According to FDA, what must be dispensed with a venlafaxine prescription in a retail setting?
MedGuide
Mrs. Taylor has an insurance plan that allows her to choose her own healthcare providers. Mrs. Taylor
has what type of insurance?
PPO
In which area of the EMR will you find the patients date of birth?
demographics
Which medication is a beta blocker?
A. Albuterol
B. Carvedilol
C. Mannitol
D. Salmeterol
B. Carvedilol
Mrs. Lieb takes the following medications: citalopram, esomeprazole, metoprolol tartrate, and
temazepam. Which medication is used to treat heart failure?
Metoprolol tartrate
Which compounding technique uses camphor to help reduce particle size, but does NOT become part
of the final compound?
Pulverization
Which container should be used to package metformin tablets?
Amber vial
Which generic name/drug class pair is correct?
A. Ezetimibe/statin
B. Latanoprost/opioid
C. Pantoprazole/antipsychotic
D. Sitagliptin/DPP-4 inhibitor
