Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (PTCB)- 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following drug classes is metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) classified as?
- Calcium channel blocker
- ACE inhibitor
- Beta-1 selective blocker (Correct answer)
- Alpha blocker
Correct answer: Beta-1 selective blocker
Metoprolol succinate is a cardioselective (beta-1 selective) beta-blocker used for hypertension, heart failure, and angina.
Question 2: A physician orders 1000 mL of normal saline to infuse over 8 hours. Using a 15 gtt/mL drip set, what is the flow rate in gtt/min?
- 31 gtt/min (Correct answer)
- 25 gtt/min
- 20 gtt/min
- 15 gtt/min
Correct answer: 31 gtt/min
1000 mL ÷ 8 hr = 125 mL/hr. 125 mL/hr ÷ 60 min x 15 gtt/mL = 31.25 ≈ 31 gtt/min.
Question 3: Which law requires pharmacies to maintain a logbook for pseudoephedrine purchases?
- Kefauver-Harris Amendment
- Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (Correct answer)
- Pure Food and Drug Act
- Durham-Humphrey Amendment
Correct answer: Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act
The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 requires pharmacies to keep purchaser logs for pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine due to their use in methamphetamine production.
Question 4: Which of the following describes the meaning of "DAW 1" on a prescription?
- No product selection allowed
- Dispense as written by prescriber (Correct answer)
- Generic substitution allowed
- Patient requests brand
Correct answer: Dispense as written by prescriber
DAW (Dispense as Written) code 1 means the prescriber has indicated that the brand name drug is medically necessary and generic substitution is not permitted.
Question 5: Lisinopril belongs to which drug class?
- ARB
- ACE inhibitor (Correct answer)
- Beta blocker
- Diuretic
Correct answer: ACE inhibitor
Lisinopril is an ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor used for hypertension, heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy.
Question 6: A pharmacy receives a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance. Which of the following is TRUE?
- Refills are allowed up to 5 times in 6 months
- No refills are permitted (Correct answer)
- One emergency refill is allowed
- Refills require only verbal authorization
Correct answer: No refills are permitted
Schedule II controlled substances (e.g., oxycodone, Adderall) cannot be refilled. A new prescription is required each time.
Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (PTCB)- 3
Which of the following drug classes is metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) classified as?