PTCB Drug Test #5 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the brand name for alendronate?
- Boniva
- Prolia
- Fosamax (Correct answer)
- Actonel
Correct answer: Fosamax
Fosamax is the brand name for alendronate, a bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease. Patients should take it with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes.
Question 2: Which of the following is a correct description of a "black box warning"?
- An advisory from the state board of pharmacy
- The highest level FDA safety warning placed on drug labeling (Correct answer)
- A voluntary warning added by the manufacturer
- A secondary caution about minor side effects
Correct answer: The highest level FDA safety warning placed on drug labeling
A black box warning (boxed warning) is the FDA's strongest warning, required when a drug carries a significant risk of serious or life-threatening adverse effects. It appears in a black-bordered box on the label.
Question 3: A prescription calls for Amoxicillin 40 mg/kg/day divided TID for a child weighing 33 lbs. What is the total daily dose?
- 400 mg
- 600 mg (Correct answer)
- 800 mg
- 750 mg
Correct answer: 600 mg
33 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 15 kg. Daily dose = 15 kg x 40 mg/kg = 600 mg/day (200 mg per dose, TID).
Question 4: Aripiprazole (Abilify) belongs to which drug class?
- Antidepressant (SSRI)
- Benzodiazepine
- Atypical antipsychotic (Correct answer)
- Mood stabilizer (anticonvulsant)
Correct answer: Atypical antipsychotic
Aripiprazole (Abilify) is an atypical antipsychotic (partial D2 and 5-HT1A agonist) used for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and as an adjunct for major depression.
Question 5: Which of the following drugs is classified as a Schedule V controlled substance?
- Codeine cough syrup (≤200 mg/100mL) (Correct answer)
- Oxycodone
- Diazepam
- Hydrocodone combination products
Correct answer: Codeine cough syrup (≤200 mg/100mL)
Certain codeine cough preparations containing ≤200 mg of codeine per 100 mL are Schedule V. These may be dispensed without a prescription in some states with pharmacist oversight.
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT included in a valid prescription?
- Patient name and date of birth
- Drug name and strength
- Prescriber's home address (Correct answer)
- Prescriber's DEA number (for controlled substances)
Correct answer: Prescriber's home address
A valid prescription requires patient info, drug details, directions, quantity, refills, prescriber name/address/DEA (for controlled substances) — but the prescriber's HOME address is not required, only their practice address.
PTCB Drug Test #5 2
What is the brand name for alendronate?