PTCB Drug Test #5 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the generic name for Januvia?
- Sitagliptin (Correct answer)
- Saxagliptin
- Alogliptin
- Linagliptin
Correct answer: Sitagliptin
Januvia is the brand name for sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes that enhances incretin effects to increase insulin secretion and decrease glucagon.
Question 2: A provider orders: ceftriaxone 2 g IV daily. Available: ceftriaxone 1 g/vial. How many vials are needed per dose?
- 1 vial
- 4 vials
- 3 vials
- 2 vials (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 2 vials
2 g dose ÷ 1 g/vial = 2 vials per dose.
Question 3: Which drug is the brand-name product Eliquis?
- Dabigatran
- Rivaroxaban
- Edoxaban
- Apixaban (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Apixaban
Eliquis is the brand name for apixaban, a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) that inhibits Factor Xa, used for VTE prevention and treatment and stroke prevention in A-fib.
Question 4: What does "PRN" mean in pharmacy?
- Every night
- Before meals
- As needed (Correct answer)
- After meals
Correct answer: As needed
PRN (pro re nata) means "as needed." Medications labeled PRN are given only when a specific condition occurs (e.g., pain, nausea) rather than on a fixed schedule.
Question 5: Which of the following best describes the function of the auxiliary label "Take with food"?
- Increases drug absorption in all cases
- Prevents GI irritation and may improve absorption (Correct answer)
- Prevents drug metabolism in the liver
- Prevents drug interactions with beverages
Correct answer: Prevents GI irritation and may improve absorption
"Take with food" helps prevent gastrointestinal irritation (e.g., with NSAIDs, metformin) and for some drugs (e.g., itraconazole) improves absorption when taken with a high-fat meal.
Question 6: Quetiapine (Seroquel) is primarily used to treat which conditions?
- Hypertension and angina
- Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (Correct answer)
- ADHD and narcolepsy
- Hyperlipidemia and metabolic syndrome
Correct answer: Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an atypical antipsychotic approved for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (mania and depression), and as adjunct therapy for major depressive disorder.
PTCB Drug Test #5 3
What is the generic name for Januvia?