PTCB Drug Test #6 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is the generic name for Spiriva?
- Formoterol
- Tiotropium (Correct answer)
- Albuterol
- Ipratropium
Correct answer: Tiotropium
Spiriva is the brand name for tiotropium, a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) used for COPD maintenance therapy. It is administered via a HandiHaler inhaler device.
Question 2: A patient's prescription calls for 30 mL of a 10% solution. How many grams of drug are in the final preparation?
- 10 g
- 30 g
- 3 g (Correct answer)
- 0.3 g
Correct answer: 3 g
10% w/v = 10 g per 100 mL. For 30 mL: (10 g ÷ 100 mL) x 30 mL = 3 g.
Question 3: Which of the following is a common indication for ondansetron (Zofran)?
- Acid reflux
- Prevention of nausea and vomiting (Correct answer)
- Pain management
- Infection treatment
Correct answer: Prevention of nausea and vomiting
Ondansetron (Zofran) is a 5-HT3 serotonin receptor antagonist antiemetic used for chemotherapy-induced, post-operative, and pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting.
Question 4: What is the generic name for Crestor?
- Pravastatin
- Fluvastatin
- Rosuvastatin (Correct answer)
- Pitavastatin
Correct answer: Rosuvastatin
Crestor is the brand name for rosuvastatin, a high-potency synthetic statin that lowers LDL cholesterol by 45–55% at standard doses.
Question 5: Which pregnancy category indicates that studies in animals have shown no risk, but there are no adequate studies in pregnant women?
- Category A
- Category C
- Category B (Correct answer)
- Category D
Correct answer: Category B
Category B: Animal studies show no risk, but no adequate human studies exist (or animal studies show risk not confirmed in human studies). Category A = adequate human studies show no risk.
Question 6: What is the appropriate beyond-use date (BUD) for a reconstituted antibiotic suspension stored in the refrigerator?
- Until manufacturer expiration date
- 7 days
- 10–14 days (per manufacturer labeling) (Correct answer)
- 30 days
Correct answer: 10–14 days (per manufacturer labeling)
Most reconstituted antibiotic suspensions (e.g., amoxicillin) have a BUD of 10–14 days when refrigerated, as specified on the product labeling. Always check the package insert.
PTCB Drug Test #6 2
Which of the following is the generic name for Spiriva?