PTCB Drug Test #6 2 Flashcards
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Which of the following is the generic name for Spiriva?
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.
A patient's prescription calls for 30 mL of a 10% solution. How many grams of drug are in the final preparation?
Answer: 3 g
10% w/v = 10 g per 100 mL. For 30 mL: (10 g ÷ 100 mL) x 30 mL = 3 g.
Which of the following is a common indication for ondansetron (Zofran)?
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.
What is the generic name for Crestor?
Answer: Rosuvastatin
Crestor is the brand name for rosuvastatin, a high-potency synthetic statin that lowers LDL cholesterol by 45–55% at standard doses.
Which pregnancy category indicates that studies in animals have shown no risk, but there are no adequate studies in pregnant women?
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.
What is the appropriate beyond-use date (BUD) for a reconstituted antibiotic suspension stored in the refrigerator?
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.