CORRECT TEXT An oral suspension comes in 100mg/5 ml. The doctor orders 0.25g PO tid. How many milliliters will this patient receive daily?
Correct Answer:
1 2.5 ml
Question 142
St. John's Wort is primarily used as a(n):
Correct Answer: B
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)is anherbal supplementcommonly used formild to moderate depression. * Containshypericin and hyperforin, which may increaseserotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrinelevels. * Often used as analternative treatment for depression, but not FDA-approved for this indication. * Hasserious drug interactions, including withantidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs), warfarin, oral contraceptives, and cyclosporine. * (A) Immune enhancer#Incorrect - Not primarily used to boost the immune system. * (B) Mild antidepressant#Correct - Used for mild depression. * (C) Antioxidant#Incorrect - While it has some antioxidant properties, this is not its primary use. * (D) Antihypertensive#Incorrect - It does not lower blood pressure. * National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) - St. John's Wort:https://www. nccih.nih.gov/ * MedlinePlus - St. John's Wort Drug Interactions:https://medlineplus.gov * PTCB Exam Content Outline - Herbal Supplements & Drug Interactions How St. John's Wort Works:Analysis of Answer Choices:References for Pharmacy Technicians:
Question 143
SIMULATION As new stock arrives at the pharmacy, the technician should check the following information on the stock against the invoice
Correct Answer:
Name, strength, dosage form, quantity, and expiration date
Question 144
Stock rotation is best defined as the:
Correct Answer: D
Stock rotation ensures medications with earlier expiration dates are used first by placing them in the front of the shelf, and medications with later expiration dates behind. This practice is part of the FEFO (First Expired, First Out) system. From Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice: "Stock rotation using the FEFO method ensures medication integrity and minimizes waste due to expiration." This differs from: * A - relates to ordering, not shelf arrangement * B - refers to product recall or removal * C - defines inventory turnover, not physical placement Reference: USP <1079> Guidelines on Storage and Distribution Mosby's Pharmacy Technician - Inventory Management Chapter
Question 145
CORRECT TEXT You have a 70% solution of dextrose. How many grams of dextrose is in 400 ml of this solution?
