CORRECT TEXT In which controlled substance schedule is Tylenol. No. 2 classified?
Correct Answer:
Schedule III
Question 167
A customer has dropped off a prescription order for Benazepril. Which of the following conditions does our customer most likely need this for?
Correct Answer: A
Question 168
A pharmacy is notified that an oral solution has been recalled due to temperature excursions during transport. The first step pharmacy staff should take is to:
Correct Answer: A
When adrug recalloccurs due totemperature excursions(exposure to temperatures outside the manufacturer' s recommended range during transport or storage), the pharmacy mustimmediately remove all affected productfrom its inventory to prevent dispensing compromised medication. * Remove the Affected Product:Quarantine the recalled drug to ensure it is not dispensed. * Verify the Recall Details:Confirm the lot number, expiration date, and reason for the recall using FDA or manufacturer recall notices. * Document the Recall Action:Log details in the pharmacy's recall records for compliance. * Follow Manufacturer or FDA Instructions:Some recalls require returning the product, while others require disposal according to hazardous waste guidelines. * Notify Patients and Providers (If Necessary):If the medication has already been dispensed, further action may be needed depending on recall severity. * B. Contact patients who received a therapeutically equivalent product.# Incorrect. The recall applies to thespecificaffected lot, not all similar medications. Pharmacists would first verify which patients received the recalled drugbefore contacting them. * C. Switch patients from the oral solution to oral capsules.# Incorrect. The recall does not automatically require a formulation change. The pharmacy must verify availability of unaffected stock or alternative treatments before making substitutions. * D. Contact all prescribers who recently prescribed the product.# Incorrect. While prescribersmay need notification if the recall affects patient treatment, thefirst stepis ensuring the recalled product is removed from stock to prevent further dispensing. * PTCB PTCE Exam Content Outline - Medication Safety and Recall Procedures. * FDA Drug Recall Guidelines (www.fda.gov). * USP <1079> Good Storage and Distribution Practices for Pharmaceuticals. * National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Recall Compliance Standards. * Manufacturer Recall Notices (Example: Pfizer, Eli Lilly, etc.). * Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice - Recall Classifications and Actions. Steps to Follow in a Drug Recall:Why the Other Answer Choices Are Incorrect:Pharmacy Technician References:
Question 169
Which of the following needle guages corresponding to the smallest human?
Correct Answer: D
Needlegauge (G)refers to thediameter of the needle's lumen(opening).The higher the gauge number, the smaller the needle diameter. * Lower gauge (e.g., 13G, 18G)#Larger needle(wider opening) * Higher gauge (e.g., 27G)#Smaller needle(narrower opening) Common Needle Gauges and Their Uses:Gauge (G) Needle Diameter (mm) Common Use 13G 2.4 mm IV drug administration (large-bore) 18G 1.2 mm Drawing thick medications (e.g., oil-based injections) 20G 0.9 mm General intramuscular (IM) injections 27G 0.4 mm Subcutaneous (SC) or intradermal (ID) injections (e.g., insulin, vaccines) Since27Gis the highest gauge listed, it corresponds to thesmallestneedle diameter, making it the correct answer. * A. 13G## One of the largest gauges, used for IV fluids or blood transfusions. * B. 18G## Large needle used for thick medications likedepot injections or contrast agents. * C. 20G## Common forintramuscular injectionsbut larger than 27G. * PTCB PTCE Exam Content Outline- Covers needle gauges, injection routes, and proper medication administration. * USP <797> & USP <800>- Provide sterile compounding guidelines, including appropriate needle gauge selection. * CDC Vaccine Administration Guidelines- Recommend25-30Gfor subcutaneous and intradermal injections. Why Not the Other Options?Key References:
Question 170
Clopidogrel is indicated to reduce the rate of:
Correct Answer: A
* Clopidogrel (Plavix) is an antiplatelet drug used to prevent blood clots, reducing the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) and stroke. * It is commonly prescribed afterstent placement, heart attack, or stroke. Why Other Options Are Incorrect: * B. GERD?#Treated withPPIs or H2 blockers(e.g., omeprazole, ranitidine). * C. Chronic migraines?#Treated withbeta-blockers, triptans, or topiramate. * D. Type 2 diabetes?#Treated withmetformin, insulin, or GLP-1 agonists. #Reference:AHA Guidelines on Antiplatelet Therapy.
