PTCB Practice Test 1
1. A drug patent is in effect for how many years from the date of the drug'sdiscovery?
a. 10 years
b. 13 years
c. 15 years
d. 17 years
Answer: d. 17 years
2. A product's NDC number is grouped into three sections.The first five digitsidentify:
a. the manufacturer of the drug product
b. the product name, strength and dosage form
c. the package size
d. the distributor of the drug product
Answer: a. the manufacturer of the drug product
3. All of the following are true about Cimetidine EXCEPT:
a. an OTC preparation is available
b. it reduces the acidity of the stomach by blocking H-2 receptors
c. using samples of this product is a good way to save money in the pharmacy
d. it interacts with many other drugs
Answer: c. using samples of this product is a goodway to save money in the pharmacy
4. How many 1 oz. bottles of cough syrup can be made from a 3 liter containerof an instock
syrup.
a. 50 bottles
b. 100 bottles
c. 150 bottles
d. 200 bottles
Answer: b. 100 bottles
5. How many ml of a 4% stock solution is needed to compound an order for100 ml of 0.04%
solution is distilled water?
a. 1 ml
b. 2 ml
c. 4 ml
d. 8 ml
Answer: a. 1 ml
6. the medication, metoprolol, is used to treat which of the following?
a. high cholesterol
b. high blood sugar
c. high blood pressure
d. high potassium levels
Answer: c. high blood pressure