Practice Test for the PTCE

Which of the following statements is correct? A. Ophthalmic preparations should be applied after a prior removal of contact lenses. B. Ophthalmic solutions should be applied after forming a pocket by gently pulling down on the lower eyelid with the index finger. C. Ophthalmic solutions of different types should not be applied immediately one after another. D. No systemic effects of ophthalmic preparations are known.

Identify the calcium channel blocker among the following:

Identify a medication of the corticosteroid type among the following:

Medications commonly used to control Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) belong to which of the following classes: A. Desmopressin B. Corticosteroids C. Immunosuppressants D. Benzodiazepines

In iron deficiency anemia, which of the following statements on the red cell indices would be correct: A. MCV and MCHC are low B. MCV is low and MCHC is elevated C. MCV, MCHC and RDW are low D. RDW is elevated and MCHC is low

Which of the following is a medication that decreases hyperacidity in the stomach, commonly used to treat peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?  

Which of the following statements is true of loratadine: A. It is a first generation H1 antihistamine B. It is a second generation H1 antihistamine C. It binds to H1 receptors of the central nervous system D. It is selective for H1 receptors of the peripheral nervous system

Which of the following can indicate drug-induced lupus?    

Which of the following conditions are not contraindicated with Itraconazole? A. A history of CHF (congestive heart failure) B. A history of depression C. High blood pressure D. Fungal meningitis

Identify the high-alert medications among the following: A. Ephedrine, IV B. Gabapentin, PO C. Amiodorone, IV D. Fentanyl, transdermal  

Meclizine is available in the form of:

Which of the following is Rifapentine used to treat and what is an adverse effect of this medication?

Which of the following medications are assigned to the Pregnancy Category X: A. Simvastatin B. Misoprostol C. Methotrexate D. Isotretinoin

Which of the following instructions should be given for taking sulfasalazine? A. Take the medication on an empty stomach B. The medication may cause increased sensitivity to the sun C. Drink a lot of fluids throughout the medication use D. Take the medication after meals

Which of the following will not lead to enhancing the solubility of a poorly soluble compound? A. Hot-melt extrusion (HME) B. Hydrating an anhydrous compound C. Converting a crystalline medicine into its initial amorphous form - yes D. Nanosuspension

Identify the wrong pairing of the drug's generic name with its brand name:

Which of the following does not appear on the list of side effects of ramipril?

Which of the following is correct of droperidol? A. It is an antidopaminergic and an antipsychotic. B. It is used to treat or prevent nausea. C. It is contraindicated in patients with prolonged QT interval values. D. It can cause bronchospasm as a side effect.

Which of the following is correct of ipratropium?

What would be the best course of action for a pharmacist in the following situation: They are out of Ambien refills that a patient with a prescription for it requires.

Which of the following are correct of tizanidine: A. It is a skeletal muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasticity B. It is an α-2 agonist with sedative and analgesic effects C. It can lower blood pressure as a side effect D. It is sold under the brand name Flexeril

Dimenhydrinate  is

What is the meaning of the NDA, ANDA and SNDA acronyms respectively?

Which of the following is a possible adverse effect of lansoprazole?

Xifaxan is indicated for the treatment of

Which of the following pairings of the chemotheraphy agents and the class of drugs it belongs to are correct? A. Idarubicin, a topoisomerase inhibitor B. Melphalan, a nitrogen mustard alkylating agent C. Rotigotine, a purine antimetabolite D. Docetaxel, a taxane mitotic inhibitor

Which of the following medications is effective in managing the symptoms of active Crohn's disease (CD)? A. Mercaptopurine B. Methotrexate C. Methocarbamol D. Azathioprine  

Identify which of the following is not a combination drug:

Which form of metronidazole is not appropriate?

Identify which of the following medicine forms can refer to drotrecogin alfa? A. Oral capsules, 100 mg B. Topical ointment, 5% C. Lyophilized powder for infusion solution D. Subcutaneous injection

Flumazenil injection is indicated for:

Identify which statements could refer to Phase II in a clinical trial: A. Phase II trials aim to determine whether the new medication is safe or toxic. B. The purpose of phase II trials is to compare the effectiveness of the new drug with the standard medication. C. Phase II trials are conducted with smaller groups of patients than Phase I trials. D. Phase II trials can last for more than one year.

Which statement describes the mechanism of action of gentamicin?  

Erythromycin comes in the form of: A. Delayed release capsules B. Enteric-Coated (EC) tablets C. Oral Suspension powder

A patient is experiencing fatigue and myalgia. The 52-year-old woman is already using propylthiouracil (PTU), esomeprazole , atorvastatin  and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) for existing diagnoses of hyperthyroidism, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension and high blood cholesterol level. A blood test result showed a TSH level of 3.1, and 140 mg/dL for the total cholesterol value, while the blood pressure was 131/81. Which of the patient's medications would need reconsideration in order to address her symptoms? A. Propylthiouracil B. Esomeprazole C. Atorvastatin D. Hydrochlorothiazide