PTCB Practice Exam 1
1. A pharmacy receives an order for a Persantine IV bag for a stress test. Persantine is a
radiopharmaceutical dosed at 0.57 mg/kg. How many mg should be added to an IV bag for a
patient who weighs 180 lb?
A. 46.6 mg
B. 143.5 mg
C. 694.7 mg
D. 225.7 mg
Answer: A
2. Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to containers ofanti-infective
agents?
A. take with dairy products
B. avoid dairy products
C. finish all this medication unless otherwise directed by the prescriber
D. may cause drowsiness
Answer: C
3. Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to containers ofsuspension
antibiotics?
A. refrigerate
B. shake well
C. may cause drowsiness
D. both A and B
 Answer: D
4. Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to containers ofnarcotics, muscle
relaxants, and antihypertensive agents?
A. may cause drowsiness
B. take on an empty stomach
C. do not drink with alcohol
D. both A and C
Answer: D