PTCE - Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Flashcard Book + Online

Della Ata Khoury

• Publisher: Research & Education Association
• Year: 2012
• eBook ISBN: 9780738684451
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Pharmacology

PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam) Flashcard Book
400 Questions & Answers You Need to Know

Written by a seasoned pharmacy technician instructor, this PTCE study supplement covers everything you need to know for the exam: assisting the pharmacist in serving patients, maintaining medication and inventory control systems, and participating in the management of pharmacy practice.

The 400 flashcards are broken down by PTCE test topics and include multiple-choice questions with detailed answers. We give you:
100 flashcards focused on the top 100 brand/generic drug names including their drug classes, indications, side effects, and special considerations;
50 flashcards focused on pharmaceutical terms and abbreviations and
250 flashcards focused on PTCE review material: Assisting the Pharmacist in Serving Patients (165 flashcards), Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems (50 flashcards), and Participating in the Administration and Management of Pharmacy Practice (30 flashcards).

After studying with the book, review what you've learned at REA's online Study Center. Customizable e-flashcards and 3 practice quizzes let you create your own PTCE study plan and study anywhere, anytime. You can also make your own flashcards for any topics that give you difficulty.

If you're a pharmacy tech student and want extra practice and review before the exam, REA's PTCE Flashcard Book is the right Rx for your study needs.

Part 1 Top 100 Drug Names

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Brand names: Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet Plus, Norco, Hycet, Anexsia, Xodol, Zamicet, Zydone

Generic name: Hydrocodone/acetaminophen

Drug class: Narcotic, analgesic

• Relieves pain.

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Brand name: Toprol XL

Generic name: Metoprolol succinate

Drug class: Beta blocker, beta₁ selective blocker

• Blocks the action of epinephrine and norepinephrine on beta receptors located mainly in the heart and kidneys.

• Notice the suffix -olol, which distinguishes beta blockers from other drug classes.

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Indication: Moderate to moderately severe pain relief

Side effects: Drowsiness, sedation, dizziness

Special considerations:

• This is a Schedule III habit-forming drug.

• The patient should not use in combination with acetaminophen or other products containing acetaminophen and to not exceed the maximum dose allowance of acetaminophen (doses that exceed 4 g of acetaminophen per day).

• The patient should not take with alcohol.

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Indications: Early treatment of acute myocardial infarction (MI), congestive heart failure, hypertension, angina

Side effects: Dizziness, headache, tiredness

Special considerations:

• The patient should not take concurrently with other beta blockers.

• Patients should be alerted that this medication should not be discontinued abruptly.

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Brand names: OxyContin, Roxicodone, OxyIR, OxyFAST, Oxecta

Generic name: Oxycodone

Drug class: Opioid analgesic

• Relieves pain.

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Brand name: Protonix

Generic name: Pantoprazole

Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

• Prevents acid buildup.

• Notice the suffix -prazole, which distinguishes PPIs from other drug classes.

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Indication: Moderate to severe pain

Side effects: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, sweating, flushing, weakness

Special considerations:

• This is a Schedule II habit-forming drug.

• The patient should not take with alcohol.

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Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, heartburn

Side effects: Diarrhea, headache, hyperglycemia, nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence

Special considerations:

• The patient should not take if hypersensitive to other proton pump inhibitors.

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Brand names: Prilosec, Zegerid

Generic name: Omeprazole

Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

• Prevents acid buildup.

• Notice the suffix -prazole, which distinguishes PPIs from other drug classes.

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Brand name: Zocor

Generic name: Simvastatin

Drug class: Statin, HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA) reductase inhibitor

• Lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL)/cholesterol.

• Notice the suffix -statin, which distinguishes lipid-lowering agents from other drug classes.

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Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers

Side effects: Diarrhea, headache, hyperglycemia, nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence

Special considerations:

• The patient should not take if hypersensitive to other proton pump inhibitors.

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Indication: Hypercholesterolemia

Side effects: Constipation, flatulence, upper respiratory infection

Special considerations:

• The patient should avoid drinking more than 1 quart of grapefruit juice.

• This medication can lead to hepatic failure.

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Brand name: Adderall XR

Generic name: Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine XR

Drug class: Central nervous system stimulant

• Excites the nervous system.

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Brand name: Duragesic

Generic name: Fentanyl transdermal

Drug class: Opioid analgesic

• Relieves pain.

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Indications: Narcolepsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Side effects: Dizziness, hypertension, insomnia, confusion, nausea, diarrhea

Special considerations:

• This is a Schedule II habit-forming drug.

• The patient should not take concurrently with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

• Patients with hypertension and advanced arteriosclerosis should avoid this medication.

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Indication: Chronic pain

Side effects: Asthenia, confusion, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting

Special considerations:

• This is a Schedule II habit-forming drug.

• This medication has high potential for diversion.

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Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• A Note from the Author
• Welcome
• How to Use REA’s PTCE Study System
• Overview
• About the Author
• About Research & Education Association
• Part 1: Top 100 Drug Names
• Part 2: Terms and Definitions
• Part 3: Assisting the Pharmacist in Serving Patients
• Part 4: Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems
• Part 5: Participating in the Administration and Management of Pharmacy Practice
• Index
• Back Cover