Study Guide: PTCB Study Guide
Which federal agency is responsible for processing New Drug Applications and approving new drugs to be sold in the US?(Ans- FDA
Which federal agency is responsible for regulating package inserts?(Ans- FDA
Which federal agency is responsible for regulating advertisement of drugs in the US?(Ans- FDA
Which agency is responsible for issuing recalls on medications?(Ans- FDA
Which agency enforces the Controlled Substances Act and is responsible for tracking the manufacture and sale of all controlled substances?(Ans- DEA
Which agency investigates all violations involving controlled substances?(Ans- DEA
Which agency is responsible for the regulation of registration of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians?(Ans- BOP
Which agency sets state laws and regulations and outlines the operating guidelines of pharmacies?(Ans- BOP
Which agency is known as third party auditors and regulators of insurance providers?(Ans- The Joint Commission 1 / 3
Translate this SIG: 1 cap po bid x 14d
(Ans- Take 1 capsule by mouth twice daily for 14 days.
Translate this SIG: 1-2 tab q4-6h prn pain
(Ans- Take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain.
Translate this SIG: 2 cap q12h ud ug
(Ans- Take 2 capsules every 12 hours as directed until gone.
Translate this SIG: 1ml IM qw ud
(Ans- Inject 1 ml intramuscularly every week as directed.
Translate this sig: 5ml po tid 10d
(Ans- Take 5 ml by mouth three times daily for 10 days.
Which of these is considered a schedule I substance?(Ans- Marijuana
Which of these is considered a schedule I substance?(Ans- Ecstasy
Which of these is considered a schedule I substance?(Ans- Heroin
What defines a schedule I substance?(Ans- Drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.
Which of these is considered a schedule II substance?(Ans- Methamphetamine
Which of these is considered a schedule II substance?(Ans- Norco
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Which of these is NOT considered a schedule II substance?(Ans- Soma
Which of these is NOT considered a schedule II substance?(Ans- Xanax
What defines a schedule II substance?(Ans- Drugs with a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence.
Which of these is considered a schedule III substance?(Ans- Testosterone
Which of these is considered a schedule III substance?(Ans- Tylenol #3
Which of these is NOT considered a schedule III substance?(Ans- Darvocet
What defines a schedule III substance?(Ans- Drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence.
Which of these is considered a schedule IV substance?(Ans- Valium
Which of these is considered a schedule IV substance?(Ans- Ativan
What defines a schedule IV substance?(Ans- Drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence.
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