PCAT Questions
Drugs
Sig Codes
Application Process
Miscellaneous
100
A deficiency of which vitamin leads to loss of calcium and phosphate from bones?
Vitamin D
100
Name 2 different medications you can take to combat allergies
Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec, Benadryl, Flonase, etc
100
prn
As needed
100
Some pharmacy schools do not require you to take the PCAT before applying (T/F)
True
100
How many years does it take to earn a PharmD?
4 years (3 if you’re in an accelerated program)
200
What is the name of Zn(OH)2?
Zinc hydroxide
200
What condition does Vyvanse treat?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
200
What is the sig code for “at bedtime”?
hs
200
You must complete all required prerequisite courses in order to apply to pharmacy school (T/F)
False
200
How many years of residency must you complete after pharmacy school?
0
300
This is where B lymphocytes mature
Bone marrow
300
What are statin drugs like Lipitor and Crestor used to treat?
High cholesterol
300
qod
Every other day
300
How long is the PCAT?
3-4 hours long
300
You need to be a certified Pharmacy Technician in order to work while in pharmacy school (T/F)
False
400
The first segment of the small intestine encountered by food is the
Duodenum
400
What is the generic name for Synthroid?
Levothyroxine
400
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Take one tablet by mouth once daily.
400
What are the subject areas of the PCAT?
Writing, Biology, Chemistry, Reading, Quantitative
400
What is the name of the test you need to take in order to become a nationally certified pharmacy technician?
PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam) or ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians)
500
Name the product of a reaction between ethanol and PCC.
Acetaldehyde
500
What are the directions for taking a Z-Pak?
Take 2 tablets the first day and then 1 tablet every day for the next 4 days
500
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Instill two drops into left eye twice a day.
500
Name 3 major things that you need to apply to most pharmacy schools
Transcripts, letters of references, test scores, application fee, supplementals, etc
500
Name three practice areas of pharmacy.
Academic, Community, Compounding, Critical Care, Drug Information, Home Care, Hospice, Hospital Staff, Industry-based, Infectious Disease, Long-Term Care, Managed Care, etc.
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