PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 5 Question 24 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam

Question #: 24
Topic #: 5

You are filling prescriptions at a retail pharmacy. A script is presented forLopressor 100mg QD X30D. Your pharmacy is currently out of Lopressor. Which of the following may the pharmacist substitute in its place to fill the order?

AToprol

BGeneric Metoprolol

CPropranolol

DNone of the above

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Suggested Answer: D

by Jolene at May 05, 2022, 09:47 AM

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Kati

7 months ago

Are we sure about substituting with those? Need to double-check!

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Veronika

7 months ago

I thought Lopressor was the only option, surprised by the alternatives!

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Stephen

7 months ago

Propranolol is not the same, so that can't be used.

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Dwight

7 months ago

Generic Metoprolol is a perfect substitute too!

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Bernardo

7 months ago

Toprol is the brand name for Metoprolol, so it can be substituted.

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Willard

8 months ago

I feel like the answer might be "None of the above," but I really need to double-check if both Toprol and generic metoprolol are acceptable substitutions.

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Ora

8 months ago

I practiced a question like this before, and I think propranolol is not a substitute because it's a different medication altogether.

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Brande

8 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think generic metoprolol is also an option since it's the same active ingredient as Lopressor.

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Jesus

8 months ago

I remember that Lopressor is a brand name for metoprolol, so I think Toprol could be a good substitute since it's the same drug.

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Joye

8 months ago

Okay, let me see here. Account and Work Order seem like the obvious choices, but I want to double-check the other options just in case.

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Esteban

8 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different process options and which one would be best for a SIAM implementation.

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Francine

8 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and it emphasized the importance of staffing levels being aligned with operational goals. Could that be the right answer?

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