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PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS Fully solved & updated 2026
Most COMPLETE (2026) (Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!!
An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should
be dispensed? ......ANSWER......suppositories
A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed
packages. What expiration date will appear on the package?
......ANSWER......50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year
The expiration date on a bottle of Cipro 500mg tablets states 4/09.
When does this drug expire? ......ANSWER......midnight 4/30/09
A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this
prescription? ......ANSWER......the Rx lacks a duration of therapy
Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than
the stomach? ......ANSWER......enteric-coated
What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and
transported to the bloodstream? ......ANSWER......absorption
What is "room temperature" ......ANSWER......15-30 degrees Centigrade
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The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as;
......ANSWER......metabolism
A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The
pharmacy technician should: ......ANSWER......tell the patient to speak to
the pharmacist
Which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do?
enter a prescription data into the computer
call the wholesaler for a drug order
affix a drug label to a prescription container
accept a verbal medication order from a physician
......ANSWER......accept a verbal medication order from a physician
The directions for use of a medication are " ii gtts au q 4 h x 5d". What is
au? ......ANSWER......in both ears
The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires:
......ANSWER......legal name of pharmacy and address
What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a
medication? ......ANSWER......film-coated tablets
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What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its
formulation? ......ANSWER......a tincture
Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug?
-expiration date
-lot #
-storage requirements
-strength of medication ......ANSWER......storage requirements
Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile.
a) true
b) false ......ANSWER......false
Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days
after reconstitution? ......ANSWER......14
Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?
a) Biaxin
b) penicillin
c) Cipro
d) tetracycline ......ANSWER......tetracycline
The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? ......ANSWER......penicillin
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Which of the following 2 drug classes have cross sensitivity?
a) tetracycline and penicillin
b) penicillin and erythromycin
e) erythromycin and penicillin
d) penicillin and cephalosporin ......ANSWER......penicillin and
cephalosporin
What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/
5ml? ......ANSWER......36 to 46 degrees F
Translate the following:
a. Gtt ii o.u. q 4 h prn
b. M. ft ung
c. tsp i q 4 h or 5 h prn itching ......ANSWER......a) Place 2 drops into both
eyes every 4 hours as needed
b) Mix and make an ointment
c) Take one teaspoonful by mouth every 4 to 5 hours as needed for itch
How many times can an unscheduled prescription be refilled on a PRN
prescription order? ......ANSWER......as needed for one year
What schedule are the following drug products?
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PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS Fully solved & updated 2026
Most COMPLETE (2026) (Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!!
An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should
be dispensed? ......ANSWER......suppositories
A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed
packages. What expiration date will appear on the package?
......ANSWER......50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year
The expiration date on a bottle of Cipro 500mg tablets states 4/09.
When does this drug expire? ......ANSWER......midnight 4/30/09
A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this
prescription? ......ANSWER......the Rx lacks a duration of therapy
Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than
the stomach? ......ANSWER......enteric-coated
What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and
transported to the bloodstream? ......ANSWER......absorption
What is "room temperature" ......ANSWER......15-30 degrees Centigrade
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The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as;
......ANSWER......metabolism
A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The
pharmacy technician should: ......ANSWER......tell the patient to speak to
the pharmacist
Which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do?
enter a prescription data into the computer
call the wholesaler for a drug order
affix a drug label to a prescription container
accept a verbal medication order from a physician
......ANSWER......accept a verbal medication order from a physician
The directions for use of a medication are " ii gtts au q 4 h x 5d". What is
au? ......ANSWER......in both ears
The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires:
......ANSWER......legal name of pharmacy and address
What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a
medication? ......ANSWER......film-coated tablets
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What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its
formulation? ......ANSWER......a tincture
Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug?
-expiration date
-lot #
-storage requirements
-strength of medication ......ANSWER......storage requirements
Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile.
a) true
b) false ......ANSWER......false
Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days
after reconstitution? ......ANSWER......14
Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?
a) Biaxin
b) penicillin
c) Cipro
d) tetracycline ......ANSWER......tetracycline
The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? ......ANSWER......penicillin
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Which of the following 2 drug classes have cross sensitivity?
a) tetracycline and penicillin
b) penicillin and erythromycin
e) erythromycin and penicillin
d) penicillin and cephalosporin ......ANSWER......penicillin and
cephalosporin
What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/
5ml? ......ANSWER......36 to 46 degrees F
Translate the following:
a. Gtt ii o.u. q 4 h prn
b. M. ft ung
c. tsp i q 4 h or 5 h prn itching ......ANSWER......a) Place 2 drops into both
eyes every 4 hours as needed
b) Mix and make an ointment
c) Take one teaspoonful by mouth every 4 to 5 hours as needed for itch
How many times can an unscheduled prescription be refilled on a PRN
prescription order? ......ANSWER......as needed for one year
What schedule are the following drug products?
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