PTCB Exam Study Guide 2021-2022; Common Drugs for
Different Diseases, Drug Interactions, and Dosages
A physician write a prescription for lactulose syrup 1 tablespoon PO BID what volume in milliliters
sure the patient take per day
30
A pharmacy receives the following prescription warfarin 2.5 mg tablets dispense four week supply
sick code one tablet PO on Monday Wednesday and Friday and .5 tablet on Sunday Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday what quantity of tablets will be needed to fill the prescription is the first dose
is taken on a Sunday
20
Which of the following medication purchases maybe tracked using methcheck
Pseudoephedrine
To prevent cross-contamination between solid dosage forms like tablets and capsules a pharmacy
technician should
Wipe a counting tray clean after each use
Which auxiliary label should be affixed to a prescription bottle of metronidazole
Do not drink alcoholic beverages when taking this medication
How many 250 mg tablets of metronidazole are needed to make 150 mL of suspension containing
100 mg/milliliters
60
A patient states that they experience shortness of breath while taking Catholics the pharmacy
technician should enter an allergy to which class of anabiotic's in the patient's profile
Cephalosporins
The generic name of Zyprexa is
Olanzapine
, Which vitamin is a special important during pregnancy in order to prevent birth defects
Folic acid
According to federal law how long in years must pharmacy maintain records for each controlled
substance purchased received distributed or dispensed
2 years
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for preventing medication errors
Implementing systemwide use of Tallman lettering
A prescription written for which of the following drugs could be filled with atorvastatin if generic
substitution is allowed
Lipitor
In order to ensure that the appropriate product was selected from the shelf a pharmacy technician
should verify the medications
National drug code or NDC number
Under standard precautions it is considered safe for healthcare workers to come in direct contact
with patients
Dirty hands
Which of the following auxiliary label should always be placed on an oral suspension
Shake well before use
For which of the following question should a pharmacy technician refer the patient to the
pharmacist
"What should I do if I forget to take a dose of my prescription"
Saint johns wort is primarily used as
Mild antidepressant
Different Diseases, Drug Interactions, and Dosages
A physician write a prescription for lactulose syrup 1 tablespoon PO BID what volume in milliliters
sure the patient take per day
30
A pharmacy receives the following prescription warfarin 2.5 mg tablets dispense four week supply
sick code one tablet PO on Monday Wednesday and Friday and .5 tablet on Sunday Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday what quantity of tablets will be needed to fill the prescription is the first dose
is taken on a Sunday
20
Which of the following medication purchases maybe tracked using methcheck
Pseudoephedrine
To prevent cross-contamination between solid dosage forms like tablets and capsules a pharmacy
technician should
Wipe a counting tray clean after each use
Which auxiliary label should be affixed to a prescription bottle of metronidazole
Do not drink alcoholic beverages when taking this medication
How many 250 mg tablets of metronidazole are needed to make 150 mL of suspension containing
100 mg/milliliters
60
A patient states that they experience shortness of breath while taking Catholics the pharmacy
technician should enter an allergy to which class of anabiotic's in the patient's profile
Cephalosporins
The generic name of Zyprexa is
Olanzapine
, Which vitamin is a special important during pregnancy in order to prevent birth defects
Folic acid
According to federal law how long in years must pharmacy maintain records for each controlled
substance purchased received distributed or dispensed
2 years
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for preventing medication errors
Implementing systemwide use of Tallman lettering
A prescription written for which of the following drugs could be filled with atorvastatin if generic
substitution is allowed
Lipitor
In order to ensure that the appropriate product was selected from the shelf a pharmacy technician
should verify the medications
National drug code or NDC number
Under standard precautions it is considered safe for healthcare workers to come in direct contact
with patients
Dirty hands
Which of the following auxiliary label should always be placed on an oral suspension
Shake well before use
For which of the following question should a pharmacy technician refer the patient to the
pharmacist
"What should I do if I forget to take a dose of my prescription"
Saint johns wort is primarily used as
Mild antidepressant
