PTCB Practice actual Questions and answers with latest solutions
1
You have received a script that reads 2gtt OU BID.
What will the label placed on the patients packaging read?
A. Two drops in both ears two times daily.
B. Two drops in both eyes two times daily.
C. Two drops in right ear three times a day.
D. Two drops in left eye two times daily.
Abbreviations Correct Answer B
2
What would 25°C be in F°?
A. 17°F
B. 50°F
C. 77°F
D. 102°F
Temperature Conversions Correct Answer C
3
A 14 year old boy is 5'2" and he weights 110 lbs. He's prescribed by his doctor to take 5mg/Kg of drug
"A" daily. What will his dose be?
A. 1200mg
B. 1250mg
C. 150mg
D. 250mg Correct Answer D
4
What is C C X L equal to?
A. 2540
B. 265
C. 2040
D. 240
Roman Numerals Correct Answer D
5
Mrs. McTarnahan is picking up an order of drug "T" 100 tablets which costs her $122.00. While you're
ringing up her order, she asks "How much does each tablet cost?"
What is she being charged for each tablet?
A. $.12
B. $1.22
C. $12.20
D. $.012 Correct Answer B
,6
Which regulatory agency would initiate a class II recall on a prescription drug ?
A. DEA
B. OSHA
C. FDA
D. FDIC
Drug Recall Definitions Correct Answer C
7
In larger institutions, a system for distributing
(non-STAT) prescription drugs and equipment to all of the patients is used. The system is called a cart
exchange, and the pharmacy is responsible for overseeing the filling of the orders. A cart exchange in a
hospital usually takes place every:
A. 12 Hours
B. 6 Hours
C. 24 Hours
D. 48 Hours Correct Answer C
8
What is 2.5 ounces equal to in mL?
A. 75mL
B. 250mL
C. 50mL
D. 750mL
Measurements and conversions page Correct Answer A
9
Which DEA schedule contains substances with the least potential for abuse ?
A. Sch. 1
B. Sch. 4
C. Sch. 5
D. Sch. 2
DEA Schedules Correct Answer C
10
A script for Zolpidem will expire after ______ and may have up to ________ refills.
A. 6 Months, No Refills
B. 12 Months, 1 year of Refills
C. 12 Months, No Refills
D. 6 months, 5 Refills
Prescription Expiration Correct Answer D
11
A script for cough syrup reads 15ml PO Q4° PRN.
, What should you type on the patients packaging ?
A. A spoonful taken orally every 4 hours as needed.
B. One teaspoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed.
C. One tablespoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed.
D. 15ml taken orally every 4 hours as needed. Correct Answer C
12
Which is not true about HIPAA ?
A. Helps insure patient privacy.
B. Prevents health care fraud and abuse.
C. Regulates the use and disclosure of patient information.
D. Helps to decrease the rate of errors in pharmacy. Correct Answer D
13
A pharmacy can order DEA Sch. 3 drugs from their wholesaler:
A. Using a standard invoice.
B. Using a credit memo.
C. Using a DEA Form 222.
D. Only with guaranteed funds. Correct Answer A
14
With which class of FDA recall is there is a potential for serious injury or death?
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4 Correct Answer A
15
An eight year old boy weights 75 Lbs. The adult dosage of Drug C is 400mg. The child's dosage using
Clark's rule is:
A. 100mg
B. 150mg
C. 200mg
Dosage calculations Correct Answer C
16
Dr. G. Acosta has a practice in Delaware and received her DEA number in 1988. What will the two letters
in her DEA number prefix be ?
A. DB
B. DA
C. BA
D. AD
DEA number verification Correct Answer C
1
You have received a script that reads 2gtt OU BID.
What will the label placed on the patients packaging read?
A. Two drops in both ears two times daily.
B. Two drops in both eyes two times daily.
C. Two drops in right ear three times a day.
D. Two drops in left eye two times daily.
Abbreviations Correct Answer B
2
What would 25°C be in F°?
A. 17°F
B. 50°F
C. 77°F
D. 102°F
Temperature Conversions Correct Answer C
3
A 14 year old boy is 5'2" and he weights 110 lbs. He's prescribed by his doctor to take 5mg/Kg of drug
"A" daily. What will his dose be?
A. 1200mg
B. 1250mg
C. 150mg
D. 250mg Correct Answer D
4
What is C C X L equal to?
A. 2540
B. 265
C. 2040
D. 240
Roman Numerals Correct Answer D
5
Mrs. McTarnahan is picking up an order of drug "T" 100 tablets which costs her $122.00. While you're
ringing up her order, she asks "How much does each tablet cost?"
What is she being charged for each tablet?
A. $.12
B. $1.22
C. $12.20
D. $.012 Correct Answer B
,6
Which regulatory agency would initiate a class II recall on a prescription drug ?
A. DEA
B. OSHA
C. FDA
D. FDIC
Drug Recall Definitions Correct Answer C
7
In larger institutions, a system for distributing
(non-STAT) prescription drugs and equipment to all of the patients is used. The system is called a cart
exchange, and the pharmacy is responsible for overseeing the filling of the orders. A cart exchange in a
hospital usually takes place every:
A. 12 Hours
B. 6 Hours
C. 24 Hours
D. 48 Hours Correct Answer C
8
What is 2.5 ounces equal to in mL?
A. 75mL
B. 250mL
C. 50mL
D. 750mL
Measurements and conversions page Correct Answer A
9
Which DEA schedule contains substances with the least potential for abuse ?
A. Sch. 1
B. Sch. 4
C. Sch. 5
D. Sch. 2
DEA Schedules Correct Answer C
10
A script for Zolpidem will expire after ______ and may have up to ________ refills.
A. 6 Months, No Refills
B. 12 Months, 1 year of Refills
C. 12 Months, No Refills
D. 6 months, 5 Refills
Prescription Expiration Correct Answer D
11
A script for cough syrup reads 15ml PO Q4° PRN.
, What should you type on the patients packaging ?
A. A spoonful taken orally every 4 hours as needed.
B. One teaspoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed.
C. One tablespoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed.
D. 15ml taken orally every 4 hours as needed. Correct Answer C
12
Which is not true about HIPAA ?
A. Helps insure patient privacy.
B. Prevents health care fraud and abuse.
C. Regulates the use and disclosure of patient information.
D. Helps to decrease the rate of errors in pharmacy. Correct Answer D
13
A pharmacy can order DEA Sch. 3 drugs from their wholesaler:
A. Using a standard invoice.
B. Using a credit memo.
C. Using a DEA Form 222.
D. Only with guaranteed funds. Correct Answer A
14
With which class of FDA recall is there is a potential for serious injury or death?
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. Class 4 Correct Answer A
15
An eight year old boy weights 75 Lbs. The adult dosage of Drug C is 400mg. The child's dosage using
Clark's rule is:
A. 100mg
B. 150mg
C. 200mg
Dosage calculations Correct Answer C
16
Dr. G. Acosta has a practice in Delaware and received her DEA number in 1988. What will the two letters
in her DEA number prefix be ?
A. DB
B. DA
C. BA
D. AD
DEA number verification Correct Answer C
