Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
(PTCE) Practice Questions and Answers
Exam.
What is the generic name for Calan®? -
\verapamil
Medications for ophthalmic administration are usually available in -
\sterile isotonic drops.
You receive a prescription for Mary Jones and note there are two patients with that
name in your computer system. To prevent errors, the best course of action is -
\verify the birthdate of the patient.
Reference that provides information on the therapeutic equivalence of brand and
generic drugs -
\orange book
A drug product with an A rating in the Orange Book has -
\
Which medical abbreviation is most acceptable? -
\
Ranitidine is a histamine receptor antagonist that is commonly used for -
\stomach acid
The form number for ordering Schedule II drugs is -
\DEA Form 222
Patient package inserts (PPIs) for oral contraceptive refills are required to be provided
to patients -
\for new prescription and refills if 30 days have lapsed since the patient received a PPI
Tall Man lettering is used -
\to differentiate products with look-alike names.
The smallest gelatin capsule used for extemporaneous compounding is size -
\5
Carbamide peroxide is used for -
\softening ear wax
, Hydrochlorothiazide is used as -
\Diuretic
The Safe Water Drinking Act requires pharmacies to -
\follow the Drug Supply Chain Security Act
You have a 70% solution of dextrose. How many grams of dextrose is in 200 mL of this
solution? -
\140
Which abbreviation is on the TJC "do not use" list? -
\Q.O.D.
Copy 3 of DEA Form 222 is kept by the -
\pharmacy
A potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction producing severe respiratory distress and
cardiovascular collapse: -
\anaphylaxis
Which of the following is true about high-alert medications? -
\High-alert medications are medications that are known to cause significant harm to the
patient if an error is made.
Which of the following is true about medication guides? -
\Medication guides are part of the FDA-approved labeling.
Which of the following is a high-alert medication? -
\nadolol
Federal law requires an exact inventory must be kept for -
\hydrocodone
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) -
\provide information concerning hazardous substances.
Dairy products, vitamins, or antacids should be avoided within two hours of taking
____________. -
\Ciprofloxacin
Bedside Medication Verification (BMV) in hospitals utilizes -
\nurse's bar-coded name badge, patient's bar-coded arm band, and medication bar
code.
A doctor has prescribed a 4 mg/kg dose for a 2 kg infant. What is the safest way to
express the dose? -
(PTCE) Practice Questions and Answers
Exam.
What is the generic name for Calan®? -
\verapamil
Medications for ophthalmic administration are usually available in -
\sterile isotonic drops.
You receive a prescription for Mary Jones and note there are two patients with that
name in your computer system. To prevent errors, the best course of action is -
\verify the birthdate of the patient.
Reference that provides information on the therapeutic equivalence of brand and
generic drugs -
\orange book
A drug product with an A rating in the Orange Book has -
\
Which medical abbreviation is most acceptable? -
\
Ranitidine is a histamine receptor antagonist that is commonly used for -
\stomach acid
The form number for ordering Schedule II drugs is -
\DEA Form 222
Patient package inserts (PPIs) for oral contraceptive refills are required to be provided
to patients -
\for new prescription and refills if 30 days have lapsed since the patient received a PPI
Tall Man lettering is used -
\to differentiate products with look-alike names.
The smallest gelatin capsule used for extemporaneous compounding is size -
\5
Carbamide peroxide is used for -
\softening ear wax
, Hydrochlorothiazide is used as -
\Diuretic
The Safe Water Drinking Act requires pharmacies to -
\follow the Drug Supply Chain Security Act
You have a 70% solution of dextrose. How many grams of dextrose is in 200 mL of this
solution? -
\140
Which abbreviation is on the TJC "do not use" list? -
\Q.O.D.
Copy 3 of DEA Form 222 is kept by the -
\pharmacy
A potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction producing severe respiratory distress and
cardiovascular collapse: -
\anaphylaxis
Which of the following is true about high-alert medications? -
\High-alert medications are medications that are known to cause significant harm to the
patient if an error is made.
Which of the following is true about medication guides? -
\Medication guides are part of the FDA-approved labeling.
Which of the following is a high-alert medication? -
\nadolol
Federal law requires an exact inventory must be kept for -
\hydrocodone
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) -
\provide information concerning hazardous substances.
Dairy products, vitamins, or antacids should be avoided within two hours of taking
____________. -
\Ciprofloxacin
Bedside Medication Verification (BMV) in hospitals utilizes -
\nurse's bar-coded name badge, patient's bar-coded arm band, and medication bar
code.
A doctor has prescribed a 4 mg/kg dose for a 2 kg infant. What is the safest way to
express the dose? -
