PTCB Actual Exam 2024 | PTCB Exam
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The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the
meaning of os? - ANSWER-left eye
What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - ANSWER-pc
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
,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
The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: - ANSWER--
manufacturer
-drug product
-quantity packaged
What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a
medication? - ANSWER-film-coated tablets
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
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?
Vicodin ______
Valium ______
Codeine _____
Lomotil ______ - ANSWER-Vicodin __3___
Valium __4___
Codeine __2__
Lomotil __5__
Acetaminophen possesses all of the following except
a) analgesic
b) anti-inflammatory
c) antipyretic - ANSWER-anti-inflammatory
How does activated charcoal work in an overdose? - ANSWER-
absorbs the poison
The dose of syrup of ipecac for children is_____ - ANSWER-15 ml
The normal dose of fexofenadine is: - ANSWER-60 mg bid
Update 2024 Latest Questions and
Correct Answers Rated A+
The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the
meaning of os? - ANSWER-left eye
What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - ANSWER-pc
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
,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
The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: - ANSWER--
manufacturer
-drug product
-quantity packaged
What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a
medication? - ANSWER-film-coated tablets
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
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?
Vicodin ______
Valium ______
Codeine _____
Lomotil ______ - ANSWER-Vicodin __3___
Valium __4___
Codeine __2__
Lomotil __5__
Acetaminophen possesses all of the following except
a) analgesic
b) anti-inflammatory
c) antipyretic - ANSWER-anti-inflammatory
How does activated charcoal work in an overdose? - ANSWER-
absorbs the poison
The dose of syrup of ipecac for children is_____ - ANSWER-15 ml
The normal dose of fexofenadine is: - ANSWER-60 mg bid
