PTCB FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND THEIR ACTUAL CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Which of the following NDC number segments is not
valid?
2, 4, 5
Convert 42C to Fahrenheit
107.6
I tab po tid x 7d
Take one tablet by mouth three times a day for seven
days
The suffix "-sclerosis" refers to which of the following
conditions
Hardening
Prednisolone 15mg/5ml, 1.5 tsp po qd x7d
52.5ml
Which of the following devices should be used when
measuring a viscous substance?
Syringe
Which of the following is true regarding expiration
dates?
They are assigned by the manufacturer
I-ii tabs po q4h prn pain
Take one to two tablets by mouth every four hours as
needed for pain
,The package insert for a drug states that 1.5 milliliters
of diluent must be added to 0.25grams of the dry
powder to make a final solution of 100mg/ml. What is
the powder volume?
1ml
The dry gum method, otherwise known as the
continental method is used to prepare which of the
following dosage forms?
Emulsions
How many milliliters of dextrose 50% must be mixed
with sterile water to prepare 1.5 liters of dextrose 30%
solution?
900ml
Which of the following describes the meaning of the
root word "lipo'?
Fat
Medications that are required to be frozen when
stored should generally be kept within which of the
following temperature ranges?
-25 and -10C (-13 and 14F)
Which of the following medications is NOT a
cephalosporin antibiotic?
Zithromax
All of the following classes of medication require a
Medication Guide (MedGuide), EXCEPT
Thyroid products
Which of the following natural products causes
enzyme induction and should not be used with certain
prescription medications?
St. John's Wort
, Members of the triptan medication class are used for
the treatment of?
migraine headaches
Which of the following medications is used to relieve
pain caused by a urinary tract infection?
Phenazopyridine
Diovan HCT is a combination of which of the following
medications?
valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide
Latanoprost is used for the treatment of which ocular
condition?
glaucoma
All of the following over the counter medications are
NSAIDs, EXCEPT:
Tylenol
Which of the following is the brand name for
tamsulosin?
Flomax
Which of the following medications is a potassium
sparing diuretic?
Spironolactone
Glucophage is indicated for which of the following
conditions?
Diabetes
Which of the following is the generic name for Lotrel?
Amlodipine-benazepil
Diflucan belongs to which of the following classes of
medication?
Antifungal
AND THEIR ACTUAL CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Which of the following NDC number segments is not
valid?
2, 4, 5
Convert 42C to Fahrenheit
107.6
I tab po tid x 7d
Take one tablet by mouth three times a day for seven
days
The suffix "-sclerosis" refers to which of the following
conditions
Hardening
Prednisolone 15mg/5ml, 1.5 tsp po qd x7d
52.5ml
Which of the following devices should be used when
measuring a viscous substance?
Syringe
Which of the following is true regarding expiration
dates?
They are assigned by the manufacturer
I-ii tabs po q4h prn pain
Take one to two tablets by mouth every four hours as
needed for pain
,The package insert for a drug states that 1.5 milliliters
of diluent must be added to 0.25grams of the dry
powder to make a final solution of 100mg/ml. What is
the powder volume?
1ml
The dry gum method, otherwise known as the
continental method is used to prepare which of the
following dosage forms?
Emulsions
How many milliliters of dextrose 50% must be mixed
with sterile water to prepare 1.5 liters of dextrose 30%
solution?
900ml
Which of the following describes the meaning of the
root word "lipo'?
Fat
Medications that are required to be frozen when
stored should generally be kept within which of the
following temperature ranges?
-25 and -10C (-13 and 14F)
Which of the following medications is NOT a
cephalosporin antibiotic?
Zithromax
All of the following classes of medication require a
Medication Guide (MedGuide), EXCEPT
Thyroid products
Which of the following natural products causes
enzyme induction and should not be used with certain
prescription medications?
St. John's Wort
, Members of the triptan medication class are used for
the treatment of?
migraine headaches
Which of the following medications is used to relieve
pain caused by a urinary tract infection?
Phenazopyridine
Diovan HCT is a combination of which of the following
medications?
valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide
Latanoprost is used for the treatment of which ocular
condition?
glaucoma
All of the following over the counter medications are
NSAIDs, EXCEPT:
Tylenol
Which of the following is the brand name for
tamsulosin?
Flomax
Which of the following medications is a potassium
sparing diuretic?
Spironolactone
Glucophage is indicated for which of the following
conditions?
Diabetes
Which of the following is the generic name for Lotrel?
Amlodipine-benazepil
Diflucan belongs to which of the following classes of
medication?
Antifungal
