PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSleft eye
What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - CORRECT-ANSWERSpc
An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSsuppositories
A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What
expiration date will appear on the package? - CORRECT-ANSWERS50% 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? - CORRECT-ANSWERSmidnight 4/30/09
A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSthe Rx lacks a duration of therapy
,Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSenteric-coated
What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the
bloodstream? - CORRECT-ANSWERSabsorption
What is "room temperature" - CORRECT-ANSWERS15-30 degrees Centigrade
The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; - CORRECT-
ANSWERSmetabolism
A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy technician
should: - CORRECT-ANSWERStell 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 - CORRECT-ANSWERSaccept 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? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSin both ears
The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSlegal name of pharmacy and address
The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: - CORRECT-ANSWERS-manufacturer
-drug product
-quantity packaged
What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSfilm-coated tablets
What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSa tincture
, Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug?
-expiration date
-lot #
-storage requirements
-strength of medication - CORRECT-ANSWERSstorage requirements
Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile.
a) true
b) false - CORRECT-ANSWERSfalse
Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after reconstitution?
- CORRECT-ANSWERS14
ANSWERS 2025
The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSleft eye
What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - CORRECT-ANSWERSpc
An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSsuppositories
A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What
expiration date will appear on the package? - CORRECT-ANSWERS50% 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? - CORRECT-ANSWERSmidnight 4/30/09
A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSthe Rx lacks a duration of therapy
,Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSenteric-coated
What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the
bloodstream? - CORRECT-ANSWERSabsorption
What is "room temperature" - CORRECT-ANSWERS15-30 degrees Centigrade
The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; - CORRECT-
ANSWERSmetabolism
A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy technician
should: - CORRECT-ANSWERStell 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 - CORRECT-ANSWERSaccept 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? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSin both ears
The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSlegal name of pharmacy and address
The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: - CORRECT-ANSWERS-manufacturer
-drug product
-quantity packaged
What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSfilm-coated tablets
What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSa tincture
, Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug?
-expiration date
-lot #
-storage requirements
-strength of medication - CORRECT-ANSWERSstorage requirements
Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile.
a) true
b) false - CORRECT-ANSWERSfalse
Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after reconstitution?
- CORRECT-ANSWERS14
