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PTCB EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED SOLUTIONS ALL WITH RATIONALES LATEST
THIS YEAR
Randomized PTCB Exam Practice Questions
1. A prescriber writes an order for "Amoxil 500 mg." What is the generic name for this brand-
name drug?
A) Amoxicillin
B) Ampicillin
C) Acyclovir
D) Amlodipine
Correct Answer: A
Amoxil is the brand name for amoxicillin, a penicillin-class antibiotic used to treat bacterial
infections.
2. A patient is picking up a new prescription for warfarin (Coumadin). Which of the following
OTC medications presents the most significant drug interaction risk that the technician should
counsel the patient to avoid?
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A) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
B) Ibuprofen (Advil)
C) Loratadine (Claritin)
D) Calcium carbonate (Tums)
Correct Answer: B
Ibuprofen (an NSAID) is contraindicated with warfarin as it significantly increases the risk of
gastrointestinal bleeding and can interfere with the anticoagulant effect of warfarin.
3. A doctor writes a prescription for "Digoxin 0.125 mg." Upon checking the prescription, a drug
interaction is flagged by the computer for a possible interaction with verapamil. What is the
primary concern with this interaction?
A) Increased risk of arrhythmias
B) Increased digoxin levels leading to toxicity
C) Complete reversal of digoxin's effects
D) Severe hypotension (low blood pressure)
Correct Answer: B
Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, inhibits the clearance of digoxin from the body, leading to
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increased serum levels and a significantly elevated risk of digoxin toxicity (nausea, vomiting,
visual changes, arrhythmias).
4. A patient is prescribed metformin. The pharmacy technician should be aware that this
medication should be temporarily discontinued if the patient is undergoing a procedure
involving which type of contrast?
A) Oral barium
B) Gadolinium
C) Iodinated IV contrast
D) MRI contrast
Correct Answer: C
Metformin carries a risk of causing lactic acidosis if a patient develops kidney damage from
iodinated contrast dye. It is standard practice to hold metformin before and for 48 hours after
procedures with iodinated IV contrast.
5. What is the generic name for the brand-name cholesterol medication, Lipitor?
A) Simvastatin
B) Rosuvastatin
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C) Atorvastatin
D) Pravastatin
Correct Answer: C
Lipitor is the brand name for atorvastatin, a statin medication used to lower LDL cholesterol and
triglycerides. Simvastatin is the generic for Zocor, and rosuvastatin is the generic for Crestor.
6. A technician receives a prescription for Zestril 10 mg. What is the generic name for this
medication?
A) Lisinopril
B) Enalapril
C) Captopril
D) Ramipril
Correct Answer: A
Zestril and Prinivil are both brand names for lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor used to treat
hypertension and heart failure.
7. The pharmacy uses Tall Man lettering on shelf labels to prevent medication errors. Which of
the following is the correct way to display the look-alike drugs, predniSONE and predniSOLONE,
using this method?
PTCB EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED SOLUTIONS ALL WITH RATIONALES LATEST
THIS YEAR
Randomized PTCB Exam Practice Questions
1. A prescriber writes an order for "Amoxil 500 mg." What is the generic name for this brand-
name drug?
A) Amoxicillin
B) Ampicillin
C) Acyclovir
D) Amlodipine
Correct Answer: A
Amoxil is the brand name for amoxicillin, a penicillin-class antibiotic used to treat bacterial
infections.
2. A patient is picking up a new prescription for warfarin (Coumadin). Which of the following
OTC medications presents the most significant drug interaction risk that the technician should
counsel the patient to avoid?
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A) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
B) Ibuprofen (Advil)
C) Loratadine (Claritin)
D) Calcium carbonate (Tums)
Correct Answer: B
Ibuprofen (an NSAID) is contraindicated with warfarin as it significantly increases the risk of
gastrointestinal bleeding and can interfere with the anticoagulant effect of warfarin.
3. A doctor writes a prescription for "Digoxin 0.125 mg." Upon checking the prescription, a drug
interaction is flagged by the computer for a possible interaction with verapamil. What is the
primary concern with this interaction?
A) Increased risk of arrhythmias
B) Increased digoxin levels leading to toxicity
C) Complete reversal of digoxin's effects
D) Severe hypotension (low blood pressure)
Correct Answer: B
Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, inhibits the clearance of digoxin from the body, leading to
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increased serum levels and a significantly elevated risk of digoxin toxicity (nausea, vomiting,
visual changes, arrhythmias).
4. A patient is prescribed metformin. The pharmacy technician should be aware that this
medication should be temporarily discontinued if the patient is undergoing a procedure
involving which type of contrast?
A) Oral barium
B) Gadolinium
C) Iodinated IV contrast
D) MRI contrast
Correct Answer: C
Metformin carries a risk of causing lactic acidosis if a patient develops kidney damage from
iodinated contrast dye. It is standard practice to hold metformin before and for 48 hours after
procedures with iodinated IV contrast.
5. What is the generic name for the brand-name cholesterol medication, Lipitor?
A) Simvastatin
B) Rosuvastatin
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C) Atorvastatin
D) Pravastatin
Correct Answer: C
Lipitor is the brand name for atorvastatin, a statin medication used to lower LDL cholesterol and
triglycerides. Simvastatin is the generic for Zocor, and rosuvastatin is the generic for Crestor.
6. A technician receives a prescription for Zestril 10 mg. What is the generic name for this
medication?
A) Lisinopril
B) Enalapril
C) Captopril
D) Ramipril
Correct Answer: A
Zestril and Prinivil are both brand names for lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor used to treat
hypertension and heart failure.
7. The pharmacy uses Tall Man lettering on shelf labels to prevent medication errors. Which of
the following is the correct way to display the look-alike drugs, predniSONE and predniSOLONE,
using this method?
