PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2023
The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? -
Answer-left eye
What is the
... [Show More] 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; - Answermetabolism
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? - Answerin 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? -
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