PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2023/2024
The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? - Correct Answer left eye What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - Correct Answer pc An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? - Correct Answer suppositories A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer midnight 4/30/09 A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? - Correct Answer the Rx lacks a duration of therapy Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach? - Correct Answer enteric-coated What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream? - Correct Answer absorption What is "room temperature" - Correct Answer 15-30 degrees Centigrade The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; - Correct Answer metabolism A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy
technician should: - Correct 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 - Correct 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? - Correct Answer in both ears 1 / 3
The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires: - Correct Answer legal name of pharmacy and address
The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: - Correct Answer -manufacturer
-drug product -quantity packaged What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication? - Correct Answer film-coated tablets What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation? - Correct Answer a tincture Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug?-expiration date -lot # -storage requirements -strength of medication - Correct Answer storage requirements Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile.
- true
- false - Correct Answer false
Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after reconstitution? - Correct Answer 14 Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?
a) Biaxin
- penicillin
c) Cipro
- tetracycline - Correct Answer tetracycline
- tetracycline and penicillin
- penicillin and erythromycin
- erythromycin and penicillin
- penicillin and cephalosporin - Correct Answer penicillin and cephalosporin
The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? - Correct Answer penicillin Which of the following 2 drug classes have cross sensitivity?
What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/ 5ml? - Correct Answer 36 to 46 degrees F
Translate the following:
- Gtt ii o.u. q 4 h prn
- M. ft ung 2 / 3
- tsp i q 4 h or 5 h prn itching - Correct 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? - Correct Answer as needed for one year What schedule are the following drug products?Vicodin ______ Valium ______ Codeine _____ Lomotil ______ - Correct Answer Vicodin __3___ Valium __4___ Codeine __2__ Lomotil __5__ Acetaminophen possesses all of the following except
- analgesic
- anti-inflammatory
- antipyretic - Correct Answer anti-inflammatory
How does activated charcoal work in an overdose? - Correct Answer absorbs the poison The dose of syrup of ipecac for children is_____ - Correct Answer 15 ml
The normal dose of fexofenadine is: - Correct Answer 60 mg bid
The highest strength of Demerol is: - Correct Answer 100 mg
List 3 known routes of transmission of HIV infections - Correct Answer -bodily fluids -blood transfusions -mom to fetus Medication class of Provera? - Correct Answer progestin Estraderm is available in which dosage form? - Correct Answer patch Pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in cold preparations, is contraindicated in which of the following disease states?
- hypertension
- asthma
- constipation
- cancer - Correct Answer hypertension
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