PTCB Exam Practice Test
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PTCB Exam Practice Test
- What is the main difference between a prescription and a medication order?
- There is no difference; they are terms used interchangeable for the same thing.
- Prescriptions are written only in hospitals and inpatient facilities
- Prescriptions are for outpatient facilities, medication orders for impatient facilities
- Medication orders are forms for ordering chemicals
Answer: c. Prescriptions are for outpatient facilities, medication orders for impatient facilities
- What is the definition of a legacy drug?
- This is nomenclature for drugs, medications and chemical compounds that don't change,
- This is a trademark used by pharmaceutical companies to identify their particular
- It can be purchased without a prescription as long as they're properly labeled for home use.
- It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be dispensed by
regardless of how pharmaceutical companies have branded them.
medication formulations.
legally qualified pharmacies Answer: d. It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies.
- What does the abbreviation qHS stand for?
- Every morning
- Every bedtime
- Nasogastric
- Every evening
Answer: b. Every bedtime
- What does the abbreviation qOD stand for?
- Every morning
- Every other day
- Every afternoon
- Twice a day
Answer: b. Every other day
- What does the abbreviation DAW mean?
- Dispense as written
- Dextrose in water
- Divide by
- Distill always
Answer: a. Dispense as written
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