PTCB Exam Questions& Answers
The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os?(Ans- left eye
What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"?(Ans- pc
An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed?(Ans- suppositories
A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package?(Ans- 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?(Ans- midnight 4/30/09
A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription?(Ans- the Rx lacks a duration of therapy
Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach?(Ans- enteric-coated
What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream?(Ans- absorption
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What is "room temperature" (Ans- 15-30 degrees Centigrade
The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; (Ans- metabolism
A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The
pharmacy technician should:
(Ans- 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 (Ans- 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?(Ans- in both ears
The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires:
(Ans- legal name of pharmacy and address
The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the:
(Ans- -manufacturer -drug product -quantity packaged
What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication?(Ans- film-coated tablets
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What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation?(Ans- a tincture
Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug?-expiration date -lot # -storage requirements -strength of medication (Ans- storage requirements
Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile.
- true
- false
(Ans- false
Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after reconstitution?(Ans- 14
Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?
a) Biaxin
- penicillin
c) Cipro
- tetracycline
(Ans- tetracycline
The abbreviation 'PCN" means what?(Ans- penicillin
Which of the following 2 drug classes have cross sensitivity?
- tetracycline and penicillin
- penicillin and erythromycin
- erythromycin and penicillin
- penicillin and cephalosporin
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