PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Which dosage form would use the process of inunction to be absorbed into the body?
Ointments
If a medication has an expiration date of 3/06, when will it expire?
The last day of March 2006
Which of the following interpretations of "i cap qid ...
PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
Which dosage form would use the process of inunction to be absorbed into the body?
Ointments
If a medication has an expiration date of 3/06, when will it expire?
The last day of March 2006
Which of the following interpretations of "i cap qid ac and hs" is correct?
Take one capsule by mouth before meals and at bedtime
What does the suffix -ectomy mean?
Removal
How many 500-mg doses can be prepared from a 10-g vial of cefazolin?
20
What do the first 5 digits of an NDC number represent?
Drug manufacturer
Which of the following is not a task a pharmacy technician would perform?
Counseling a patient
By what route should Phenergan 25 mg suppository be taken?
PR
Which of the following drugs is not a cephalosporin?
Lorabid
Capsules of which of the following sizes contains the smallest quantity?
4
When would you take a medication if the directions stated "ac"?
Before a meal
What is the meaning of AAC?
Actual acquisition cost
What does "NPO" mean on a medication order?
Nothing by mouth
Which of the following medications is not measured International Units?
Vitamin B
, Which of the following drugs would be contraindicated with vitamin K therapy?
Warfarin
How many grams of boric acid are required to make 4 fl oz of the following boric acid solution?
Boric acid 50 g
Purified water qs to make 1000 mL
6g
Antidepressants in which of the following classifications need to be washed out of the body before a
patient switches to another antidepressant?
MAOIs
What is a drug monograph?
Literature on the drug
What is the percentage strenght of a solution that is made by adding 100 mL of purified water to 600
mL of a 25% solution?
21.4%
What is the cost for 24 mg of an active ingredient used in a compound if the bulk bottle of the active
ingredient costs $250.00/g?
$6.00
You have received a medication order to prepare 500 mL of a 1:500 solution. The pharmacy has in
stock a concentrate of 80%. How much of the concentrate will you need to use?
1.25 mL
Which medication should not be prescribed for young males?
Desyrel
How many days would 40 capsules of a medication last if the directions were "i cap qid"?
10 days
What should a pharmacy technician do while processing a prescription if he or she receives a
contraindication message on the pharmacy terminal screen?
Inform the pharmacist of the message
Where should used needles be placed after use?
In a sharps container
Which organization is responsible for drug recalls?
FDA
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ACADEMICAIDSTORE. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.59. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
