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PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS
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PTCB EXAM QUESTIONSThe 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
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.
a) true
b) 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
b) penicillin
c) Cipro
d) tetracycline - correct answer-tetracycline
The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? - correct 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 - correct answer-penicillin and cephalosporin
What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/ 5ml? -
correct 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 - 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
a) analgesic
b) anti-inflammatory
c) 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
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