PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023/2024
The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? - ANSWER-left eye
What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - ANSWER-pc
An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? - ANSW...
PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023/2024
The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? - ANSWER-left eye
What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - ANSWER-pc
An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? - ANSWER-
suppositories
A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? - 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? - ANSWER-midnight 4/30/09
A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? - ANSWER-the Rx lacks a duration of therapy
Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach? - ANSWER-
enteric-coated
What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream? - ANSWER-absorption
What is "room temperature" - ANSWER-15-30 degrees Centigrade
The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; - ANSWER-metabolism
A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy technician should: - 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 - 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? - ANSWER-in both ears
The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires: - ANSWER-legal name of pharmacy and address
The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: - ANSWER--manufacturer
-drug product
-quantity packaged
What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication? - ANSWER-film-coated tablets
What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation? - ANSWER-a tincture
Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug?
-expiration date
-lot #
-storage requirements
-strength of medication - ANSWER-storage requirements
Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile.
a) true b) false - ANSWER-false
Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after reconstitution? - ANSWER-
14
Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?
a) Biaxin
b) penicillin
c) Cipro
d) tetracycline - ANSWER-tetracycline
The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? - 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 - ANSWER-penicillin and cephalosporin
What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/ 5ml? - 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 - 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
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