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