PTCB EXAM/PTCB EXAM NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS A
NEW UPDATED VERSION LATEST 2026-2027
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PTCB EXAM 2026 ALREADY
GRADED A+
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
The 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
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
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS A
NEW UPDATED VERSION LATEST 2026-2027
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PTCB EXAM 2026 ALREADY
GRADED A+
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
The 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
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
