PTCB Exam QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
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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
The highest strength of Demerol is: - CORRECT ANSWER-100 mg
List 3 known routes of transmission of HIV infections - CORRECT ANSWER--bodily fluids
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
[LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
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
The highest strength of Demerol is: - CORRECT ANSWER-100 mg
List 3 known routes of transmission of HIV infections - CORRECT ANSWER--bodily fluids
