PTCB exam book QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
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prescriptions for controlled substances must be filled within three days of writing depending on
the state. Therefore, the prescription is no longer valid. The problem should be transferred to
the pharmacist
You receive a prescription for a drug that is available only by brand name. The prescriber has
written the generic name on the prescription. You should:
a. call to see if a generic is available
b. fill the prescription and consult the pharmacist
c. tell the patient that the prescription cannot be filled
d. call the prescriber for authorization to dispense the brand-name drug - CORRECT ANSWER-b.
fill the prescription and consult the pharmacist
a prescription that is written for a generic drug may always be filled with a proprietary (brand)
name. Thus, you may fill the prescription with the brand name; however, the pharmacist may
wish to explain the situation to the patient.
You receive a prescription for Roxicet. You may enter the following data on the prescription
form:
a. the address of the patient
b. the age of the patient
c. all of the above
,d. none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-d. none of the above
no information is to be added or changed on a prescription for a schedule II drug
Dosage forms
• Orally-by mouth
• Suppository form (for a vomiting patient)
• Topically-in the eye
• Systemically- on the skin ( for a rash or skin condition)
• Oral liquid form (for a child)
Transdermal- through the skin - CORRECT ANSWER-
atc - CORRECT ANSWER-around the clock
os - CORRECT ANSWER-left eye
w or c - CORRECT ANSWER-with
ou - CORRECT ANSWER-both eyes
wo or s - CORRECT ANSWER-without
ad - CORRECT ANSWER-right ear
od - CORRECT ANSWER-right eye
as - CORRECT ANSWER-left ear
,au - CORRECT ANSWER-both ears
IA - CORRECT ANSWER-into the artery
ID - CORRECT ANSWER-into the skin
IT - CORRECT ANSWER-intrathecal
aa - CORRECT ANSWER-of each
► The tablet is made of pressed powder. How hard the powder is pressed determines how the
tablet can be used.
· A sublingual tablet is made to dissolve quickly. Under the tongue, and therefore cannot be
pressed hard into a dense tablet - CORRECT ANSWER-· Ex. A nitroglycerin tablet, which is made
to dissolve quickly so the drug may be rapidly absorbed into the system
· An enteric tablet is coated with a hard-shell coating, designed to protect the drug from acid
into the stomach. Enteric coated tablets should not be split or crushed.
Drugs available in lozenge form - CORRECT ANSWER-· Morphine sulfate
· Haloperidol
· Nystatin
· Metoclopramide
· Benzotropine mesylate
· Lorazepam
· Clortrimazole
· Diphenhydramine
, · Dexamethasone
capsules - CORRECT ANSWER-· Is a gelatin "container" filled with powdered drug, drug granules,
a liquid formulation, or an oil. Ex. Antibiotic capsules, liquid vitamins, and many over the
counter cold remedies
lozenges - CORRECT ANSWER-designed to be held in the mouth while it slowly releases drug for
oral absorption. This dosage from is particularly useful for administration of pain medication for
chronic pain and for the relief of nausea during cancer chemotherapy
► Elixir is similar to syrup but contains a relatively high percentage of alcohol - CORRECT
ANSWER-► Drugs in suspension need to be handled carefully, as drug particles may settle to
the bottom of the container while the dose is being withdrawn!
Tincture is another liquid dose form. In modern times, it is only used topically. - CORRECT
ANSWER-The tincture is an alcohol-based drug forms, such as tincture of merthiolate, and is
normally dispensed in a dropper bottle. These drugs are not taken internally.
ointments - CORRECT ANSWER-these preparations are usually used topically (on the skin or
mucuos membranes, such as those in the mouth, inside the nose, or rectum) and are normally
dispensed in a tube or jar.
suppositories - CORRECT ANSWER-should be stored in a cool room or refrigerated (depending of
the drug), and handling should be kept to a minimum
Storing Emulsion - CORRECT ANSWER-► Freezing the emulsion or exposing it to excessive heat
will cause the cream to separate into oil and water
► Emulsions should not be stored in the refrigerator and especially should never be frozen, as
the rapid change in temperature will cause the product to separate faster
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ [LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
prescriptions for controlled substances must be filled within three days of writing depending on
the state. Therefore, the prescription is no longer valid. The problem should be transferred to
the pharmacist
You receive a prescription for a drug that is available only by brand name. The prescriber has
written the generic name on the prescription. You should:
a. call to see if a generic is available
b. fill the prescription and consult the pharmacist
c. tell the patient that the prescription cannot be filled
d. call the prescriber for authorization to dispense the brand-name drug - CORRECT ANSWER-b.
fill the prescription and consult the pharmacist
a prescription that is written for a generic drug may always be filled with a proprietary (brand)
name. Thus, you may fill the prescription with the brand name; however, the pharmacist may
wish to explain the situation to the patient.
You receive a prescription for Roxicet. You may enter the following data on the prescription
form:
a. the address of the patient
b. the age of the patient
c. all of the above
,d. none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-d. none of the above
no information is to be added or changed on a prescription for a schedule II drug
Dosage forms
• Orally-by mouth
• Suppository form (for a vomiting patient)
• Topically-in the eye
• Systemically- on the skin ( for a rash or skin condition)
• Oral liquid form (for a child)
Transdermal- through the skin - CORRECT ANSWER-
atc - CORRECT ANSWER-around the clock
os - CORRECT ANSWER-left eye
w or c - CORRECT ANSWER-with
ou - CORRECT ANSWER-both eyes
wo or s - CORRECT ANSWER-without
ad - CORRECT ANSWER-right ear
od - CORRECT ANSWER-right eye
as - CORRECT ANSWER-left ear
,au - CORRECT ANSWER-both ears
IA - CORRECT ANSWER-into the artery
ID - CORRECT ANSWER-into the skin
IT - CORRECT ANSWER-intrathecal
aa - CORRECT ANSWER-of each
► The tablet is made of pressed powder. How hard the powder is pressed determines how the
tablet can be used.
· A sublingual tablet is made to dissolve quickly. Under the tongue, and therefore cannot be
pressed hard into a dense tablet - CORRECT ANSWER-· Ex. A nitroglycerin tablet, which is made
to dissolve quickly so the drug may be rapidly absorbed into the system
· An enteric tablet is coated with a hard-shell coating, designed to protect the drug from acid
into the stomach. Enteric coated tablets should not be split or crushed.
Drugs available in lozenge form - CORRECT ANSWER-· Morphine sulfate
· Haloperidol
· Nystatin
· Metoclopramide
· Benzotropine mesylate
· Lorazepam
· Clortrimazole
· Diphenhydramine
, · Dexamethasone
capsules - CORRECT ANSWER-· Is a gelatin "container" filled with powdered drug, drug granules,
a liquid formulation, or an oil. Ex. Antibiotic capsules, liquid vitamins, and many over the
counter cold remedies
lozenges - CORRECT ANSWER-designed to be held in the mouth while it slowly releases drug for
oral absorption. This dosage from is particularly useful for administration of pain medication for
chronic pain and for the relief of nausea during cancer chemotherapy
► Elixir is similar to syrup but contains a relatively high percentage of alcohol - CORRECT
ANSWER-► Drugs in suspension need to be handled carefully, as drug particles may settle to
the bottom of the container while the dose is being withdrawn!
Tincture is another liquid dose form. In modern times, it is only used topically. - CORRECT
ANSWER-The tincture is an alcohol-based drug forms, such as tincture of merthiolate, and is
normally dispensed in a dropper bottle. These drugs are not taken internally.
ointments - CORRECT ANSWER-these preparations are usually used topically (on the skin or
mucuos membranes, such as those in the mouth, inside the nose, or rectum) and are normally
dispensed in a tube or jar.
suppositories - CORRECT ANSWER-should be stored in a cool room or refrigerated (depending of
the drug), and handling should be kept to a minimum
Storing Emulsion - CORRECT ANSWER-► Freezing the emulsion or exposing it to excessive heat
will cause the cream to separate into oil and water
► Emulsions should not be stored in the refrigerator and especially should never be frozen, as
the rapid change in temperature will cause the product to separate faster
