ACTUAL PTCB 2026-2027 practice test
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ [LATEST 2026-
2027] 100% GUARANTEED PASS
What is the primary purpose of medication reconciliation?
A. To ensure that prices are accurate
B. To document the refusal of medication
C. To verify all medications are correctly prescribed and administered
D. To check the expiration dates of drugs on the shelf - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Medication
reconciliation ensures all medications are correctly prescribed, administered, and documented
The abbreviation "q.d" on a prescription stands for:
A. Four times a day
B. Once daily
C. Every other day
D. As needed - CORRECT ANSWER-B. "q.d" is Latin for "quaque die," meaning once a day
Which type of drug is used to lower cholesterol?
A. Antipsychotic
B. Antipyretic
C. Statin
D. Antitussive - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Statins are used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood
, What is the primary concern when preparing IV admixtures?
A. Flavor
B. Cost
C. Sterility
D. Color - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Ensuring sterility is crucial in the preparation of IV admixtures to
prevent infections
How many milliliters of a 1% solution can be made from 5 grams of solute?
A. 500 ml
B. 50 ml
C. 5 ml
D. 1000 ml - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 500 ml of solution is needed for 5 grams of solute to make a
1% solution (1 gram per 100 ml).
What is the primary objective of inventory management in a pharmacy?
A. Maximizing shelf space
B. Minimizing medication cost
C. Maintaining adequate stock levels
D. Displaying promotional items - CORRECT ANSWER-C. The main goal is to maintain adequate
stock levels to meet patient needs without overstocking
What is the key factor in choosing an excipient for a non-sterile compounded medication?
A. Taste
B. Solubility
C. Color
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ [LATEST 2026-
2027] 100% GUARANTEED PASS
What is the primary purpose of medication reconciliation?
A. To ensure that prices are accurate
B. To document the refusal of medication
C. To verify all medications are correctly prescribed and administered
D. To check the expiration dates of drugs on the shelf - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Medication
reconciliation ensures all medications are correctly prescribed, administered, and documented
The abbreviation "q.d" on a prescription stands for:
A. Four times a day
B. Once daily
C. Every other day
D. As needed - CORRECT ANSWER-B. "q.d" is Latin for "quaque die," meaning once a day
Which type of drug is used to lower cholesterol?
A. Antipsychotic
B. Antipyretic
C. Statin
D. Antitussive - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Statins are used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood
, What is the primary concern when preparing IV admixtures?
A. Flavor
B. Cost
C. Sterility
D. Color - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Ensuring sterility is crucial in the preparation of IV admixtures to
prevent infections
How many milliliters of a 1% solution can be made from 5 grams of solute?
A. 500 ml
B. 50 ml
C. 5 ml
D. 1000 ml - CORRECT ANSWER-A. 500 ml of solution is needed for 5 grams of solute to make a
1% solution (1 gram per 100 ml).
What is the primary objective of inventory management in a pharmacy?
A. Maximizing shelf space
B. Minimizing medication cost
C. Maintaining adequate stock levels
D. Displaying promotional items - CORRECT ANSWER-C. The main goal is to maintain adequate
stock levels to meet patient needs without overstocking
What is the key factor in choosing an excipient for a non-sterile compounded medication?
A. Taste
B. Solubility
C. Color
