2026 PTCB EXAM UPDATED STUDY
GUIDE, KEY CONCEPTS, AND PRACTICE
TESTS | GUARANTEED PASS
what should the temperature of refrigeration usually be
40-42 F
Room Temperature
59-86 F
What dose each Unit-dose package contain
name of the drug, strength, and the expiration date
Pharmacy benefit managers
companies that administer drug benefit programs
online adjudication
the resolution of prescription coverage through the communication of the pharmacy computer with the
third party computer
co-insurance
an agreement for cost-sharing btwn the insurer and the insured
co-pay
the portion of the price of medication that the patient is required to pay
maximum allowable cost(MAC)
the maximum price per tablet an insurer or PBM will pay for the given product
What type of ointment base is hydrous lanolin?
Water/oil emulsion base
fluvastatin
,LEscol
pravastatin
Pravachol
simvastatin
Mevacor
Drugs used to treat COPD
Albuterol
Ipratropium bromide
Salmeterol
Guaifensin
is an expectorant
THE CMS
replaced HCFA
For whom is trazodone contraindicated?
For young men
Aseptic technique
is used in the preparation of intraveneous products
Synergistic effect
When two or more drugs combine to previde a response that is greater than the sum of two individual
drugs
Cascara Sagrada
herbal product used as laxative
Inventory
merchandise available for sale
Home infusion therapies include
,Pain management
chemotherapy
Antiinfective agents
In what multiples of whaat # should tablets or capsules be counted with a spatula?
5
1 gr
65 mg
APAP
possesses analgesic and antipyretic activity
Zyban
smoking cessation aid
disulfiram
will produce an adverse effectif alcohol is consumed during course of therapy
horizontal
front to back
DAW code 2
should be used if the physician authorizes the use of a generic drug but the patient request the brand
name drug
Avandia
rosiglitazone
pioglitazone
Actos
glimepiride
Amaryl
laminar flow hoods
should be cleaned at the beginning of every shift
, TJC
establishes standards of care for hospitals and long term care facilities
Capoten
is a beta blocker
Avapro, Cozaar and Diovan
are angiotensin II agonists
Pharmokinetics
the study of drugs within the body, absorption , distribution, metabolism, excretion
Pharmocology
the study of how drugs work( mechanism of action)
DEA Form 222
is valid 60 days after being written
Heparin i
is available only as injectable solution
Beta Blockers
will not interact with oral contraceptives
Subcutaneous injections should have angle of insertion
45 degrees
Intradermal injections
should have 10- 15 degree angle
Intramuscular injections should have
90 degree angle
Class A balance
is used to weigh quantities less than 120 mg
GUIDE, KEY CONCEPTS, AND PRACTICE
TESTS | GUARANTEED PASS
what should the temperature of refrigeration usually be
40-42 F
Room Temperature
59-86 F
What dose each Unit-dose package contain
name of the drug, strength, and the expiration date
Pharmacy benefit managers
companies that administer drug benefit programs
online adjudication
the resolution of prescription coverage through the communication of the pharmacy computer with the
third party computer
co-insurance
an agreement for cost-sharing btwn the insurer and the insured
co-pay
the portion of the price of medication that the patient is required to pay
maximum allowable cost(MAC)
the maximum price per tablet an insurer or PBM will pay for the given product
What type of ointment base is hydrous lanolin?
Water/oil emulsion base
fluvastatin
,LEscol
pravastatin
Pravachol
simvastatin
Mevacor
Drugs used to treat COPD
Albuterol
Ipratropium bromide
Salmeterol
Guaifensin
is an expectorant
THE CMS
replaced HCFA
For whom is trazodone contraindicated?
For young men
Aseptic technique
is used in the preparation of intraveneous products
Synergistic effect
When two or more drugs combine to previde a response that is greater than the sum of two individual
drugs
Cascara Sagrada
herbal product used as laxative
Inventory
merchandise available for sale
Home infusion therapies include
,Pain management
chemotherapy
Antiinfective agents
In what multiples of whaat # should tablets or capsules be counted with a spatula?
5
1 gr
65 mg
APAP
possesses analgesic and antipyretic activity
Zyban
smoking cessation aid
disulfiram
will produce an adverse effectif alcohol is consumed during course of therapy
horizontal
front to back
DAW code 2
should be used if the physician authorizes the use of a generic drug but the patient request the brand
name drug
Avandia
rosiglitazone
pioglitazone
Actos
glimepiride
Amaryl
laminar flow hoods
should be cleaned at the beginning of every shift
, TJC
establishes standards of care for hospitals and long term care facilities
Capoten
is a beta blocker
Avapro, Cozaar and Diovan
are angiotensin II agonists
Pharmokinetics
the study of drugs within the body, absorption , distribution, metabolism, excretion
Pharmocology
the study of how drugs work( mechanism of action)
DEA Form 222
is valid 60 days after being written
Heparin i
is available only as injectable solution
Beta Blockers
will not interact with oral contraceptives
Subcutaneous injections should have angle of insertion
45 degrees
Intradermal injections
should have 10- 15 degree angle
Intramuscular injections should have
90 degree angle
Class A balance
is used to weigh quantities less than 120 mg
