PTCB Certification Exam Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1:
3 stages of high blood pressure;
Answer:
prehypertension 120-139 and 80-89 stage1 150-159 and 90-99 stage 2 160+ and 100+
Question 2:
10 digit NDC number
Answer:
the first segment is the labeler code that identifies the manufacturer the second segment is the
product code which identifies the strength and dosage form of the medication the third segment is the
package code and it identifies the quantity and packaging type of the meds
Question 3:
ACE stands for
Answer:
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
Question 4:
A CII drug may not be changed in the following ways (even with a call to the prescriber):
Answer:
change to patients name change of substance additionof signature if forgotten* Patient must take
back if any of this is needed
Question 5:
Acute Conditions
Answer:
Develop suddenly Resolve Quickly Could have intense symptoms May be mild, severe, or fatal
Question 6:
,Adverse Drug Reaction Definition
Answer:
Undesired reaction that occurs when a medication is taken in a manner consistent with its standar
dosing
Question 7:
Adverse drug reactions may be :
Answer:
local or systemic
Question 8:
Adverse drug reactions may occur:
Answer:
first time taking medication or overtime
Question 9:
Alpha agonist hypotensive agents are
Answer:
agents to keep smaller blood vessels open through the relaxing of certain muscles used to treat high
blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia
Question 10:
Amoxicillin, penicillin, clarithromycin, tetracycline, and cephalexin are used for...
Answer:
antibiotics fight infections by bacteria
Question 11:
Anaphylactic reaction:
Answer:
an allergic reaction that can be life threatening, needs emergency treatments (911)
, Question 12:
An elixir is a...
Answer:
liquid solution (no shaking to mix)
Question 13:
A patients history may include:
Answer:
Medication taken (including OTC & Dietary Sup) Chronic Medical Conditions Acute Medical Conditions
PAtterns of prescription compliance Allergies to substances (meds & foods) Interactions (drug to drug,
Drug to food, etc.)
Question 14:
A prescription may be:
Answer:
Transmitted electronically
Question 15:
Are all over the counter drugs able to be purschased without counseling?
Answer:
no- drugs containing pseudoephedrine or emergency contraceptives may need it, and OTC varies from
area to area
Question 16:
Are dietary supplements regulated by the FDA?
Answer:
no
Question 17:
Are NDC numbers reused when a product is discontinued?
Answer:
Question 1:
3 stages of high blood pressure;
Answer:
prehypertension 120-139 and 80-89 stage1 150-159 and 90-99 stage 2 160+ and 100+
Question 2:
10 digit NDC number
Answer:
the first segment is the labeler code that identifies the manufacturer the second segment is the
product code which identifies the strength and dosage form of the medication the third segment is the
package code and it identifies the quantity and packaging type of the meds
Question 3:
ACE stands for
Answer:
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
Question 4:
A CII drug may not be changed in the following ways (even with a call to the prescriber):
Answer:
change to patients name change of substance additionof signature if forgotten* Patient must take
back if any of this is needed
Question 5:
Acute Conditions
Answer:
Develop suddenly Resolve Quickly Could have intense symptoms May be mild, severe, or fatal
Question 6:
,Adverse Drug Reaction Definition
Answer:
Undesired reaction that occurs when a medication is taken in a manner consistent with its standar
dosing
Question 7:
Adverse drug reactions may be :
Answer:
local or systemic
Question 8:
Adverse drug reactions may occur:
Answer:
first time taking medication or overtime
Question 9:
Alpha agonist hypotensive agents are
Answer:
agents to keep smaller blood vessels open through the relaxing of certain muscles used to treat high
blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia
Question 10:
Amoxicillin, penicillin, clarithromycin, tetracycline, and cephalexin are used for...
Answer:
antibiotics fight infections by bacteria
Question 11:
Anaphylactic reaction:
Answer:
an allergic reaction that can be life threatening, needs emergency treatments (911)
, Question 12:
An elixir is a...
Answer:
liquid solution (no shaking to mix)
Question 13:
A patients history may include:
Answer:
Medication taken (including OTC & Dietary Sup) Chronic Medical Conditions Acute Medical Conditions
PAtterns of prescription compliance Allergies to substances (meds & foods) Interactions (drug to drug,
Drug to food, etc.)
Question 14:
A prescription may be:
Answer:
Transmitted electronically
Question 15:
Are all over the counter drugs able to be purschased without counseling?
Answer:
no- drugs containing pseudoephedrine or emergency contraceptives may need it, and OTC varies from
area to area
Question 16:
Are dietary supplements regulated by the FDA?
Answer:
no
Question 17:
Are NDC numbers reused when a product is discontinued?
Answer:
