PTCB Exam Practice Test
What is the main difference between a prescription and a medication order?
a. There is no difference; they are terms used interchangeable for the same
thing.
b. Prescriptions are written only in hospitals and inpatient facilities
c. Prescriptions are for outpatient facilities, medication orders for impatient
facilities
d. Medication orders are forms for ordering chemicals - correct answer-c.
Prescriptions are for outpatient facilities, medication orders for impatient
facilities
What is the definition of a legacy drug?
a. This is nomenclature for drugs, medications and chemical compounds that
don't change, regardless of how pharmaceutical companies have branded
them.
b. This is a trademark used by pharmaceutical companies to identify their
particular medication formulations.
c. It can be purchased without a prescription as long as they're properly
labeled for home use.
d. It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be
dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies - correct answer-d. It must be
prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be dispensed by
legally qualified pharmacies.
What does the abbreviation qHS stand for?
a. Every morning
b. Every bedtime
c. Nasogastric
d. Every evening - correct answer-b. Every bedtime
What does the abbreviation qOD stand for?
a. Every morning
b. Every other day
c. Every afternoon
d. Twice a day - correct answer-b. Every other day
What does the abbreviation DAW mean?
a. Dispense as written
, b. Dextrose in water
c. Divide by
d. Distill always - correct answer-a. Dispense as written
What does the abbreviation NS mean?
a. Normal saline
b. Not satisfactory
c. Nausea
d. No solution - correct answer-a. Normal saline
What does the abbreviation a.m. mean?
a. Take with food
b. Atlantic meridian
c. Morning
d. Left ear - correct answer-c. Morning
What does the abbreviation tbsp. mean?
a. Tablespoon
b. Teaspoon
c. Tincture
d. Evenings - correct answer-a. Tablespoon
What does the abbreviation g mean?
a. Glucose
b. Gram
c. Gallon
d. Geodon - correct answer-b. Gram
Which of the following is NOT an element of a medication order?
a. The name of the patient
b. The dosage form
c. The rate and duration of indication of use
d. The date and time of the order - correct answer-c. The rate and duration of
the indication of use
If a patient walks up to your retail pharmacy window and you've served them
before, what do you need from them before you can begin processing their
prescription?
a. An identifying piece of information from them, such as their date of birth,
address or phone number to confirm their identity
What is the main difference between a prescription and a medication order?
a. There is no difference; they are terms used interchangeable for the same
thing.
b. Prescriptions are written only in hospitals and inpatient facilities
c. Prescriptions are for outpatient facilities, medication orders for impatient
facilities
d. Medication orders are forms for ordering chemicals - correct answer-c.
Prescriptions are for outpatient facilities, medication orders for impatient
facilities
What is the definition of a legacy drug?
a. This is nomenclature for drugs, medications and chemical compounds that
don't change, regardless of how pharmaceutical companies have branded
them.
b. This is a trademark used by pharmaceutical companies to identify their
particular medication formulations.
c. It can be purchased without a prescription as long as they're properly
labeled for home use.
d. It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be
dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies - correct answer-d. It must be
prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be dispensed by
legally qualified pharmacies.
What does the abbreviation qHS stand for?
a. Every morning
b. Every bedtime
c. Nasogastric
d. Every evening - correct answer-b. Every bedtime
What does the abbreviation qOD stand for?
a. Every morning
b. Every other day
c. Every afternoon
d. Twice a day - correct answer-b. Every other day
What does the abbreviation DAW mean?
a. Dispense as written
, b. Dextrose in water
c. Divide by
d. Distill always - correct answer-a. Dispense as written
What does the abbreviation NS mean?
a. Normal saline
b. Not satisfactory
c. Nausea
d. No solution - correct answer-a. Normal saline
What does the abbreviation a.m. mean?
a. Take with food
b. Atlantic meridian
c. Morning
d. Left ear - correct answer-c. Morning
What does the abbreviation tbsp. mean?
a. Tablespoon
b. Teaspoon
c. Tincture
d. Evenings - correct answer-a. Tablespoon
What does the abbreviation g mean?
a. Glucose
b. Gram
c. Gallon
d. Geodon - correct answer-b. Gram
Which of the following is NOT an element of a medication order?
a. The name of the patient
b. The dosage form
c. The rate and duration of indication of use
d. The date and time of the order - correct answer-c. The rate and duration of
the indication of use
If a patient walks up to your retail pharmacy window and you've served them
before, what do you need from them before you can begin processing their
prescription?
a. An identifying piece of information from them, such as their date of birth,
address or phone number to confirm their identity
