PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2024

The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? - left eye What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - pc An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? - suppositories A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? - 50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year The expiration date on a bottle of Cipro 500mg tablets states 4/09. When does this drug expire? - midnight 4/30/09 A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? - the Rx lacks a duration of therapy Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach? - enteric-coated What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream? - absorption What is "room temperature" - 15-30 degrees Centigrade The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; - metabolism A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy technician should: - tell the patient to speak to the pharmacist Which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do? enter a prescription data into the computer call the wholesaler for a drug order affix a drug label to a prescription container accept a verbal medication order from a physician - accept a verbal medication order from a physician The directions for use of a medication are " ii gtts au q 4 h x 5d". What is au? - in both ears The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires: - legal name of pharmacy and address The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: - -manufacturer -drug product -quantity packaged What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication? - film-coated tablets What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation? - a tincture Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug? -expiration date -lot # -storage requirements -strength of medication - storage requirements Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile. a) true b) false - false Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after reconstitution? - 14 Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction? a) Biaxin b) penicillin c) Cipro d) tetracycline - tetracycline