PTCB Actual Exam Questions With
100% Correct Answers Latest Release
2025 Graded A+
The joint action of drugs in which their combined effect is more intense or
longer in duration than the sum of their
individual effects is: - CORRECT ANSWERS -synergism
The most used drug for parkinsonism is - CORRECT ANSWERS -Sinemet
The exact amount of a drug administered to get a specific response is the -
CORRECT ANSWERS -dose
When dispensing an antidepressant; the patient should be informed that -
CORRECT ANSWERS -it may take as long as two weeks before the drug is
effective
Which drug has a loading dose as part of the regimen?
a) Macrodantin
b) Zithromax
c) Cipro
d) Doxycycline - CORRECT ANSWERS -Zithromax
Treatment for migraine is most effective if - CORRECT ANSWERS -initiated
early in the attack
Expectorants are used in lung disease to - CORRECT ANSWERS -stimulate
,respiratory secretions and break up mucus
Which drugs listed should be taken on an empty stomach
a) tetracycline
b) NSAIDS
c) Dilantin
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS -tetracycline
Which B vitamins need to be given IM? - CORRECT ANSWERS -B12
The nitro patch should not be worn 24 hours a day in order to avoid -
CORRECT ANSWERS -tolerance
Which OTC lowers cholesterol and can cause a flushing reaction? - CORRECT
ANSWERS -niacin
The technician should check for which drugs in the profile if the patient is
on a potassium supplement? - CORRECT ANSWERS --ACE inhibitors
-Dyazide
-Maxzide
Nitroglycerin may be stored in all of the listed except
a) an amber glass bottle
b) prescription bottles
c) original container
d) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS -prescription bottles
,Why are diuretics commonly used in congestive heart failure? - CORRECT
ANSWERS -to decrease the amount of fluid in the body by increasing
urination
All of the following belong to the class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors
except
a) captopril
b) digoxin
c) enalapril
d) ramipril - CORRECT ANSWERS -digoxin
Most superpotent topical steroids have restrictions limiting their use to -
CORRECT ANSWERS -2 weeks; 40-50 grams in one week
The NSAID most frequently used to treat gout is - CORRECT ANSWERS -
indomethacin
Which urinary analgesic will turn urine orange? - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Pyridium
Which drug reduces blood pressure and grows hair?
a) Inderal
b) Catapress
c) Loniten
d) Aldomet - CORRECT ANSWERS -Loniten (minoxidil)
Which drug dissolves a clot once it has formed?
a) heparin
, b) Coumadin
c) Fragmin
d) urokinase - CORRECT ANSWERS -urokinase
Which drug is a loop diuretic?
a) Bumex
b) Dyazide
c) Diltiazem
d) Ziac - CORRECT ANSWERS -Bumex
Which drug is a calcium channel blocker?
a) digoxin
b) nitroglycerin
c) verapamil
d) Zestril - CORRECT ANSWERS -verapamil
The drug most used for an acute gout attack is - CORRECT ANSWERS -Zyloprim
What type of prescription balance must be used for compounding 120 mgs
of a 1% topical antifungal cream? - CORRECT ANSWERS -class A
What type of measuring device should be used to measure 3 ml of a liquid
for compounding? - CORRECT ANSWERS -10 ml cylindrical graduate
Grinding of tablets into a fine powder in a porcelain mortar is an example
of: - CORRECT ANSWERS -trituration
100% Correct Answers Latest Release
2025 Graded A+
The joint action of drugs in which their combined effect is more intense or
longer in duration than the sum of their
individual effects is: - CORRECT ANSWERS -synergism
The most used drug for parkinsonism is - CORRECT ANSWERS -Sinemet
The exact amount of a drug administered to get a specific response is the -
CORRECT ANSWERS -dose
When dispensing an antidepressant; the patient should be informed that -
CORRECT ANSWERS -it may take as long as two weeks before the drug is
effective
Which drug has a loading dose as part of the regimen?
a) Macrodantin
b) Zithromax
c) Cipro
d) Doxycycline - CORRECT ANSWERS -Zithromax
Treatment for migraine is most effective if - CORRECT ANSWERS -initiated
early in the attack
Expectorants are used in lung disease to - CORRECT ANSWERS -stimulate
,respiratory secretions and break up mucus
Which drugs listed should be taken on an empty stomach
a) tetracycline
b) NSAIDS
c) Dilantin
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS -tetracycline
Which B vitamins need to be given IM? - CORRECT ANSWERS -B12
The nitro patch should not be worn 24 hours a day in order to avoid -
CORRECT ANSWERS -tolerance
Which OTC lowers cholesterol and can cause a flushing reaction? - CORRECT
ANSWERS -niacin
The technician should check for which drugs in the profile if the patient is
on a potassium supplement? - CORRECT ANSWERS --ACE inhibitors
-Dyazide
-Maxzide
Nitroglycerin may be stored in all of the listed except
a) an amber glass bottle
b) prescription bottles
c) original container
d) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS -prescription bottles
,Why are diuretics commonly used in congestive heart failure? - CORRECT
ANSWERS -to decrease the amount of fluid in the body by increasing
urination
All of the following belong to the class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors
except
a) captopril
b) digoxin
c) enalapril
d) ramipril - CORRECT ANSWERS -digoxin
Most superpotent topical steroids have restrictions limiting their use to -
CORRECT ANSWERS -2 weeks; 40-50 grams in one week
The NSAID most frequently used to treat gout is - CORRECT ANSWERS -
indomethacin
Which urinary analgesic will turn urine orange? - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Pyridium
Which drug reduces blood pressure and grows hair?
a) Inderal
b) Catapress
c) Loniten
d) Aldomet - CORRECT ANSWERS -Loniten (minoxidil)
Which drug dissolves a clot once it has formed?
a) heparin
, b) Coumadin
c) Fragmin
d) urokinase - CORRECT ANSWERS -urokinase
Which drug is a loop diuretic?
a) Bumex
b) Dyazide
c) Diltiazem
d) Ziac - CORRECT ANSWERS -Bumex
Which drug is a calcium channel blocker?
a) digoxin
b) nitroglycerin
c) verapamil
d) Zestril - CORRECT ANSWERS -verapamil
The drug most used for an acute gout attack is - CORRECT ANSWERS -Zyloprim
What type of prescription balance must be used for compounding 120 mgs
of a 1% topical antifungal cream? - CORRECT ANSWERS -class A
What type of measuring device should be used to measure 3 ml of a liquid
for compounding? - CORRECT ANSWERS -10 ml cylindrical graduate
Grinding of tablets into a fine powder in a porcelain mortar is an example
of: - CORRECT ANSWERS -trituration
