PTCB Practice Exam 4 (2025)
Complete (100 Out Of 100) Correct
Question and Answer.
What is the maximum volume a tuberculin syringe can hold?
- CORRRECT ANS>>A. 1 Ml
In multiples of what number should tablets or capsules be counted at a time using a spatula
and a pill tray?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. 5
Which of the following is true regarding bar codes?
Bar codes identify a drug by its NDC number.
Bar codes identify a drug by its expiration date.
Bar codes identify the lot number of the drug.
All of the above - CORRRECT ANS>>D. All of the above
A 44-lb child is to receive 4 mg of phenytoin per kilogram of body weight daily as an
anticonvulsant. How many milliliters of pediatric phenytoin suspension containing 30 mg per
5 mL should the child receive?
- CORRRECT ANS>>A. 13.3 mL
What is the largest single medical benefits program in the United States?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Medicare
How is a U-100 insulin syringe calibrated?
- CORRRECT ANS>>B. In 2-unit increments
What is the brand name for amlodipine?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Norvasc
Which of the following is not an example of a sound-alike, look-alike drug?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Hydrochlorothiazide-Hytrin
How many days will 40 tablets last if the patient is taking the medication "ii bid"?
- CORRRECT ANS>>
From two stock solutions, 18% and 42%, you are to prepare 1.5 L of a 34% solution. How
many milligrams of each of the stock solutions do you need?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. 42%—1000; 18%—500
Which of the following is considered to be a legend drug?
- CORRRECT ANS>>D. Prescription drug
Which organization issued the "do not use" list?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. TJC
What unit of measurement is used to indicate the strength of heparin?
- CORRRECT ANS>>A. International units
Which of the following suffixes indicates a condition of the blood?
- CORRRECT ANS>>A. -emia
What does MDI mean?
, - CORRRECT ANS>>C. Metered-dose inhaler
Why are medication error rates reported in studies underestimated?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Many errors go undetected.
Which of the following generic medications is available as an OTC product to treat seasonal
rhinitis?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Loratadine
Which organization is responsible for drug recalls?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. FDA
To what does an NDC number on a prescription bottle refer?
Drug product
Drug manufacturer
Quantity package
All of the above - CORRRECT ANS>>D. All of the above
A 1-L IV bag contains 1,000,000 units of penicillin G. The flow rate is 25 gtt/min, and the
infusion set is labeled 15 gtt/mL. How many units does the patient receive per hour?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. 100,000
Which of the following might increase the possibility of a medication error?
- CORRRECT ANS>>D. Receiving a telephoned prescription from a nurse in a physician's
office who received the verbal prescription from the physician
What is the generic name for Lipitor?
- CORRRECT ANS>>A. Atorvastatin
What is the subscription on a prescription?
- CORRRECT ANS>>B. Dispensing directions for the pharmacist
Which of the following is not a cardiovascular medication?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Evista
Which of the following interpretations of the signa "i cap qid ac and hs" is correct?
- CORRRECT ANS>>D. Take 1 capsule by mouth before meals and bedtime.
What is the most common route of administration?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Oral
If a patient receives 10 mL of a 20% (w/v) solution of a drug, how much active ingredient will
he or she receive?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. 2 g
Which of the following medications does not need to be refrigerated?
- CORRRECT ANS>>B. Gabapentin
What type of ointment base is hydrous lanolin?
- CORRRECT ANS>>D. Water-oil emulsion base
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III drug?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. 5
Which of the following is a true about CPOE systems?
- CORRRECT ANS>>A. If a CPOE system is not properly integrated with the pharmacy
Complete (100 Out Of 100) Correct
Question and Answer.
What is the maximum volume a tuberculin syringe can hold?
- CORRRECT ANS>>A. 1 Ml
In multiples of what number should tablets or capsules be counted at a time using a spatula
and a pill tray?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. 5
Which of the following is true regarding bar codes?
Bar codes identify a drug by its NDC number.
Bar codes identify a drug by its expiration date.
Bar codes identify the lot number of the drug.
All of the above - CORRRECT ANS>>D. All of the above
A 44-lb child is to receive 4 mg of phenytoin per kilogram of body weight daily as an
anticonvulsant. How many milliliters of pediatric phenytoin suspension containing 30 mg per
5 mL should the child receive?
- CORRRECT ANS>>A. 13.3 mL
What is the largest single medical benefits program in the United States?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Medicare
How is a U-100 insulin syringe calibrated?
- CORRRECT ANS>>B. In 2-unit increments
What is the brand name for amlodipine?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Norvasc
Which of the following is not an example of a sound-alike, look-alike drug?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Hydrochlorothiazide-Hytrin
How many days will 40 tablets last if the patient is taking the medication "ii bid"?
- CORRRECT ANS>>
From two stock solutions, 18% and 42%, you are to prepare 1.5 L of a 34% solution. How
many milligrams of each of the stock solutions do you need?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. 42%—1000; 18%—500
Which of the following is considered to be a legend drug?
- CORRRECT ANS>>D. Prescription drug
Which organization issued the "do not use" list?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. TJC
What unit of measurement is used to indicate the strength of heparin?
- CORRRECT ANS>>A. International units
Which of the following suffixes indicates a condition of the blood?
- CORRRECT ANS>>A. -emia
What does MDI mean?
, - CORRRECT ANS>>C. Metered-dose inhaler
Why are medication error rates reported in studies underestimated?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Many errors go undetected.
Which of the following generic medications is available as an OTC product to treat seasonal
rhinitis?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Loratadine
Which organization is responsible for drug recalls?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. FDA
To what does an NDC number on a prescription bottle refer?
Drug product
Drug manufacturer
Quantity package
All of the above - CORRRECT ANS>>D. All of the above
A 1-L IV bag contains 1,000,000 units of penicillin G. The flow rate is 25 gtt/min, and the
infusion set is labeled 15 gtt/mL. How many units does the patient receive per hour?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. 100,000
Which of the following might increase the possibility of a medication error?
- CORRRECT ANS>>D. Receiving a telephoned prescription from a nurse in a physician's
office who received the verbal prescription from the physician
What is the generic name for Lipitor?
- CORRRECT ANS>>A. Atorvastatin
What is the subscription on a prescription?
- CORRRECT ANS>>B. Dispensing directions for the pharmacist
Which of the following is not a cardiovascular medication?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Evista
Which of the following interpretations of the signa "i cap qid ac and hs" is correct?
- CORRRECT ANS>>D. Take 1 capsule by mouth before meals and bedtime.
What is the most common route of administration?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. Oral
If a patient receives 10 mL of a 20% (w/v) solution of a drug, how much active ingredient will
he or she receive?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. 2 g
Which of the following medications does not need to be refrigerated?
- CORRRECT ANS>>B. Gabapentin
What type of ointment base is hydrous lanolin?
- CORRRECT ANS>>D. Water-oil emulsion base
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III drug?
- CORRRECT ANS>>C. 5
Which of the following is a true about CPOE systems?
- CORRRECT ANS>>A. If a CPOE system is not properly integrated with the pharmacy
