Practice PTCB exam WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which of the following is the specific proper name of a device used to count tablets of
capsules? -ANSParata Max
An example of a retail automation device that labels, fills, caps, sorts, and stores the
prescription is ______________ -ANSParata Max
Which of the following is an order for medication to be given immediately? -ANSSTAT
Every prescription is assigned a _____________. -ANSPrescription Number
What does the term half-life refer to? -ANSThe time it takes for the serum concentration
of a drug to decline to half the initial value.
Which is not a guideline to minimize parenteral incompatibilities? -ANSStore parenterals
at least 48 hours before using them.
The supernatural approach to treating illness gave way to a more scientific approach
around____________. -ANS400 B.C.
Which set of conditions is required for an adverse drug reaction to occur? -ANSNon of
the Above
What do vancomycin, phenytoin, gentamicin, and digoxin drugs have in common? -
ANSThey are therapeutically monitored drugs
The model curriculum for pharmacy technician training is provided by the ___________
-ANSAmerican Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Where should the pharmacy technician check for a possible incompatibility of two
intravenous medications? -ANSHandbook of Injectable Drugs
_____________ was used for general anesthesia in the first publicized operation with
general anethesia. -ANSEther
A prescription is written for amoxicillin chewable 250 mg tablets, and the dose is 500 mg
three times a day for 10 days. How many tablets are needed to fill this prescription? -
ANS60
Hematoma is a __________________. -ANSCollection of blod clots
, To pass the PTCE, candidates must score at least _________________. -ANS1400 out
of 1600
A technician that identifies the most accurate list of all medications patients are taking is
known as a ______________, -ANSMedication reconciliation technician
Compounding pharmacies must follow policies and regulations of which organization? -
ANSFDA
All of the following health-care professionals are allowed to order prescriptions except -
ANSPharmacists
What subscription service is used for voluntarily and anonymously reporting adverse
drug events in the United States? -ANSMEDMARX
Before, after, and throughout each shift, pharmacy technicians should wash their hands
with an anti-microbial agent for at least _____ seconds. -ANS30
Compounding equipment includes a _____________. -ANSBoth A and B
Prescription balance and Glass mortar and pestle
Quinine is made from the bark of the -ANSPeruvian cinchona tree.
Communicating effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds is called -
ANSCultural competence
An elixir oral dosage form is characterized by high sucrose content. -ANSFalse
The NDC number is used by the manufacture to indicate -ANSNone of the above
Convert 212 degrees Fahrenheit to the equivalent temperature in degrees Celsius. -
ANS100
Drugs rapidly distribute to the ______ because of the organ's high blood flow rate.
A) muscle
B) heart
C) skin
D) fat -ANSHeart
What do irrigation solutions, peritoneal dialysis solutions, and total parenteral nutrition
solutions have in common? -ANSSolution volumes are greater than 1,000 mL
An example of a hospital automation device used to efficiently store bulk or unit dose
medications is the -ANSTalyst AutoCarousel
SOLUTIONS
Which of the following is the specific proper name of a device used to count tablets of
capsules? -ANSParata Max
An example of a retail automation device that labels, fills, caps, sorts, and stores the
prescription is ______________ -ANSParata Max
Which of the following is an order for medication to be given immediately? -ANSSTAT
Every prescription is assigned a _____________. -ANSPrescription Number
What does the term half-life refer to? -ANSThe time it takes for the serum concentration
of a drug to decline to half the initial value.
Which is not a guideline to minimize parenteral incompatibilities? -ANSStore parenterals
at least 48 hours before using them.
The supernatural approach to treating illness gave way to a more scientific approach
around____________. -ANS400 B.C.
Which set of conditions is required for an adverse drug reaction to occur? -ANSNon of
the Above
What do vancomycin, phenytoin, gentamicin, and digoxin drugs have in common? -
ANSThey are therapeutically monitored drugs
The model curriculum for pharmacy technician training is provided by the ___________
-ANSAmerican Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Where should the pharmacy technician check for a possible incompatibility of two
intravenous medications? -ANSHandbook of Injectable Drugs
_____________ was used for general anesthesia in the first publicized operation with
general anethesia. -ANSEther
A prescription is written for amoxicillin chewable 250 mg tablets, and the dose is 500 mg
three times a day for 10 days. How many tablets are needed to fill this prescription? -
ANS60
Hematoma is a __________________. -ANSCollection of blod clots
, To pass the PTCE, candidates must score at least _________________. -ANS1400 out
of 1600
A technician that identifies the most accurate list of all medications patients are taking is
known as a ______________, -ANSMedication reconciliation technician
Compounding pharmacies must follow policies and regulations of which organization? -
ANSFDA
All of the following health-care professionals are allowed to order prescriptions except -
ANSPharmacists
What subscription service is used for voluntarily and anonymously reporting adverse
drug events in the United States? -ANSMEDMARX
Before, after, and throughout each shift, pharmacy technicians should wash their hands
with an anti-microbial agent for at least _____ seconds. -ANS30
Compounding equipment includes a _____________. -ANSBoth A and B
Prescription balance and Glass mortar and pestle
Quinine is made from the bark of the -ANSPeruvian cinchona tree.
Communicating effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds is called -
ANSCultural competence
An elixir oral dosage form is characterized by high sucrose content. -ANSFalse
The NDC number is used by the manufacture to indicate -ANSNone of the above
Convert 212 degrees Fahrenheit to the equivalent temperature in degrees Celsius. -
ANS100
Drugs rapidly distribute to the ______ because of the organ's high blood flow rate.
A) muscle
B) heart
C) skin
D) fat -ANSHeart
What do irrigation solutions, peritoneal dialysis solutions, and total parenteral nutrition
solutions have in common? -ANSSolution volumes are greater than 1,000 mL
An example of a hospital automation device used to efficiently store bulk or unit dose
medications is the -ANSTalyst AutoCarousel
