PTCB Exam- Study Guide - Practice
Exam Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule II controlled substance?
✔✔ Zero refills.
Which federal agency enforces controlled substances laws in the United States?
✔✔ Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
What does the acronym NDC stand for in pharmacy?
✔✔ National Drug Code.
What is the correct beyond-use date for a non-sterile compounded oral suspension without
specific stability data?
✔✔ 14 days when stored in the refrigerator.
Which part of the prescription contains the directions for the patient?
✔✔ The Sig (Signa) section.
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,What does DAW on a prescription stand for?
✔✔ Dispense As Written.
What schedule of drugs has the highest abuse potential with no accepted medical use?
✔✔ Schedule I.
What is the purpose of tall-man lettering in pharmacy labeling?
✔✔ To reduce medication errors by distinguishing look-alike drug names.
What is the storage requirement for refrigerated medications?
✔✔ 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
Which type of recall is the most serious, involving products that can cause serious harm or
death?
✔✔ Class I recall.
How often must controlled substances inventory be taken according to federal law?
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,✔✔ Every 2 years.
Which law requires child-resistant packaging for most prescription drugs?
✔✔ Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).
What is the generic name for the brand drug Lipitor?
✔✔ Atorvastatin.
Which insulin is considered rapid-acting?
✔✔ Insulin lispro.
What is the purpose of a formulary in a healthcare setting?
✔✔ A list of approved medications covered by an insurance or institution.
Which dosage form delivers medication through the skin for systemic absorption?
✔✔ Transdermal patch.
What does the suffix -pril in a drug name usually indicate?
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, ✔✔ ACE inhibitor.
Which medication is commonly used as an anticoagulant and requires INR monitoring?
✔✔ Warfarin.
What does the abbreviation qid mean in prescription instructions?
✔✔ Four times a day.
Which classification of medications is used to treat high blood pressure?
✔✔ Antihypertensives.
Which medication must be dispensed in its original glass container with a safety cap to maintain
stability?
✔✔ Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets.
What is the purpose of a medication guide provided with certain prescriptions?
✔✔ To inform patients of important drug safety information.
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Exam Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule II controlled substance?
✔✔ Zero refills.
Which federal agency enforces controlled substances laws in the United States?
✔✔ Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
What does the acronym NDC stand for in pharmacy?
✔✔ National Drug Code.
What is the correct beyond-use date for a non-sterile compounded oral suspension without
specific stability data?
✔✔ 14 days when stored in the refrigerator.
Which part of the prescription contains the directions for the patient?
✔✔ The Sig (Signa) section.
1
,What does DAW on a prescription stand for?
✔✔ Dispense As Written.
What schedule of drugs has the highest abuse potential with no accepted medical use?
✔✔ Schedule I.
What is the purpose of tall-man lettering in pharmacy labeling?
✔✔ To reduce medication errors by distinguishing look-alike drug names.
What is the storage requirement for refrigerated medications?
✔✔ 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
Which type of recall is the most serious, involving products that can cause serious harm or
death?
✔✔ Class I recall.
How often must controlled substances inventory be taken according to federal law?
2
,✔✔ Every 2 years.
Which law requires child-resistant packaging for most prescription drugs?
✔✔ Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).
What is the generic name for the brand drug Lipitor?
✔✔ Atorvastatin.
Which insulin is considered rapid-acting?
✔✔ Insulin lispro.
What is the purpose of a formulary in a healthcare setting?
✔✔ A list of approved medications covered by an insurance or institution.
Which dosage form delivers medication through the skin for systemic absorption?
✔✔ Transdermal patch.
What does the suffix -pril in a drug name usually indicate?
3
, ✔✔ ACE inhibitor.
Which medication is commonly used as an anticoagulant and requires INR monitoring?
✔✔ Warfarin.
What does the abbreviation qid mean in prescription instructions?
✔✔ Four times a day.
Which classification of medications is used to treat high blood pressure?
✔✔ Antihypertensives.
Which medication must be dispensed in its original glass container with a safety cap to maintain
stability?
✔✔ Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets.
What is the purpose of a medication guide provided with certain prescriptions?
✔✔ To inform patients of important drug safety information.
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