PTCB Study Guide Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the main purpose of a prescription label?
✔✔ To provide the patient with accurate instructions for safe and effective medication use.
What does the abbreviation NPO mean on a prescription or medical order?
✔✔ Nothing by mouth.
Which federal law regulates the manufacture and sale of prescription drugs in the United States?
✔✔ Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938.
What is the generic name for the brand drug Plavix?
✔✔ Clopidogrel.
Which medication class does metformin belong to?
✔✔ Antidiabetic (biguanide).
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,What is the maximum recommended daily dose of ibuprofen for an adult?
✔✔ 3200 mg.
Which type of insulin is used for rapid blood sugar control before meals?
✔✔ Rapid-acting insulin.
What does the abbreviation ac mean in prescription directions?
✔✔ Before meals.
Which law requires pharmacies to maintain proper records of controlled substances?
✔✔ Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
Which dosage form is designed to be placed under the tongue for rapid absorption?
✔✔ Sublingual tablet.
What is the purpose of a DEA number on a prescription?
✔✔ To identify the prescriber authorized to prescribe controlled substances.
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,Which vitamin is fat-soluble and important for blood clotting?
✔✔ Vitamin K.
What is the correct storage temperature range for most room temperature medications?
✔✔ 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F).
Which medication is commonly used as a proton pump inhibitor to reduce stomach acid?
✔✔ Omeprazole.
What does the abbreviation PRN mean in medication orders?
✔✔ As needed.
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing the laws regarding controlled substances?
✔✔ DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration).
Which type of drug action increases urine output to remove excess fluid from the body?
✔✔ Diuretic.
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, What is the generic name for the brand drug Lasix?
✔✔ Furosemide.
Which medication class is used to treat high cholesterol?
✔✔ Statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors).
What does the abbreviation qh mean on a prescription label?
✔✔ Every hour.
Which form of medication is intended for rectal use?
✔✔ Suppository.
Which insulin is considered long-acting?
✔✔ Insulin glargine.
Which law requires child-resistant packaging for most prescription drugs?
✔✔ Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the main purpose of a prescription label?
✔✔ To provide the patient with accurate instructions for safe and effective medication use.
What does the abbreviation NPO mean on a prescription or medical order?
✔✔ Nothing by mouth.
Which federal law regulates the manufacture and sale of prescription drugs in the United States?
✔✔ Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938.
What is the generic name for the brand drug Plavix?
✔✔ Clopidogrel.
Which medication class does metformin belong to?
✔✔ Antidiabetic (biguanide).
1
,What is the maximum recommended daily dose of ibuprofen for an adult?
✔✔ 3200 mg.
Which type of insulin is used for rapid blood sugar control before meals?
✔✔ Rapid-acting insulin.
What does the abbreviation ac mean in prescription directions?
✔✔ Before meals.
Which law requires pharmacies to maintain proper records of controlled substances?
✔✔ Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
Which dosage form is designed to be placed under the tongue for rapid absorption?
✔✔ Sublingual tablet.
What is the purpose of a DEA number on a prescription?
✔✔ To identify the prescriber authorized to prescribe controlled substances.
2
,Which vitamin is fat-soluble and important for blood clotting?
✔✔ Vitamin K.
What is the correct storage temperature range for most room temperature medications?
✔✔ 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F).
Which medication is commonly used as a proton pump inhibitor to reduce stomach acid?
✔✔ Omeprazole.
What does the abbreviation PRN mean in medication orders?
✔✔ As needed.
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing the laws regarding controlled substances?
✔✔ DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration).
Which type of drug action increases urine output to remove excess fluid from the body?
✔✔ Diuretic.
3
, What is the generic name for the brand drug Lasix?
✔✔ Furosemide.
Which medication class is used to treat high cholesterol?
✔✔ Statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors).
What does the abbreviation qh mean on a prescription label?
✔✔ Every hour.
Which form of medication is intended for rectal use?
✔✔ Suppository.
Which insulin is considered long-acting?
✔✔ Insulin glargine.
Which law requires child-resistant packaging for most prescription drugs?
✔✔ Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
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