PTCE/PTCB 2 Questions and Answers
| Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What does the abbreviation “PO” mean in a prescription?
✔✔ By mouth (orally).
Which agency regulates the manufacturing and safety of medications in the United States?
✔✔ Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What is the primary purpose of HIPAA in pharmacy practice?
✔✔ To protect patient privacy and health information.
Which type of medication error occurs when the wrong drug is given to a patient?
✔✔ Dispensing error.
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule II controlled substance?
✔✔ Zero refills.
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,What is the term for a drug’s active ingredient that produces the desired pharmacological effect?
✔✔ Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).
What does the abbreviation “BID” indicate in prescription instructions?
✔✔ Twice a day.
Which federal law classifies controlled substances into schedules I through V?
✔✔ Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
What is the primary purpose of a medication guide?
✔✔ To inform patients of important drug safety information.
Which schedule of drugs has the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use?
✔✔ Schedule I.
What does “DAW” mean on a prescription?
✔✔ Dispense As Written.
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, Which insulin is considered rapid-acting?
✔✔ Insulin lispro.
What is the generic name for Lipitor?
✔✔ Atorvastatin.
Which vitamin is also called ascorbic acid?
✔✔ Vitamin C.
Which type of dosage form is designed to release medication over an extended period?
✔✔ Extended-release.
What is the term for preparing a medication tailored to a specific patient?
✔✔ Compounding.
Which controlled substance schedule includes drugs with accepted medical use but high abuse
potential?
✔✔ Schedule II.
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| Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What does the abbreviation “PO” mean in a prescription?
✔✔ By mouth (orally).
Which agency regulates the manufacturing and safety of medications in the United States?
✔✔ Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What is the primary purpose of HIPAA in pharmacy practice?
✔✔ To protect patient privacy and health information.
Which type of medication error occurs when the wrong drug is given to a patient?
✔✔ Dispensing error.
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule II controlled substance?
✔✔ Zero refills.
1
,What is the term for a drug’s active ingredient that produces the desired pharmacological effect?
✔✔ Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).
What does the abbreviation “BID” indicate in prescription instructions?
✔✔ Twice a day.
Which federal law classifies controlled substances into schedules I through V?
✔✔ Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
What is the primary purpose of a medication guide?
✔✔ To inform patients of important drug safety information.
Which schedule of drugs has the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use?
✔✔ Schedule I.
What does “DAW” mean on a prescription?
✔✔ Dispense As Written.
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, Which insulin is considered rapid-acting?
✔✔ Insulin lispro.
What is the generic name for Lipitor?
✔✔ Atorvastatin.
Which vitamin is also called ascorbic acid?
✔✔ Vitamin C.
Which type of dosage form is designed to release medication over an extended period?
✔✔ Extended-release.
What is the term for preparing a medication tailored to a specific patient?
✔✔ Compounding.
Which controlled substance schedule includes drugs with accepted medical use but high abuse
potential?
✔✔ Schedule II.
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