PTCB Exam Questions with Answers
For wchich of the following conditions would a patient receive an inhaler?
a. asthma
b. diabetes
c. hypertension
d. gout
A patient presents a prescription for Lasix 40mg, which has been authorized for generic
substitution. Which of the following may be substituted for Lasix?
a. metoprolol
b. furosemide
c. alprazolam
d. diltiazem
Which of the following is not a parenteal route of administration?
a. IV
b. IM
C. SQ
d. PO
What does the first set of numbers represent in the following National Drug Code
(NDC)?
00456-012-03
a. package size
b. manufacturer
c. product
d. medication indication
The laminar flow hood is turned on at 0600. What is the earliest time that the technician
may use it?
a. 0600
b. 0615
c. 0630
d. 0700
The following prescription is received in the pharmacy.
Prednisone 5mg #QS
20mg bid x 2D
15mg bid x 2D
10mg bid x 2D
5mg bid x 2D
5mg qd x 2D
What quantity is needed to fill this prescription?
a. 32 tablets
b. 36 tablets
, c. 42 tablets
d. 48 tablets
Which of the following auxiliary labels should be included on the label for Augmentin
oral suspension?
a. shake well before using
b. for the nose
c. for external use only
d. chew tablets before swallowing
A physician orders drug "X" 500mg bid x 30D. The pharmacy has drug "X" 250mg in
stock. How many 250mg tablets of drug "X" are needed for this order?
a. 30 tablets
b. 60 tablets
c. 90 tablets
d. 120 tablets
Which of the following medications may not have refills on a prescription?
a. actos
b. lasix
c. alprazolam
d. oxycontin
How many grams of glucose would you need to make 500ml of a 10% glucose solution?
a. 20g
b. 50g
c. 75g
d. 100g
How many grams of dextrose are contained in 1 liter of D5W?
a. 25g
b. 50g
c. 75g
d. 100g
Which of the following reference books should be used to verify the therapeutic
equivalence of products?
a. Physicians desk reference
b. Drug facts and comparisons
c. Orange book
d. USP-NF
00:02 01:28
Acyclovir belongs to what drug classification?
a. antibiotic
b. antiviral
c. antiemetic
d. antihypertensive
Name the type of needle use to prevent glass from entering the final solution when
drawing medication from an ampule.
a. ampule needle
b. universal needle
For wchich of the following conditions would a patient receive an inhaler?
a. asthma
b. diabetes
c. hypertension
d. gout
A patient presents a prescription for Lasix 40mg, which has been authorized for generic
substitution. Which of the following may be substituted for Lasix?
a. metoprolol
b. furosemide
c. alprazolam
d. diltiazem
Which of the following is not a parenteal route of administration?
a. IV
b. IM
C. SQ
d. PO
What does the first set of numbers represent in the following National Drug Code
(NDC)?
00456-012-03
a. package size
b. manufacturer
c. product
d. medication indication
The laminar flow hood is turned on at 0600. What is the earliest time that the technician
may use it?
a. 0600
b. 0615
c. 0630
d. 0700
The following prescription is received in the pharmacy.
Prednisone 5mg #QS
20mg bid x 2D
15mg bid x 2D
10mg bid x 2D
5mg bid x 2D
5mg qd x 2D
What quantity is needed to fill this prescription?
a. 32 tablets
b. 36 tablets
, c. 42 tablets
d. 48 tablets
Which of the following auxiliary labels should be included on the label for Augmentin
oral suspension?
a. shake well before using
b. for the nose
c. for external use only
d. chew tablets before swallowing
A physician orders drug "X" 500mg bid x 30D. The pharmacy has drug "X" 250mg in
stock. How many 250mg tablets of drug "X" are needed for this order?
a. 30 tablets
b. 60 tablets
c. 90 tablets
d. 120 tablets
Which of the following medications may not have refills on a prescription?
a. actos
b. lasix
c. alprazolam
d. oxycontin
How many grams of glucose would you need to make 500ml of a 10% glucose solution?
a. 20g
b. 50g
c. 75g
d. 100g
How many grams of dextrose are contained in 1 liter of D5W?
a. 25g
b. 50g
c. 75g
d. 100g
Which of the following reference books should be used to verify the therapeutic
equivalence of products?
a. Physicians desk reference
b. Drug facts and comparisons
c. Orange book
d. USP-NF
00:02 01:28
Acyclovir belongs to what drug classification?
a. antibiotic
b. antiviral
c. antiemetic
d. antihypertensive
Name the type of needle use to prevent glass from entering the final solution when
drawing medication from an ampule.
a. ampule needle
b. universal needle
