PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION EXAM (PTCE) -
PRACTICE EXAM- QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
A drug product with an A rating in the Orange Book has ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.
Which medical abbreviation is most acceptable? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.
Ranitidine is a histamine receptor antagonist that is commonly used for ✅✅CORRECT
ANSW.stomach acid
The form number for ordering Schedule II drugs is ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.DEA Form 222
Patient package inserts (PPIs) for oral contraceptive refills are required to be provided to patients
✅✅CORRECT ANSW.for new prescription and refills if 30 days have lapsed since the patient
received a PPI
Tall Man lettering is used ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.to differentiate products with look-alike names.
The smallest gelatin capsule used for extemporaneous compounding is size ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.5
What is the generic name for Calan®? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.verapamil
Medications for ophthalmic administration are usually available in ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.sterile
isotonic drops.
You receive a prescription for Mary Jones and note there are two patients with that name in your
computer system. To prevent errors, the best course of action is ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.verify the
birthdate of the patient.
Reference that provides information on the therapeutic equivalence of brand and generic drugs
✅✅CORRECT ANSW.orange book
, Carbamide peroxide is used for ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.softening ear wax
Hydrochlorothiazide is used as ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.Diuretic
The Safe Water Drinking Act requires pharmacies to ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.follow the Drug Supply
Chain Security Act
You have a 70% solution of dextrose. How many grams of dextrose is in 200 mL of this solution?
✅✅CORRECT ANSW.140
Which abbreviation is on the TJC "do not use" list? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.Q.O.D.
Copy 3 of DEA Form 222 is kept by the ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.pharmacy
A potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction producing severe respiratory distress and cardiovascular
collapse: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.anaphylaxis
Which of the following is true about high-alert medications? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.High-alert
medications are medications that are known to cause significant harm to the patient if an error is
made.
Which of the following is true about medication guides? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.Medication guides
are part of the FDA-approved labeling.
Which of the following is a high-alert medication? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.nadolol
Federal law requires an exact inventory must be kept for ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.hydrocodone
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.provide information concerning hazardous
substances.
CERTIFICATION EXAM (PTCE) -
PRACTICE EXAM- QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
A drug product with an A rating in the Orange Book has ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.
Which medical abbreviation is most acceptable? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.
Ranitidine is a histamine receptor antagonist that is commonly used for ✅✅CORRECT
ANSW.stomach acid
The form number for ordering Schedule II drugs is ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.DEA Form 222
Patient package inserts (PPIs) for oral contraceptive refills are required to be provided to patients
✅✅CORRECT ANSW.for new prescription and refills if 30 days have lapsed since the patient
received a PPI
Tall Man lettering is used ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.to differentiate products with look-alike names.
The smallest gelatin capsule used for extemporaneous compounding is size ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.5
What is the generic name for Calan®? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.verapamil
Medications for ophthalmic administration are usually available in ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.sterile
isotonic drops.
You receive a prescription for Mary Jones and note there are two patients with that name in your
computer system. To prevent errors, the best course of action is ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.verify the
birthdate of the patient.
Reference that provides information on the therapeutic equivalence of brand and generic drugs
✅✅CORRECT ANSW.orange book
, Carbamide peroxide is used for ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.softening ear wax
Hydrochlorothiazide is used as ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.Diuretic
The Safe Water Drinking Act requires pharmacies to ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.follow the Drug Supply
Chain Security Act
You have a 70% solution of dextrose. How many grams of dextrose is in 200 mL of this solution?
✅✅CORRECT ANSW.140
Which abbreviation is on the TJC "do not use" list? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.Q.O.D.
Copy 3 of DEA Form 222 is kept by the ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.pharmacy
A potentially fatal hypersensitivity reaction producing severe respiratory distress and cardiovascular
collapse: ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.anaphylaxis
Which of the following is true about high-alert medications? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.High-alert
medications are medications that are known to cause significant harm to the patient if an error is
made.
Which of the following is true about medication guides? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.Medication guides
are part of the FDA-approved labeling.
Which of the following is a high-alert medication? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.nadolol
Federal law requires an exact inventory must be kept for ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.hydrocodone
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) ✅✅CORRECT ANSW.provide information concerning hazardous
substances.
