Ptcb Practice Test Questions And
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A drug patent is in effect for how many years from the date of the drug's
discovery?
a. 10 years
b. 13 years
c. 15 years
d. 17 years - ANSWER✔✔d
A product's NDC number is grouped into three sections. The first five digits
identify:
a. the manufacturer of the drug product
b. the product name, strength and dosage form
c. the package size
d. the distributor of the drug product - ANSWER✔✔a
All of the following are true about Cimetidine (Tagamet) EXCEPT:
a. an OTC preparation is available
b. it reduces the acidity of the stomach by blocking H-2 receptors
c. using samples of this product is a good way to save money in the pharmacy
d. it interacts with many other drugs - ANSWER✔✔c
the medication, metoprolol (lopressor), is used to treat which of the following?
a. high cholesterol
,b. high blood sugar
c. high blood pressure
d. high potassium levels - ANSWER✔✔c
Two medications are therapeutically equivalent to each other if they:
a. have the same dosage form
b. have the same active ingredients
c. have the same route of administration
d. have the same overall effect in the body - ANSWER✔✔d
What is the brand name of Metronidazole?
a. flagyl
b. detrol
c. femstat
d. diflucan - ANSWER✔✔a
What is the genetic name for Compazine?
a. promethazine
b. prochlorperazine
c. procainamide
d. propranolol - ANSWER✔✔b
Which of the following is the best definition for therapeutic equivalence?
a. two drugs are the same size, shape, and color
,b. two drugs are categorized in the same therapeutic class and produce the same
therapeutic effect
c. two drugs have the same amount of active ingredient
d. two drugs are equally effective at the same strength and dosage -
ANSWER✔✔b
Which of the following medications is NOT an antibiotic?
a. biaxin
b. cefzil
c. axid
d. zithromax - ANSWER✔✔c
A pharmacy receives an invoice reading "$6,000, net 30". Under these payment
terms, the pharmacy will be:
a. given a discount of $30 if the invoice is paid upon receipt
b. charged no interest if the invoice is paid in full in 30 days
c. charged no interest if 30% of the $6,000 is paid upon receipt
d. charged $30 interest for each month the balance remains due - ANSWER✔✔b
How many days would a combivent MDI (200 metered doses) last if a patient was
instructed to take 2 puffs bid prn?
a. 25 days
b. 30 days
c. 45 days
d. 50 days - ANSWER✔✔d
, How many tablets need to be dispensed according to this sig: i po tid X 30 d?
a. 30
b. 60
c. 90
d. 120 - ANSWER✔✔c
If a pharmacist asks a technician to repack bulk solid dosage forms into unit-dose
packs, what expiration date should appear on the label?
a. use the original expiration date on the bulk package
b. 3 months
c. 6 months
d. 50% of the original labeled expiration date up to maximum of one year -
ANSWER✔✔d
What information is missing from the following prescription? Amoxicillin 500
caps. Sig: tk 1 c po tid tat.
a. route
b. duration
c. quantity
d. from - ANSWER✔✔c
Which of the following statements regarding nitroglycerin is FALSE?
a. sublingual tablets need to be stored at room temperature
b. sublingual tablets must be dispensed in original glass containers
c. sublingual tablets must be replaced after 6 months of opening the container
d. all of the above statements are true - ANSWER✔✔d
Answers With Verified Solutions 100%
Correct Newly Updated 2025
A drug patent is in effect for how many years from the date of the drug's
discovery?
a. 10 years
b. 13 years
c. 15 years
d. 17 years - ANSWER✔✔d
A product's NDC number is grouped into three sections. The first five digits
identify:
a. the manufacturer of the drug product
b. the product name, strength and dosage form
c. the package size
d. the distributor of the drug product - ANSWER✔✔a
All of the following are true about Cimetidine (Tagamet) EXCEPT:
a. an OTC preparation is available
b. it reduces the acidity of the stomach by blocking H-2 receptors
c. using samples of this product is a good way to save money in the pharmacy
d. it interacts with many other drugs - ANSWER✔✔c
the medication, metoprolol (lopressor), is used to treat which of the following?
a. high cholesterol
,b. high blood sugar
c. high blood pressure
d. high potassium levels - ANSWER✔✔c
Two medications are therapeutically equivalent to each other if they:
a. have the same dosage form
b. have the same active ingredients
c. have the same route of administration
d. have the same overall effect in the body - ANSWER✔✔d
What is the brand name of Metronidazole?
a. flagyl
b. detrol
c. femstat
d. diflucan - ANSWER✔✔a
What is the genetic name for Compazine?
a. promethazine
b. prochlorperazine
c. procainamide
d. propranolol - ANSWER✔✔b
Which of the following is the best definition for therapeutic equivalence?
a. two drugs are the same size, shape, and color
,b. two drugs are categorized in the same therapeutic class and produce the same
therapeutic effect
c. two drugs have the same amount of active ingredient
d. two drugs are equally effective at the same strength and dosage -
ANSWER✔✔b
Which of the following medications is NOT an antibiotic?
a. biaxin
b. cefzil
c. axid
d. zithromax - ANSWER✔✔c
A pharmacy receives an invoice reading "$6,000, net 30". Under these payment
terms, the pharmacy will be:
a. given a discount of $30 if the invoice is paid upon receipt
b. charged no interest if the invoice is paid in full in 30 days
c. charged no interest if 30% of the $6,000 is paid upon receipt
d. charged $30 interest for each month the balance remains due - ANSWER✔✔b
How many days would a combivent MDI (200 metered doses) last if a patient was
instructed to take 2 puffs bid prn?
a. 25 days
b. 30 days
c. 45 days
d. 50 days - ANSWER✔✔d
, How many tablets need to be dispensed according to this sig: i po tid X 30 d?
a. 30
b. 60
c. 90
d. 120 - ANSWER✔✔c
If a pharmacist asks a technician to repack bulk solid dosage forms into unit-dose
packs, what expiration date should appear on the label?
a. use the original expiration date on the bulk package
b. 3 months
c. 6 months
d. 50% of the original labeled expiration date up to maximum of one year -
ANSWER✔✔d
What information is missing from the following prescription? Amoxicillin 500
caps. Sig: tk 1 c po tid tat.
a. route
b. duration
c. quantity
d. from - ANSWER✔✔c
Which of the following statements regarding nitroglycerin is FALSE?
a. sublingual tablets need to be stored at room temperature
b. sublingual tablets must be dispensed in original glass containers
c. sublingual tablets must be replaced after 6 months of opening the container
d. all of the above statements are true - ANSWER✔✔d
