Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(GRADED A+). ACTUAL 2026 EXAM
UPDATE.
The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? -
CORRRECT ANS>>left eye
What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - CORRRECT ANS>>pc
An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed?
- CORRRECT ANS>>suppositories
A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages.
What expiration date will appear on the package? - CORRRECT ANS>>50% of labeled
expiration date to a maximum of 1 year
The expiration date on a bottle of Cipro 500mg tablets states 4/09. When does this
drug expire? - CORRRECT ANS>>midnight 4/30/09
A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? -
CORRRECT ANS>>the Rx lacks a duration of therapy
Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach?
- CORRRECT ANS>>enteric-coated
What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to
the bloodstream? - CORRRECT ANS>>absorption
What is "room temperature" - CORRRECT ANS>>15-30 degrees Centigrade
The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; - CORRRECT
ANS>>metabolism
A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy
technician should: - CORRRECT ANS>>tell the patient to speak to the pharmacist
Which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do?
- CORRRECT ANS>>accept a verbal medication order from a physician
The directions for use of a medication are " ii gtts au q 4 h x 5d". What is au? -
CORRRECT ANS>>in both ears
The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires: - CORRRECT
,Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
ANS>>legal name of pharmacy and address
The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: - CORRRECT ANS>>-manufacturer
-drug product
-quantity packaged
What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication? -
CORRRECT ANS>>film- coated tablets
What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation? -
CORRRECT ANS>>a tincture
Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug?
- CORRRECT ANS>>storage requirements
Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile.
- CORRRECT ANS>>false
Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after
reconstitution? - CORRRECT ANS>>14
Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?
- CORRRECT ANS>>tetracycline
The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? - CORRRECT ANS>>penicillin
Which of the following 2 drug classes have cross sensitivity?
- CORRRECT ANS>>penicillin and cephalosporin
What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/ 5ml? -
CORRRECT ANS>>36 to 46 degrees F
Translate the following:
Gtt ii o.u. q 4 h prn
M. ft ung
tsp i q 4 h or 5 h prn itching - CORRRECT ANS>>a) Place 2 drops into both eyes every
4 hours as needed
Mix and make an ointment
Take one teaspoonful by mouth every 4 to 5 hours as needed for itch
How many times can an unscheduled prescription be refilled on a PRN prescription
order? - CORRRECT ANS>>as needed for one year
What schedule are the following drug products? Vicodin
Valium
Codeine
Lomotil - CORRRECT ANS>>Vicodin 3
, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Valium 4
Codeine 2
Lomotil 5
Acetaminophen possesses all of the following except
- CORRRECT ANS>>anti-inflammatory
How does activated charcoal work in an overdose? - CORRRECT ANS>>absorbs the
poison
The dose of syrup of ipecac for children is - CORRRECT ANS>>15 ml
The normal dose of fexofenadine is: - CORRRECT ANS>>60 mg bid
The highest strength of Demerol is: - CORRRECT ANS>>100 mg
List 3 known routes of transmission of HIV infections - CORRRECT ANS>>-bodily
fluids
-blood transfusions
-mom to fetus
Medication class of Provera? - CORRRECT ANS>>progestin
Estraderm is available in which dosage form? - CORRRECT ANS>>patch
Pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in cold preparations, is contraindicated in
which of the following disease states?
- CORRRECT ANS>>hypertension
Which of the following drugs is a benzodiazepine?
- CORRRECT ANS>>Klonopin
What drug is used to treat dyspepsia (ulcers)? - CORRRECT ANS>>Pepcid
A patient hands you an empty vial of Ritalin and asks for the Rx to be refilled. What
should you do? - CORRRECT ANS>>tell the patient that the medicine is not refillable
Which of the following drugs is not an OTC product?
- CORRRECT ANS>>Ibuprofen 400mg
Which of the following drugs is used in chest pain?
- CORRRECT ANS>>nitroglycerin
Codeine, meperidine and oxycodone all belong to which controlled schedule? -
PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(GRADED A+). ACTUAL 2026 EXAM
UPDATE.
The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? -
CORRRECT ANS>>left eye
What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - CORRRECT ANS>>pc
An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed?
- CORRRECT ANS>>suppositories
A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages.
What expiration date will appear on the package? - CORRRECT ANS>>50% of labeled
expiration date to a maximum of 1 year
The expiration date on a bottle of Cipro 500mg tablets states 4/09. When does this
drug expire? - CORRRECT ANS>>midnight 4/30/09
A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? -
CORRRECT ANS>>the Rx lacks a duration of therapy
Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach?
- CORRRECT ANS>>enteric-coated
What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to
the bloodstream? - CORRRECT ANS>>absorption
What is "room temperature" - CORRRECT ANS>>15-30 degrees Centigrade
The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; - CORRRECT
ANS>>metabolism
A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy
technician should: - CORRRECT ANS>>tell the patient to speak to the pharmacist
Which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do?
- CORRRECT ANS>>accept a verbal medication order from a physician
The directions for use of a medication are " ii gtts au q 4 h x 5d". What is au? -
CORRRECT ANS>>in both ears
The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires: - CORRRECT
,Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
ANS>>legal name of pharmacy and address
The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: - CORRRECT ANS>>-manufacturer
-drug product
-quantity packaged
What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication? -
CORRRECT ANS>>film- coated tablets
What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation? -
CORRRECT ANS>>a tincture
Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug?
- CORRRECT ANS>>storage requirements
Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile.
- CORRRECT ANS>>false
Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after
reconstitution? - CORRRECT ANS>>14
Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?
- CORRRECT ANS>>tetracycline
The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? - CORRRECT ANS>>penicillin
Which of the following 2 drug classes have cross sensitivity?
- CORRRECT ANS>>penicillin and cephalosporin
What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/ 5ml? -
CORRRECT ANS>>36 to 46 degrees F
Translate the following:
Gtt ii o.u. q 4 h prn
M. ft ung
tsp i q 4 h or 5 h prn itching - CORRRECT ANS>>a) Place 2 drops into both eyes every
4 hours as needed
Mix and make an ointment
Take one teaspoonful by mouth every 4 to 5 hours as needed for itch
How many times can an unscheduled prescription be refilled on a PRN prescription
order? - CORRRECT ANS>>as needed for one year
What schedule are the following drug products? Vicodin
Valium
Codeine
Lomotil - CORRRECT ANS>>Vicodin 3
, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Valium 4
Codeine 2
Lomotil 5
Acetaminophen possesses all of the following except
- CORRRECT ANS>>anti-inflammatory
How does activated charcoal work in an overdose? - CORRRECT ANS>>absorbs the
poison
The dose of syrup of ipecac for children is - CORRRECT ANS>>15 ml
The normal dose of fexofenadine is: - CORRRECT ANS>>60 mg bid
The highest strength of Demerol is: - CORRRECT ANS>>100 mg
List 3 known routes of transmission of HIV infections - CORRRECT ANS>>-bodily
fluids
-blood transfusions
-mom to fetus
Medication class of Provera? - CORRRECT ANS>>progestin
Estraderm is available in which dosage form? - CORRRECT ANS>>patch
Pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in cold preparations, is contraindicated in
which of the following disease states?
- CORRRECT ANS>>hypertension
Which of the following drugs is a benzodiazepine?
- CORRRECT ANS>>Klonopin
What drug is used to treat dyspepsia (ulcers)? - CORRRECT ANS>>Pepcid
A patient hands you an empty vial of Ritalin and asks for the Rx to be refilled. What
should you do? - CORRRECT ANS>>tell the patient that the medicine is not refillable
Which of the following drugs is not an OTC product?
- CORRRECT ANS>>Ibuprofen 400mg
Which of the following drugs is used in chest pain?
- CORRRECT ANS>>nitroglycerin
Codeine, meperidine and oxycodone all belong to which controlled schedule? -
