PTCB Test Questions – Latest 2025/2026 Exam
Prep & Practice Review
In larger institutions, a system for distributing(non-STAT) prescription drugs and
equipment to all of the patients is used. The system is called a cart exchange, and the
pharmacy is responsible for overseeing the filling of the orders. A cart exchange in a
hospital usually takes place every: - correct answer24 Hours
A script for cough syrup reads 15ml PO Q4° PRN. What should you type on the patients
packaging ?
A. A spoonful taken orally every 4 hours as needed.
B. One teaspoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed.
C. One tablespoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed.
D. 15ml taken orally every 4 hours as needed. - correct answerC
A pharmacy can order DEA Sch. 3 drugs from their wholesaler:
A. Using a standard invoice.
B. Using a credit memo.
C. Using a DEA Form 222.
D. Only with guaranteed funds. - correct answerA
Benazepril is classified as a :
A. Beta Blocker
B. ACE Inhibitor
C. Calcium Channel Blocker
D. Diuretic - correct answerB
Which of these drugs is a Beta Blocker?
A. Lisinopril
B. Amlodipine
C. Valsartan
D. Metoprolol - correct answerD
A preparation consisting of solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid is called:
A. Syrup
B. Emulsion
C. Suspension
D. Elixir - correct answerC
Custom mixing of drugs from various available products to fit the unique needs of a
patient is known as:
A. Amalgamation
,B. Concocting
C. Compounding
D. Mixology - correct answerC
A physician orders an IV drip of a mixture at a rate of 25ml/hr for 20/hr. What volume of
fluid will be needed ?
A. 500mg
B. 0.5L
C. 1.0L
D. 1.5L - correct answerB
You receive a prescription with the sig: Amoxil® 500mg 1tab PO TID X10D. Which of
these is most likely their condition
A. Urinary Tract Infection
B. Hypertension
C. Staph Infection
D. Acid Reflux - correct answerA
Which form of Diabetes is Insulin Dependent ?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Hyperglycemia
C. Type I Diabetes
D. Type II Diabetes - correct answerC
Generic Drugs can be substituted for Brand name drugs:
A. Only if the script is marked D.A.W.
B. Whenever the Patient / Customer wants them.
C. If the pharmacy is low on brand name drugs.
D. Only if the prescriber allows it. - correct answerD
A _________ protects a drugs brand name from unauthorized use.
A. Trademark
B. Patent
C. Copyright
D. Generic Name - correct answerA
1 Lbs is equal to:
A. 12oz
B. 2.2kg
C. 454g
D. 1200mL - correct answerC
A drug class that causes a natural biological action to
NOT occur is called :
A. Inhibitor
B. Prohibitor
, C. Antagonist
D. Agonist - correct answerC
Which drug is not DEA controlled ?
A. Phentermine
B. Prozac
C. Lunesta
D. Valium - correct answerB
Dr. Diaco has prescribed your customer a drug order for the following:
Methylprednisolone 10mg tabs:
40mg QD x2D
30mg QD X3D
20mg QD X4D
10mg QD X5D
How many tablets should be dispensed?
A. 120
B. 100
C. 75
D. 30 - correct answerD
A customer has dropped off a prescription order for Lotensin® (Benazepril). Which of
the following conditions does our customer most likely need this for?
A. Epilepsy
B. Type II diabetes
C. Hypertension
D. Ear infection - correct answerC
Your retail pharmacy sells products at:45% markup over wholesale + a set dispensing
fee of $4.
A customer brings in a script for: Vardenafil 5mg #10.
The total retail cost at pickup for the 10 tablets is $149.00.
What is your pharmacy's wholesale cost per/each tablet ?
A. $14.50
B. $10.00
C. $18.85
D. $14.90 - correct answerB
You have been asked by the pharmacist to prepare 3 liters of a 30% strength solution.
Your pharmacy stocks the active ingredient in 8 ounce bottles of 70% strength. How
many bottles of the active ingredient will you need to open to complete this request?
A. 14
B. 10
C. 6
D. 3 - correct answerC
Prep & Practice Review
In larger institutions, a system for distributing(non-STAT) prescription drugs and
equipment to all of the patients is used. The system is called a cart exchange, and the
pharmacy is responsible for overseeing the filling of the orders. A cart exchange in a
hospital usually takes place every: - correct answer24 Hours
A script for cough syrup reads 15ml PO Q4° PRN. What should you type on the patients
packaging ?
A. A spoonful taken orally every 4 hours as needed.
B. One teaspoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed.
C. One tablespoon taken orally every 4 hours as needed.
D. 15ml taken orally every 4 hours as needed. - correct answerC
A pharmacy can order DEA Sch. 3 drugs from their wholesaler:
A. Using a standard invoice.
B. Using a credit memo.
C. Using a DEA Form 222.
D. Only with guaranteed funds. - correct answerA
Benazepril is classified as a :
A. Beta Blocker
B. ACE Inhibitor
C. Calcium Channel Blocker
D. Diuretic - correct answerB
Which of these drugs is a Beta Blocker?
A. Lisinopril
B. Amlodipine
C. Valsartan
D. Metoprolol - correct answerD
A preparation consisting of solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid is called:
A. Syrup
B. Emulsion
C. Suspension
D. Elixir - correct answerC
Custom mixing of drugs from various available products to fit the unique needs of a
patient is known as:
A. Amalgamation
,B. Concocting
C. Compounding
D. Mixology - correct answerC
A physician orders an IV drip of a mixture at a rate of 25ml/hr for 20/hr. What volume of
fluid will be needed ?
A. 500mg
B. 0.5L
C. 1.0L
D. 1.5L - correct answerB
You receive a prescription with the sig: Amoxil® 500mg 1tab PO TID X10D. Which of
these is most likely their condition
A. Urinary Tract Infection
B. Hypertension
C. Staph Infection
D. Acid Reflux - correct answerA
Which form of Diabetes is Insulin Dependent ?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Hyperglycemia
C. Type I Diabetes
D. Type II Diabetes - correct answerC
Generic Drugs can be substituted for Brand name drugs:
A. Only if the script is marked D.A.W.
B. Whenever the Patient / Customer wants them.
C. If the pharmacy is low on brand name drugs.
D. Only if the prescriber allows it. - correct answerD
A _________ protects a drugs brand name from unauthorized use.
A. Trademark
B. Patent
C. Copyright
D. Generic Name - correct answerA
1 Lbs is equal to:
A. 12oz
B. 2.2kg
C. 454g
D. 1200mL - correct answerC
A drug class that causes a natural biological action to
NOT occur is called :
A. Inhibitor
B. Prohibitor
, C. Antagonist
D. Agonist - correct answerC
Which drug is not DEA controlled ?
A. Phentermine
B. Prozac
C. Lunesta
D. Valium - correct answerB
Dr. Diaco has prescribed your customer a drug order for the following:
Methylprednisolone 10mg tabs:
40mg QD x2D
30mg QD X3D
20mg QD X4D
10mg QD X5D
How many tablets should be dispensed?
A. 120
B. 100
C. 75
D. 30 - correct answerD
A customer has dropped off a prescription order for Lotensin® (Benazepril). Which of
the following conditions does our customer most likely need this for?
A. Epilepsy
B. Type II diabetes
C. Hypertension
D. Ear infection - correct answerC
Your retail pharmacy sells products at:45% markup over wholesale + a set dispensing
fee of $4.
A customer brings in a script for: Vardenafil 5mg #10.
The total retail cost at pickup for the 10 tablets is $149.00.
What is your pharmacy's wholesale cost per/each tablet ?
A. $14.50
B. $10.00
C. $18.85
D. $14.90 - correct answerB
You have been asked by the pharmacist to prepare 3 liters of a 30% strength solution.
Your pharmacy stocks the active ingredient in 8 ounce bottles of 70% strength. How
many bottles of the active ingredient will you need to open to complete this request?
A. 14
B. 10
C. 6
D. 3 - correct answerC
