PNCB-PC 100 CERTIFICATION PAPER
2026 FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
● What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? Answer: pc
● An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form
should be dispensed? Answer: suppositories
● A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit
dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package?
Answer: 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? Answer: midnight 4/30/09
● A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this
prescription? Answer: the Rx lacks a duration of therapy
● Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather
than the stomach? Answer: enteric-coated
● What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and
transported to the bloodstream? Answer: absorption
,● What is "room temperature" Answer: 15-30 degrees Centigrade
● The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to
as; Answer: metabolism
● A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn.
The pharmacy technician should: Answer: tell the patient to speak to the
pharmacist
● Which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do?
enter a prescription data into the computer
call the wholesaler for a drug order
affix a drug label to a prescription container
accept a verbal medication order from a physician Answer: 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? Answer: in both ears
● The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires:
Answer: legal name of pharmacy and address
● The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: Answer: -manufacturer
,-drug product
-quantity packaged
● What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a
medication? Answer: film-coated tablets
● What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its
formulation? Answer: a tincture
● Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged
drug?
-expiration date
-lot #
-storage requirements
-strength of medication Answer: storage requirements
● Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile.
a) true
b) false Answer: false
● Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many
days after reconstitution? Answer: 14
, ● Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?
a) Biaxin
b) penicillin
c) Cipro
d) tetracycline Answer: tetracycline
● The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? Answer: penicillin
● Which of the following 2 drug classes have cross sensitivity?
a) tetracycline and penicillin
b) penicillin and erythromycin
e) erythromycin and penicillin
d) penicillin and cephalosporin Answer: penicillin and cephalosporin
● What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/
5ml? Answer: 36 to 46 degrees F
● Translate the following:
a. Gtt ii o.u. q 4 h prn
b. M. ft ung
c. tsp i q 4 h or 5 h prn itching Answer: a) Place 2 drops into both eyes
every 4 hours as needed
b) Mix and make an ointment
2026 FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
● What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? Answer: pc
● An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form
should be dispensed? Answer: suppositories
● A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit
dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package?
Answer: 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? Answer: midnight 4/30/09
● A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this
prescription? Answer: the Rx lacks a duration of therapy
● Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather
than the stomach? Answer: enteric-coated
● What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and
transported to the bloodstream? Answer: absorption
,● What is "room temperature" Answer: 15-30 degrees Centigrade
● The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to
as; Answer: metabolism
● A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn.
The pharmacy technician should: Answer: tell the patient to speak to the
pharmacist
● Which of the following duties may a pharmacy technician not do?
enter a prescription data into the computer
call the wholesaler for a drug order
affix a drug label to a prescription container
accept a verbal medication order from a physician Answer: 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? Answer: in both ears
● The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescription requires:
Answer: legal name of pharmacy and address
● The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: Answer: -manufacturer
,-drug product
-quantity packaged
● What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a
medication? Answer: film-coated tablets
● What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its
formulation? Answer: a tincture
● Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged
drug?
-expiration date
-lot #
-storage requirements
-strength of medication Answer: storage requirements
● Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile.
a) true
b) false Answer: false
● Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many
days after reconstitution? Answer: 14
, ● Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?
a) Biaxin
b) penicillin
c) Cipro
d) tetracycline Answer: tetracycline
● The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? Answer: penicillin
● Which of the following 2 drug classes have cross sensitivity?
a) tetracycline and penicillin
b) penicillin and erythromycin
e) erythromycin and penicillin
d) penicillin and cephalosporin Answer: penicillin and cephalosporin
● What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/
5ml? Answer: 36 to 46 degrees F
● Translate the following:
a. Gtt ii o.u. q 4 h prn
b. M. ft ung
c. tsp i q 4 h or 5 h prn itching Answer: a) Place 2 drops into both eyes
every 4 hours as needed
b) Mix and make an ointment
