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RxTECH PTCB FINAL EXAM CURRENTLY TESTING
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+/
LATEST EXAM!!!!
The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is
the meaning of os? - Answer-left eye
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
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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
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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
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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
RxTECH PTCB FINAL EXAM CURRENTLY TESTING
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+/
LATEST EXAM!!!!
The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is
the meaning of os? - Answer-left eye
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
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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
,3|Page
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
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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
