PTCB EXAM 212 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? Correct Answer: left eye What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? Correct Answer: pc An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? Correct Answer: suppositories A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? Correct 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? Correct Answer: midnight 4/30/09 A physician prescribes Ceclor 375mg po bid. What is wrong with this prescription? Correct Answer: the Rx lacks a duration of therapy Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach? Correct Answer: enteric-coated What is the term for the process by which substances are taken up and transported to the bloodstream? Correct Answer: absorption What is "room temperature" Correct Answer: 15-30 degrees Centigrade The process whereby a drug is transformed by the liver is referred to as; Correct Answer: metabolism A patient enters the pharmacy complaining of persistent heartburn. The pharmacy technician should: Correct 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 Correct 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? Correct Answer: in both ears The dispensing label on an outpatient pharmacy prescrip