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A physician write a prescription for lactulose syrup 1 tablespoon PO BID what volume in milliliters sure
the patient take per day Correct Answer-30
A pharmacy receives the follo
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PTCB Practice Exam 2021 Already
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A physician write a prescription for lactulose syrup 1 tablespoon PO BID what volume in milliliters sure
the patient take per day Correct Answer-30
A pharmacy receives the following prescription warfarin 2.5 mg tablets dispense four week supply sick
code one tablet PO on Monday Wednesday and Friday and .5 tablet on Sunday Tuesday Thursday and
Saturday what quantity of tablets will be needed to fill the prescription is the first dose is taken on a
Sunday Correct Answer-20
Which of the following medication purchases maybe tracked using methcheck Correct AnswerPseudoephedrine
To prevent cross-contamination between solid dosage forms like tablets and capsules a pharmacy
technician should Correct Answer-Wipe a counting tray clean after each use
Which auxiliary label should be affixed to a prescription bottle of metronidazole Correct Answer-Do not
drink alcoholic beverages when taking this medication
How many 250 mg tablets of metronidazole are needed to make 150 mL of suspension containing 100
mg/milliliters Correct Answer-60A patient states that they experience shortness of breath while taking Catholics the pharmacy technician
should enter an allergy to which class of anabiotic's in the patient's profile Correct AnswerCephalosporins
The generic name of Zyprexa is Correct Answer-Olanzapine
Which vitamin is a special important during pregnancy in order to prevent birth defects Correct AnswerFolic acid
According to federal law how long in years must pharmacy maintain records for each controlled
substance purchased received distributed or dispensed Correct Answer-2 years
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for preventing medication errors Correct AnswerImplementing systemwide use of Tallman lettering
A prescription written for which of the following drugs could be filled with atorvastatin if generic
substitution is allowed Correct Answer-Lipitor
In order to ensure that the appropriate product was selected from the shelf a pharmacy technician
should verify the medications Correct Answer-National drug code or NDC numberUnder standard precautions it is considered safe for healthcare workers to come in direct contact with
patients Correct Answer-Dirty hands
Which of the following auxiliary label should always be placed on an oral suspension Correct AnswerShake well before use
For which of the following question should a pharmacy technician refer the patient to the pharmacist
Correct Answer-"What should I do if I forget to take a dose of my prescription"
Saint johns wort is primarily used as Correct Answer-Mild antidepressant
A particular manufacture packages amlodipine 2.5 mg tablets with an NDC of 00603-2108-02 if a
pharmacy technician wants to receive hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg capsules from the same
manufacture which of the following NDC's should they order Correct Answer-0603-3855-21
A pharmacy technician is asked to divide a bulk bottle of chloral hydrate 500 mg/5 mL into 1 teaspoon
unit of use packaging the best option for portioning out the drug is to use Correct Answer-Oral liquid
syringe
For safety reasons the medical abbreviation q.d and QD should not be used instead they should be
written as Correct Answer-Once a dayWhich of the following organizations is tasked with enforcing proper medication disposal practice is to
ensure that pharmaceutical waste does not contaminate waterways and drinking water Correct AnswerEPA
According to federal law pharmacist must be alerted for consultations and all the following situations
except Correct Answer-New refil
A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for Dilaudid 4 mg tablets DAW the pharmacy is out of
Dilaudid the technician feels the prescription with Hydromorphone the pharmacist performs the final
check and tells the technician that Hydromorphone cannot be dispensed because Correct AnswerGeneric substitution is not authorized by prescriber
Which of the following is an antiemetic Correct Answer-prochlorperazine
The pharmacy received the following prescription tamsulosin 0.4 mg capsules SIG Code 0.4 mg PO daily
for two weeks then increase 2.8 mg daily there after what quantity of capsules will be needed for the
first 30 days Correct Answer-46
Which part of the meniscus should the pharmacy technician used to measure the liquid in a graduated
cylinder Correct Answer-The bottom
Digoxin is unavailable in which dosage form Correct Answer-Sublingual tabletA vial of medication shows the manufactures expiration date is November 2026. The last date on which
the medication may be used is Correct Answer-November 30, 2026
A physician orders amoxicillin 50 MG/ML for a child at 1 mL PO Q8H for 10 days. What is the total
volume that must be dispensed in email if the amoxicillin stock is 125 mg/5 mL Correct Answer-60mL
The iPLEDGE restricted drug distribution program is associated with Correct Answer-Isotretinoin
The primary purpose of rotating inventory in the pharmacy is to Correct Answer-Reduce the potential
for dispensing expired medication
Which of the following is most important to ensuring the chemical stability of medication stored in a
Pharmacy Correct Answer-Temperature, humidity, and lighting conditions
The following prescription is written for pro air HFA: SIG 2 puffs PO q.I.d. Dispense two inhalers of 8.5g
how long in days should the supple last if there are 200 metered doses in each inhaler? Correct Answer-
50
Where should a pharmacy store NuvaRing? Correct Answer-Refrigerator, at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F)
The following order arrives in the pharmacy:Lantus SoloStar #1 box (5 pens each containing 3 mL) SIG: 25 units SQ q.p.m.
how long in days should this box of precooked pens last the patient? Correct Answer-60
In order to minimize the risk of contamination by pathogens hospital staff should Correct Answer-Follow
procedures to ensure that infectious agents are handled and disposed of properly
An example of a drug disease interaction is Correct Answer-Pseudoephedrine-hypertension
A compliance air may be indicated win a patient Correct Answer-Request feels at unreasonable intervals
How many eight fluid ounce bottles can be packaged from a 1 gallon bottle of cough syrup Correct
Answer-16
Reconstituted oral Augmentin suspension prepared on April 2, 2025 would have a maximum beyond use
date of Correct Answer-April 12, 2025
Advair discus inhalation powder comes in a sealed pouch. Once the pouches open any remainder should
be discarded after how many months Correct Answer-1
According to federal law prescriptions for schedule iii controlled substances may Correct Answer-Be
refilled for up to 6 months if indicatedMedications from which of the following categories should be handled with care because they are
considered hazardous Correct Answer-Antineoplastic
According to federal law a complete inventory of the controlled substances on hand in a pharmacy must
be made every Correct Answer-Two years
Which of the following may indicate incompatibility in his non-sterile Correct Answer-An Unanticipated
change in color
According to the Institute for safe medication practices which of the following is considered a look like
sound like medication pair Correct Answer-Spiriva and Apidra
Which of the following products must be dispensed in its original container Correct Answer-Nitroglycerin
0.4 mg sublingual tablets
Which two items on a manufactures bottle are typically used to identify recalled drugs Correct AnswerNDC number and lot number
Which of the following anabiotic products may cause a cross sensitivity reaction in patients who are
allergic to penicillin Correct Answer-AugmentinWhich of the following route of administration would be considered parenteral Correct AnswerSubcutaneous
The pharmacy receives the following prescription
levofloxacin 0.5% solution #1 bottle
SIG: 2 gtts OD q2h while awake on days 1-2 then 2 gtt
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