PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(LATEST 2026)

PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(LATEST 2026)

PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS

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 prescription requires: Correct answerlegal name of pharmacy and address

The NDC on a medication bottle refers to the: Correct answer- -manufacturer

-drug product

-quantity packaged

What dosage form is formulated to mask an objectionable taste of a medication?

Correct answer- film-coated tablets

What dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation? Correct

answer- a tincture

Which of the following is NOT required on a unit-dosed packaged drug?

-expiration date

-lot #

-storage requirements

-strength of medication Correct answer- storage requirements

Nonprescription drugs should not be included in the patient profile.

a) true

b) false Correct answer- false

Amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after

reconstitution? Correct answer- 14

Which drug is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?

a) Biaxin

b) penicillin

c) Cipro

d) tetracycline Correct answer- tetracycline

The abbreviation 'PCN" means what? Correct 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 Correct answer- penicillin and cephalosporin

What is the storage requirement for reconstituted amoxicillin 250 mg/ 5ml? Correct

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 Correct answer- a) Place 2 drops into both eyes every 4

hours as needed

b) Mix and make an ointment

c) Take one teaspoonful by mouth every 4 to 5 hours as needed for itch

How many times can an unscheduled prescription be refilled on a PRN prescription

order? Correct answer- as needed for one year

What schedule are the following drug products?

Vicodin ______

Valium ______

Codeine _____

Lomotil ______ Correct answer- Vicodin __3___

Valium __4___

Codeine __2__

Lomotil __5__

Acetaminophen possesses all of the following except

a) analgesic

b) anti-inflammatory

c) antipyretic Correct answer- anti-inflammatory

How does activated charcoal work in an overdose? Correct answer- absorbs the poison

The dose of syrup of ipecac for children is_____ Correct answer- 15 ml

The normal dose of fexofenadine is: Correct answer- 60 mg bid

The highest strength of Demerol is: Correct answer- 100 mg

List 3 known routes of transmission of HIV infections Correct answer- -bodily fluids

-blood transfusions

-mom to fetus

Medication class of Provera? Correct answer- progestin

Estraderm is available in which dosage form? Correct answer- patch

Pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in cold preparations, is contraindicated in which

of the following disease states?

a) hypertension

b) asthma

c) constipation