PTCB Practice Quiz
Free Bonus Quiz #6
PTCB practice quiz / bonus exam #6 is one of the many unofficial practice exams on this site. They are designed to help prepare you for the PTCB or ExCPT exams. Practicing with the same (multiple choice) format as the real pharmacy tech test will better prepare you for it. The questions on the practice exams are general questions about everyday pharmacy technician knowledge and duties. This quiz is 20 questions and should take about 15-20 minutes maximum.
#1
In which of the following dosage forms is a drug mixed (but not dissolved) into a liquid which needs to be shaken before administration in order to distribute the drug particles evenly.
A. Syrup
B. IV Infusion
C. Suspension
D. Troche
Dosage forms
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#2
You receive the following order for a 7 year old child who weights 55 lbs:
Cefdinir 125mg/5mL 5mg/kg/Day X 10 days
How many mL will be dispensed?
A. 50mL
B. 42mL
C. 22mL
D. 76mL
Dosage calculations
#3
The 'Orange Book' is a comprehensive list of approved drug products approved by the FDA. Which TE rating below would designate a drug as being bio-equivalent :
A. TA
B. EA
C. BE
D. AB
#4
Which is not a possible side effect of furosemide?
a. hypotension
b. hyperglycemia
c. allergic reaction
d. pulmonary edema
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#5
Which statement is true about Sodium Nitroprusside?
A. Commonly used in an epidural preparation.
B. Must not be administered intravenously.
C. Should be protected from sunlight.
D. Is in DEA Sch. V
#6
All of the following are signs of a calcium deficiency except
A. Kidney Stones
B. Leg Cramps
C. Frequent Fractures
D. Osteoporosis
#7
A 1L solution of _________ will contain 9g of NaCl and 50g of Dextrose.
A. KCL
B. D5W
C. D5NS
D. LR59
#8
The following statements are true of sublingual(SL) tablets except:
a. rapid acting
b. systemic effect
c. placed under the tongue
d. followed by water
Dosage forms
#9
What drug classification is Ondansetron in?
a. anti-depressant
b. anti-emetic
c. anti-hypertensive
d. anti-fungal
Top 200 drugs
#10
Which of the following is an anti-hypertensive?
a. digoxin
b. isosorbide dinitrate
c. metoprolol
d. atorvastatin
Top 200 drugs
#11
To make space for new stock, you've been asked to combine 4 bottles of cleaning solution z, and then label that bottle with the volume and % concentration. The contents are:
-Bottle 1= 200mL of 75% -Bottle 2= 300mL of 90% -Bottle 3= 100mL of 80% -Bottle 4= 400mL of 50%
-What will you type on the new label?
A. Solution z, 1L of 78%
B. Solution z, 1L of 70%
C. Solution z, 1L of 62%
D. None of the above
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#12
Which of the following tablets should absorb most quickly into the bloodstream?
A. Enteric Coated
B. BUCCAL
C. Sublingual
D. Sustained Release
Dosage forms
#13
If a patient has alcohol intolerance, which of the following should they avoid?
A. Emulsion
B. Elixir
C. Suspension
D. Syrup
Dosage forms
#14
In the US, ordering stock of Sch. II drugs requires a DEA Form 222. If an error is made on this form, which is an acceptable way to make a correction.
A. Black it out with a felt tip marker
B. White out
C. Single line cross-out + initials
D. None of the above
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#15
An drug plan has set contract pricing of AWP, less 5%, plus a flat $5 dispensing fee. The customer's order is for 30 tablets of Drug "q". In the computer is says that Drug "q" has an AWP of $74.00/100 tabs. What dollar amount will the drug plan be billed?
A. 75.30
B. 46.88
C. 26.09
D. 7.47
#16
Which of the following is a recommended vaccine for adults over 60 to reduce the incidence of Shingles (herpes Zoster)?
A. Decavac®
B. Gardasil®
C. Varivax®
D. Zostivax®
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#17
Xanax® is a Benzodiazepine commonly used to treat anxiety. What DEA schedule is it in?
A. Sch. II
B. Sch III
C. Sch. IV
D. Sch. V
Top 200 drugs
#18
Which type of recall by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)is the most severe, where there is a potential for serious injury or death.
A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV
FDA recall definitions
#19
In the following picture, what is object #2?
artwork by Georgia Pharmacy Technician
A. Erlinmeyer Flask
B. Mortar
C. Graduated Cylinder
D. Pestle
#20
According to this label, how many mg of Amoxicillin is the patient to take daily?
artwork by Georgia Pharmacy Technician
A. 250mg
B. 375mg
C. 750mg
D. 1125mg
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