Free PTCB and ExCPT
Practice Exam #3

Free PTCB / ExCPT Practice Quiz #3 is one of several free pharmacy tech practice exams on this site. Similar to the PTCB exam, it's formatted as a multiple choice format and rotates the subject matter with nearly every question. This test is 20 questions and should take no more than 15-20 minutes.




#1

Mr. Tee is a customer at your retail pharmacy. He has prescription drug coverage through his employer. When he picks up his prescription he must pay a portion of the price known as a ____________.

A. Premium

B. Deductible

C. Waiver

D. Co-Pay

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#2

Which of these temperatures would be within
Controlled / Room Temperature standards?

A. 86°F

B. 20°C

C. 38°F

D. 65°C




#3

A physician orders an IV drip of a mixture at a rate of 25ml/hr for 20/hr. What volume of fluid will be needed ?

A. 500mg

B. 0.5L

C. 1.0L

D. 1.5L

IV Dosage calculations





#4

How many teaspoons are in one ounce?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 6

D. 8

Measurements and conversions





#5

You receive a prescription with the sig: Amoxil® 500mg 1tab PO TID X10D. How many tablets are needed to fill this order ?

A. 10

B. 20

C. 30

D. 40








#6

You receive a prescription with the sig: Amoxil® 500mg 1tab PO TID X10D. Which of these is most likely their condition

A. Urinary Tract Infection

B. Hypertension

C. Staph Infection

D. Acid Reflux




#7

At your retail pharmacy a customers order totals $22.34. They pay with two $20 bills. The most appropriate change would be :

A. (3)Fives (2)ones (2)Quarters (1)Dime (1)Nickel (2)Penny

B. (1)Ten (1)Five (2)ones (1)Quarter (1)Dime (1)Nickel (1)Penny

C. (1)Ten (7)ones (1)Dime (1)Nickel (1)Penny

D. (1)Ten (1)Five (2)ones (2)Quarters (1)Dime (1)Nickel (1)Penny




#8

Which form of Diabetes is Insulin Dependent ?

A. Hypoglycemia

B. Hyperglycemia

C. Type I Diabetes

D. Type II Diabetes




#9

Which FDA recall is the least severe ?

A. Class IV

B. Class III

C. Class II

D. Class I

FDA recall definitions





#10

The acronym APAP is used for:

A. Aspirin

B. Urgently

C. Acetaminophen

D. None of the above








#11

A dosage form that dissolves when held between the cheek and gum is called a:

A. Sublingual

B. Buccal

C. Enteric Coated

D. Pouch

Dosage forms





#12

Which of the following must be used to clean a Laminar Flow Hood ?

A. Ammonia Sulfate

B. Chlorine Bleach

C. Aseptic Iodine

D. Isopropyl Alcohol




#13

The abbreviation PC means:

A. Before Meals

B. After Meals

C. Parenteral Calculaton

D. Potassium Chloride

Abbreviations





#14

Generic Drugs can be substituted for Brand name drugs:

A. Only if the script is marked D.A.W.

B. Whenever the Patient / Customer wants them.

C. If the pharmacy is low on brand name drugs.

D. Only if the prescriber allows it.




#15

Your store retails a 30 ct. bottle of Ibuprofen for $1.99. The wholesale cost to the store is $1.00. What is the markup percent ?

A. 82%

B. 75%

C. 99%

D. 49%


Percentage math





#16

A _________ protects a drugs brand name from unauthorized use.

A. Trademark

B. Patent

C. Copyright

D. Generic Name




#17

Which DEA Sch. contains drugs that have very high abuse potential and are not usually used as medication ?

A. DEA Sch. V

B. DEA Sch. IV

C. DEA Sch. II

D. DEA Sch. I

DEA Schedules





#18

Which is a solution that has been sweetened for better ease of use?

A. Elixir

B. Syrup

C. Suspension

D. Tincture




#19

Which would not be a violation of HIPAA ?

A. Not giving a new patient a notice of privacy disclosure.

B. Pharm. techs gossiping with a patient about a patients medication.

C. Medicaid patient not being offered counseling on a new Medication.

D. Releasing a patients records to an unauthorized party.




#20

Which medication is exempt from the PPPA locking cap requirements ?

A. Nitroglycerine

B. Paroxetine

C. Clonidine

D. Tolterodine







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