PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

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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 "Tylen... ol 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 [Show More]

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