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Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) UPDATED Official Study Guide and Practice Questions 2024
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) VERIFIED
Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) UPDATED Official Study Guide and Practice Questions 2024
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Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) UPDATED
Official Study Guide and Practice Questions 2024
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) VERIFIED
What is the primary purpose of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?
A) To regulate pharmacy practice
B) To oversee drug approvals
C) To enforce controlled substance laws
D) To establish medication formularies
Answer: C) To enforce controlled substance laws
Which of the following medications is classified as a beta-blocker?
A) Lisinopril
B) Metoprolol
C) Atorvastatin
D) Omeprazole
Answer: B) Metoprolol
What does the acronym “NPO” stand for in medical terms?
A) No pills orally
B) Nothing per os (by mouth)
C) No prescriptions offered
D) Not passed orally
Answer: B) Nothing per os (by mouth)
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid medications?
,A) Diarrhea
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Insomnia
D) Increased energy
Answer: B) Nausea and vomiting
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule II controlled substance?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 5
D) As many as needed
Answer: A) 0
Which route of administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream?
A) Oral
B) Intravenous (IV)
C) Subcutaneous
D) Topical
Answer: B) Intravenous (IV)
What is the purpose of a medication formulary?
A) To list all available medications
B) To provide guidelines for drug therapy
C) To restrict certain medications based on insurance coverage
D) To outline drug interactions
Answer: B) To provide guidelines for drug therapy
Which of the following medications is used to treat hyperlipidemia?
A) Metformin
,B) Simvastatin
C) Albuterol
D) Levothyroxine
Answer: B) Simvastatin
What should a pharmacy technician do if they encounter a medication error?
A) Ignore it if no one complains
B) Report it to the pharmacist immediately
C) Correct it themselves
D) Wait until the end of the shift to report
Answer: B) Report it to the pharmacist immediately
Which of the following is a key responsibility of a pharmacy technician?
A) Diagnosing medical conditions
B) Counseling patients on medication
C) Compounding medications
D) Taking physician orders
Answer: C) Compounding medications
What is the body surface area for a child who is 90lb and 165cm tall?
A. 1.3m2
B. 1.4m2
C. 4.7m2
D. 2.2m2
B.1.4m2
BSA=[square root of (weight(kg)*height(cm)]/3600 or
[square root of weight(lb)*height(in)]/3131
, 1kg=2.2lb
1in=2.54cm
A medication that has an expiration date of 12/14 would expire on:
A. the last day of December 2014
B. 12/01/14
C. 12/14/14
D. December of 2012
A. the last day of December 2014
In the NDC 4253-4221-11, what is represented by the second set of numbers?
A. the manufacturer
B. the package size
C. the product name, strength, and dosage form
D. the number of tablets in the medication package
C. the produc name, strength, and dosage form
The NDC is 10 digits long and comprised of 3 sets of numbers that are divided as follows:
1. The first set can be comprised of 4-5 digits and represents the manufacturer.
2. The second set is comprised of 3-4 digits and represents the product name, strength, and dosage form
3. The third set is comprised of 2 digits and represents the package size
The Orange Book is most often used to find:
A. compatibility of medications given parenterally
B. average wholesale prices
C. manufacturer's standards
D. therapeutic equivalents
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