PTCE Order Interpretation and Medication Preparation

Question 1

A physician orders 250 mg of a medication to be given to a patient. The medication is available in 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the pharmacy technician dispense?

Accepted Answer

1/2 tablet

Answer

1 tablet

Answer

2 tablets

Answer

5 tablets

Question 2

What is the correct interpretation of the following prescription?
"Amoxicillin 500 mg, take 1 capsule every 8 hours for 10 days."

Accepted Answer

The patient should take 1 capsule every 8 hours for 10 days

Answer

The patient should take 1 capsule once a day for 10 days

Answer

The patient should take 2 capsules every 8 hours for 10 days

Answer

The patient should take 1 capsule twice a day for 10 days

Question 3

A prescription reads "Lidocaine 5% cream, apply a thin layer to the affected area every 12 hours as needed for pain." How should the technician prepare this medication for the patient?

Accepted Answer

Dispense a 5% cream for topical use

Answer

Dispense a 5% solution of lidocaine

Answer

Dispense a 5% ointment for oral use

Answer

Dispense a 5% patch for transdermal use

Question 4

A prescription is written for Digoxin 0.25 mg daily. The available tablet strength is 0.125 mg. How many tablets should be dispensed to fulfill a 30-day supply?

Accepted Answer

60 tablets

Answer

15 tablets

Answer

30 tablets

Answer

120 tablets

Question 5

If a prescription reads:
"Fluconazole 150 mg PO once"
How should the pharmacy technician interpret this order?

Accepted Answer

Dispense a 150 mg oral tablet to be taken once

Answer

Dispense 150 mg oral suspension to be taken daily

Answer

Dispense 150 mg injectable fluconazole to be taken once

Answer

Dispense a 150 mg oral tablet to be taken daily