Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (PTCB)- 2

Question 1

A prescription is written for amoxicillin 500 mg PO TID x 10 days. How many capsules should be dispensed if each capsule contains 500 mg?

Accepted Answer

30 capsules

Answer

TID means three times daily. 3 doses/day x 10 days = 30 capsules. Each capsule is 500 mg so 30 capsules are dispensed.

Question 2

Which of the following is the brand name for metformin?

Accepted Answer

Glucophage

Answer

Glucophage is the brand name for metformin, an oral biguanide used for type 2 diabetes management.

Question 3

Under DEA regulations, which schedule contains drugs with the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use?

Accepted Answer

Schedule I

Answer

Schedule I drugs (e.g., heroin, LSD) have the highest abuse potential and no accepted medical use in the United States.

Question 4

A patient has a prescription for warfarin 5 mg daily. The pharmacy has 2.5 mg tablets in stock. How many tablets should be dispensed per dose?

Accepted Answer

2 tablets

Answer

5 mg dose ÷ 2.5 mg/tablet = 2 tablets per dose. Warfarin tablets are scored for easy splitting when needed.

Question 5

Which auxiliary label is most appropriate for a prescription of metronidazole?

Accepted Answer

Avoid alcohol

Answer

Metronidazole causes a disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol, producing nausea and vomiting. Patients must avoid alcohol during treatment and for 48–72 hours after.

Pharmacy Practice Test

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Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (PTCB)- 2