PTCB Practice Test #6

Question 1

Which method is used to prepare capsules?

Accepted Answer

Punch method

Answer

Wet gum method

Answer

Dry gum method

Answer

Beaker method

Question 2

Which of the following is an error that is caused by the prescriber?

Accepted Answer

unapproved abbreviation

Answer

sound alike drugs

Answer

transcription

Answer

misinterpretation

Question 3

When performing handwashing, hands should be washed for a minimum of?

Accepted Answer

30 seconds

Answer

20 seconds

Answer

50 seconds

Answer

60 seconds

Question 4

A pharmacy receives a prescription for Pilocar 4% Eye Drops #15ml, i gtt both eyes bid. How many days will this bottle last?

Accepted Answer

75 days

Answer

32 days

Answer

60 days

Answer

90 days

Question 5

Which of the following represents the cost the pharmacy paid for the medication?

Accepted Answer

AAC

Answer

DAW

Answer

AWP

Answer

MAC

Question 6

Which of the following can be flagged or alerted using patient monitoring functions?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic duplication

Answer

Date written

Answer

Brand/generic drug

Answer

Drug classification

Question 7

Which of the following is the maximum dose for aspirin in an adult?

Accepted Answer

4000mg

Answer

3000mg

Answer

6000mg

Answer

8000mg

Question 8

Which of the following containers protects the contents from other solids?

Accepted Answer

Well-closed container

Answer

Light resistant container

Answer

Tamper evident container

Answer

Tight container

Question 9

Which type of medication order may be filled or administered when a patient requests it?

Accepted Answer

PRN

Answer

STAT

Answer

ASAP

Answer

ASA

Question 10

Which of the following is on the ISMP High Alert list for community and ambulatory setting?

Accepted Answer

metFORMIN

Answer

Insulin

Answer

Oxytocin

Answer

Potassium chloride