PTCE Order Interpretation and Medication Preparation 2

Question 1

A prescription reads 'Metformin 500 mg po BID ac.' What does 'ac' mean?

Accepted Answer

Before meals

Answer

'ac' is the Latin abbreviation for 'ante cibum,' meaning before meals.

Question 2

A physician orders 'Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL suspension — give 10 mL BID.' What is the total daily dose?

Accepted Answer

500 mg

Answer

Each 10 mL dose contains 500 mg (10 mL × 250 mg/5 mL), and BID means twice daily, so 500 mg × 2 = 1000 mg — wait, 10 mL × (250/5) = 500 mg per dose × 2 = 1000 mg; correct answer is 1000 mg.

Question 3

A prescription reads 'Atenolol 50 mg — i tab PO QD × 30d.' How many tablets should be dispensed?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

One tablet daily (QD) for 30 days requires exactly 30 tablets.

Question 4

Which abbreviation on a medication order indicates the drug should be given sublingually?

Accepted Answer

SL

Answer

SL stands for sublingual, meaning the medication is placed under the tongue for absorption.

Question 5

A technician receives an order for 'KCl 20 mEq in NS 100 mL IVPB.' What does IVPB stand for?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous piggyback

Answer

IVPB stands for intravenous piggyback, a small-volume IV bag infused through a primary IV line.

(PTCE) Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Practice Test

(PTCE) Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Practice Test

PTCE Order Interpretation and Medication Preparation 2