Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (PTCB)- 2 — Questions and Answers
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?
- 20 capsules
- 30 capsules (Correct answer)
- 15 capsules
- 25 capsules
Correct answer: 30 capsules
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?
- Januvia
- Glucotrol
- Glucophage (Correct answer)
- Actos
Correct answer: Glucophage
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?
- Schedule II
- Schedule III
- Schedule I (Correct answer)
- Schedule IV
Correct answer: Schedule I
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?
- 1 tablet
- 3 tablets
- 2.5 tablets
- 2 tablets (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 2 tablets
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?
- Take with antacids
- Avoid alcohol (Correct answer)
- Shake well before use
- Take on an empty stomach
Correct answer: Avoid alcohol
Metronidazole causes a disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol, producing nausea and vomiting. Patients must avoid alcohol during treatment and for 48–72 hours after.
Question 6: The NDC number format for a drug is 12345-6789-10. What does the middle segment represent?
- Package size
- Manufacturer code
- Drug product code (Correct answer)
- DEA schedule
Correct answer: Drug product code
The NDC (National Drug Code) has three segments: labeler/manufacturer (first), drug product code (middle identifying strength and dosage form), and package size (last).
Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (PTCB)- 2
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?