Pharmacy Technician PTCB Pharmacy Calculations

Question 1

A prescription reads 'Amoxicillin 500mg TID × 10 days.' How many capsules should be dispensed?

Accepted Answer

30 capsules

Answer

20 capsules

Answer

10 capsules

Answer

15 capsules

Question 2

A patient needs 250 mg of a drug. The available liquid is 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should be given?

Accepted Answer

10 mL

Answer

5 mL

Answer

15 mL

Answer

20 mL

Question 3

A prescription reads '1 tab BID × 14 days.' How many tablets should be dispensed?

Accepted Answer

28 tablets

Answer

14 tablets

Answer

21 tablets

Answer

7 tablets

Question 4

A prescription calls for 1 oz of a topical cream. How many grams should be dispensed?

Accepted Answer

30 g

Answer

15 g

Answer

28.35 g

Answer

45 g

Question 5

What does the Roman numeral 'XIV' equal in Arabic numerals?

Accepted Answer

14

Answer

16

Answer

40

Answer

11

Question 6

A prescription reads 'i cap PO QID PRN pain.' How many times per day is the maximum dose?

Accepted Answer

Four times daily

Answer

Once daily

Answer

Twice daily

Answer

Three times daily

Question 7

A 240 mL bottle contains a suspension with a concentration of 250 mg/5 mL. What is the total drug content in the bottle?

Accepted Answer

12,000 mg

Answer

6,000 mg

Answer

2,000 mg

Answer

1,200 mg