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Pharmacy Technician Exam (PTCE) Practice Test 3
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Pharmacy Technician Exam (PTCE) Practice Test 3
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1. Which of the following patient service principles should NOT be used by pharmacy personnel when dealing with a patient’s complaint?
2. How many 250 mg capsules are needed to prepare 75 mL of a 1% solution?
3. The doctor has prescribed antihistamine drops to treat seasonal allergy symptoms. The directions state 1–2 gtts os TID. What should be typed on the prescription label?
4. A patient receives a prescription for an otic preparation. Where is an otic product instilled?
5. What is the technical name for the stem of a needle?
6. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of barcoding technology?
7. Which of the following forms is required to order methylphenidate (Ritalin)?
8. Which organ(s) is/are mainly affected by hepatotoxicity?
9. Cranberry is a supplement that is commonly used for the prevention of what condition?
10. Which of the following is a true statement?
11. What is the brand name of the drug rabeprazole?
12. Which of the following abbreviations is on ISMP’s list of error-prone abbreviations?
13. What is the maximum number of refills permitted for a Class III prescription according to federal law?
14. Non-aqueous solutions, such as a capsule without water, have a maximum beyond-use date (BUD) of no later than _____________.
15. Counting trays should be __________________.
16. Which FDA recall classification is the least severe?
17. All of the following are classified as high-alert medications by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) EXCEPT ________________.
18. A sig states that a medication should be taken QID. The medication should be taken __________________ a day.
19. Which of the following could increase the likelihood of a medication error?
20. Which of the following is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)?
21. The pharmacy should complete which of the following steps after receiving an alert from the FDA about a drug recall from a specific manufacturer?
22. How many mg of magnesium sulfate are in
3 mL of a 50% solution?"
23. Which measuring device would be the most appropriate for dispensing liquid for an infant?
24. Which of the following is an acceptable temperature at which to store insulin in the pharmacy’s refrigerator?
25. Which instrument is used to grind tablets into fine powders?