Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) Free Practice Test

Question 1

Incompatibility of a nonsterile compound may be indicated by:

A. an unexpected change in odor

B. a clear solution

C. the use of a pH buffer system

D. suspension particles settling to the bottom of a container

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

Which of the following medications is commercially available as both an oral tablet and an injection solution?

A. Paroxetine

B. Pioglitazone

C. Phenobarbital

D. Pramipexole

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3

Which of the following situations represents a vaccine administration error that should be voluntarily reported?

A. Fluzone was administered subcutaneously.

B. Shingrix was administered intramuscularly.

C. Boostrix was administered intramuscularly.

D. Varivax was administered subcutaneously.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

During medication order entry, a pharmacy technician should consult a pharmacist:

A. to clarify the date and time of the order.

B. if the patient is allergic to the prescribed medication.

C. to obtain the patient's medication history.

D. if a patient has never taken the prescribed medication before.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

A patient picking up a prescription for lisinopril should be directed to the pharmacist if they:

A. purchase fexofenadine for seasonal allergies.

B. mention that they have lowered their cholesterol.

C. complain of a dry, hacking cough.

D. report that their blood pressure has been normal lately.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

A prescription reads:
Famotidine 40 mg/5 mL
Quantity: 50 mL
Sig: 0.4 mL PO t.i.d.
What amount of medication, in mg, is given each day?

A. 3.2 mg

B. 1.2 mg

C. 6.4 mg

D. 9.6 mg

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

According to theDEA, medications in all fivecontrolled substance schedules:

A. Have the potential for abuse.

B. Have indications approved by the FDA.

C. Contain products with hydrocodone.

D. Must be verified with the insurance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

Which of the following medications is aproton pump inhibitor (PPI)?

A. Plavix

B. Prozac

C. Paxil

D. Prilosec

Correct Answer: D

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Question 9

Ahazardous drug spill kitfor pharmacy use should include:

A. Permeable, disposable protective garments.

B. Sufficient supplies to absorb a spill of about 10,000 mL.

C. A disposable scoop for glass fragments.

D. Reusable absorbent sponges or toweling.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

During nonsterile compounding, photolysis is most likely to occur when a susceptible compound is exposed to:

A. UV illumination

B. microbial contamination

C. extreme temperatures

D. moisture

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The list of high-alert medications in an acute care setting maintained by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) includes antithrombotic agents such as:

A. heparin.

B. amitriptyline.

C. itraconazole.

D. pioglitazone.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12

According toUSP, the breaking or separation of an oil phase that is not easily dispersed is indicative of a reaction in a(n):

A. Emulsion

B. Tincture

C. Suspension

D. Solution

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

Therapeutic equivalence (TE) codesmay be found in:

A. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).

B. The Orange Book.

C. The package insert.

D. Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14

Which of the following medication pairs is an example of aLook-Alike, Sound-Alike (LASA) errorin which an antifungal drug is dispensed instead of an anesthetic drug?

A. Clonidine and Klonopin

B. Diflucan and Diprivan

C. Metronidazole and Metformin

D. Amiloride and Amlodipine

Correct Answer: B

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