Pharmacy Technician Certification PTCE Exam Version 1
Practice exam for Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) under Medical and Dental School Certification Exams (Licensing Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
Thiamine is a(n):
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thiamine is vitamin B1, essential for glucose metabolism and nerve function.
Rationale: Thiamine is vitamin B1, essential for glucose metabolism and nerve function.
Question 2
Which of the following tasks may be performed by a pharmacy technician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pharmacy technicians can assist in administrative tasks like creating manuals, but clinical tasks are reserved for pharmacists.
Rationale: Pharmacy technicians can assist in administrative tasks like creating manuals, but clinical tasks are reserved for pharmacists.
Question 3
An incorrect generic substitution would occur if a pharmacy dispensed:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vasotec is enalapril, not ramipril; dispensing ramipril would be incorrect, while the others are correct substitutions.
Rationale: Vasotec is enalapril, not ramipril; dispensing ramipril would be incorrect, while the others are correct substitutions.
Question 4
The same total number of daily doses is indicated by both abbreviations in which of the following pairs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: b.i.d. (twice daily) and q12h (every 12 hours) both result in 2 doses per day.
Rationale: b.i.d. (twice daily) and q12h (every 12 hours) both result in 2 doses per day.
Question 5
According to the manufacturer, what is maximum time allowed between reconstitution and use for the Shingrix vaccine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shingrix must be used within 6 hours post-reconstitution to maintain efficacy and safety.
Rationale: Shingrix must be used within 6 hours post-reconstitution to maintain efficacy and safety.