Pharmacy Technician Certification PTCE Exam Version 11
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
Which of the following OTC products is indicated to treat heartburn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat heartburn by reducing stomach acid. Imodium treats diarrhea, Excedrin is for pain relief, and Delsym is a cough suppressant.
Rationale: Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat heartburn by reducing stomach acid. Imodium treats diarrhea, Excedrin is for pain relief, and Delsym is a cough suppressant.
Question 2
Patients taking narrow therapeutic index drugs may require monitoring because small differences in blood concentration could cause:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Narrow therapeutic index drugs require close monitoring because small changes in blood concentration can lead to serious adverse reactions, either toxicity or therapeutic failure.
Rationale: Narrow therapeutic index drugs require close monitoring because small changes in blood concentration can lead to serious adverse reactions, either toxicity or therapeutic failure.
Question 3
A water-based liquid preparation in which at least one ingredient has dissolved completely is called a(n):
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A solution is a homogeneous mixture where at least one ingredient is completely dissolved in a liquid base, typically water. Suspensions have undissolved particles, emulsions are mixtures of two immiscible liquids, and elixirs are sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions.
Rationale: A solution is a homogeneous mixture where at least one ingredient is completely dissolved in a liquid base, typically water. Suspensions have undissolved particles, emulsions are mixtures of two immiscible liquids, and elixirs are sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions.
Question 4
Which medication may be prescribed to prevent the likelihood of rejection following a recent kidney transplant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection post-transplant. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor, Cephalexin is an antibiotic, and Citalopram is an antidepressant.
Rationale: Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection post-transplant. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor, Cephalexin is an antibiotic, and Citalopram is an antidepressant.
Question 5
Which kind of recall involves a dangerous or defective product that could predictably cause serious health problems or death?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Class I recall is the most serious, involving products that could cause serious health problems or death. Class II involves temporary or reversible issues, Class III involves minor issues, and market withdrawal is not a formal recall classification.
Rationale: A Class I recall is the most serious, involving products that could cause serious health problems or death. Class II involves temporary or reversible issues, Class III involves minor issues, and market withdrawal is not a formal recall classification.