by alex
Pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in the healthcare system, ensuring the safe and effective distribution of medications. This quiz will test your knowledge on various aspects of pharmacy practice, from drug classifications to pharmacy law. Sharpen your skills and see how well you know the essentials of being a pharmacy technician. Good luck!
PTCB Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary purpose of the PTCB certification?
To provide a competitive edge in the job market
To ensure pharmacy technicians have the necessary knowledge and skills
To increase the salary of pharmacy technicians
To allow pharmacy technicians to prescribe medications
2. Which of the following is classified as an antihistamine?
Lisinopril
Diphenhydramine
Metformin
Atorvastatin
3. What is the brand name for the generic drug atorvastatin?
Lipitor
Zocor
Crestor
Pravachol
4. Which federal agency is responsible for regulating the safety and efficacy of medications?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
5. What does the abbreviation ‘PRN’ stand for in medical prescriptions?
As needed
Every hour
Before meals
At bedtime
6. Which schedule of controlled substances has the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use?
Schedule I
Schedule II
Schedule III
Schedule IV
7. What is the primary function of the pharmacy’s formulary?
To list all available over-the-counter medications
To provide guidelines for medication therapy management
To list approved medications for use within a particular healthcare system
To document patient allergies and adverse reactions
8. Which of the following is an example of a beta-blocker?
Amlodipine
Metoprolol
Losartan
Furosemide
9. What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III or IV controlled substance prescription?
No refills allowed
One refill
Five refills
Unlimited refills
10. Which of the following medications is used to treat type 2 diabetes?
Warfarin
Metformin
Omeprazole
Lisinopril
