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Solve each of the PTCE practice test questions below to get a feel for what to expect on the actual PTCE exam. Achievable's free PTCE practice questions are scored instantly, providing the correct answer along with an easy to understand explanation. Get started on the path to passing the PTCE exam by solving 10 PTCE exam sample questions.
Question 1
Protonix is the brand name for which of the following medications?
A.
Acetaminophen
B.
Pantoprazole
C.
Ranitidine
D.
Mometasone
Question 2
Which of the following drugs is associated with a high risk of drug interactions?
A.
Ibuprofen
B.
Amlodipine
C.
Warfarin
D.
Acetaminophen
Question 3
Betapace is associated with which of the following adverse effects that may lead to cardiac arrest?
A.
Liver dysfunction
B.
Hypothyroidism
C.
Supraventicular tachycardia
D.
Prolongation of QTc
Question 4
Which of the following medications prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine?
A.
Mestinon
B.
Atropine
C.
Varenicline
D.
Methacholine
Question 5
What should a pharmacy do if a significant loss of controlled substances is noticed?
A.
Notify the manufacturer
B.
Fill form 106 within one business day
C.
Fill form 222 within one week
D.
Make a MedWatch report
Question 6
Which of the following may not help to reduce dispensing errors?
A.
Patient education
B.
Using multiple patient identifiers
C.
Early refills
D.
Labeling medications
Question 7
Which of the following is the role of the pharmacy technician?
A.
Dispensing Schedule II drugs
B.
Final accuracy check on prescription filling
C.
Therapeutic substitution
D.
Vaccine administration
Question 8
Which of the following is the best way to prevent cross-contamination when handling medications?
A.
Use separate counting trays for hazardous drugs
B.
Use hand disinfectants as needed
C.
Store hazardous drugs alphabetically with non-hazardous drugs
D.
Clean the counting trays once a week
Question 9
A patient requests a verbal refill for Percocet. What should the pharmacy technician do next?
A.
Make a one time refill
B.
Confirm prescription details with the patient
C.
Ask the patient to bring a written prescription
D.
Request a refill from the prescriber's office
Question 10
How many insulin units are contained in standard insulin?
A.
500 units per ml
B.
100 units per ml
C.
100 units per vial
D.
300 units per ml
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