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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.
Pantoprazole
B.
Mometasone
C.
Acetaminophen
D.
Ranitidine
Question 2
Which of the following drugs is associated with a high risk of drug interactions?
A.
Warfarin
B.
Acetaminophen
C.
Ibuprofen
D.
Amlodipine
Question 3
Betapace is associated with which of the following adverse effects that may lead to cardiac arrest?
A.
Prolongation of QTc
B.
Hypothyroidism
C.
Supraventicular tachycardia
D.
Liver dysfunction
Question 4
Which of the following medications prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine?
A.
Mestinon
B.
Varenicline
C.
Methacholine
D.
Atropine
Question 5
What should a pharmacy do if a significant loss of controlled substances is noticed?
A.
Fill form 106 within one business day
B.
Make a MedWatch report
C.
Notify the manufacturer
D.
Fill form 222 within one week
Question 6
Which of the following may not help to reduce dispensing errors?
A.
Early refills
B.
Patient education
C.
Labeling medications
D.
Using multiple patient identifiers
Question 7
Which of the following is the role of the pharmacy technician?
A.
Vaccine administration
B.
Therapeutic substitution
C.
Final accuracy check on prescription filling
D.
Dispensing Schedule II drugs
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.
Clean the counting trays once a week
C.
Use hand disinfectants as needed
D.
Store hazardous drugs alphabetically with non-hazardous drugs
Question 9
A patient requests a verbal refill for Percocet. What should the pharmacy technician do next?
A.
Ask the patient to bring a written prescription
B.
Make a one time refill
C.
Request a refill from the prescriber's office
D.
Confirm prescription details with the patient
Question 10
How many insulin units are contained in standard insulin?
A.
100 units per ml
B.
300 units per ml
C.
100 units per vial
D.
500 units per ml
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