PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCE) practice questions
205 free questions with answers and explanations.
- 201.A pharmacy technician is reviewing a patient's medication profile and notes a new prescription for 'amlodipine 5 mg, take 1 tablet daily.' The patient also has a history of peripheral edema. Which of the following is an important counseling point or drug interaction to consider with amlodipine?Medications
- 202.A pharmacy technician is reviewing a prescription for 'linezolid 600 mg IV every 12 hours' for a patient who is also taking 'sertraline 100 mg daily' for depression. Which of the following potential drug interactions should the technician be most alert for?Medications
- 203.A pharmacy technician is preparing a compounded sterile product (CSP) in a Laminar Airflow Workbench (LAFW). Prior to beginning compounding, the technician must thoroughly clean the interior surfaces of the LAFW. Which of the following is the correct sequence for cleaning the LAFW?Medications
- 204.A pharmacy technician is performing a final check on a prescription for 'cephalexin 250 mg, take 1 capsule by mouth every 6 hours' for a patient with a documented penicillin allergy. What is the MOST appropriate action for the technician to take?Medications
- 205.A pharmacy technician is tasked with stocking medications in the pharmacy's refrigerator. Which of the following temperature ranges is considered appropriate for refrigerated medications, according to USP <797> guidelines?Patient Safety and Quality Assurance