PTCB Practice Quiz
1. Which condition is a potential side effect of taking dopamine antagonist, which results in
unwanted involuntary rhythmic movement?
Answer: Tardive dyskinesia
2. Which classification states that a product with a strange color or taste willbe RECALLED
according to FDA requirements?
Answer: Class 3 (lowest) products
3. Which ofthe following is NOT a potential cause of medication error?
Answer: Wrongphysician
4. Which of the following methods should be used in recapping a needle ifnecessary?
Answer: one handed scoop
5. A pharmacy technician needs to be aware that which of the followingmedication needs a
patient package insert (PPI)?
Answer: Albuterol inhaler
6. Which of the following is a type of inventory required by the Drug Enforcement Agency of
all controlled substances every 2 years?
Answer: Biennial
7. Which of the following part of Medicare is a health plan offered by privateinsurance
companies?
Answer: Medicare Part C
8. The National Council for Prescription Drug Program created standards for electronic
exchange of health information, which includes the followingexcept?
Answer: Pharmacy informatics
Pharmacy informaticsfocuses on using information technology and drug informationto
maximize medication use.
9. What is the generic name for the drug Cytomel?
Answer: liothyronine
10. A prescription is written forTenormin 50 mg tablets. How long should thisprescription be
kept on file?
Answer: 2 years