Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)

What is the generic name for Calan®?

• nifedipine

• verapamil

• diltiazem

• amlodipine

Medications for ophthalmic administration are usually available in:

• sterile hypotonic drops or sterile ointment

• sterile hypertonic drops or sterile ointment

• hypotonic solution or hypotonic suspension

• sterile isotonic drops or sterile ointment

Which medical abbreviation is most acceptable?

• qid

• qhs

• OD

• IN

You receive a prescription for Mary Jones and note there are two patients with that name in your system. What should you do?

• Process for the one with more prescriptions

• Ask a colleague

• Verify the birthdate of the patient

• Choose the one with the fewest allergies

A drug with an A rating in the Orange Book:

• Has no actual or potential bioequivalence problems

• Has unresolved bioequivalence problems

• Has specific dosage form problems

• Is not considered therapeutically equivalent

Reference for therapeutic equivalence of brand/generic drugs:

• Red Book

• PDR

• Orange Book

• MEDMARX

Ranitidine is commonly used for:

• seasonal allergies

• diarrhea

• dehydration

• stomach acid

DEA form to order Schedule II drugs:

• DEA Form 121

• DEA Form 200

• DEA Form 222

• DEA Form 240

PPIs for oral contraceptive refills must be provided:

• Only for new prescriptions

• If 30 days have passed since last PPI

• Every six months

• Once a year

Tall Man lettering is used to:

• Flag high-alert meds

• Show “do not crush” meds

• Differentiate look-alike names

• Label neonatal medications