Chapter 4.1-4.5 PTCB CPhT

Which of the following is not a non-sterile dosage form?

IV bag

Which of the following is a correct Sig code for “three times a day”?

T.I.D

A 1:1000 solution means:

1 g in 1,000 mL

What is the NDC structure?

Labeler–Product–Package

What tool is typically used to grind and mix powders?

Mortar and pestle

Which equipment is best for measuring viscous liquids like syrup?

Syringe

1 fluid ounce is equivalent to:

30 mL

How many grams are in 2.2 pounds?

1,100 g

An emulsifier is used to:

Mix oil and water

The Sig code “q6h” means:

Every 6 hours

A patient receives 120 tablets for a prescription written t.i.d.. The days’ supply is:

40

A 5:1 ratio means for every 5 parts of drug A, there are ___ parts of drug B.

1

A 1:1000 w/v means 1 gram of solute in ___ mL of solution.

1000

A lot number helps track a drug’s:

Drug batch

If a drug label says "exp 03/2026", the last day it's good is:

03/31/2026

Which of the following are non-sterile dosage forms?

Ointment, Emulsion, Suppository, Tablet

What info does the NDC provide?

Manufacturer, Drug strength, Packaging size

Which items are considered diabetic supplies?

Glucometer, Lancets, Test strips

What are appropriate reasons to return a medication?

Expired, Not picked up, Recalled

Which supplies are used for oral liquid administration?

Dropper, Dosing cup, Oral syringe

A spacer is used with inhalers to improve delivery to the lungs.

true

Roman numeral "XX" represents the number 20.

true

Alligations are used to calculate doses of injectable chemotherapy drugs.

false

Reverse distribution refers to giving leftover medication to patients in need.

false

The expiration date on a drug labeled "06/2025" is June 30, 2025.

true

You need to make 120 mL of a 10% solution using 25% and 5% stock.

40 mL of 25%, 80 mL of 5%

A medication says “Take 1 tsp p.o. q.i.d. x 10 days.” How many mL are needed to fill the prescription?

200 mL

A prescription for 500 mg tablets says: "Take 2 tabs t.i.d. for 5 days.” How many tablets should be dispensed?

30

A child is prescribed 240 mL of antibiotic suspension. The Sig says 1 tsp b.i.d. How many days will the bottle last?

24

A pharmacy technician sees a bottle labeled “NDC 0781-1506-10.” What does the “10” at the end likely represent?

Package size