PTCB Practice Test 4

This free PTCB Practice Test 4 has 20 questions built to the 2026 PTCE content outline, drawing from all four exam domains. It reaches into subtopics the earlier tests didn’t — drug stability, pharmacy equipment, recalls, hazardous-drug handling, and more. Each question includes a clear explanation of the correct answer. Use it to test the depth of your prep before exam day.

1. After reconstitution, how long is an amoxicillin oral suspension typically stable when refrigerated?

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2. Most refrigerated vaccines should be stored within which temperature range?

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3. The abbreviation "SL" indicates which route of administration?

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4. Which dosage form is designed to release medication slowly over time?

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5. A drug labeled as contraindicated in pregnancy means what?

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6. Proper hand hygiene before handling medications primarily helps prevent what?

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7. What is the purpose of a drug utilization review (DUR)?

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8. Which program does the FDA use for voluntary reporting of adverse events and product problems?

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9. Cleaning a counting tray between prescriptions is especially important to prevent what?

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10. Dispensing the wrong strength of a correctly named drug is which type of error?

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11. An oral dosing syringe is designed for what purpose?

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12. What does a medication's lot number identify?

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13. Expired or unusable medications are typically returned through what process?

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14. A prescription is written "Dispense: XXIV tablets." How many tablets is this?

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15. What is the purpose of a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)?

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16. An FDA Class I recall indicates what level of hazard?

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17. Hazardous drugs must be disposed of in what manner?

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18. In an emergency, a verbal order for a Schedule II drug is permitted only if the prescriber provides a written prescription within what time frame?

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19. Which agency publishes the list identifying hazardous drugs in healthcare settings?

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20. A physician orders 1,000 mL of IV fluid to infuse over 8 hours. Using an infusion pump, what rate in mL/hr should the technician set?

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