Preparing for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam is a crucial step in your journey to becoming a certified pharmacy technician. This practice test is designed to help you assess your knowledge of drug indications, identify areas for improvement, and build your confidence for the actual exam.
Pharmacy Indications Practice Test
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#1. Metoprolol is commonly prescribed for which condition?
#2. Which of these drugs is used to manage anxiety?
#3. Which of these drug classes is used to treat conditions caused by excess gastric acid production?
#4. Salmeterol is commonly used to treat which condition?
#5. Which of these medicines is used to treat allergies?
#6. Clopidogrel is primarily used for which indication?
#7. Ranitidine was commonly used to treat which condition before it was withdrawn from the market?
#8. Eszopiclone is used to manage which of these indications?
#9. Mometasone and budesonide are drugs used in the management of which condition?
#10. Mirabegron is a drug used in the treatment of which condition?
#11. Allopurinol and colchicine are drugs used in the treatment or prevention of which condition?
#12. The medicines Platinol and Eloxatin are used for what clinical purpose?
#13. Levothyroxine is used to treat which condition?
#14. Tamsulosin is primarily used to treat which condition?
#15. Which medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?
#16. Which of these medications is used to treat epilepsy?
#17. Allopurinol and colchicine are drugs used in the treatment or prevention of which condition?
#18. The medicines Platinol and Eloxatin are used for what clinical purpose?
#19. Ondansetron is used to treat which condition?
#20. What is the primary use of atorvastatin?
#21. Warfarin is used to prevent which condition?
#22. Which of these drug classes is used to treat conditions caused by excess gastric acid production?
#23. What is the primary use of loratadine?
#24. Metformin is used in the treatment of which condition?
#25. Which of these medicines is used to treat allergies?
#26. Eszopiclone is used to manage which of these indications?
#27. Ciprofloxacin is used to treat which condition?
#28. HAART is a treatment regimen used in the management of which condition?
#29. Which of the following drugs is used to treat Parkinson’s disease?
#30. HAART is a treatment regimen used in the management of which condition?
#31. Alendronate is prescribed for the treatment of which condition?
#32. The medication albuterol is used for which indication?
#33. Metformin is used in the treatment of which condition?
#34. All these drugs are used in the treatment of bacterial infections, except which?
#35. Mirabegron is a drug used in the treatment of which condition?
#36. Finasteride is used to manage which condition?
#37. All these drugs are used in the treatment of bacterial infections, except which?
#38. Amlodipine is used in the management of which condition?
#39. Which of these drugs is used to treat ADHD?
#40. Mometasone and budesonide are drugs used in the management of which condition?
Finish
This practice test consists of 40 questions covering a range of drug indication topics, including:
Drug Classifications: Understanding different classes of drugs and their therapeutic uses.
Specific Drug Indications: Identifying the medical conditions that specific drugs are used to treat.
Common Medications: Familiarity with commonly prescribed medications and their purposes.
How to Use This Practice Test
Answer All Questions: Attempt to answer each question to the best of your ability. This will help you gauge your current level of knowledge.
Review Your Answers: Review the correct answers and explanations provided after completing the test. Understanding your mistakes is a crucial part of the learning process.
Identify Areas for Improvement: Use your results to pinpoint topics that require further study and focus your efforts on those areas.
Practice Regularly: Repeated practice with tests like this will help reinforce your knowledge, improve your test-taking skills, and build your confidence for the actual exam.
Study Tips
Create a Study Schedule: Allocate specific times for studying each day and stick to your schedule. Consistent study habits are key to retention.
Use Multiple Resources: Leverage textbooks, online courses, flashcards, and study groups to broaden your understanding.
Take Breaks: Avoid burnout by taking regular breaks and maintaining a healthy balance between study and rest.
Stay Positive: Keep a positive attitude and remember that each practice test is a step toward your goal of becoming a certified pharmacy technician.