Compounding and the PTCB Exam Compounding is an important subject on the PTCB exam – and syringe needles form a core part of any understanding of this subject. You may be asked questions related to

200 Must-Know Medicines! Learning the top 200 brand and generic drugs can be daunting. Many medicines have more than one active ingredient – and there are often many different brand medicines for ea

What are Medical Prefixes? Even if you do not know the answer to a PTCB question, you can often work out the likely answer if you know medical prefixes. Prefixes are used at the beginning of words –

Medication Safety Medication safety is important – one of the most tested subjects on the PTCB exam. Technicians must understand what strategies are used to mitigate against the risk of medication e

Drug Interactions for the PTCB Exam Questions on drug interactions are common on the PTCB exam. Of course, given the tens of thousands of potential drug interactions, students are not expected to know

What are allergies? Allergies and hypersensitivity reactions are overreactions by the immune system to a foreign substance which is otherwise harmless. On the PTCB exam, students may be asked question

Facts About the Common Cold Cough and cold medicines are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the United States. Pharmacy technicians provide essential counselling services to patients on what me

How Common Are Medication Errors? Pharmacy technicians and pharmacists work together to ensure that patient safety and therapeutic outcomes are maximized. Of course, the corollary of this is that medi

Medical Signs and Symptoms Medical signs and symptoms always get tested on the PTCB exam. Pharmacy technicians are healthcare professionals and must know the terminology that comes with dealing with p