PTCB Exam Prep 2023-2024: Study Guide with 270 Practice Questions and Answer Explanations for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Test - Paperback

by Shawn Blake (Author)

Become a certified pharmacy technician and land the job of your dreams with this comprehensive study guide that will fully prepare you for the PTCB Exam!

Worried about failing the upcoming pharmacy technician exam? Looking for the best study guide possible to help you pass it on your first try?

Each year, thousands of candidates give their all in an effort to pass the PTCB exams.

With a passing rate of only 59% over the past 7 years, the exam has earned a reputation for being extremely difficult.

But there's no reason to stress out. With the proper preparations and focused, consistent study, you can be one of the special few who only need to take it once.

While self-study and making your own materials are good options, you'll save time and effort with a ready-made comprehensive study guide covering all the topics that will be included in the test. You'll have a significant head start on the exam without having to sift through mountains of materials.

In this manual, you won't just find all the information you need to study - you'll also have detailed practice tests, similar to what you'll encounter in the exam, so you know what to expect on the big day.

Inside, you'll discover:

• A rundown of the PTCB exam, its objectives, and who is eligible to take it
• Study strategies to help you avoid burnout and do well on the test
• A breakdown of the PTCB exam's four subject areas and corresponding study guides for each
• A closer look at pharmacology: drug classifications, interaction and contradictions, therapeutic equivalence, compounding, and more
• Strategies for the safe handling and disposal of substances and waste, as well as the laws and regulations governing the work of a pharmacy technician
• Patient safety and quality assurance initiatives to safeguard the health of drug users and reduce the likelihood of medical mistakes, sketchy prescriptions, and more
• Order entry and processing - study up on compounding non-sterile products, reading prescriptions, working with drug administration supplies, and dealing with expired medications
• A compilation of commonly prescribed drugs and medications, along with their brand and generic names, to help you study
• 4 complete sets of practice tests with extensive explanations to help you prepare for exam day

And much more!

While there is always a second chance if you don't pass the first time, it's best to succeed the first time around.

There will be many obstacles and diversions on your path, but if you follow this reviewer you will have a good chance of achieving your goals.

Every second counts, so don't procrastinate any longer and dive headfirst into your PTCB study material!