Struggling to remember the top 200 medicines!? Learning medicine suffixes is an excellent way to group together drug classes. And by learning through drug class, you can learn mechanisms, side effects, and interactions on a block-by-block basis rather than by individual drug memorization. This makes learning the top 200 drugs much easier! 🤩Today, we put together key medicine suffixes technicians should know - along with key examples! ☑If you found this helpful, consider becoming a full member of our online course to immediately access our full range of learning tools and new learning dashboard. Learn more 👇 ptcbtestprep.com/online-phar…

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Prescriptions for controlled substances must by law include specific details. These details are tested on the PTCB exam, and so here we have put together many of the key details you need to know. Like and share if you found this post helpful 🙂 #pharmacytechnician #ptcbtestprep #ptcb #ptcbtest #ptcbexam

Our latest medicine review - this time, bupropion! In 2022, there were approximately 25.2 million prescriptions for bupropion in the United States. This made it one of the more commonly prescribed medicines, ranked as the 21st most frequently prescribed drug that year. It was used by over 6.1 million patients during the same period​. Here, we review the key details you need to know! #ptcb #pharmacytechnician #ptcbtestprep #ptcbexam #ptcbtest

A small number of drugs are used in the treatment of tuberculosis infection - and are worth knowing for the PTCB exam. Tuberculosis treatment involves a combination of antibiotics designed to eliminate the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The primary regimen typically includes a prolonged initial phase with multiple drugs to prevent resistance, followed by a continuation phase. The medicines target the bacterial cell wall, protein synthesis, and metabolic pathways essential for bacterial survival. Some drugs are effective against active replicating bacteria, while others target dormant or persistent forms. Treatment duration can vary based on whether the TB is drug-sensitive or resistant. Multi-drug resistant TB requires second-line drugs, which are less effective and often more toxic. Treatment strategies also include measures to address side effects and enhance patient adherence. Below, we put together the classic mnemonic used to help you remember the key drugs used to treat TB. #ptcb #ptcbtestprep #pharmacytechnician #pharmtech #tuberculosis #pharmacology #ptcbexam #ptcbtest

Medication event reporting is crucial because it helps identify, analyze, and prevent errors that could compromise patient safety. By documenting incidents such as adverse drug reactions, dosage errors, or prescribing mistakes, healthcare systems can learn from past events, leading to improvements in medication practices and protocols. This reporting fosters a culture of transparency and accountability, enabling organizations to address recurring issues, enhance staff training, and ultimately reduce harm to patients. It also contributes valuable data that can inform broader public health policies and safety standards, making healthcare safer on both an institutional and community level. Here, we have put together some of the key event reporting systems currently in place - all of which are tested on the PTCB exam. #ptcbexam #ptcbtestprep #pharmacytechnician #ptcbtest #medicines

Accurately interpreting medicine expiration dates is essential for pharmacy technicians to ensure patient safety and medication efficacy. Expired medications can lose potency, become less effective, or even harmful, potentially leading to inadequate treatment or adverse reactions. Pharmacy technicians must be vigilant in checking expiration dates to prevent dispensing expired medications, which maintains compliance with regulatory standards and upholds the pharmacy's commitment to high-quality care. Here, we review the process of how you can accurately interpret an expiration date. #ptcbexam #pharmacytechnician #ptcbtestprep #ptcbtest #pharmacytech

The one-handed scoop technique in pharmacy is a method for safely recapping needles after they have been used, primarily to minimize the risk of needlestick injuries. This technique involves using the needle itself to pick up the cap without assistance from the other hand. To perform the technique, the needle cap is first placed on a flat surface. The person then carefully maneuvers the needle into the cap using only the hand holding the syringe, guiding it into place. Once the needle is partially inside the cap, the cap is secured either by pressing it against a solid surface or by gently pinching it closed, if needed. This approach allows for safe recapping without exposing the other hand to the needle, reducing the chance of accidental punctures or contamination. #pharmacy #pharmacytechnician #ptcb #ptcbtestprep #ptcbexam #ptcbtest

If in the pharmacy you have two solutions of different concentrations (such as 2% and 10% concentration), but are asked to make a 5% solution - you need to know how much of the 2% solution and 10% solution must be mixed to produce this target concentration. The alligation method is used to help you calculate the volumes needed. Here in this question, we review a PTCB exam-style question on this very topic. #alligationmethod #ptcbmath #ptcbtestprep #pharmacytechnician #pharmacytech #ptcbexam #ptcbtest

💊Your complete rapid review of anxiolytic drugs! #ptcbtestprep #ptcb #ptcbexam #ptcbtest #pharmacytechnician #anxiety

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The Beers Criteria is a guideline that lists potentially inappropriate medications for older adults, helping healthcare providers avoid drugs that pose higher risks of side effects in this population. Here, we review the key details and examples you need to know. #ptcb #ptcbtest #ptcbexam #ptcbtestprep #pharmacytech #pharmacytechnician

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Pharmacy technicians routinely dispense antitussive drugs to patients, not least because of how commonly cough occurs in the general population. Antitussive drugs are drugs used to suppress or relieve coughing. They are particularly helpful in reducing dry, non-productive coughs that serve no useful purpose, such as those caused by irritation or infection of the respiratory tract. These drugs work by acting on the cough center in the brain to decrease the cough reflex or by soothing irritated airways. Antitussives can be either opioid-based, such as codeine, or non-opioid, like dextromethorphan. While effective in controlling coughs, they are not recommended for productive coughs, as suppressing these could prevent the clearing of mucus from the airways. #antitussive #cough #ptcb #ptcbtestprep #ptcbexam #pharmacytechnician #pharmacytech

💊Pharmacology Concepts: Half-Life Here we review the core facts you need to know about this essential pharmacology concept. #ptcb #ptcbtestprep #pharmacytechnician ptcbtestprep.com/ptcb-guide-…

For the PTCB exam, pharmacy technicians are required to understand the concept of a drug's half-life. Put simply, a drug's half-life refers to the time required for the concentration of the drug in the bloodstream or body to decrease by 50%. It's a key concept in pharmacology, as it influences how long a drug stays effective, how frequently doses should be administered, and how long it takes for the drug to be eliminated from the body. The half-life helps determine the dosing intervals needed to maintain therapeutic levels of the drug without causing toxicity. For example, a drug with a short half-life may need to be taken more frequently to maintain its effect, while a drug with a longer half-life might require less frequent dosing. The half-life is also important in understanding how a drug accumulates in the body with repeated use and how long it will take for the drug to be fully cleared once treatment is stopped. Various factors like metabolism, liver and kidney function, age, and overall health can influence a drug’s half-life. #halflife #pharmacology #ptcbexam #ptcbtestprep #pharmacytechnician #pharmacokinetics #ADME #PTCB

For the PTCB exam, pharmacy technicians are expected to have an understanding of the different types of heparins - both unfractionated heparin and low-molecular weight heparins (LMWHs). ✅Heparins are a group of anticoagulant drugs derived from animal tissues, commonly used to prevent and treat blood clots. They work by enhancing the activity of antithrombin, a protein that inhibits blood clotting factors, primarily thrombin and factor Xa. ✅This prevents the formation of new clots and allows the body to break down existing ones. Heparins are widely used in conditions like deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and during surgeries to reduce the risk of clotting. #heparin #LMWHs #anticoagulants #pharmacytechnician #PTCB #ptcbexam #ptcbtestprep #ptcbtest

Pharmacy technicians are expected to know what NDC codes are, as well as what each part of the code means. Here, we have put together a rapid revision guide on some of the fundamental details you need to know. #ptcbtestprep #ptcb #ptcbexam #ptcbtest #pharmacytechnician #pharmacytech