Question 1
A prescription reads "insulin glargine 10U at bedtime." Why is the abbreviation U on The Joint Commission's do-not-use list?
The PTCB passing score
You pass the PTCE with a scaled score of 1,400 or more. Scores run from 1,000 to 1,600.
| Passing score | 1,400 |
|---|---|
| Score range | 1,000 to 1,600 |
| Scored questions | 80 of the 90 |
| Official result | Usually within 3 weeks |
Why a scaled score
PTCB uses several exam forms so questions are not overexposed. Some forms are slightly harder than others, so PTCB reports a scaled score that holds every candidate to the same standard. That means 1,400 is not a fixed number of questions right.
What you see on the day
An unofficial result shows on screen after the exam. The official score report usually comes within three weeks, and PTCB cannot speed it up.
Try 3 questions
Question 2
A drug's NDC is 1234-5678-90. How is it written in the 11-digit 5-4-2 billing format?
Question 3
A technician reconstitutes amoxicillin oral suspension. After how many days must any unused suspension be discarded?
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Questions people ask
Is 1,400 a percentage?
No. It is a point on PTCB's scale of 1,000 to 1,600.
Do the unscored questions count?
No. 10 of the 90 questions are unscored, but they are not identified, so answer all of them.
How soon do I find out if I passed?
An unofficial result shows on screen; the official report usually follows within three weeks.