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Some ideas for self-study books and other useful tools to prepare for the PTCB or ExCPT. Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:55:30 GMT http://www.pharmacy-tech-study.com/question-about-drug-storage.html I have a question about storing different types of drugs, for example I would really like to know what temperature that you would need to store insulin Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:59:47 GMT http://www.pharmacy-tech-study.com/what-are-d5w-and-d10w-.html I don't get what D10W or D5W mean. Can someone explain? Reply (by Keith) In this case: the D is an abbreviation for Dextrose, and the W is for water. 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I know I can't take another exam during this same window of testing, Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:24:20 GMT http://www.pharmacy-tech-study.com/emergency-script-sch-2-drugs.html How much time does a physician have to provide a written script for an emergency prescribed sch 2 drug? Reply (by Keith) That's a good question. The Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:44:50 GMT http://www.pharmacy-tech-study.com/can-i-study-off-this-site-and-pass-my-ptcb.html Can I just use this site to study and still pass the PTCB? Or do I need books? 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How much diluent must be added? Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:19:11 GMT