PTCB PTCE Question Answer
Which of the following medications is available in both oral and injectable dosage forms?
Ketorolac
Dobutamine
Benzonatate
Cefazolin
Ketorolac (Toradol) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) available in:
Oral tablets
Injectable IM/IV formsIt’s commonly used for short-term pain relief.
The others:
Dobutamine – IV only (used in cardiac settings)
Benzonatate – Oral capsules only (cough suppressant)
Cefazolin – Injectable only (no oral form; used in perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis)
From Mosby’s Pharmacy Technician:
“Ketorolac is one of the few NSAIDs that comes in both oral and parenteral forms, making it useful for step-down therapy in pain management.”
TESTED 20 Dec 2025
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