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PTCE Exam| Comprehensive Q&A
For Certification Success 2026
TAR (treatment authorization request) - correct-answer-This document is a
request that an insurance company or health maintenance organization (HMO)
make payment for the tests, procedures, or other care identified by the health-
care provider.
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) - correct-answer-A
landmark federal law passed by Congress in 1986 that provides continuing
coverage of group health benefits to employees and their families upon the
occurrence of certain qualifying events where such coverage would otherwise be
terminated.
Drug Listing Act of 1972 - correct-answer-Required -NDC-National Drug Code
numbers to be assigned to every marketed drug
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NDC number - correct-answer-a unique number identifying a drug product; it
indicates the manufacturer's name (first set), drug strength/dosage form (second
set) and package size (last set).
I-Pledge (Isotretinion) - correct-answer-Medication that doctor, pharmacy and
patient must register if dispensed. Drug is treated as C-II and a hard copy must be
needed. Rx is valid for 7 days and causes birth defects.
Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 - correct-answer-Placed
Pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine to the category
"schedule listed chemical products" product must be sold behind RX counter
Requires: Picture ID/ must be 18 yoa/ provide personal information.
Patients allowed only 3.6 g per Day & 9g in a 30 day period.
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Orphan Drug Act of 1983 - correct-answer-Provided incentives by the government
for the development of orphan drugs for treatment of rare diseases
Rx Drug Marketing Act - correct-answer-Manufacturers are only allowed to import
drugs into the United States. Also enforces sample drugs to be given out only by
doctors
FDA Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 - correct-answer-All medical devices are to
be tracked and records maintained for durable medical equipment (DME)
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - correct-answer-Approves
whether the person is eligible for Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare - correct-answer-A federal program of health insurance for persons 65
years of age and older. Nationally funded
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Medicaid - correct-answer-A federal and state assistance program that pays for
health care services for people who cannot afford them. In California, it is known
as Medi-Cal. Yearly renewal is required for patients with Medi-Cal
Medicare Part A - correct-answer-The part of the Medicare program that pays for
hospitalization, care in a skilled nursing facility, home health care, and hospice
care.
Medicare Part B - correct-answer-The part of the Medicare program that pays for
physician services, outpatient hospital services, durable medical equipment, and
other services and supplies.
PTCE Exam| Comprehensive Q&A
For Certification Success 2026
TAR (treatment authorization request) - correct-answer-This document is a
request that an insurance company or health maintenance organization (HMO)
make payment for the tests, procedures, or other care identified by the health-
care provider.
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) - correct-answer-A
landmark federal law passed by Congress in 1986 that provides continuing
coverage of group health benefits to employees and their families upon the
occurrence of certain qualifying events where such coverage would otherwise be
terminated.
Drug Listing Act of 1972 - correct-answer-Required -NDC-National Drug Code
numbers to be assigned to every marketed drug
,2|Page
NDC number - correct-answer-a unique number identifying a drug product; it
indicates the manufacturer's name (first set), drug strength/dosage form (second
set) and package size (last set).
I-Pledge (Isotretinion) - correct-answer-Medication that doctor, pharmacy and
patient must register if dispensed. Drug is treated as C-II and a hard copy must be
needed. Rx is valid for 7 days and causes birth defects.
Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 - correct-answer-Placed
Pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine to the category
"schedule listed chemical products" product must be sold behind RX counter
Requires: Picture ID/ must be 18 yoa/ provide personal information.
Patients allowed only 3.6 g per Day & 9g in a 30 day period.
,3|Page
Orphan Drug Act of 1983 - correct-answer-Provided incentives by the government
for the development of orphan drugs for treatment of rare diseases
Rx Drug Marketing Act - correct-answer-Manufacturers are only allowed to import
drugs into the United States. Also enforces sample drugs to be given out only by
doctors
FDA Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 - correct-answer-All medical devices are to
be tracked and records maintained for durable medical equipment (DME)
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - correct-answer-Approves
whether the person is eligible for Medicare/Medicaid
Medicare - correct-answer-A federal program of health insurance for persons 65
years of age and older. Nationally funded
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Medicaid - correct-answer-A federal and state assistance program that pays for
health care services for people who cannot afford them. In California, it is known
as Medi-Cal. Yearly renewal is required for patients with Medi-Cal
Medicare Part A - correct-answer-The part of the Medicare program that pays for
hospitalization, care in a skilled nursing facility, home health care, and hospice
care.
Medicare Part B - correct-answer-The part of the Medicare program that pays for
physician services, outpatient hospital services, durable medical equipment, and
other services and supplies.
