PTU FINAL EXAM
EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is a computerized device that stores and dispenses medication's known as?
a. ADC
b. APE
c. BCA
d. BSC
ANSWER
ADC
Automated Dispensing Cabinet
Question 2.
What is a computerized patient chart called?
a. CPC
b. EMR
c. EPC
d. PMR
ANSWER
EMR
Electronic Medical Record
Question 3.
HMO's and PPO's fall under which type of healthcare organization?
a. Federal care organization
b. Managed care organization
c. Medical care organization
d. Private care organization
ANSWER
Managed care organization
HMO- primary care provider
PPO- in network provider
,Question 4.
Which medication should be dispensed in its original packaging to prevent accidental exposure to an
unborn fetus during the filling process?
a. Dabigatran
b. Ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel
c. Finasteride
d. Sublingual nitroglycerin
ANSWER
Finasteride
can be absorbed through the skin
Question 5.
What does "duplicate therapy" rejection mean?
a. It's a nonformulary medication
b. It's too soon to fill the patient's medication
c. The patient has recently filled a similar medication
d. The physician has to send a special request to the insurance company
ANSWER
The patient has recently filled a similar medication
Question 6.
When putting away prescriptions that are ready for pick up, what section of the pharmacy would Mrs.
Bronstein's celecoxib capsules be stored?
a. In the fridge
b. In the will call area
c. On stocked pharmacy shelves
d. In a locked cabinet by the pharmacist
ANSWER
In the will call area
,Question 7.
Ms. Davis dropped off her prescription and is waiting for it to be filled. According to most state laws,
who is responsible for completing a drug utilization review?
a. Any trained pharmacy employee
b. Permitted technician trainee
c. Certified pharmacy technician
d. Registered pharmacist
ANSWER
Registered pharmacist
Question 8.
According to USP 797, if it's not stated, how many days is a multi-dose medication vial good for once
punctured?
a. 7
b. 14
c. 28
d. 40
ANSWER
28 days
Question 9.
What is the daily maximum limit of acetaminophen a patient should take?
a. 2000 mg
b. 3000 mg
c. 4000 mg
d. 5000 mg
ANSWER
4000 mg
, Question 10.
A bottle of acyclovir 800 mg has an expiration date of March 2023. On which date does the medication
expire?
a. 2/28/23
b. 3/1/23
c. 3/31/23
d. 4/30/23
ANSWER
3/31/23
always go until the month expires
Question 11.
A prescriber has written an order for 360 grams of cream how many ounces will be in the entire order?
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 14
ANSWER
12
g / 30 = oz
360g / 30 = 12
Question 12.
According to DEA, controlled substance records must be stored for a minimum of how many years?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
ANSWER
2 years
EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is a computerized device that stores and dispenses medication's known as?
a. ADC
b. APE
c. BCA
d. BSC
ANSWER
ADC
Automated Dispensing Cabinet
Question 2.
What is a computerized patient chart called?
a. CPC
b. EMR
c. EPC
d. PMR
ANSWER
EMR
Electronic Medical Record
Question 3.
HMO's and PPO's fall under which type of healthcare organization?
a. Federal care organization
b. Managed care organization
c. Medical care organization
d. Private care organization
ANSWER
Managed care organization
HMO- primary care provider
PPO- in network provider
,Question 4.
Which medication should be dispensed in its original packaging to prevent accidental exposure to an
unborn fetus during the filling process?
a. Dabigatran
b. Ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel
c. Finasteride
d. Sublingual nitroglycerin
ANSWER
Finasteride
can be absorbed through the skin
Question 5.
What does "duplicate therapy" rejection mean?
a. It's a nonformulary medication
b. It's too soon to fill the patient's medication
c. The patient has recently filled a similar medication
d. The physician has to send a special request to the insurance company
ANSWER
The patient has recently filled a similar medication
Question 6.
When putting away prescriptions that are ready for pick up, what section of the pharmacy would Mrs.
Bronstein's celecoxib capsules be stored?
a. In the fridge
b. In the will call area
c. On stocked pharmacy shelves
d. In a locked cabinet by the pharmacist
ANSWER
In the will call area
,Question 7.
Ms. Davis dropped off her prescription and is waiting for it to be filled. According to most state laws,
who is responsible for completing a drug utilization review?
a. Any trained pharmacy employee
b. Permitted technician trainee
c. Certified pharmacy technician
d. Registered pharmacist
ANSWER
Registered pharmacist
Question 8.
According to USP 797, if it's not stated, how many days is a multi-dose medication vial good for once
punctured?
a. 7
b. 14
c. 28
d. 40
ANSWER
28 days
Question 9.
What is the daily maximum limit of acetaminophen a patient should take?
a. 2000 mg
b. 3000 mg
c. 4000 mg
d. 5000 mg
ANSWER
4000 mg
, Question 10.
A bottle of acyclovir 800 mg has an expiration date of March 2023. On which date does the medication
expire?
a. 2/28/23
b. 3/1/23
c. 3/31/23
d. 4/30/23
ANSWER
3/31/23
always go until the month expires
Question 11.
A prescriber has written an order for 360 grams of cream how many ounces will be in the entire order?
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 14
ANSWER
12
g / 30 = oz
360g / 30 = 12
Question 12.
According to DEA, controlled substance records must be stored for a minimum of how many years?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
ANSWER
2 years
