PTCB Exam Practice 51 Questions WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Which ancient civilization provides the earliest record of apothecary practice? correct answer: Babylonian Who is credited with developing the polio vaccine? correct answer: Salk In what city was the first American school of pharmacy founded? correct answer: Philadelphia Which organization is responsible for setting standards for pharmacy education and continuing pharmacy education? correct answer: ACPE Hippocrates, often referred to as the "Father of Medicine," was part of which ancient culture? correct answer: Greek When a pharmacy student graduates from an accredited college of pharmacy in the United States, what degree do they receive? correct answer: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) In the United States, pharmacy technicians are often required to be registered or licensed before they may perform the duties of a pharmacy technician. This requirement is mandated by which government agency? correct answer: State Board of Pharmacy (SBOP) When a pharmacy technician successfully completes a certification examination to become a CPhT, this signifies to others that they are: correct answer: competent An extended living facility is an example of a(n) _______ pharmacy correct answer: institutional What best describes the protection of a patient's privacy (identity and health information)? correct answer: confidentiality Some patients may feel uncomfortable if the pharmacist or technician stands too close or touches them. Other patients may initiate a handshake or pat on the back. These kinds of differences might be considered: correct answer: cultural differences you have a patient less than 12 years old. They would be categorized as what kind of patient? correct answer: pediatric an important communication concept, which refers to the situation, environment, or circumstance in which a message is communicated, is: correct answer: context What is NOT one of five patient rights? correct answer: Right Price (right patient, right medicine, right route, right dosage, right t