PTCE exam 2024 with 100% correct answers

The medication that has an expiration date 12/14 would expire on - correct answer the last day of December 2014 at midnight in the NDC , what is represented by the second set of numbers - correct answer NDC number is 10 digits long and comprised of three sets of numbers - the 1st set: 4-5 digits and represents the manufacturer - The 2nd set: 3-4 = the product name, strength and dosage form. - The 3rd set: 2 digits = package size A pharmacy technician's scope of practice includes .... - correct answer answering patients's questions regarding their medications. - Only pharmacists can counsel patients regarding their medications Which act distingushed between legend and nonlegend drugs - correct answer the Durham Humphrey Amendment - distinguish between prescription and over the counter drugs and prohibits the sale of legend drugs without a prescription The Kefauver- Harris Amendment - correct answer requires drugs to be proven pure, safe and effective The Orphan Drug Act - correct answer encourages findings drug treatment for rare diseases The Harrison Narcotin Act - correct answer limits the transport, manufacture and safe of opium and any of its derivatives. it requires a written prescription to purchase any of the aforementioned drugs. What is the maximum number of refills permitted for a schedule III-V medication - correct answer Five refills within 6 months, whichever occurs first. therefor a new prescription is required A pharmacy technician receives a prescription that reads 2 gtt AU BID. What will the label placed on the patient's medication read? - correct answer Two drops in both ears two times daily - 2gtt : 2 d