PTCB Practice Exam 2 Questions & Answers

Which of the following is a goal of inventory management? A. Minimize capital charge on average inventory B. Minimize shrinkage, breakage, and obsolescence of inventory C. Provide an adequate stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies D. All of the above - ANSWERSD. All of the above Which schedule contains medications that do not require a prescription? A. Schedule II B. Schedule III C. Schedule IV D. Schedule V - ANSWERSD. Schedule V Which of the following orders calls for receiving a specific drug at a specified time each day? A. ASAP order B. prn order C. Standing order D. STAT order - ANSWERSC. Standing order What type of pharmacy literature provides the original reports of scientific, clinical, technical, and administrative research projects? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. None of the above - ANSWERSA. Primary Why is it important to follow the procedures of an institution? A. Following procedures will result in a promotion. B. Following procedures will result in a pay increase. C. Following procedures will prevent errors from occurring in a pharmacy. D. The PTCB and State Boards of Pharmacy follow up with pharmacy technicians to ensure that they are following procedures. Failure to follow procedures may result in either a suspension or revocation of certification. - ANSWERSC. Following procedures will prevent errors from occurring in a pharmacy. Where should used needles be placed after use? A. In a biohazard container B. In a red plastic bag C. In a sharps container D. With normal trash - ANSWERSC. In a sharps container Which of the following medications would be used prophylactically in the treatment of migraine headaches? A. Butorphanol B. Maxalt C. Propranolol D. Sumatriptan - ANSWERSC. Propranolol What does the "tall man" list issued by the ISMP and the FDA highlight? A. Dissimilarities in drug names B. Dissimilarities in nonproprietary drug names C. Dissimilarities in proprietary drug names D. Similarities in drug names - ANSWERSA. Dissimilarities in drug names A manufacturer's invoice totals $500.00 with the term 3% net. How much should be remitted to the manufacturer if it is paid in 30 days? A. $15.00 B. $150.00 C. $485.00 D. $500.00 - ANSWERSC. $485.00 Which of the following is the generic name for Percocet? A. Acetaminophen + codeine B. Acetaminophen + hydrocodone C. Acetaminophen + oxycodone D. Acetaminophen + propoxyphene - ANSWERSC. Acetaminophen + oxycodone Which DEA form is used to report a theft of controlled substances? A. DEA Form 41 B. DEA Form 106 C. DEA Form 222 D. DEA Form 224 - ANSWERSB. DEA Form 106 What type of unit-dose system is referred to as a punch card, a bingo card, or a blister pack? A. Blended unit-dose system B. Modified unit-dose system C. Modular cassette D. Multiple medication packages - ANSWERSB. Modified unit-dose system An IV line has been ordered for a patient, and it is to be administered at 14:00 hours. What time is that using standard time? A. 2 am B. 12 pm C. 2 pm D. 4 pm - ANSWERSC. 2 pm Which of the following describes the system approach to medication errors? A. It holds the individual(s) involved in the error responsible for the error. B. It involves analyzing, categorizing, and evaluating the error to develop processes and procedures to prevent the error form occurring again. C. It warns the entire the entire pharmacy department when an error occurs. D. It resolves the issue as soon as possible. - ANSWERSB. It involves analyzing, categorizing, and evaluating the error to develop processes and procedures to prevent the error form occurring again. Which of the following is not an example of a decentralized automated dispensing system? A. McKesson Acudose-Rx B. McKesson Robot-RXD C. Omnicell SureMed D. Pyxis MedStation - ANSWERSB. McKesson Robot-RXD Which of the following is not an input device for a computer? A. Bar code technology B. Keyboard C. Printer D. Touch screen applications - ANSWERSC. Printer Which organization replaced the HCFA? A. CMS B. DEA C. FDA D. TJC - ANSWERSA. CMS What is the study of the action of drugs within the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion? A. Pharmacokinetics B. Pharmacology C. Pharmacopoeia D. Pharmacy - ANSWERSA. Pharmacokinetics A pharmacy technician receives a prescription to make 4 oz of a 10% solution and has a 25% stock solution on hand. How much diluent will be added to fill this prescription? A. 7.2 mL B. 48 mL C. 72 mL D. 300 mL - ANSWERSC. 72 mL What does the pharmacy abbreviation MDI mean? A. Measured density of intestines B. Metered-dose inhaler C. Measured-dose insulin D. Mild diabetes insipidus - ANSWERSB. Metered-dose inhaler Which vitamin deficiency would result in rickets? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B1 C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D - ANSWERSD. Vitamin D How long must controlled substance records be retained according to federal law? A. 6 months B. 1 year C. 2 years D. 7 years - ANSWERSC. 2 years Which of the following forms is associated with hazardous materials? A. DEA Form 106 B. IND C. SDS D. PPI - ANSWERSC. SDS Which of the following patients must have a patient profile? A. All patients B. All new patients C. All patients who have transferred prescriptions into a pharmacy D. All patients receiving controlled substance prescriptions - ANSWERSA. All patients What should be done in preparing a prescription for etoposide? A. Flush the remaining contents down a sink or toilet. B. Wear protective clothing if you are allergic to etoposide. C. Place labels on the container so it has a professional appearance. D. Prepare it in a biological safety cabinet. - ANSWERSD. Prepare it in a biological safety cabinet. What would be the infusion rate for a 50 mg/mL magnesium sulfate solution to provide 1.2 g/hr? A. 0.4 mL/hr B. 2.5 mL/hr C. 20 mL/hr D. 24 mL/hr - ANSWERSD. 24 mL/hr On a patient's chart, what does the acronym "BS" mean? A. Body surface B. Blood sugar C. Bloody solutions D. Bloody stools - ANSWERSB. Blood sugar Which of the following medications is not indicated to prevent a stroke? A. Aspirin B. Coumadin C. Plavix D. Zetia - ANSWERSD. Zetia Which step in the processing of a prescription will inform the pharmacy that a prescription claim has been rejected? A. Adjudication B. Counseling C. Entering information into the computer D. Translating the prescription - ANSWERSA. Adjudication Which of the following is not a reason to return medications to the warehouse or manufacturer? A. Drug damaged during delivery B. Drug expired C. Drug incorrectly reconstituted D. Drug recall - ANSWERSC. Drug incorrectly reconstituted Which of the following antiviral agents is used in the prophylaxis of influenza A? A. Acyclovir B. Amantadine C. Cidofovir D. Vidarabine - ANSWERSB. Amantadine What does "U&C" mean when billing prescriptions? A. Unusual customer B. Unusual and customary C. Usual customer D. Usual and customary - ANSWERSD. Usual and customary What are the four elements of medical and pharmaceutical nomenclature? A. Prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining vowels B. Prefixes, suffixes, key words, and combining vowels C. Prefixes, suffixes, key words and combining consonants D. Prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining consonants - ANSWERSA. Prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining vowels Which of the following is not a medical doctor? A. Chiropractor B. Ophthalmologist C. Psychiatrist D. Veterinarian - ANSWERSA. Chiropractor