PTCE TEST FINAL EXAM COMPLETE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Which of these statements is true about your résumé and cover letter? -
ANSWER✔✔The cover letter is unique and tailored but accompanies your standard
résumé.
Your cover letter should demonstrate your knowledge about the unique company and
job, but your résumé will not likely need tailoring for each job.
What is the advantage for a pharmacy technician to pursue continuing education, Basic
Life Support, or phlebotomy certification? - ANSWER✔✔greater job opportunities
Additional certification or training as a pharmacy technician can open a host of other
job opportunities for you.
What is the best way to find an entry-level pharmacy technician job that is not
advertised? - ANSWER✔✔network with pharmacy professionals
Networking will help you find the jobs that are not advertised. Most people find jobs
through someone they know.
Why should you cultivate relationships with your colleagues? - ANSWER✔✔You may
hear about problems or opportunities first.
A professional relationship with your colleagues can keep you apprised of changes
within your company or of other opportunities in their networks.
Which of the following is NOT a barrier to accelerating advanced roles for pharmacy
technicians? - ANSWER✔✔technicians' willingness to become more educated
Several barriers have made the advanced roles for the pharmacy technician slow to
take off.
How many continuing credits in pharmacy law are required by both the PTCB and NHA
for recertification? - ANSWER✔✔1 hour
Both certifying organizations require 1 hour of continuing education in pharmacy law
for recertification.
, You are applying for a job in a hospital pharmacy. Which skill set would a hospital be
looking for that is different from the community pharmacy? - ANSWER✔✔aseptic
technique skills
In a hospital pharmacy, skills for sterile compounding, like aseptic technique, would be
desirable to a prospective employer.
What is the value of the performance review? - ANSWER✔✔to measure your
performance on the job
The performance review evaluates the measurable and less measurable skills of an
employee to make sure they understand the job and the expectations. It is also a time to
coach an employee on how to improve.
The provision of pharmacy services by a remote pharmacist is known as -
ANSWER✔✔telepharmacy
Many hospitals do not have 24-hour pharmacist services. Services can be provided
around the clock when technicians remain to take night shifts, supported by off-site
pharmacists using audiovisual technology. When shifts or locations are serviced by
remote pharmacists, this is known as telepharmacy.
Which of the following is a current issue facing pharmacy technicians that pharmacy
technician and pharmacist organizations are working to influence on a local level? -
ANSWER✔✔standardization of pharmacy technician training
Standardization of technician training and educations programs is one of the many
issues being taken up by professional pharmacy technician organizations.
When you are hired for a new job, you will be on a probationary period at the end of
which you will have a(n) - ANSWER✔✔performance review.
Usually six months after starting a new job, you will meet with your employer or
supervisor and have a performance review to evaluate your progress as a pharmacy
technician for the company.
As a/an _____ specialist, a pharmacy technician would interview patients and others to
collect crucial information about current drug use and medication allergies. -
ANSWER✔✔medication history
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Which of these statements is true about your résumé and cover letter? -
ANSWER✔✔The cover letter is unique and tailored but accompanies your standard
résumé.
Your cover letter should demonstrate your knowledge about the unique company and
job, but your résumé will not likely need tailoring for each job.
What is the advantage for a pharmacy technician to pursue continuing education, Basic
Life Support, or phlebotomy certification? - ANSWER✔✔greater job opportunities
Additional certification or training as a pharmacy technician can open a host of other
job opportunities for you.
What is the best way to find an entry-level pharmacy technician job that is not
advertised? - ANSWER✔✔network with pharmacy professionals
Networking will help you find the jobs that are not advertised. Most people find jobs
through someone they know.
Why should you cultivate relationships with your colleagues? - ANSWER✔✔You may
hear about problems or opportunities first.
A professional relationship with your colleagues can keep you apprised of changes
within your company or of other opportunities in their networks.
Which of the following is NOT a barrier to accelerating advanced roles for pharmacy
technicians? - ANSWER✔✔technicians' willingness to become more educated
Several barriers have made the advanced roles for the pharmacy technician slow to
take off.
How many continuing credits in pharmacy law are required by both the PTCB and NHA
for recertification? - ANSWER✔✔1 hour
Both certifying organizations require 1 hour of continuing education in pharmacy law
for recertification.
, You are applying for a job in a hospital pharmacy. Which skill set would a hospital be
looking for that is different from the community pharmacy? - ANSWER✔✔aseptic
technique skills
In a hospital pharmacy, skills for sterile compounding, like aseptic technique, would be
desirable to a prospective employer.
What is the value of the performance review? - ANSWER✔✔to measure your
performance on the job
The performance review evaluates the measurable and less measurable skills of an
employee to make sure they understand the job and the expectations. It is also a time to
coach an employee on how to improve.
The provision of pharmacy services by a remote pharmacist is known as -
ANSWER✔✔telepharmacy
Many hospitals do not have 24-hour pharmacist services. Services can be provided
around the clock when technicians remain to take night shifts, supported by off-site
pharmacists using audiovisual technology. When shifts or locations are serviced by
remote pharmacists, this is known as telepharmacy.
Which of the following is a current issue facing pharmacy technicians that pharmacy
technician and pharmacist organizations are working to influence on a local level? -
ANSWER✔✔standardization of pharmacy technician training
Standardization of technician training and educations programs is one of the many
issues being taken up by professional pharmacy technician organizations.
When you are hired for a new job, you will be on a probationary period at the end of
which you will have a(n) - ANSWER✔✔performance review.
Usually six months after starting a new job, you will meet with your employer or
supervisor and have a performance review to evaluate your progress as a pharmacy
technician for the company.
As a/an _____ specialist, a pharmacy technician would interview patients and others to
collect crucial information about current drug use and medication allergies. -
ANSWER✔✔medication history
