PTCB | Order Entry and Processing Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

PTCB | Order Entry and Processing Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which part of a prescription contains the patient’s personal information? a. Superscription b. Patient information section c. Inscription d. Subscription What does the abbreviation “Rx” signify on a prescription? a. Take or prescription b. Refill c. Dosage instruction d. Dispense as written Which of the following is required to process a controlled substance prescription? a. Insurance card only b. DEA number of prescriber 2 c. Date of birth of pharmacist d. Compounding license Which information is necessary when entering a new prescription in a pharmacy system? a. Patient’s allergy history only b. Patient info, drug name, strength, quantity, directions, prescriber info c. Insurance provider only d. NDC code only What does “DAW” indicate when processing a prescription? a. Drug Approved for Withdrawal b. Dispense As Written c. Drug Adjustment Warning d. Dose Administered Weekly Which field in the pharmacy system is used to track refills? a. Sig b. Refill field 3 c. DEA number d. Rx date What should a pharmacy technician do if the prescription has missing information? a. Fill it as is b. Contact the prescriber for clarification c. Guess the missing information d. Ignore it When entering a prescription for a generic substitution allowed drug, what action should the technician take? a. Always use brand name b. Check the system for generic alternatives c. Call prescriber to confirm brand d. Enter without verification Which information is essential to verify before processing a controlled substance refill? a. Patient’s age 4 b. Number of refills remaining and DEA schedule c. Prescriber’s office hours d. Patient’s address What is the first step in processing a new prescription? a. Counting tablets b. Entering patient and prescription data into the pharmacy system c. Labeling the bottle d. Insurance billing Which data element ensures correct insurance billing during order entry? a. Patient height and weight b. Insurance plan and BIN number c. DEA number d. Pharmacy license number What does “Qty” represent on a prescription label? a. Quantity of medication 5 b. Quality control c. Quarterly refill d. Query When entering a prescription electronically, which field contains directions for use? a. DEA number b. NDC code c. Sig d. Rx number Which verification step prevents errors during order entry? a. Checking patient allergies, dosage, drug interactions,