Walgreens PTCB Session 1 Homework
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which route of administration involves placing medication under the tongue?
✔✔Sublingual.
How should a technician document a prescription error that was caught before dispensing?
✔✔Record the incident according to pharmacy policy and notify the pharmacist.
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III or IV controlled substance?
✔✔Five refills within six months of the original prescription date.
Which piece of information is critical on a patient’s prescription profile?
✔✔Allergies, current medications, and medical history.
How should hazardous medications be handled in the pharmacy?
✔✔Using gloves and following USP <800> guidelines.
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,What is the main difference between brand-name and generic drugs?
✔✔Generic drugs contain the same active ingredients and dosage but are usually less expensive.
What information must be verified before dispensing a prescription?
✔✔Patient details, medication name, dosage, and instructions.
Which law requires pharmacies to maintain patient confidentiality?
✔✔HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
What should a technician do if a prescription appears illegible?
✔✔Contact the prescribing provider for clarification.
How should controlled substances be stored in a pharmacy?
✔✔In a locked cabinet or safe according to DEA regulations.
What is the purpose of the auxiliary label on a prescription bottle?
✔✔To provide important usage instructions or warnings to the patient.
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, Which schedule of controlled substances has the highest potential for abuse?
✔✔Schedule I.
What does NDC stand for in pharmacy practice?
✔✔National Drug Code.
How should a pharmacy technician handle a medication recall?
✔✔Remove affected stock, notify the pharmacist, and follow recall procedures.
Which type of prescription can a pharmacist dispense without refilling limits?
✔✔Non-controlled substances.
What is the generic name of a drug?
✔✔The official, non-brand name of the medication.
What is the purpose of the Beyond Use Date (BUD) on compounded medications?
✔✔To indicate the date after which the medication should not be used.
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which route of administration involves placing medication under the tongue?
✔✔Sublingual.
How should a technician document a prescription error that was caught before dispensing?
✔✔Record the incident according to pharmacy policy and notify the pharmacist.
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III or IV controlled substance?
✔✔Five refills within six months of the original prescription date.
Which piece of information is critical on a patient’s prescription profile?
✔✔Allergies, current medications, and medical history.
How should hazardous medications be handled in the pharmacy?
✔✔Using gloves and following USP <800> guidelines.
1
,What is the main difference between brand-name and generic drugs?
✔✔Generic drugs contain the same active ingredients and dosage but are usually less expensive.
What information must be verified before dispensing a prescription?
✔✔Patient details, medication name, dosage, and instructions.
Which law requires pharmacies to maintain patient confidentiality?
✔✔HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
What should a technician do if a prescription appears illegible?
✔✔Contact the prescribing provider for clarification.
How should controlled substances be stored in a pharmacy?
✔✔In a locked cabinet or safe according to DEA regulations.
What is the purpose of the auxiliary label on a prescription bottle?
✔✔To provide important usage instructions or warnings to the patient.
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, Which schedule of controlled substances has the highest potential for abuse?
✔✔Schedule I.
What does NDC stand for in pharmacy practice?
✔✔National Drug Code.
How should a pharmacy technician handle a medication recall?
✔✔Remove affected stock, notify the pharmacist, and follow recall procedures.
Which type of prescription can a pharmacist dispense without refilling limits?
✔✔Non-controlled substances.
What is the generic name of a drug?
✔✔The official, non-brand name of the medication.
What is the purpose of the Beyond Use Date (BUD) on compounded medications?
✔✔To indicate the date after which the medication should not be used.
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