PTCE EXAM 236 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

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 drops - AU : both ears - BID: Twice a day What is CCXLIX equivalent to Correct Answer: 249 Reducing a substance to fine particles using a mortar and pestle is know as Correct Answer: Triturating - breaking down of compounds into their finer particles Automated dispensing machines Correct Answer: Accu-DOse, Omicell, Pyxis and ScriptPro