PTCB Practice Exam| 90 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Knowing which of the following can best assist a technician in the prevention of data entry errors? A. Names of medications B. Insurance co-payments C. Pharmacokinetics D. Physician contact information Correct Answer: A. Names of medications Which of the following injectable drugs would be stored in refrigerator? A. Clindamycin B. Ciprofloxacin C. Cyanocobalamin D. Calcitonin-salmon Correct Answer: D. Calcitonin-salmon The requirement that a non-formulary medication be covered only if approved by the third-party payer is called: A. claims reconciliation B. capitation payment C. prior authorization D. claims adjudication Correct Answer: C. prior authorization For a medication to be within the 5% margin of error permitted by the USP, the minimum amount that can be weighed on a Class A prescription balance is: A. 6 mg B. 12 mg C. 120 mg D. 120 g Correct Answer: C. 120 mg What is the percentage concentration of a solution that contains 500 mg/50 mL? A. 0.5% B. 1% C. 5% D. 10% Correct Answer: B. 1% A pharmacy technician receives an order for Lortab 5/500 mg tablets every 4 to 6 hours p.r.n. No refill information is provided. The technician should conclude that the prescription: A. is refillable for 6 months