PTCB Exam Review - Part 1
A pharmacy is required to provide patient ______ ______ to all patients receiving
metered-dose inhalers, oral contraceptives, estrogen, progesterone, and isotretinoin.
These are informational leaflets written for the lay public describing the benefits and
risks of the medications and must be included every time the prescription is dispensed. -
✔️✔️package inserts (PPI's)
Which of the following medications would require a "caution take with food" label?
*tetracycline
*azithromycin
*levothyroxine
*ibuprofen - ✔️✔️tetracycline
The label of a medication that has been repackaged should include the ______. -
✔️✔️generic names
Under Medicare Part _____ , durable medical equipment (DME) may be reimbursed to
the pharmacy. - ✔️✔️B
The _______ is the correct method to use when it is necessary to recap a needle. -
✔️✔️one hand scoop
Warfarin - ✔️✔️generic for Coumadin
There are ____ grams of dextrose in 1000mL of D10W. - ✔️✔️100 g
last 2 digits of NDC number - ✔️✔️package size
In order to protect oneself and others from infection all healthcare workers should use
_______ precautions - ✔️✔️universal
When a patient is required to go to a network healthcare provider, the patient would be
insured through ______. - ✔️✔️a health maintenance organization (HMO)
The correct strength of sodium chloride in normal saline IV bags is ____. - ✔️✔️0.9%
Point of Sale computer systems (POS) help the pharmacy to determine the patient's
_____. - ✔️✔️co-payment
Chemotherapy agents should be stored ______ - ✔️✔️in a separate identified area
, The DEA____ form is used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances. -
✔️✔️DEA 106
Once the pharmacy technician has obtained initial patient information he/she should
______. - ✔️✔️document known allergies
The smallest volume in milliliters that can be accurately measured using a 1.0mL
tuberculin syringe is ____. - ✔️✔️0.05mL
Being knowledgeable of ______ can best assist a pharmacy technician in the
prevention of data entry errors? - ✔️✔️names of medications
The technology that automatically documents the administration of medication using
electronic sensors is known as _____. - ✔️✔️Bar Code Medication Administration
(BCMA)
A physician orders amoxicillin 50mg/mL for a child at 1mL p.o. q8h for 10 days. What is
the total volume to be dispensed in milliliters if the amoxicillin stock is 25mg/5mL? -
✔️✔️300 mL
Special IV tubing is recommended for the administration of ______. - ✔️✔️Nitroglycerin
Treximet is a combination tablet for treating migraines that contains sumatriptan and
_______. - ✔️✔️Naproxen
__________, when combined with acetaminophen 325 mg. would be a generic for
tylenol No. 4 - ✔️✔️Codeine 60mg
The drug information source for a a pharmacy technician to check for a possible drug
interaction would be the ______. - ✔️✔️Drug Facts and Comparisons
A patient wants to transfer a prescription from the originating pharmacy to another
pharmacy. The pharmacy technician should _______. - ✔️✔️refer the patient to an on-
duty pharmacist to process the transfer
The information contained in the manufacturer's package insert may also be found in
the _________. - ✔️✔️PDR (Physician's Desk Reference)
The most appropriate container in ounces for dispensing 240mL of liquid medication is
_______. - ✔️✔️8 oz (one ounce = 30mL, so 8 ounces = 240mL)
A pharmacy is required to provide patient ______ ______ to all patients receiving
metered-dose inhalers, oral contraceptives, estrogen, progesterone, and isotretinoin.
These are informational leaflets written for the lay public describing the benefits and
risks of the medications and must be included every time the prescription is dispensed. -
✔️✔️package inserts (PPI's)
Which of the following medications would require a "caution take with food" label?
*tetracycline
*azithromycin
*levothyroxine
*ibuprofen - ✔️✔️tetracycline
The label of a medication that has been repackaged should include the ______. -
✔️✔️generic names
Under Medicare Part _____ , durable medical equipment (DME) may be reimbursed to
the pharmacy. - ✔️✔️B
The _______ is the correct method to use when it is necessary to recap a needle. -
✔️✔️one hand scoop
Warfarin - ✔️✔️generic for Coumadin
There are ____ grams of dextrose in 1000mL of D10W. - ✔️✔️100 g
last 2 digits of NDC number - ✔️✔️package size
In order to protect oneself and others from infection all healthcare workers should use
_______ precautions - ✔️✔️universal
When a patient is required to go to a network healthcare provider, the patient would be
insured through ______. - ✔️✔️a health maintenance organization (HMO)
The correct strength of sodium chloride in normal saline IV bags is ____. - ✔️✔️0.9%
Point of Sale computer systems (POS) help the pharmacy to determine the patient's
_____. - ✔️✔️co-payment
Chemotherapy agents should be stored ______ - ✔️✔️in a separate identified area
, The DEA____ form is used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances. -
✔️✔️DEA 106
Once the pharmacy technician has obtained initial patient information he/she should
______. - ✔️✔️document known allergies
The smallest volume in milliliters that can be accurately measured using a 1.0mL
tuberculin syringe is ____. - ✔️✔️0.05mL
Being knowledgeable of ______ can best assist a pharmacy technician in the
prevention of data entry errors? - ✔️✔️names of medications
The technology that automatically documents the administration of medication using
electronic sensors is known as _____. - ✔️✔️Bar Code Medication Administration
(BCMA)
A physician orders amoxicillin 50mg/mL for a child at 1mL p.o. q8h for 10 days. What is
the total volume to be dispensed in milliliters if the amoxicillin stock is 25mg/5mL? -
✔️✔️300 mL
Special IV tubing is recommended for the administration of ______. - ✔️✔️Nitroglycerin
Treximet is a combination tablet for treating migraines that contains sumatriptan and
_______. - ✔️✔️Naproxen
__________, when combined with acetaminophen 325 mg. would be a generic for
tylenol No. 4 - ✔️✔️Codeine 60mg
The drug information source for a a pharmacy technician to check for a possible drug
interaction would be the ______. - ✔️✔️Drug Facts and Comparisons
A patient wants to transfer a prescription from the originating pharmacy to another
pharmacy. The pharmacy technician should _______. - ✔️✔️refer the patient to an on-
duty pharmacist to process the transfer
The information contained in the manufacturer's package insert may also be found in
the _________. - ✔️✔️PDR (Physician's Desk Reference)
The most appropriate container in ounces for dispensing 240mL of liquid medication is
_______. - ✔️✔️8 oz (one ounce = 30mL, so 8 ounces = 240mL)
