PTCB Exam Review - Part 1 Questions &
Answers 100% Correct!!
There are ____ grams of dextrose in 1000mL of D10W. - ANSWER100 g
The label of a medication that has been repackaged should include the ______. - ANSWERgeneric
names
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. - ANSWERpackage inserts (PPI's)
Warfarin - ANSWERgeneric for Coumadin
Under Medicare Part _____ , durable medical equipment (DME) may be reimbursed to the
pharmacy. - ANSWERB
The _______ is the correct method to use when it is necessary to recap a needle. - ANSWERone hand
scoop
last 2 digits of NDC number - ANSWERpackage size
In order to protect oneself and others from infection all healthcare workers should use _______
precautions - ANSWERuniversal
When a patient is required to go to a network healthcare provider, the patient would be insured
through ______. - ANSWERa health maintenance organization (HMO)
The correct strength of sodium chloride in normal saline IV bags is ____. - ANSWER0.9%
, Point of Sale computer systems (POS) help the pharmacy to determine the patient's _____. -
ANSWERco-payment
Which of the following medications would require a "caution take with food" label?
*tetracycline
*azithromycin
*levothyroxine
*ibuprofen - ANSWERtetracycline
Chemotherapy agents should be stored ______ - ANSWERin a separate identified area
The DEA____ form is used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances. - ANSWERDEA
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Once the pharmacy technician has obtained initial patient information he/she should ______. -
ANSWERdocument known allergies
A physician prescribes 5mg of a drug per kilogram of bodyweight bid for a patient that weighs 110
lbs. How many 0.5 g tablets are required for a 10 day duration? - ANSWER10
The smallest volume in milliliters that can be accurately measured using a 1.0mL tuberculin syringe is
____. - ANSWER0.05mL
The drug information source for a a pharmacy technician to check for a possible drug interaction
would be the ______. - ANSWERDrug Facts and Comparisons
A patient wants to transfer a prescription from the originating pharmacy to another pharmacy. The
pharmacy technician should _______. - ANSWERrefer 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 _________.
- ANSWERPDR (Physician's Desk Reference)
Answers 100% Correct!!
There are ____ grams of dextrose in 1000mL of D10W. - ANSWER100 g
The label of a medication that has been repackaged should include the ______. - ANSWERgeneric
names
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. - ANSWERpackage inserts (PPI's)
Warfarin - ANSWERgeneric for Coumadin
Under Medicare Part _____ , durable medical equipment (DME) may be reimbursed to the
pharmacy. - ANSWERB
The _______ is the correct method to use when it is necessary to recap a needle. - ANSWERone hand
scoop
last 2 digits of NDC number - ANSWERpackage size
In order to protect oneself and others from infection all healthcare workers should use _______
precautions - ANSWERuniversal
When a patient is required to go to a network healthcare provider, the patient would be insured
through ______. - ANSWERa health maintenance organization (HMO)
The correct strength of sodium chloride in normal saline IV bags is ____. - ANSWER0.9%
, Point of Sale computer systems (POS) help the pharmacy to determine the patient's _____. -
ANSWERco-payment
Which of the following medications would require a "caution take with food" label?
*tetracycline
*azithromycin
*levothyroxine
*ibuprofen - ANSWERtetracycline
Chemotherapy agents should be stored ______ - ANSWERin a separate identified area
The DEA____ form is used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances. - ANSWERDEA
106
Once the pharmacy technician has obtained initial patient information he/she should ______. -
ANSWERdocument known allergies
A physician prescribes 5mg of a drug per kilogram of bodyweight bid for a patient that weighs 110
lbs. How many 0.5 g tablets are required for a 10 day duration? - ANSWER10
The smallest volume in milliliters that can be accurately measured using a 1.0mL tuberculin syringe is
____. - ANSWER0.05mL
The drug information source for a a pharmacy technician to check for a possible drug interaction
would be the ______. - ANSWERDrug Facts and Comparisons
A patient wants to transfer a prescription from the originating pharmacy to another pharmacy. The
pharmacy technician should _______. - ANSWERrefer 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 _________.
- ANSWERPDR (Physician's Desk Reference)
