HOSMERIT
PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2024/2025 RATED A+
Which of the following is a medication is used to treat hyperlipidemia? - CORRECT
ANSWERS *Pravachol*
(Pravachol is a HMG-CoA used to treat hyperlipidemia. Procardia, Prinivil and Cardura
are used to treat hypertension.)
All the following are reasons why covered entities may disclose protected health information
(PHI) to law enforcement officials except? - CORRECT ANSWERS *When the covered
entity believes that individuals may have contracted a communicable disease when
notification is authorized by law.*
(Communicable disease must be reported to public health authorities authorized by law to
collect or receive information.)
The physician prescribes 500mg of a drug with is available as 1gm / 2ml, how many milliliters
should this patient receive? - CORRECT ANSWERS *1ml*
(The patient should receive 1ml. First, 1gm should be converted to 1000mg. Multiply
500mg by 2. Divide the product 1000mg by 1000mg.)
Which of the following would be a solution to a patient identifiers error caused by nurses? -
CORRECT ANSWERS *Use bar coding to identify the patient and medication*
(Nurses are now electronically connected to the pharmacy through bar codes. The nurse
can ensure accuracy of medication dosage at the patient's bedside before medication is
given. The nurse can be alerted to any special notes or warnings.)
,Which of the following is not part of the personal protective equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWERS *Jacket*
(A laboratory jacket may be worn as part of the dress code in an institutional setting, but is
not a part of PPE, instead personal will wear gowns or laboratory coats.)
Which of the following is not an example of auxiliary labels? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*Take one tablet at bedtime*
(Take one tablet at bedtime are directions or signa used on a prescription label. Take with
food, avoid sunlight and shake well are additional warnings or information to the patient.)
When receiving medications in the pharmacy, which of the following will prevent a high volume
of expired medications on the shelf? - CORRECT ANSWERS *Place medication on shelf
and rotate stock*
(When placing medication on shelf rotating stock by placing product with shortest date in
front and longest date behind it.)
Which of the following rejection code describes invalid days supply? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*19*
(Code 19 is for invalid days supply; Code 7 is invalid cardholder ID number; Code 22 is
invalid DAW or product selection; Code 28 is invalid date prescription written.)
Which of the following is a type of computer input device? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*Light pen*
(Light pen is an input device. Plotters, speaker and printers are output devices.)
Which of the following is a potential side effect of ACE inhibitors? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*Dry cough*
,(A side effect of ACE inhibitor is a dry cough sometimes hacking cough that does not
resolve over time. People who develop this sometimes need to be switched to an alternative
class of medication.)
The binder for Safety Data Sheets (SDS) consists of how many sections? - CORRECT
ANSWERS *16*
(The binder for the SDS is now required to consist of 16 sections used for all potentially
dangerous chemicals used in the workplace.)
Which of the following is on the ISMP High Alert list for community and ambulatory setting? -
CORRECT ANSWERS *metFORMIN*
(High alert medications cause a significant and considerable harm when used in error.
metFORMIN is found on the list for community settings.)
Which of the following is a role of the United States Pharmacopeia? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*Establish standards for medication identity, purity and strength.*
(US Pharmacopeia publishes and oversees USP-NF which contains standards for biological
and chemical drugs substances, as well as standards for food ingredients and dietary
supplements.)
A prescription is written for 480ml of a prescription for Zantac Solution. What would be the
volume equivalent in household measurement? - CORRECT ANSWERS *One pint*
(One pint is equivalent to approximately 480ml. One cup is equal 240ml, one quart equals
960ml, one gallon equals 3840ml)
Which of the following is a 11-digit sequence of numbers assigned to a medication? -
CORRECT ANSWERS *NDC number*
, (The National Drug Code identifies the medication through a 5-4-2 segments representing
the manufacturer, product and package size. DEA number is used when writing
prescriptions for controlled substances. Bar codes are used to identify drug, dosage form
and strength. NPI is a unique 10 identification number for covered health care providers.)
Which of the following is true regarding prior authorization? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*The patient may need to wait 24 - 48 hours before receiving response*
(At times patients must wait 24 to 48 hour before a physician will respond to a call made by
the pharmacy. If patient do not want to wait they will be responsible for the entire cost of
the medication.)
How many types of pharmacy interfaces exist? - CORRECT ANSWERS *2*
(The two types of pharmacy interfaces are pharmacy based system which allows pharmacy
to enter prescriptions and facility based system which allows medication order to connect
to medical records.)
The FDA manages certain programs which place drugs in a restricted status because of their
adverse effects. Which of the following drugs is part of this program? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*Sotret*
(Sotret (isotretinoin) is under a special program called iPledge because of the severe
adverse effects such as birth defects. Methadone for opioid addiction needs specialized
treatment for patient. Subutex a schedule III requires special consent forms completed by
patients. Sodium fluoride can be packaged in a non-child resistant bottle.)
Which type of container protects the content from contamination? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*Tight container*
(Tight container protect content from contamination by liquids, solids or vapors. Tamper
evident packaging are used for sterile article intended. Well closed containers protect the
content from other solids. Hermetic container is impervious to air or gas.)
PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2024/2025 RATED A+
Which of the following is a medication is used to treat hyperlipidemia? - CORRECT
ANSWERS *Pravachol*
(Pravachol is a HMG-CoA used to treat hyperlipidemia. Procardia, Prinivil and Cardura
are used to treat hypertension.)
All the following are reasons why covered entities may disclose protected health information
(PHI) to law enforcement officials except? - CORRECT ANSWERS *When the covered
entity believes that individuals may have contracted a communicable disease when
notification is authorized by law.*
(Communicable disease must be reported to public health authorities authorized by law to
collect or receive information.)
The physician prescribes 500mg of a drug with is available as 1gm / 2ml, how many milliliters
should this patient receive? - CORRECT ANSWERS *1ml*
(The patient should receive 1ml. First, 1gm should be converted to 1000mg. Multiply
500mg by 2. Divide the product 1000mg by 1000mg.)
Which of the following would be a solution to a patient identifiers error caused by nurses? -
CORRECT ANSWERS *Use bar coding to identify the patient and medication*
(Nurses are now electronically connected to the pharmacy through bar codes. The nurse
can ensure accuracy of medication dosage at the patient's bedside before medication is
given. The nurse can be alerted to any special notes or warnings.)
,Which of the following is not part of the personal protective equipment? - CORRECT
ANSWERS *Jacket*
(A laboratory jacket may be worn as part of the dress code in an institutional setting, but is
not a part of PPE, instead personal will wear gowns or laboratory coats.)
Which of the following is not an example of auxiliary labels? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*Take one tablet at bedtime*
(Take one tablet at bedtime are directions or signa used on a prescription label. Take with
food, avoid sunlight and shake well are additional warnings or information to the patient.)
When receiving medications in the pharmacy, which of the following will prevent a high volume
of expired medications on the shelf? - CORRECT ANSWERS *Place medication on shelf
and rotate stock*
(When placing medication on shelf rotating stock by placing product with shortest date in
front and longest date behind it.)
Which of the following rejection code describes invalid days supply? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*19*
(Code 19 is for invalid days supply; Code 7 is invalid cardholder ID number; Code 22 is
invalid DAW or product selection; Code 28 is invalid date prescription written.)
Which of the following is a type of computer input device? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*Light pen*
(Light pen is an input device. Plotters, speaker and printers are output devices.)
Which of the following is a potential side effect of ACE inhibitors? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*Dry cough*
,(A side effect of ACE inhibitor is a dry cough sometimes hacking cough that does not
resolve over time. People who develop this sometimes need to be switched to an alternative
class of medication.)
The binder for Safety Data Sheets (SDS) consists of how many sections? - CORRECT
ANSWERS *16*
(The binder for the SDS is now required to consist of 16 sections used for all potentially
dangerous chemicals used in the workplace.)
Which of the following is on the ISMP High Alert list for community and ambulatory setting? -
CORRECT ANSWERS *metFORMIN*
(High alert medications cause a significant and considerable harm when used in error.
metFORMIN is found on the list for community settings.)
Which of the following is a role of the United States Pharmacopeia? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*Establish standards for medication identity, purity and strength.*
(US Pharmacopeia publishes and oversees USP-NF which contains standards for biological
and chemical drugs substances, as well as standards for food ingredients and dietary
supplements.)
A prescription is written for 480ml of a prescription for Zantac Solution. What would be the
volume equivalent in household measurement? - CORRECT ANSWERS *One pint*
(One pint is equivalent to approximately 480ml. One cup is equal 240ml, one quart equals
960ml, one gallon equals 3840ml)
Which of the following is a 11-digit sequence of numbers assigned to a medication? -
CORRECT ANSWERS *NDC number*
, (The National Drug Code identifies the medication through a 5-4-2 segments representing
the manufacturer, product and package size. DEA number is used when writing
prescriptions for controlled substances. Bar codes are used to identify drug, dosage form
and strength. NPI is a unique 10 identification number for covered health care providers.)
Which of the following is true regarding prior authorization? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*The patient may need to wait 24 - 48 hours before receiving response*
(At times patients must wait 24 to 48 hour before a physician will respond to a call made by
the pharmacy. If patient do not want to wait they will be responsible for the entire cost of
the medication.)
How many types of pharmacy interfaces exist? - CORRECT ANSWERS *2*
(The two types of pharmacy interfaces are pharmacy based system which allows pharmacy
to enter prescriptions and facility based system which allows medication order to connect
to medical records.)
The FDA manages certain programs which place drugs in a restricted status because of their
adverse effects. Which of the following drugs is part of this program? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*Sotret*
(Sotret (isotretinoin) is under a special program called iPledge because of the severe
adverse effects such as birth defects. Methadone for opioid addiction needs specialized
treatment for patient. Subutex a schedule III requires special consent forms completed by
patients. Sodium fluoride can be packaged in a non-child resistant bottle.)
Which type of container protects the content from contamination? - CORRECT ANSWERS
*Tight container*
(Tight container protect content from contamination by liquids, solids or vapors. Tamper
evident packaging are used for sterile article intended. Well closed containers protect the
content from other solids. Hermetic container is impervious to air or gas.)
