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PTCB PRACTICE EXAM #14 QUESTIONS AND GRADED ANSWERS
Which of the following is a goal of inventory management?
A. Minimize capital charge on average inventory
B. Minimize shrinkage, breakage, and obsolescence of inventory
C. Provide an adequate stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies
D. All of the above - correct answer D. All of the above
Which schedule contains medications that do not require a prescription?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule IV
D. Schedule V - correct answer D. Schedule V
Which of the following orders calls for receiving a specific drug at a specified time each
day?
A. ASAP order
B. Prn order
C. Standing order
D. STAT order - correct answer C. Standing order
What type of pharmacy literature provides the original reports of scientific, clinical,
technical, and administrative research projects?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. None of the above - correct answer A. Primary
Why is it important to follow the procedures of an institution?
A. Following procedures will result in a promotion.
B. Following procedures will result in a pay increase.
C. Following procedures will prevent errors from occurring in a pharmacy.
D. The PTCB and State Boards of Pharmacy follow up with pharmacy technicians to
ensure that they are following procedures. Failure to follow procedures may result in
either a suspension or revocation of certification. - correct answer C. Following
procedures will prevent errors from occurring in a pharmacy.
Where should used needles be placed after use?
A. In a biohazard container
B. In a red plastic bag
C. In a sharps container
D. With normal trash - correct answer C. In a sharps container
Which of the following medications would be used prophylactically in the treatment of
migraine headaches?
A. Butorphanol
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B. Maxalt
C. Propranolol
D. Sumatriptan - correct answer C. Propranolol
What does the "tall man" list issued by the ISMP and the FDA highlight?
A. Dissimilarities in drug names
B. Dissimilarities in nonproprietary drug names
C. Dissimilarities in proprietary drug names
D. Similarities in drug names - correct answer A. Dissimilarities in drug names
A manufacturer's invoice totals $500.00 with the term 3% net. How much should be
remitted to the manufacturer if it is paid in 30 days?
A. $15.00
B. $150.00
C. $485.00
D. $500.00 - correct answer C. $485.00
Which of the following is the generic name for Percocet?
A. Acetaminophen + codeine
B. Acetaminophen + hydrocodone
C. Acetaminophen + oxycodone
D. Acetaminophen + propoxyphene - correct answer C. Acetaminophen + oxycodone
Which DEA form is used to report a theft of controlled substances?
A. DEA Form 41
B. DEA Form 106
C. DEA Form 222
D. DEA Form 224 - correct answer B. DEA Form 106
What type of unit-dose system is referred to as a punch card, a bingo card, or a blister
pack?
A. Blended unit-dose system
B. Modified unit-dose system
C. Modular cassette
D. Multiple medication packages - correct answer B. Modified unit-dose system
An IV line has been ordered for a patient, and it is to be administered at 14:00 hours.
What time is that using standard time?
A. 2 am
B. 12 pm
C. 2 pm
D. 4 pm - correct answer C. 2 pm
Which of the following describes the system approach to medication errors?
A. It holds the individual(s) involved in the error responsible for the error.
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PTCB PRACTICE EXAM #14 QUESTIONS AND GRADED ANSWERS
Which of the following is a goal of inventory management?
A. Minimize capital charge on average inventory
B. Minimize shrinkage, breakage, and obsolescence of inventory
C. Provide an adequate stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies
D. All of the above - correct answer D. All of the above
Which schedule contains medications that do not require a prescription?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule IV
D. Schedule V - correct answer D. Schedule V
Which of the following orders calls for receiving a specific drug at a specified time each
day?
A. ASAP order
B. Prn order
C. Standing order
D. STAT order - correct answer C. Standing order
What type of pharmacy literature provides the original reports of scientific, clinical,
technical, and administrative research projects?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. None of the above - correct answer A. Primary
Why is it important to follow the procedures of an institution?
A. Following procedures will result in a promotion.
B. Following procedures will result in a pay increase.
C. Following procedures will prevent errors from occurring in a pharmacy.
D. The PTCB and State Boards of Pharmacy follow up with pharmacy technicians to
ensure that they are following procedures. Failure to follow procedures may result in
either a suspension or revocation of certification. - correct answer C. Following
procedures will prevent errors from occurring in a pharmacy.
Where should used needles be placed after use?
A. In a biohazard container
B. In a red plastic bag
C. In a sharps container
D. With normal trash - correct answer C. In a sharps container
Which of the following medications would be used prophylactically in the treatment of
migraine headaches?
A. Butorphanol
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B. Maxalt
C. Propranolol
D. Sumatriptan - correct answer C. Propranolol
What does the "tall man" list issued by the ISMP and the FDA highlight?
A. Dissimilarities in drug names
B. Dissimilarities in nonproprietary drug names
C. Dissimilarities in proprietary drug names
D. Similarities in drug names - correct answer A. Dissimilarities in drug names
A manufacturer's invoice totals $500.00 with the term 3% net. How much should be
remitted to the manufacturer if it is paid in 30 days?
A. $15.00
B. $150.00
C. $485.00
D. $500.00 - correct answer C. $485.00
Which of the following is the generic name for Percocet?
A. Acetaminophen + codeine
B. Acetaminophen + hydrocodone
C. Acetaminophen + oxycodone
D. Acetaminophen + propoxyphene - correct answer C. Acetaminophen + oxycodone
Which DEA form is used to report a theft of controlled substances?
A. DEA Form 41
B. DEA Form 106
C. DEA Form 222
D. DEA Form 224 - correct answer B. DEA Form 106
What type of unit-dose system is referred to as a punch card, a bingo card, or a blister
pack?
A. Blended unit-dose system
B. Modified unit-dose system
C. Modular cassette
D. Multiple medication packages - correct answer B. Modified unit-dose system
An IV line has been ordered for a patient, and it is to be administered at 14:00 hours.
What time is that using standard time?
A. 2 am
B. 12 pm
C. 2 pm
D. 4 pm - correct answer C. 2 pm
Which of the following describes the system approach to medication errors?
A. It holds the individual(s) involved in the error responsible for the error.
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