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1906 - Federal Food and Drug Act - correct answer This act prohibits the sale of adulterated or mislabeled food, drinksand drugs 1914 - Harrison Narcotic Act - correct answer This act limits the transport of opium. In order to purchase opium, a prescription is required. 1938 - Food Drug and Cosmetic Act - correct answer This act made the food and Drug Act more comprehensive to include cosmetics. The act also defines misbranding or adulteration of drugs to be illegal, This act require...

PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023/2024 The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? - ANSWER-left eye What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - ANSWER-pc An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? - ANSWER-suppositories A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? - ANSWER-50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum...

PTCB EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST WITH RATIONALE Multiple choice What is the route of administration for a prescription with the following directions: "i supp pr q 6 hr prn"? A. Orally B. Rectally C. Urethrally D. Vaginall {{Correct Ans- B. Rectally Rationale: "pr" means per rectum. What is the meaning of PDA? A. Personal digital aid B. Personal digital assistant C. Physician digital assistant D. Pharmaceutical data assistant {{Correct Ans- B. Personal dig...

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How much guaifenesin would you dispense for a 5-day supply if the prescription calls for "Guaifenesin 15 cc q 4 h po prn"? A.120 mL B. 180 mL C.450 mL D. 480 mL - correct answer C.450 mL Which of the following abbreviations is not a route of administration? A. IM B. non rep C. po D. sl - correct answer B. non rep Which of the following books would one refer to if he or she were instructed to compound a product and needed to find information on the proper process? A. Drug Fac...

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 ca...

The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? - left eye What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - pc An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? - suppositories A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? - 50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year The expiration date on a bottle of Cipro 500mg tablets stat...

which agency enforces rules and regulations regarding legal and illegal trade of narcotics and other potentially dangerous drugs? - correct answer DEA (Drug enforcement administration which class of drug schedules may be ordered and received by any method (verbal, written, faxed)? - correct answer c-iii thru c-v which of the following is a example of p-list wasted? - correct answer warfin federal laws - correct answer Oversee the development, manufacturing, marketing, and distri...

According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), abbreviations used during prescription writing: - correct answer *Are prone to errors* The best reference for obtaining storage requirements for a particular drug is the: - correct answer *USP-NF* [the USP-NF contains drug monographs that include storage requirements] A pharmacy technician must administer 1000 mL of TPN solution at 75 mL/hr. If the set delivers 20 gtt/mL, the flow rate, in gtt/min, will be: - correct ans...

Which of the following medications is exempt from the Poison Prevention Packaging Act requirement for child-resistant containers? A. Nitroglycerin sustained release capsules B. Potassium chloride C. Isosorbide D. Cholestyramine powder - correct answer D. Cholestyramine powder Which of the following vital information should be readily retrievable from an inpatient medication profile? A. Home address and phone number B. Previous admissions C. Relevant laboratory values D. Insurance in...

Which of the following is false about the chemical name of a drug? a. It is also called the scientific name b. It is used in conventional language c. The most important naming system is the IUPAC name d. Drugs are named according to the structure of the drug molecules - correct answer B. It is used in conventional language Which of the following is a generic name? a. Penicillin b. Advil c. N-acetyl-p-aminophenol d. Zoloft - correct answer A. Penicillin Which of the following is...