PTCB Practice Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Knowing which of the following can best assist a technician in the prevention of data entry errors? A. Names of medications B. Insurance co-payments C. Pharmacokinetics D. Physician contact information Correct Answer A. Names of medications Which of the following injectable drugs would be stored in refrigerator? A. Clindamycin B. Ciprofloxacin C. Cyanocobalamin D. Calcitonin-salmon Correct Answer D. Calcitonin-salmon The requirement that a non-formulary medication be covered only if approved by the third-party payer is called: A. claims reconciliation B. capitation payment C. prior authorization D. claims adjudication Correct Answer C. prior authorization For a medication to be within the 5% margin of error permitted by the USP, the minimum amount that can be weighed on a Class A prescription balance is: A. 6 mg B. 12 mg C. 120 mg D. 120 g Correct Answer C. 120 mg What is the percentage concentration of a solution that contains 500 mg/50 mL? A. 0.5% B. 1% C. 5% D. 10% Correct Answer B. 1% A pharmacy technician receives an order for Lortab 5/500 mg tablets every 4 to 6 hours p.r.n. No refill information is provided. The technician should conclude that the prescription: