PTCB Exam Review Questions &
Answers(RATED A+)
When working with glass ampules to prepare an IV admixture using aseptic techniques, which type
of needle must be used? - ANSWERA: Filter
To avoid exceeding the 24hr acetaminophen dose limit of 4g, patients taking Darvocet-N
100mg/650mg should be cautioned not to take more than how many tablets daily? -
ANSWERNARCOTIC/Lesser Drug
4g= 4,000mg
4,000/650 = 6
*Double Check (6 x 650= 3,900)*
A: 6 Tablets
The most appropriate container size, in ounces for dispensing 240mL of liquid medication bottle is? -
ANSWER1 ounce = 30mL
240mL/30mL = 8mL
A: 8
If a toxic or caustic material comes in contact with the skin or eyes, the immediate response is to...? -
ANSWERA: Flush the affected area with large volume of cold water
What is the brand name for Lorazepam? - ANSWERA: Ativan
An inject-able drug that needs to be stored in the refrigerator?
A: Clindamycin
B: Ciprofloxacin
C: Calcitonin- Salmon
D:Cyanocobalamin - ANSWERA: Calcitonin-Salmon
,When an order is received in the pharmacy the order invoice must be carefully checked against the? -
ANSWERA: Purchase Order
The best reference for obtaining storage requirements for a particular drug is the? - ANSWERA: USP-
NF
The information contained in the manufacturer's package insert may also be found in the? -
ANSWERA: Physician's Desk Reference
Which of the following vital information should be readily retrievable form an inpatient medication
profile? - ANSWERA: Relevant laboratory values
What regulation establishes federal protections for the privacy of protected health information? -
ANSWERA: HIPPA
A prescription reads, "Percodan tablets, dispense 120, take 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as
needed for back pain." The technician should....? - ANSWER*Percodan (Oxycodone/Aspirin): Treats
pain. This medicine is a combination of a narcotic and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)*
A: Fill the prescription as written.
Coordination of benefits is used when a patient has...? - ANSWERA: A primary and secondary
insurance.
(Coordination of benefits... which insurance can be used 1stly or 2ndly)
Which is a calcium channel blocker?
A: Nitroglycerin
B: Ramipril
C:Atenolol
D: Dilitazem - ANSWERA: Dilitazem
, According to the DEA, all records related to controlled substances must be maintained and be
available for inspection for a minimum of ___ years? - ANSWERA: 2 years
A patient wants to transfer a prescription from the originating pharmacy to another pharmacy. The
pharmacy tech should?:
A: Call the receiving pharmacy and provide the necessary information to another pharmacist
B: Inform the patient that it is illegal to transfer prescriptions
C: Refer the patient to an on-duty pharmacist to process the transfer
D: Accommodate the patient and process the transfer - ANSWERA: Refer the patient to an on-duty
pharmacist to process the transfer
The form used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances is? - ANSWERA: DEA106
An outpatient prescription requires which of the following?
A: Medication lot number
B: Physician's phone number and address
C:Pharmacy's address and phone number
D: Medical Conditions - ANSWERA: Physician's phone number and adress
Concerning needle capping which is correct?
A: Used insulin needles are small enough that they can be disposed of in regular garbage
B: Used immunization needles should be recapped before being placed in the sharps container
C: Used immunization needles should never be recapped
D: Insulin needs are small enough that they can safely be recapped before being thrown away in the
sharps container - ANSWERA: Used immunization needles should never be recapped
Anti neoplastic medications should be prepared in what type of hood? -
ANSWER*ANTINEOPLASTIC. : inhibiting or preventing the growth and spread of tumors or malignant
cells.*
Answers(RATED A+)
When working with glass ampules to prepare an IV admixture using aseptic techniques, which type
of needle must be used? - ANSWERA: Filter
To avoid exceeding the 24hr acetaminophen dose limit of 4g, patients taking Darvocet-N
100mg/650mg should be cautioned not to take more than how many tablets daily? -
ANSWERNARCOTIC/Lesser Drug
4g= 4,000mg
4,000/650 = 6
*Double Check (6 x 650= 3,900)*
A: 6 Tablets
The most appropriate container size, in ounces for dispensing 240mL of liquid medication bottle is? -
ANSWER1 ounce = 30mL
240mL/30mL = 8mL
A: 8
If a toxic or caustic material comes in contact with the skin or eyes, the immediate response is to...? -
ANSWERA: Flush the affected area with large volume of cold water
What is the brand name for Lorazepam? - ANSWERA: Ativan
An inject-able drug that needs to be stored in the refrigerator?
A: Clindamycin
B: Ciprofloxacin
C: Calcitonin- Salmon
D:Cyanocobalamin - ANSWERA: Calcitonin-Salmon
,When an order is received in the pharmacy the order invoice must be carefully checked against the? -
ANSWERA: Purchase Order
The best reference for obtaining storage requirements for a particular drug is the? - ANSWERA: USP-
NF
The information contained in the manufacturer's package insert may also be found in the? -
ANSWERA: Physician's Desk Reference
Which of the following vital information should be readily retrievable form an inpatient medication
profile? - ANSWERA: Relevant laboratory values
What regulation establishes federal protections for the privacy of protected health information? -
ANSWERA: HIPPA
A prescription reads, "Percodan tablets, dispense 120, take 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as
needed for back pain." The technician should....? - ANSWER*Percodan (Oxycodone/Aspirin): Treats
pain. This medicine is a combination of a narcotic and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)*
A: Fill the prescription as written.
Coordination of benefits is used when a patient has...? - ANSWERA: A primary and secondary
insurance.
(Coordination of benefits... which insurance can be used 1stly or 2ndly)
Which is a calcium channel blocker?
A: Nitroglycerin
B: Ramipril
C:Atenolol
D: Dilitazem - ANSWERA: Dilitazem
, According to the DEA, all records related to controlled substances must be maintained and be
available for inspection for a minimum of ___ years? - ANSWERA: 2 years
A patient wants to transfer a prescription from the originating pharmacy to another pharmacy. The
pharmacy tech should?:
A: Call the receiving pharmacy and provide the necessary information to another pharmacist
B: Inform the patient that it is illegal to transfer prescriptions
C: Refer the patient to an on-duty pharmacist to process the transfer
D: Accommodate the patient and process the transfer - ANSWERA: Refer the patient to an on-duty
pharmacist to process the transfer
The form used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances is? - ANSWERA: DEA106
An outpatient prescription requires which of the following?
A: Medication lot number
B: Physician's phone number and address
C:Pharmacy's address and phone number
D: Medical Conditions - ANSWERA: Physician's phone number and adress
Concerning needle capping which is correct?
A: Used insulin needles are small enough that they can be disposed of in regular garbage
B: Used immunization needles should be recapped before being placed in the sharps container
C: Used immunization needles should never be recapped
D: Insulin needs are small enough that they can safely be recapped before being thrown away in the
sharps container - ANSWERA: Used immunization needles should never be recapped
Anti neoplastic medications should be prepared in what type of hood? -
ANSWER*ANTINEOPLASTIC. : inhibiting or preventing the growth and spread of tumors or malignant
cells.*
