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PTCB Practice Exam Challenge with Accurate SolutionsKnowing 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: PTCB Practice Exam Challenge with Accurate Solutions
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% PTCB Practice Exam Challenge with Accurate Solutions
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:
A. is refillable for 6 months
B. is refillable for 1 year
C. may be refilled 5 times
D. may not be refilled - Correct Answer D. may not be refilled
Upon receiving notice of a drug recall, a pharmacy technician should immediately:
A. destroy all stock that has the recalled lot number
B. separate out all stock with the recalled lot number for return to the manufacturer
C. send all stock with the recalled lot number to the FDA for testing PTCB Practice Exam Challenge with Accurate Solutions
D. call the FDA to report the quantity of recalled drug that the pharmacy has in stock - Correct Answer B. separate out all stock with the recalled lot number for return to the manufacturer
Upon obtaining initial patient information, the pharmacy technician should:
A. review the information with other pharmacy staff to ensure clarity
B. ensure that the patient understands the side effects of current medication
C. recommend additional pharmacotherapy
D. document known allergies - Correct Answer D. document known allergies
For a pharmacy technician assigned to stock replenishment, which item would be considered a high-alert medication?
A. Potassium chloride injection 10 mEq/5 mL 30 mL
B. Ipratropium bromide inhalation solution 0.02% 2.5 mL vials
C. Epinephrine 0.1% syrings
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