PTCB Practice Exam 2 Part 1
This flashcard set covers essential pharmacy technician topics including inventory management goals and controlled substance schedules. It helps reinforce knowledge needed for efficient pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance.
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 abov
D. All of the above
Key Terms
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 abov
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
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
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
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.
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
C. In a sharps container
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Which of the following is a goal of inventory management? | D. All of the above |
Which schedule contains medications that do not require a prescription? | D. Schedule V |
Which of the following orders calls for receiving a specific drug at a specified time each day? | C. Standing order |
What type of pharmacy literature provides the original reports of scientific, clinical, technical, and administrative research projects? | A. Primary |
Why is it important to follow the procedures of an institution? | C. Following procedures will prevent errors from occurring in a pharmacy. |
Where should used needles be placed after use? | C. In a sharps container |
Which of the following medications would be used prophylactically in the treatment of migraine headaches? | C. Propranolol |
What does the "tall man" list issued by the ISMP and the FDA highlight? | 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? | C. $485.00 |
Which of the following is the generic name for Percocet? | C. Acetaminophen + oxycodone |
Which DEA form is used to report a theft of controlled substances? | B. DEA Form 106 |
What type of unit-dose system is referred to as a punch card, a bingo card, or a blister pack? | 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? | C. 2 pm |
Which of the following describes the system approach to medication errors? | B. It involves analyzing, categorizing, and evaluating the error to develop processes and procedures to prevent the error form occurring again. |
Which of the following is not an example of a decentralized automated dispensing system? | B. McKesson Robot-RXD |
Which of the following is not an input device for a computer? | C. Printer |
Which organization replaced the HCFA? | A. CMS |
What is the study of the action of drugs within the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion? | A. Pharmacokinetics |
A pharmacy technician receives a prescription to make 4 oz of a 10% solution and has a 25% stock solution on hand. How much diluent will be added to fill this prescription? | C. 72 mL |
What does the pharmacy abbreviation MDI mean? | B. Metered-dose inhaler |
Which vitamin deficiency would result in rickets? | D. Vitamin D |
How long must controlled substance records be retained according to federal law? | C. 2 years |
Which of the following forms is associated with hazardous materials? | C. SDS |
Which of the following patients must have a patient profile? | A. All patients |
What should be done in preparing a prescription for etoposide? | D. Prepare it in a biological safety cabinet. |