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PTCB Practice Exam 2 Part 3

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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.

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Which of the following can be accessed through the pharmacy terminal?
A. Drug Facts and Comparisons
B. MEDLINE
C. Physicians' Desk Reference
D. All of the above

D. All of the above

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Which of the following can be accessed through the pharmacy terminal?
A. Drug Facts and Comparisons
B. MEDLINE
C. Physicians' Desk Reference
D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What form must be submitted to the DEA to destroy controlled substances?
A. Form 41
B. Form 49
C. Form 224
D. Form 225

A. Form 41

Which of the following auxiliary labels would not be appropriate for a prescription of sulfasalazine?
A. Avoid sunlight
B. Drink plenty of water
C. Keep refrigerated
D. May discolor urine

C. Keep refrigerated

What does the term "overhead" refer to in business?
A. All of the costs associated with a business
B. Ceilings
C. Inventory
D. Payroll

A. All of the costs associated with a business

You have a 10% solution of dextrose. How many grams of dextrose are in 500 mL of this solution?
A. 50 mg
B. 500 mg
C. 5000 mg
D. 50 g

D. 50 g

Which of the following interpretations of the signa "ii gtt os bid" is correct?
A. Instill 2 drops in right ear twice a day.
B. Instill 2 drops in right eye twice a day.
C. Instill 2 drops in left ear twice a day.
D. Instill 2 drops in left eye twice a day.

D. Instill 2 drops in left eye twice a day.

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PTCB Practice Exam 2 Part 3
TermDefinition

Which of the following can be accessed through the pharmacy terminal?
A. Drug Facts and Comparisons
B. MEDLINE
C. Physicians' Desk Reference
D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What form must be submitted to the DEA to destroy controlled substances?
A. Form 41
B. Form 49
C. Form 224
D. Form 225

A. Form 41

Which of the following auxiliary labels would not be appropriate for a prescription of sulfasalazine?
A. Avoid sunlight
B. Drink plenty of water
C. Keep refrigerated
D. May discolor urine

C. Keep refrigerated

What does the term "overhead" refer to in business?
A. All of the costs associated with a business
B. Ceilings
C. Inventory
D. Payroll

A. All of the costs associated with a business

You have a 10% solution of dextrose. How many grams of dextrose are in 500 mL of this solution?
A. 50 mg
B. 500 mg
C. 5000 mg
D. 50 g

D. 50 g

Which of the following interpretations of the signa "ii gtt os bid" is correct?
A. Instill 2 drops in right ear twice a day.
B. Instill 2 drops in right eye twice a day.
C. Instill 2 drops in left ear twice a day.
D. Instill 2 drops in left eye twice a day.

D. Instill 2 drops in left eye twice a day.

What is the maximum number of different items that may be ordered on a Form 222?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20

B. 10

Which of the following medications is the generic name for Biaxin?
A. Azithromycin
B. Clarithromycin
C. Dirithromycin
D. Erythromycin ethylsuccinate

B. Clarithromycin

Which of the following is the primary source of medication for community pharmacies?
A. Chain pharmacy warehouses
B. GPOs
C. Manufacturers and wholesalers
D. Store-to-store vendors

C. Manufacturers and wholesalers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of automation?
A. A minimum number of prescriptions must be filled daily to be cost effective.
B. It allows pharmacist to provide clinical skills to patients and reduce the amount of time checking prescriptions.
C. It is capable of counting and prefilling containers of medication.
D. It leads to improved efficiency and accuracy in prescription filling and dispensing.

A. A minimum number of prescriptions must be filled daily to be cost effective.

Which of the following is not considered a scheduled medication, which includes maintenance doses that are administered in a standard, repeated cycle of frequency?
A. BID
B. Q4H
C. QID
D. PRN

D. PRN

Which of the following standard development organizations has developed and maintained standards for each step in the prescribing process?
A. NCPDP
B. SCRIPT
C. PSTAC
D. All of the above

A. NCPDP

Which of the following is a criterion for a drug to be placed on the ISMP's "do not crush" list?
A. Enteric-coated tablet
B. Film-coated tablet
C. Skin irritant
D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What does ASHP mean?
A. American Schools of Health Practices
B. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
C. American Society of Hospital Pharmacists
D. Association of Specialty Health Practitioners

B. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Which of the following would be found on a hospital medication order but not on a retail prescription?
A. Dosage schedule
B. Drug name
C. Drug strength
D. Patient name

A. Dosage schedule

What is the generic name for Glucophage?
A. Glimepiride
B. Glipizide
C. Glyburide
D. Metformin

D. Metformin

Who makes notations and signs medication administration records (MARs) in an institution?
A. Doctors
B. Nurses
C. Pharmacists
D. Pharmacy technicians

B. Nurses

Which of the following is an example of an automated dispensing system?
A. Centralized system
B. Modernized system
C. Process control devices
D. All of the above

A. Centralized system

What does Syrup USP contain?
A. Alcohol in water
B. Oleaginous in water
C. PEG in water
D. Sucrose in water

D. Sucrose in water

Which of the following drug classifications would not be included on automatic stop orders in a hospital?
A. Antibiotics
B. Anticoagulants
C. Antihistamines
D. Diabetic medications

D. Diabetic medications

How many times may a controlled substance with five refills be transferred to another pharmacy?
A. 0 times
B. 1 time
C. 5 times
D. 6 times

B. 1 time

You have been asked to prepare 20 mL of a drug dilution of 50 mg/mL from a stock solution of 2 g/5 mL. How many milliliters of diluent will be needed?
A. 2.5
B. 17.5
C. 140
D. 160

B. 17.5

Who is responsible for maintaining the inventory stock in the pharmacy?
A. Certified pharmacy technician
B. Pharmacist
C. Pharmacy technician
D. All pharmacy staff

D. All pharmacy staff

What type of mortar and pestle should be used in mixing liquid compounds?
A. Glass
B. Latex
C. Porcelain
D. Wedgwood

A. Glass

Which of the following agencies is responsible for approving hospitals for Medicaid reimbursement?
A. BOP
B. DPH
C. HCFA
D. TJC

C. HCFA