Practice for PCTB Exam

Convert 1 : 7,500 to a percentage strength. A. 0.013% B. 1.75% C. 7.5% D. 1.3%

A. 0.013% When given a ratio, divide 100 by the ratio value. In this case, 100 / 7,500 = 0.013% When it asks for percentage strength, it's always out of 100%

Antitussive drugs are used in the treatment of which condition? A. Fever B. Cough C. Pain D. Headache

B. Cough

Which pharmacy abbreviation indicates that a medicine is to be taken "by mouth"? A. ud B. po C. ou D. od

B. po ud: as directed ou: both eyes od: right eye

If a medicine has an expiration date of 06/2024, on what date does it expire?A. 05 / 31 / 2024 B. 06 / 01 / 2024 C. 06 / 30 / 2024 D. 07 / 01 / 2024

C. 06 / 30 / 2024 Last day of the month

Before use, how long should a laminar air flow hood be turned on? A. 10 minutes B. 15 minutes C. 30 minutes D. 60 minutes

C. 30 Minutes Must be turned on 30-minutes before use

Which of the following alcohol concentrations is classified as Alcohol USP? A. 40% isopropyl alcohol B. 40% ethyl alcohol C. 70% isopropyl alcohol D. 95% ethyl alcohol

D. 95% ethyl alcohol 95% ethanol and 5% water.

How are Class III FDA drug recalls classified? A. Most severe recall level B. Severe recall level C. Intermediate-level recall level D. Least severe recall level

D. Least severe recall level Class II recalls are considered 'intermediate level threat', whereas Class I recalls are classified as the 'most severe threat' level.

Convert 84 degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius. A. 24.7 degrees C B. 27.6 degrees C C. 28.2 degrees C D. 28.9 degrees C

A. 28.9 degrees C To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius: subtract 32 and multiply by fraction 5/9. 84 - 32 = 52, 52 x (5/9) = 28.88 degrees C or 28.9 degrees C, when rounded up.

Medicines with the suffix -pril are members of which drug class? A. ACE inhibitors B. Antihistamines C. Steroids D. Beta blockers

A. Ace Inhibitors -pril is like lisinopril, which is used for high blood pressure or heart failure. Does this by blocking angiotensin II (hormone that constricts blood vessels and increase pressure)

Medicines with the suffix -lol are members of which drug class? A. Beta-blockers B. Diuretics C. Nitrates D. Alpha blockers

A. Beta Blockers Drugs such as -lol like Propanolol are used to help treat high blood pressure, angina, anxiety and migraines.

What name is given to the type of error that occurs when something is performed incorrectly, such as dispensing medicine incorrectly? A. Error of commission B. Primary error C. SOP error D. Systematic error

A. Error of commission An error when something is performed incorrectly - in this case, dispensing the medicine incorrectly. Error of Omission: an error when a patient is missing something they need - not being dispensed medication they should've received.

Which food decreases the anticoagulant effects of warfarin? A. Green, leafy vegetables B. Onions C. Chicken D. Milk

A. Green, leafy vegetables Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli, and cabbage, are high in vitamin K. Vitamin K promotes blood clotting, which counteracts the effects of warfarin, an anticoagulant. Warfarin works by preventing blood clots from forming or enlarging.

To ensure safe drug storage, how frequently should refrigerator and freezer temperatures be monitored? A. Twice daily B. Once weekly C. Twice monthly D. Once monthly

A. Twice daily Once in the morning, once at night

If a prescriber instructs to "dispense as written," which code should be used?A. DAW 0 B. DAW 1 C. DAW 2 D. DAW 3

B. DAW 1 DAW 1 stands for "Dispense As Written" and indicates that the pharmacist must dispense the exact medicine prescribed by the prescriber without substituting a generic or alternative medicine. DAW 0 = no preference

What is the 10-digit identifier used by healthcare providers to transmit healthcare details? A. BIN number B. NPI number C. CRS number D. DEA number

B. NPI number NPI #: National Provider Identification is a unique 10-digit ID number issued to healthcare providers BIN #: Insurance DEA #: Number provided to providers to allow them to write prescriptions

When a medication is dispensed, what is the flat fee that the patient must pay to the pharmacy? A. POS fee B. Capitation fee C. Co-pay D. Deductible

C. Co-pay Flat fee a patient pays to the pharmacy. Insurance charges a co-payment as a fixed fee for the treatment.

Federal legislation states that pharmacies must complete an inventory of controlled substances. How regularly should this be conducted? A. Every 6 months B. Annually C. Every 2 years D. Every 5 years

C. Every 2 years

Which of the following refers to the licensed clinical uses of a medicine? A. Route of administration B. Mechanism of action C. Indication D. Contraindication

C. Indication Indication refers to what a medicine is used for - condition or disease. Route of administration: how it can be taken Mechanism of Action: the method of how it works Contraindication: times when it should not be used

A pharmacy technician receives the following prescription: iii gtts ou ud x 7d. How is the medicine administered to the patient? A. By mouth B. Inhaled C. Into the eye D. Into the ear

C. Into the eye iii (3) gtts (drops) ou (both eyes) ud (as directed) x 7d (for 7 days) OU = both eyes OD = right eye OS = left eye

Which part of Medicare covers certain vaccines administered to patients in a pharmacy setting? A. Part A B. Part C C. Part D D. None of the above

C. Part D Part D of Medicare covers specific vaccines administered to patients in pharmacies. Part A covers inpatient care in hospitals. Part B covers outpatient care, as well as services from doctors and other healthcare providers. Part C refers to Medicare Advantage Plans offered by private companies approved by Medicare that combines both Part A and Part B coverage.