PTCB Practice Quiz 4

The technician is checking the refrigerators temperature that reads 8 degree Celsius, what is this temperature in Fahrenheit? 46.4 -13.3 72 -43.2

46.4

A physician with a DEA number starting with "X" represents? Mid-level practitioner Hospital practitioner Opioid treating practitioner Dental practitioner

Opioid treating practitioner

Which dispense as written codes indicates an override? 1 3 4 6

Your answer of 6 was correct. Answer: D - DAW code 6 indicates an override; 1 indicates substitution not allowed by provider; 3 indicates substitution allowed - pharmacist selected; 4 indicates substitution allowed - generic drug not in stock

Insurance companies enact plan limitations to control drug use, which of the following is a limitation for a mail order pharmacy for days' supply? 30 60 90 120

Correct answer is: 90 Answer: C - Days supply restriction for a mail order supplies is 90 days. Retail pharmacies will have a 30 day limit.

Which of the following is used to identify and define inventory items based on their usage? Periodic Automatic Replacement Just in Time Minimum and Maximum ABC analysis

Correct answer is: ABC analysis Answer: D - ABC analysis focuses on the products that will have the greatest inventory turnover rate. Periodic Automatic Replacement automatically orders a medication when it falls below a predetermine quantity; Just in Time orders a product just before it is used; Minimum and maximum is a predetermined number that states the min and max amount to be kept on shelf.

Which of the following is not an organ in the lymphatic system? Thymus Thyroid Tonsil Spleen

Thyroid Answer: B - the thyroid is a gland that is a part of the endocrine system that produces hormones. Thymus, tonsil and spleen are organs part of the lymphatic system that production and proper functioning of the immune system.

Which of the following is not a condition that affects the dermatological system of skin? Acne Psoriasis Onychomycosis Urticaria

Your answer of Onychomycosis was correct. Answer: C - Onychomycosis is fungal condition that affects the nails, and is the most common disease of the nails. It normally starts with the tip of the toe nails. Acne, psoriasis and Urticaria all are conditions that affect the skin.

E-prescribing tools can include all the following except? Software programs Printers Hardware Touch screens

Your answer of Printers was correct. Answer: B - Printers are output devices. Software, hardware, and touch screens can be used to transfer prescription data among prescribers and pharmacy.

Which of the following is a method of payment when a patient does not have insurance? Self-pay Coupons Prior authorization Private plans

Your answer of Self-pay was correct. Answer: A - When a patient is responsible for the total cost of their prescription, they must pay by using cash, check or credit card. Coupons are used for specific products as an incentive for the patient to take the drug; Prior authorization is needed before a prescription can be filled by the physician from the managed care organization; Private plans gives the patient a prescription drug card from a pharmacy benefits manager.

All the following are classification list of hazardous waste based on ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity and toxicity except? F list K list Q list U list

Answer: C - Q is not a list for hazardous waste. All other lists F, K, P and U are types of hazardous waste. P and U list may be found in a pharmacy.

Which of the following is a disadvantage to implementing pharmacy information systems? Enhanced patient safety Increased workflow efficiency Enhanced delivery of patient-sensitive information Barriers in accessing different databases.

Barriers in accessing different databases.

Which of the following organization does not track medication errors? FDA Medwatch Board of Pharmacy (BOP) The Joint Commission (TJC) National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (NCCMERP)

Board of Pharmacy (BOP) Answer: B - The Board of Pharmacy regulates state agencies that oversee the practice of pharmacy. FDA MedWatch is a voluntary program that allows the reporting of adverse events. The Joint Commission address quality of patient care and patient safety. NCCMERP address interdisciplinary causes of medication errors and strategies for prevention.

Pharmacy technicians are not allowed to counsel patients. Which of the following is considered counseling of a patient? Action to take if a dose is missed Giving the dosage form of a drug Name of medication Discussing routes of administration

Correct answer is: Action to take if a dose is missed Answer: A - Providing information about action to take if a dose is missed is considered counseling because this decision must be made by the pharmacist.

In which section of the drug monograph would you find an abbreviated summary of the most clinically adverse reactions? Adverse reactions Overdosage Contraindication Warning and precaution

Correct answer is: Warning and precaution Answer: D - Warning and precaution sections gives a summary of the most clinically adverse reactions and action taken. Adverse reactions list commonly occurring adverse reactions and incidence of these effects. Overdosage gives information on toxicity and the antidotes. Contraindication are situations in which the drug should not be used.

Which of the indicates the correct expiration date for 12/17? 12/01/2017 12/31/2017 12/15/2017 12/12/2017

12/31/2017

What storage condition would indicate a temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit? Cold Cool Warm Controlled room temperature

75 F -> 23 C

Which of the following documentation form requires that patient profile be maintained for every patient regardless of the pharmacy setting? Medication administration record Physician order sheet Patient profile Resident monitoring form

Patient profile Answer: C - A patient profile is required by OBRA 90 and may be either hard copy or a computerized list of the patient's prescription and other information such name, date of birth and medical history. Medication administration record documents medication administered to a patient. Physician order sheet listing the physician order including drug and nondrug orders. Resident monitoring form documents behavior of a patient and any precipitating factors.

Which of the following hormone stimulates bone and muscle growth in men? Androgen hormone Luteinizing hormone Progesterone Testosterone hormone

Testosterone hormone