PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCE) Practice Exam

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• Where should partially used chemotherapy vials be disposed?
• Which statement correctly describes generic names and brand names for drugs?
• Medicare Part A covers which type of services?
• What is the primary purpose of a decentralized pharmacy unit?
• The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1990 requires pharmacists to offer counseling on what?
• Which DEA form is used to authorize the manufacturing and distribution of controlled substances?
• What does the Harrison Narcotic Act regulate?
• Normal body temperature is 37 C; what is it in Fahrenheit?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical reason for an insurance claim rejection?
• Which task is typically within a pharmacy technician's scope of practice?
• Which healthcare professional cannot prescribe medications?
• Tylenol #2 contains how many milligrams of acetaminophen?
• What is the problem when tobramycin and gentamicin are administered together?
• Under DEA regulations, how often must a full inventory of controlled substances be conducted?
• The yellow chemotherapy waste bag contains which items?
• Which of the following can alter the effectiveness of birth control?
• Which would be an adequate reason for recalling medications?
• What is the standard refrigerator temperature range for storage?
• How long should a compounding PT scrub the hands and up to the elbow with warm water and antimicrobial soap?
• In a DEA number, what does the second letter represent?
• What is a common side effect of cholinergic agents?
• Tylenol #4 contains how much codeine?
• Which of the following can result from lack of stability in a compounded sterile product?
• Which task is allowed for a PT?
• Which drug is a Schedule II drug?
• Why do pharmacies prefer purchasing stock from wholesalers?
• How much codeine is found in Tylenol #3?
• What technology has largely replaced the Want book for inventory control?
• Which statement best describes an antiseptic?
• A vertical laminar flow hood is reserved for the preparation of which of the following?
• Vitamin K is an antidote for toxicity from which medication?
• Which statement about USP 797 is correct?
• Anti-infective agents include which medications?
• Who is primarily responsible for counseling patients about medications?
• Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970, which scenario is an exemption to childproof packaging?
• What equipment is necessary to have when transporting chemotherapy medications?
• What is the standard freezer temperature range for pharmaceutical storage?
• The base components of a hyperalimentation admixture typically include which of the following?
• In dosage instructions, AU stands for which of the following?
• Which of the following is an example of quality assurance and validation testing performed by a pharmacy technician who compounds sterile products?
• How many medication items can be ordered per DEA Form 222?
• In the National Drug Code (NDC) number, what does the second segment represent?
• The Combat Meth Epidemic Act of 2005 regulates which substances?
• The Orphan Drug Act of 1983 provides incentives for which purpose?
• At what temperature are Fahrenheit and Celsius equal?
• Which statement best describes Schedule II drugs?
• Which regulation provides enforceable guidelines for the preparation of sterile products to prevent contamination?
• How long should records for controlled substances be stored?
• Most suspension antibiotics have a stability limit of how many days after opening unless indicated otherwise?
• Which fruit should be avoided while taking calcium channel blockers and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors?
• Which prefix is associated with distributors in DEA registration?
• How should suspension antibiotics be stored and used to maintain stability?
• The packaging area is where radiopharmaceuticals are packaged for delivery. Which option best describes this function?
• What does the perpetual inventory system do automatically when items are sold?
• Compound sterile products are also known as extemporaneous compounding.
• Regarding antibiotic therapy, which practice helps prevent resistance?
• Which abbreviation signifies a sublingual route?
• Damaged or expired stock should be returned to the wholesaler for credit.
• Diovan is the brand name for which generic medication?
• When reading a graduated cylinder, if the liquid forms an upside-down meniscus, you should read at eye level the highest point of the meniscus.
• In the NDC, which segment identifies the manufacturer?
• Which statement about Mannitol storage is correct?
• The DOT regulates specific types of waste containers, labels, marketing and vehicle placards. Which option matches this description?
• Which abbreviation is used to indicate a rectal administration route?
• What is the generic name for ProAir, Ventoline and Proventil?
• Folic acid is the vitamin designated as which B vitamin?
• Copy 2 of the DEA Form 222 is forwarded to the supplier and then sent to the DEA. Which copy is this?
• Nursing units are inspected by pharmacy staff how often?
• Where should hazardous pharmaceutical waste be disposed?
• SC is used to denote which route of administration?
• How long is nitroglycerin sublingual tablets stable after opening the container?
• Which act distinguished between legend (prescription) and nonlegend (OTC) drugs?
• Which organization accredits healthcare organizations?
• Which label is appropriate for containers of cytotoxic agents?
• Which of the following is an antidiabetic medication?
• Which statement correctly describes Schedule V drugs?
• Which drugs may cause photosensitivity and should prompt sun avoidance?
• What is the primary action of an expectorant?
• One pin equals how many milliliters?
• Phase III trials are described as which of the following?
• What is the generic name for Lopressor?
• In pharmacology abbreviations, SL stands for which route of administration?
• Which antibiotic group is most commonly associated with photosensitivity in the context of antibiotic therapy?
• How would 8:30 p.m. be expressed in military time?
• Which Medicare part covers inpatient hospital services?
• What is the most used reference book in hospital pharmacy?
• Tylenol #4 contains how many milligrams of acetaminophen?
• Which two time frames are associated with partial filling of schedule II drugs?
• The United States Pharmacopeia is best described as?
• What documentation should accompany the destruction of a returned vial?
• Which acronym stands for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services?
• Which of the following are digital pill counting machines?
• What is the effective antidote for episodes of hypoglycemia?
• Which statement is true regarding birth control interaction with antibiotics?
• Which statement is true regarding who may receive telephone orders in a pharmacy setting?
• Which schedule includes benzodiazepines?
• Which topics are typically discussed by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee?
• What is the function of the anteroom in a clean-room facility?
• Under standard conditions without an electronically linked database, how many transfers can occur for Schedule III-V drugs?
• How many continuing education credits are required over the course of 2 years by a certified PT?
• Medicare Part B covers which services?
• Which organization enforces the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970?
• What does beyond-use date indicate for repackaged medications?
• When preparing an ampoule-derived solution, which practice reduces contamination risk?
• Which of the following is true about unit-dose label content in an inpatient setting?
• Hazardous medications should be stored separately from other medications for what purpose?
• Sulfonamides should be taken with plenty of water. Which option best reflects this guidance?
• Which auxiliary label should be affixed to containers of NSAIDs?
• What is the payment term for stock purchases?
• Which program is designed to ensure safe isotretinoin use and pregnancy prevention?
• Which statements are true regarding chemotherapy preparation?
• A barrier isolator or a horizontal laminar flow hood can be used to compound IV antibiotics.
• What best describes the prime supplier or vendor?
• Which of the following is a sulfa antibiotic?
• OSHA standards commonly address which area?
• LR stands for which solution?
• Which statement best describes the policy for partially used medications regarding returns?
• New stock items should be inspected for item names, quantities, expiration dates, and what other factor?
• What are the base components of a hyperalimentation admixture?
• Who decides whether a new drug should be added to the hospital formulary?
• The acronym HIPAA relates to the protection of patient health information in which context?
• Clinical trial phase I involves which of the following?
• Which drug is a Schedule III substance?
• Which statement best describes the breakdown room's purpose?
• Where should gowns and gloves used in chemotherapy compounding be disposed?
• Narcotics, muscle relaxants and anti-hypertensive agents may cause what, and these effects may be intensified by alcohol?
• Which of the following is an antineoplastic agent?
• Can a horizontal laminar flow hood be used to compound chemotherapy?
• Tylenol #3 contains how many milligrams of acetaminophen?
• Which drugs are listed as Schedule III?
• The Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee is composed of which professionals?
• Which of the following is an aminoglycoside?
• Chemotherapy medications and investigation drugs should be dispersed on which shelf?
• What suffix do many antifungal medications have, as mentioned?
• Which vitamin corresponds to Thiamine?
• HIPAA stands for what act?
• Which statement describes coring?
• Amidate is the brand name for which generic drug?
• Which healthcare professionals may receive medication orders by telephone?
• How soon before the expiration date should medications be pulled off the shelf?
• In the DEA registration system, which designation corresponds to a hospital or clinic?
• SWFI stands for which solution in sterile procedures?
• Which of the following is an anticonvulsant medication?
• Tylenol No.3, a combination of acetaminophen and codeine, is in which schedule?
• Which of the following is an aminoglycoside listed in the material?
• Which vitamin is pyridoxine?
• What is the minimum weighable amount that a Class A balance can accurately measure?
• What is the beyond-use date (BUD) for a multi-dose vial such as insulin after opening?
• Which drug is a tricyclic antidepressant?
• Which drug requires a patient package insert (PPI) distribution?
• In a hospital, a formulary is best described as which of the following?
• If a patient uses a Schedule II medication, how many refills are allowed?
• How long are drug patents effective?
• Which information is required on the label of a prepackaged or repackaged unit-dose medication in an inpatient setting?
• Reducing a substance to fine particles using a mortar and pestle is called:
• In the NDC, which segment indicates the package size?
• Lopressor is the brand name for which generic medication?
• PR is the abbreviation used for which anatomical route?
• FDA recall levels include which type characterized by not likely to result in adverse health consequences?
• Fat Soluble Vitamin (which vitamins are fat soluble)?
• Which practice is most effective to prevent contamination and the spread of infection within a hospital?
• Which is the correct cleaning procedure for a laminar flow hood?
• Where should Xalatan eye drops be stored?
• Which of the following is an antifungal medication?
• Which of the following is an antihypertensive drug class?
• Medicare Part C is commonly known as which type of plan?
• Which regulation requires reporting of serious injuries and deaths caused by medical equipment to the FDA and the manufacturer?
• Expired medication return timeframe is:
• MAC stands for Maximum Allowable Cost and is defined as:
• The N-U designation in DEA numbers applies to which type of facility?
• Cyanocobalamin is a form of which vitamin?
• Digibind is an antidote for which medication toxicity?
• Drug Utilization Reviews (DUR) are typically performed by which professionals?
• What happens to remaining drugs from an investigational study when the study is complete?
• How often should all work surfaces and flooring of a clean room be sanitized?
• Which of the following is a Schedule I drug?
• The National Council for Prescription Programs (NCPC) ID identifies which party?
• What is the purpose of auxiliary labels on hazardous drugs such as chemotherapy?
• Before donning gown and gloves, which step should be performed?
• Diovan is the brand name for which generic medication?
• What is the primary use of SWFI in sterile procedures?
• FDA stands for which federal organization?
• How is the check digit of a DEA number calculated?
• Which of the following is not typically recorded for exempt narcotic purchases?
• Extemporaneous compounding is best described as non-commercially available and non-sterile products prepared for a specific patient.
• In a nuclear pharmacy setting, a technician should have access to which of the following?
• Which plan generally offers broader access to out-of-network physicians but at higher costs?
• Tetracycline and fluoroquinolones should be taken within 1 hour of which substances?
• What is CCXLIX equivalent to?
• Which law governs the transportation of hazardous materials?
• Which item is donned first in the standard garbing procedure?
• What is the generic name for Coreg?
• Which filter removes particulate matter and bacteria that may be introduced during epidural preparation?
• Which statement about transfers of Schedule III-V drugs is accurate when an electronically linked database is not used?
• Which agency regulates the transport of hazardous materials?
• What is the correct pre-use preparation for a laminar flow hood?
• Which of the following is NOT a drug diversion case?
• How many days will Famotidine 20 mg #120 last if the patient takes 4 tablets per day?
• What does SR stand for in medication formulations?
• Just-in-Time ordering is defined as:
• Which inventory control method was described as old and widely used for set reorder points?
• Extemporaneous compounding is best described as non-commercially available and non-sterile products prepared for a specific patient.
• What is a common side effect of anticholinergic agents?
• Red biohazard bags are used for disposal of which items?
• Which medications cannot be transported via a pneumatic tube?
• Average Wholesale Price (AWP) is defined as:
• What does CSP stand for in pharmaceutical compounding?
• Phase II is characterized by which of the following?
• Which statement about stock rotation is true?
• Which of the following is NOT a purpose of inspecting nursing units?
• A decentralized pharmacy unit is also known as what?
• What is the last item to be donned in the standard garbing procedure?
• What did the Kefauver-Harris Amendment require?
• Tall Man lettering helps prevent errors with which type of drug names?
• Under the Combat Meth Epidemic Act, what record-keeping requirement is mandated?
• How often is the temperature of controlled temperature areas recorded?
• Class 3 recall medication implies what?
• Partial fills of schedule II drugs may be dispensed up to how many days for long-term care facilities or terminally ill patients?
• How long is a DEA Form 222 valid after its execution by the purchaser?
• Which agency governs the management of pharmaceutical hazardous waste?
• Which copy is forwarded to the local DEA?
• Work area is designated by how many inches from the edge and the sides of the laminar airflow hood?
• In the context of quality control, the abbreviation PT most likely stands for which role?
• Which vitamin corresponds to Riboflavin?
• What are code cart medications?
• What is the general rule for beyond-use dating on repackaged medications?
• Which drug can crystallize if exposed to very low temperatures?
• Which item is listed as an example of protected health information (PHI)?
• Which source is most accurate for pediatric dosing information?
• How often should the laminar air flow hood be certified?
• Tylenol #2 contains how much codeine?
• Which organization identifies the pharmacy through its ID?
• Which system scans items at sale and automatically deducts from inventory?
• Which information is not necessary to determine a patient's insurance coverage?
• Nursing unit inspections are intended to ensure which of the following?
• What is the maximum number of refills permitted for Schedule III-V medications?
• Which statement describes the role of a group purchasing organization aside from negotiating prices?
• What is the generic name for Concerta?
• In a nuclear pharmacy, which area is the location where quality assurance testing may be performed?
• What is the primary function of a Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM)?
• Which statement about hazardous waste transportation is correct?
• Which statement is true about the U.S. Department of Transportation's responsibilities?
• How long should the laminar air flow hood be turned on before use and what else should be done?
• Which substances are hazardous waste?
• Schedule IV drugs are best described as which of the following?
• If a medication's expiration date is 12/14, when does it expire?
• A patient on captopril asks for an OTC cough syrup. What should the pharmacist consider?
• Tetracycline agents should be taken with empty stomach except for which two drugs?
• The set order points system determines reorder quantities based on what?
• Which act prohibits the manufacture, sale, or transportation of misbranded and adulterated foods and drugs?
• What is the primary mechanism by which a decongestant relieves nasal congestion?
• Brand name drugs are also known as?
• According to USP 797, how often should a compounder performing low- to medium-risk preparations undergo validation testing?
• Yellow chemotherapy waste sharps containers are used to dispose of which items?
• Where should Schedule II narcotics be stored?
• Which schedule is generally considered the least abused?
• What is a defining feature of the point of sale (POS) system?
• What is the generic name for Ternomin?
• Which inventory system uses a computer to scan all new items received by the pharmacy?
• Which formula converts Celsius to Fahrenheit?
• Which generic name corresponds to a brand commonly used to treat ADHD?
• A partial filling of a schedule II drug must be available for the patient within how many hours?
• Tylenol #1 contains how many milligrams of acetaminophen?
• Class I recall medication is defined by which statement?
• Which statement about the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 is true?
• The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a … agency.
• Sterility of compounded sterile products (CSPs) means they are which of the following?
• Etomidate is the generic name for which brand?
• Which copy of a DEA Form 222 is retained by the purchaser for a minimum of 2 years?
• Which statement correctly describes coring?
• In chemotherapy preparation, which is considered essential?
• What is the most important practice when preparing products using an ampoule?
• Which area is used to break down radiopharmaceutical waste into different waste barrels?
• Lopressor is the brand name for which generic drug?
• Which are examples of automated dispensing machines?
• At a minimum, how often should PT sanitize the walls and ceilings of a clean room?
• Which entity is described as regulating the transport of hazardous materials?
• What is the proper garbing order?
• In the DEA numbering system, which designation is associated with researchers?
• Which herbal supplement may interact with warfarin, benzodiazepines, hormonal therapies, birth control, and more?
• Phase IV studies are conducted after a drug is approved to monitor long-term safety in real-world use. Which statement is true?
• Which device can look up items by barcode scan and transfer information to the main computer ordering?
• SR stands for which term in drug formulation?
• Interpret the prescription notation 2 gtt AU BID. Which of the following is correct?
• How many digits can the second segment of the NDC contain?
• Which method would be the most accurate for determining the appropriate pediatric dose?
• What is the Fahrenheit value when Celsius is 100?
• The following statement about the meniscus is correct: The reading should be taken at the lower portion for most liquids.
• What is the proper way of handling an unopened prescription vial that was returned by the patient?
• The brand name Ternomin corresponds to which generic drug?
• Which practice helps reduce medication errors?
• Red biohazard bags are used for disposal of which items?
• When comparing generic and brand-name drugs for insurance coverage, which statement is accurate?
• Maintaining daily temperature logs for controlled storage areas helps ensure what?
• What is the purpose of the Orphan Drug Act?
• If a Fahrenheit temperature is 68 F, what is the Celsius equivalent?
• Which of the following represents drug diversion cases?
• Which statement is true about returning medications under pharmacy policy?
• Which type of cough is an antitussive typically used for?
• Which vitamin is essential for DNA synthesis and is often supplied as folic acid?
• Which statement best describes a Class A balance?
• The Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Law regulates what?
• Tylenol #1 contains how much codeine?
• Which statement is a correct step in cleaning a laminar airflow hood?
• According to the material, which area is described as the dispensing area?
• Which statement about a satellite unit is true?
• Which statement best reflects a key objective of Just-In-Time ordering?
• Which statement about taking antibiotics with dairy is correct?
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• Which is a macrolide antibiotic?
• What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?
• Which medications should be protected from light?
• Which statement is NOT an example of drug diversion?
• Which item is eligible for return to reverse distributors or the manufacturer for credit?
• In a perpetual inventory system, what is required to maintain min and max levels?
• Where is quality assurance testing typically performed in a nuclear pharmacy?
• The patent term for a drug ends after 20 years from which date?
• What is the name of the government agency that administers Medicare and Medicaid?
• Which substance is regulated by the Combat Meth Epidemic Act?
• Which statement about vesicants administered during chemotherapy is true?
• What are common side effects of alpha-adrenergic agonist agents used as decongestants?
• Where are radiopharmaceuticals packaged for delivery?
• Which of the following best describes AWP?
• Fat-soluble vitamins include which option?
• Quality control of medications encompasses which of the following areas?
• Pantothenic acid is the vitamin commonly known as which of the following?
• What is the net cost of medications paid by a pharmacy after applying all adjustments and discounts?
• What does DEA stand for in federal drug enforcement context?
• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is primarily responsible for what?
• Which sequence is appropriate for cleaning a laminar flow hood?
• What is the purpose of a breakdown room in a nuclear pharmacy?
• If the strength of a drug is omitted from a prescription, your duty as a pharmacy technician would be to:
• Which of the following is an anti-neoplastic medication?
• Expired or unused medications can be returned to which facilities?
• Who can sign the record to validate narcotic delivery to automated dispensing systems within a hospital?
• Which vitamin is Niacin?
• If a mistake is made on a DEA Form 222, what must be done?
• What is stock rotation in a pharmacy setting?
• Which statement best describes the set order points system?
• What is the minimum age to purchase exempt narcotics or Schedule?
• Which of the following negotiates medication prices for institutions but does not make the actual purchases?
• What characterizes a Class 2 recall medication?
• A nuclear PT must have access to which items?
• SC is the abbreviation for which route of administration?
• According to USP 797, how often should a compounder performing high-risk preparation undergo validation testing?
• Which agency is known as a governmental agency that investigates crimes?
• How often can a patient refill a Schedule II prescription?
• How often should pharmacy balances be evaluated?
• How often should a PT sanitize the walls and ceilings of an anteroom?
• Under the Controlled Substances Act, disposal of used or expired controlled medications may be returned to:
• Which plan typically requires referrals for specialist care?
• Which filter is used to remove glass particles when preparing sterile products from ampules?
• An emergency Schedule II drug order requires the written order to be submitted within how many days?
• Which statement describes a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)?
• Which item is NOT part of the adjudication process?
• How are pharmaceutical labels disposed in a long-term care facility?