Exam 2: PTCB Practice Exam 2
Which of the following is a goal of inventory management?
- Minimize capital charge on average inventory
- Minimize shrinkage, breakage, and obsolescence of inventory
- Provide an adequate stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies
- All of the above
(Ans- D. All of the above
Which schedule contains medications that do not require a prescription?
- Schedule II
- Schedule III
- Schedule IV
- Schedule V
(Ans- D. Schedule V
Which of the following orders calls for receiving a specific drug at a specified time each day?
- ASAP order
- prn order
- Standing order
- STAT order
(Ans- C. Standing order
What type of pharmacy literature provides the original reports of scientific, clinical, technical, and administrative research projects?
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
- None of the above
(Ans- A. Primary
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Why is it important to follow the procedures of an institution?
- Following procedures will result in a promotion.
- Following procedures will result in a pay increase.
- Following procedures will prevent errors from occurring in a pharmacy.
- 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.(Ans- C. Following procedures will prevent errors from occurring in a pharmacy.
Where should used needles be placed after use?
- In a biohazard container
- In a red plastic bag
- In a sharps container
- With normal trash
(Ans- C. In a sharps container
Which of the following medications would be used prophylactically in the treatment of migraine headaches?
- Butorphanol
- Maxalt
- Propranolol
- Sumatriptan
(Ans- C. Propranolol
What does the "tall man" list issued by the ISMP and the FDA highlight?
- Dissimilarities in drug names
- Dissimilarities in nonproprietary drug names
- Dissimilarities in proprietary drug names
- Similarities in drug names
(Ans- A. Dissimilarities in drug names
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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?
A. $15.00
B. $150.00
C. $485.00
D. $500.00
(Ans- C. $485.00
Which of the following is the generic name for Percocet?
- Acetaminophen + codeine
- Acetaminophen + hydrocodone
- Acetaminophen + oxycodone
- Acetaminophen + propoxyphene
(Ans- C. Acetaminophen + oxycodone
Which DEA form is used to report a theft of controlled substances?
- DEA Form 41
- DEA Form 106
- DEA Form 222
- DEA Form 224
(Ans- B. DEA Form 106
What type of unit-dose system is referred to as a punch card, a bingo card, or a blister pack?
- Blended unit-dose system
- Modified unit-dose system
- Modular cassette
- Multiple medication packages
(Ans- B. Modified unit-dose system
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