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o Order Entry & Processing
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A drug patent is in effect for how many years from the date of the drug's discovery?
a. 10 years
b. 13 years
c. 15 years
d. 17 years - CORRECT ANSWER-d. 17 years
A product's NDC number is grouped into three sections. The first five digits identify:
a. the manufacturer of the drug product
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b. the product name, strength and dosage form
c. the package size
d. the distributor of the drug product - CORRECT ANSWER-a. the manufacturer of the drug product
These put customer profiles, products, inventory, pricing, and other essential information within
easy access.
a. computerized pharmacy management systems
b. electronic health record system
c. database
d. online adjudication - CORRECT ANSWER-a. computerized pharamacy management systems
This involves the resolution of prescription coverage through communication of the pharmacy
computer with the third-party computer.
a. UCR prescription
b. co-pay
c. adjudication
d. third-party reimbursement - CORRECT ANSWER-c. adjudication
This system deducts an item from inventory as it is sold or dispensed.
a. EMR
b. database
c. turnover
d. POS - CORRECT ANSWER-d. POS
This type of computer security restricts access to authorized users for different features.
a. DEA number
b. password
c. barcode
d. CPOE - CORRECT ANSWER-b password
This type of system maintains a continuous record of every item in inventory so that it always shows
the stock on hand.
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a. par
b. perpetual
c. turnover
d. ordering - CORRECT ANSWER-b. perpetual
What is the name of the system that nurses use to obtain medication when the pharmacy
department is closed?
a. bar coding
b. code carts
c. automated pneumatic device
d. automated dispensing system - CORRECT ANSWER-d. automated dispensing system
A diabetic patient is trying to fill his high blood pressure medication, but he does not have any refills.
What would you need to receive from the prescriber to fill this maintenance medication?
a. adjudication
b. new prescription refill authorization
c. paper claim
d. new prescription - CORRECT ANSWER-b. new prescription refill authorization
During this process, the technician uses the computer to determine if each prescription is covered by
a third party.
a. data entry
b. coordination of benefits
c. claims
d. adjudication - CORRECT ANSWER-d. adjudication
The computer system doesn't provide:
a. consultation
b. pricing
c. education
d. product selection - CORRECT ANSWER-a. consultation
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The primary therapies in this type of healthcare environment are antibiotic therapy, parental
nutrition, pain management, and chemotherapy.
a. long term care
b. mail order
c. nuclear pharmacy
d. home infusion - CORRECT ANSWER-d. home infusion
This type of medicare covers inpatient hospital expenses for patients who meet certain conditions
and may cover hospice expenses.
a. medicare part a
b. medicare part b
c. medicare part c
d. medicare part d - CORRECT ANSWER-a. medicare part a
Which one of these federal and state run programs includes benefits for prescription drug costs on
an outpatient basis?
a. medicare
b. medicare part b
c. medicaid
d. medicare supplements - CORRECT ANSWER-c. medicaid
You receive a rejected claim for a prescription a mother is filling for her 26 year old daughter. You
checked the data entry against the hard copy of the prescription and patient information and
everything is accurate. The insurance information was entered correctly and all prescriptions are
adjudicating. Why may this have been rejected?
a. the birthdate was invalid
b. there was a system timeout
c. the prescription plan has age limitations
d. the person code was entered incorrectly - CORRECT ANSWER-c. the prescription plan has age
limitations
You receive a third party reject of "coverage terminated". What is the reason for this?
a. the prescriber is out of network
PTCB EXAM 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK
WITH 200+ REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) PTCB EXAM
2025-2026 (NEW!!)
✅ Key Features:
200+ Actual Exam Questions with Correct, Verified Answers
Fully updated for the 2025-2026 testing cycle
Covers all major PTCB exam domains:
o Medications
o Federal Requirements
o Patient Safety & Quality Assurance
o Order Entry & Processing
Questions structured to mirror the official PTCB Exam format
Supports first-attempt success with detailed and accurate exam prep
📘 Best For:
Pharmacy technician students preparing for the PTCB Certification
Exam
Individuals seeking a comprehensive test bank to strengthen exam
readiness
Healthcare professionals wanting to validate pharmacy technician
knowledge and certification
A drug patent is in effect for how many years from the date of the drug's discovery?
a. 10 years
b. 13 years
c. 15 years
d. 17 years - CORRECT ANSWER-d. 17 years
A product's NDC number is grouped into three sections. The first five digits identify:
a. the manufacturer of the drug product
,Elitestudyvault Stuvia
b. the product name, strength and dosage form
c. the package size
d. the distributor of the drug product - CORRECT ANSWER-a. the manufacturer of the drug product
These put customer profiles, products, inventory, pricing, and other essential information within
easy access.
a. computerized pharmacy management systems
b. electronic health record system
c. database
d. online adjudication - CORRECT ANSWER-a. computerized pharamacy management systems
This involves the resolution of prescription coverage through communication of the pharmacy
computer with the third-party computer.
a. UCR prescription
b. co-pay
c. adjudication
d. third-party reimbursement - CORRECT ANSWER-c. adjudication
This system deducts an item from inventory as it is sold or dispensed.
a. EMR
b. database
c. turnover
d. POS - CORRECT ANSWER-d. POS
This type of computer security restricts access to authorized users for different features.
a. DEA number
b. password
c. barcode
d. CPOE - CORRECT ANSWER-b password
This type of system maintains a continuous record of every item in inventory so that it always shows
the stock on hand.
,Elitestudyvault Stuvia
a. par
b. perpetual
c. turnover
d. ordering - CORRECT ANSWER-b. perpetual
What is the name of the system that nurses use to obtain medication when the pharmacy
department is closed?
a. bar coding
b. code carts
c. automated pneumatic device
d. automated dispensing system - CORRECT ANSWER-d. automated dispensing system
A diabetic patient is trying to fill his high blood pressure medication, but he does not have any refills.
What would you need to receive from the prescriber to fill this maintenance medication?
a. adjudication
b. new prescription refill authorization
c. paper claim
d. new prescription - CORRECT ANSWER-b. new prescription refill authorization
During this process, the technician uses the computer to determine if each prescription is covered by
a third party.
a. data entry
b. coordination of benefits
c. claims
d. adjudication - CORRECT ANSWER-d. adjudication
The computer system doesn't provide:
a. consultation
b. pricing
c. education
d. product selection - CORRECT ANSWER-a. consultation
, Elitestudyvault Stuvia
The primary therapies in this type of healthcare environment are antibiotic therapy, parental
nutrition, pain management, and chemotherapy.
a. long term care
b. mail order
c. nuclear pharmacy
d. home infusion - CORRECT ANSWER-d. home infusion
This type of medicare covers inpatient hospital expenses for patients who meet certain conditions
and may cover hospice expenses.
a. medicare part a
b. medicare part b
c. medicare part c
d. medicare part d - CORRECT ANSWER-a. medicare part a
Which one of these federal and state run programs includes benefits for prescription drug costs on
an outpatient basis?
a. medicare
b. medicare part b
c. medicaid
d. medicare supplements - CORRECT ANSWER-c. medicaid
You receive a rejected claim for a prescription a mother is filling for her 26 year old daughter. You
checked the data entry against the hard copy of the prescription and patient information and
everything is accurate. The insurance information was entered correctly and all prescriptions are
adjudicating. Why may this have been rejected?
a. the birthdate was invalid
b. there was a system timeout
c. the prescription plan has age limitations
d. the person code was entered incorrectly - CORRECT ANSWER-c. the prescription plan has age
limitations
You receive a third party reject of "coverage terminated". What is the reason for this?
a. the prescriber is out of network
