PTCB Exam Questions And Answers
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Which agency enforces rules and regulations regarding legal and illegal trade of narcotics and other
potentially dangerous drug?
DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)
The sale of Sudafed is limited and monitored for what reason?
For its potential to be used in the creation of methamphetamine
Which class of drug schedule is considered to have an accepted medical use, but have a high potential
for abuse with severe psychological or physical dependency?
C-II
The following characteristics are used to classify which type of material? Ignitability, corrosivity,
reactivity, and toxicity
Hazardous Materials
The contraindications sections of a monograph lists patient conditions for which:
Medications should not be used
Which of the following organizations oversee the disposal of hazardous waste from health care
facilities?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which agency contains provisions for the security of protected health information concerning a
patient?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
This drug class is accepted medical use with low potential for abuse or dependency.
C-IV
Which Federal Agency is responsible for requiring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to be maintained in
pharmacy?
FDA
A prescription, regardless of being controlled or not, is only valid and able to be dispensed if written
for what?
A legitimate medical purpose
What is the maximum number of refills allowed on a Schedule II controlled substance prescirption?
2 refills within a 12 month period with a doctor's approval
What is an SDS?
Safety Data Sheet
, Which DEA form is needed for ordering Class II controlled substances?
DEA Form 222
When accepting a prescription for warfarin from a patient the technician should:
Notify the pharmacist if the patient is also buying aspirin
What recall class may cause temporary but reversible adverse effects on a patient?
Class 2
The recall of a product that may cause temporary but reversible adverse effects, or in which there is
little likelihood of serious adverse effects is:
Class II
The major source of contamination in a clean room is:
The people in the room
If you believe someone has presented a fraudulent prescription at your pharmacy, the appropriate
action would be to:
Discretely notify the pharmacist so that the appropriate action may be taken
Baycol was recalled due to rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of muscle tissue. This was an example of
what kind of recall?
Class I
According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), with which of the following medications would a
physician need to include his/her DEA number on the prescription?
Methadone
Which of the following is considered appropriate aseptic technique?
a) Wear gown
b) Wear gloves
c) Swab vial with alcohol
d) All of the above
Answer: D
Which of the following is an anticoagulant?
a) Aspirin
b) Heparin
c) Warfarin
d) All of the above
Answer: D
To avoid confusion with prednisolone, how should prednisone be written on the medication
packaging?
predniSONE
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Which agency enforces rules and regulations regarding legal and illegal trade of narcotics and other
potentially dangerous drug?
DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)
The sale of Sudafed is limited and monitored for what reason?
For its potential to be used in the creation of methamphetamine
Which class of drug schedule is considered to have an accepted medical use, but have a high potential
for abuse with severe psychological or physical dependency?
C-II
The following characteristics are used to classify which type of material? Ignitability, corrosivity,
reactivity, and toxicity
Hazardous Materials
The contraindications sections of a monograph lists patient conditions for which:
Medications should not be used
Which of the following organizations oversee the disposal of hazardous waste from health care
facilities?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which agency contains provisions for the security of protected health information concerning a
patient?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
This drug class is accepted medical use with low potential for abuse or dependency.
C-IV
Which Federal Agency is responsible for requiring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to be maintained in
pharmacy?
FDA
A prescription, regardless of being controlled or not, is only valid and able to be dispensed if written
for what?
A legitimate medical purpose
What is the maximum number of refills allowed on a Schedule II controlled substance prescirption?
2 refills within a 12 month period with a doctor's approval
What is an SDS?
Safety Data Sheet
, Which DEA form is needed for ordering Class II controlled substances?
DEA Form 222
When accepting a prescription for warfarin from a patient the technician should:
Notify the pharmacist if the patient is also buying aspirin
What recall class may cause temporary but reversible adverse effects on a patient?
Class 2
The recall of a product that may cause temporary but reversible adverse effects, or in which there is
little likelihood of serious adverse effects is:
Class II
The major source of contamination in a clean room is:
The people in the room
If you believe someone has presented a fraudulent prescription at your pharmacy, the appropriate
action would be to:
Discretely notify the pharmacist so that the appropriate action may be taken
Baycol was recalled due to rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of muscle tissue. This was an example of
what kind of recall?
Class I
According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), with which of the following medications would a
physician need to include his/her DEA number on the prescription?
Methadone
Which of the following is considered appropriate aseptic technique?
a) Wear gown
b) Wear gloves
c) Swab vial with alcohol
d) All of the above
Answer: D
Which of the following is an anticoagulant?
a) Aspirin
b) Heparin
c) Warfarin
d) All of the above
Answer: D
To avoid confusion with prednisolone, how should prednisone be written on the medication
packaging?
predniSONE
