PTCB Practice Exam 2
Which of the following is a goal of inventory management?
A. Minimize capital charge on average inventory
B. Minimize shrinkage, breakage, and obsolescence of inventory
C. Provide an adequate stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies
D. All of the above - ANSWER:D. All of the above
Which schedule contains medications that do not require a prescription?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule IV
D. Schedule V - ANSWER:D. Schedule V
Which of the following orders calls for receiving a specific drug at a specified time each day?
A. ASAP order
B. prn order
C. Standing order
D. STAT order - ANSWER:C. Standing order
What type of pharmacy literature provides the original reports of scientific, clinical, technical, and
administrative research projects?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. None of the above - ANSWER:A. Primary
Why is it important to follow the procedures of an institution?
A. Following procedures will result in a promotion.
B. Following procedures will result in a pay increase.
C. Following procedures will prevent errors from occurring in a pharmacy.
D. 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. - ANSWER:C. Following procedures will prevent errors from occurring in a pharmacy.
,Where should used needles be placed after use?
A. In a biohazard container
B. In a red plastic bag
C. In a sharps container
D. With normal trash - ANSWER:C. In a sharps container
Which of the following medications would be used prophylactically in the treatment of migraine
headaches?
A. Butorphanol
B. Maxalt
C. Propranolol
D. Sumatriptan - ANSWER:C. Propranolol
What does the "tall man" list issued by the ISMP and the FDA highlight?
A. Dissimilarities in drug names
B. Dissimilarities in nonproprietary drug names
C. Dissimilarities in proprietary drug names
D. Similarities in drug names - ANSWER:A. Dissimilarities in drug names
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 - ANSWER:C. $485.00
Which of the following is the generic name for Percocet?
A. Acetaminophen + codeine
B. Acetaminophen + hydrocodone
C. Acetaminophen + oxycodone
D. Acetaminophen + propoxyphene - ANSWER:C. Acetaminophen + oxycodone
Which DEA form is used to report a theft of controlled substances?
A. DEA Form 41
, B. DEA Form 106
C. DEA Form 222
D. DEA Form 224 - ANSWER:B. DEA Form 106
What type of unit-dose system is referred to as a punch card, a bingo card, or a blister pack?
A. Blended unit-dose system
B. Modified unit-dose system
C. Modular cassette
D. Multiple medication packages - ANSWER:B. Modified unit-dose system
An IV line has been ordered for a patient, and it is to be administered at 14:00 hours. What time is that
using standard time?
A. 2 am
B. 12 pm
C. 2 pm
D. 4 pm - ANSWER:C. 2 pm
Which of the following describes the system approach to medication errors?
A. It holds the individual(s) involved in the error responsible for the error.
B. It involves analyzing, categorizing, and evaluating the error to develop processes and procedures to
prevent the error form occurring again.
C. It warns the entire the entire pharmacy department when an error occurs.
D. It resolves the issue as soon as possible. - ANSWER:B. It involves analyzing, categorizing, and
evaluating the error to develop processes and procedures to prevent the error form occurring again.
Which of the following is not an example of a decentralized automated dispensing system?
A. McKesson Acudose-Rx
B. McKesson Robot-RXD
C. Omnicell SureMed
D. Pyxis MedStation - ANSWER:B. McKesson Robot-RXD
Which of the following is not an input device for a computer?
A. Bar code technology
B. Keyboard
C. Printer
Which of the following is a goal of inventory management?
A. Minimize capital charge on average inventory
B. Minimize shrinkage, breakage, and obsolescence of inventory
C. Provide an adequate stock of pharmaceuticals and supplies
D. All of the above - ANSWER:D. All of the above
Which schedule contains medications that do not require a prescription?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule IV
D. Schedule V - ANSWER:D. Schedule V
Which of the following orders calls for receiving a specific drug at a specified time each day?
A. ASAP order
B. prn order
C. Standing order
D. STAT order - ANSWER:C. Standing order
What type of pharmacy literature provides the original reports of scientific, clinical, technical, and
administrative research projects?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. None of the above - ANSWER:A. Primary
Why is it important to follow the procedures of an institution?
A. Following procedures will result in a promotion.
B. Following procedures will result in a pay increase.
C. Following procedures will prevent errors from occurring in a pharmacy.
D. 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. - ANSWER:C. Following procedures will prevent errors from occurring in a pharmacy.
,Where should used needles be placed after use?
A. In a biohazard container
B. In a red plastic bag
C. In a sharps container
D. With normal trash - ANSWER:C. In a sharps container
Which of the following medications would be used prophylactically in the treatment of migraine
headaches?
A. Butorphanol
B. Maxalt
C. Propranolol
D. Sumatriptan - ANSWER:C. Propranolol
What does the "tall man" list issued by the ISMP and the FDA highlight?
A. Dissimilarities in drug names
B. Dissimilarities in nonproprietary drug names
C. Dissimilarities in proprietary drug names
D. Similarities in drug names - ANSWER:A. Dissimilarities in drug names
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 - ANSWER:C. $485.00
Which of the following is the generic name for Percocet?
A. Acetaminophen + codeine
B. Acetaminophen + hydrocodone
C. Acetaminophen + oxycodone
D. Acetaminophen + propoxyphene - ANSWER:C. Acetaminophen + oxycodone
Which DEA form is used to report a theft of controlled substances?
A. DEA Form 41
, B. DEA Form 106
C. DEA Form 222
D. DEA Form 224 - ANSWER:B. DEA Form 106
What type of unit-dose system is referred to as a punch card, a bingo card, or a blister pack?
A. Blended unit-dose system
B. Modified unit-dose system
C. Modular cassette
D. Multiple medication packages - ANSWER:B. Modified unit-dose system
An IV line has been ordered for a patient, and it is to be administered at 14:00 hours. What time is that
using standard time?
A. 2 am
B. 12 pm
C. 2 pm
D. 4 pm - ANSWER:C. 2 pm
Which of the following describes the system approach to medication errors?
A. It holds the individual(s) involved in the error responsible for the error.
B. It involves analyzing, categorizing, and evaluating the error to develop processes and procedures to
prevent the error form occurring again.
C. It warns the entire the entire pharmacy department when an error occurs.
D. It resolves the issue as soon as possible. - ANSWER:B. It involves analyzing, categorizing, and
evaluating the error to develop processes and procedures to prevent the error form occurring again.
Which of the following is not an example of a decentralized automated dispensing system?
A. McKesson Acudose-Rx
B. McKesson Robot-RXD
C. Omnicell SureMed
D. Pyxis MedStation - ANSWER:B. McKesson Robot-RXD
Which of the following is not an input device for a computer?
A. Bar code technology
B. Keyboard
C. Printer
