PTCB EXM

Pharmacy Technician Correct answers latest update  Oral Meds tabs, caps, suspensions, etc We use Take by mouth TROCHE/LOZENGE, SUBLINGUAL and BUCCAL we use PLACE under the tongue, in between cheek & gums TOPICALS and TRANSDERMALS we use Apply (to skin or affected area) INHALERS we use INHALE (through mouth or nose) OTIC and OPHTHALMIC we use INSTILL (in ear or eye) SUPPOSITORIES we use INSERT (rectally or vaginally) PARENTERALS we use INJECT (under the skin...

Pharmacy Technician Correct answers latest update  Young's Rule Age in years X adult dose / age in years + 12 Fried's rule Age in months X adult dose divided by 150 Clark's rule Weight of child in pounds / 150 then multiply buy adult dose Temperature conversion Fahrenheit equals Celsius times 1.8+ 32 Temperature conversion Celsius equals Fahrenheit - 32 divided by 1.8 Aromatic Waters Solutions of water containing oils that have a smell and are volatile Co...

Pharmacy Technician Correct answers latest update  Abilify Aripiprazole Antipsychotic for bipolar, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorder Physiological system: Nervous System Assigned schedule: Legend (Rx) Actos pioglitazone, Diabetes type 2 Endocrine System Legend (Rx) Adderall amphetamine/dextroamphetamine stimulant ADD/ ADHD Nervous System Controlled, (C-II) Adipex PHENTERMINE APPETITE SUPPRESSANT Stimulant Anorexiant Nervous system Controlled (C-IV) ...

Pharmacy Technician Correct answers latest update  For NDC numbers what does each section indicate? 1) First five is manufacturer 2) Next four indicate drug and strength 3) Last two indicate package size What control cannot have refills? C2 What about other controls , how many refills can they have? C3-C5 , only max five refills. The prescription is good up to six months from when it is written For non controls, what is the maximum refills allowed? 11, and it is good for u...

Pharmacy Technician Correct answers latest update  Pharmacy Technician an individual working in a pharmacy who, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in pharmacy activities that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist The majority of pharmacy technicians work in: Retail Pharmacies What should you do when the pharmacist leaves the pharmacy for the day? Leave the Pharmacy A pharmacy technician's ultimate duty is to assist the pharmacist...

Pharmacy Technician Correct answers latest update  Federal Food and Drug Act FDA - Series of consumer protection laws - led to creation of the FDA - banned foreign and interstate traffic in adulterated or mislabeled food and drug products - Products had to be inspected and offenders where prosecuted - Active Ingredients had to be placed on labels of packaging - drugs can not fall below purity levels set by United states pharmacopoeia or national Formulary - Health Insurance Portab...

Pharmacy Technician Certification Test Questions Correct answers latest update Pharmacy Technician A person who helps liscensed pharmacists provide meds and other health care products to paitents Pharmacist A perspn who is educated & loscened to dispense drugs and to provide drug info to patients and other health care providers U.S. D.E.A. United States Drug Enforcement Administration -enforces federal laws & regulations governing controlled substances Schedule I Drugs Abuse ...

Pharmacy Technician (PTCB EXAM PREP) Correct answers latest update Schedule II Controlled Substances (C-II) classified as having a high potential for abuse, with severe dependence liability (narcotics, amphetamines) NO REFILLS oxycodone + acetaminophen Percocet oxycodone + aspirin Percodan Hydromorphone Dilaudid Opioid Analgesic Meperedine Demerol Fentanyl Duragesic Codeine A narcotic drug that is commonly used for suppressing coughs. Methylphenidate ...

Medications Practice Test for the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Correct answers latest update Toprol is the brand name for what medication? propranolol carvedilol metoprolol atenolol metoprolol A prescription is written for Paxil 10 mg QD. What medication and dosing schedule are being ordered? paroxetine 10 mg once daily fluoxetine 10 mg once daily citalopram 10 mg once daily escitalopram 10 mg once daily paroxetine 10 mg once daily How should patients take the...

FINAL PTCB Exam Review Correct answers latest update  When a patient is required to go to a network healthcare provider, the patient is insured through: A. a preferred-provider organization. B. workers' compensation. C. a pharmacy benefit manager. D. a health maintenance organization. The key (D) is correct because it is the only choice that requires use of a network provider. A PPO may charge a higher co-pay for out of network. A pharmacy benefit manager is not an insurance ...