PTCE Review Ch2 Federal Requirements

A pharmacy technician should receive hazardous drug training___________

• quarterly

• biannually

• annually

• biennally

Which of the following is a true statement regarding handling of hazardous material?

• Thick leak proof plastic bags same color as trash

• Should be disposed of according to FDA regulation

• Sharps containers do not need to be labeled

• Should be clearly labeled as "Hazardous Waste Only" and a separate color

According to the DEA, the original and transferred prescription for a controlled substance must be maintained for a minimum period of _____ from the date of the last refill.

• 6 months

• 12 months

• 18 months

• 24 months

For how long is a DEA form 222 valid

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 60 days

• 6 months

A pharmacist receives a prescription for 40 Percocet tablets, the but the pharmacy only has 15 tablets in stock. The patient accepts 15 tablets. How much time does the pharmacist have to get the remaining 25 tablets.

• 24 hours

• 72 hours

• 96 hours

• 6 months

If a patient requests a partial filling of their acetaminophen/codeine#3 prescription, what can the pharmacist do for the patient?

• Give pt the requested amount and hold the rest in a bottle for later pick up.

• Give pt requested amount and fill the rest in 72 hours

• Give pt the requested amount and inform them they have 6 months to pick up the rest.

• Give pt the requested amount and only give the balance if they have refills

Which of the following is a correct DEA number for a Dr. Andrea J. Shedlock, who was Dr. Andrea Costello when she requested her DEA number before she was married?

• AC1234563

• AS1234563

• JC1234563

• JS1234563

You are working for a chain pharmacy and another member of the chanin has run out of DEA form 222. They ask to borrow one of your DEA form 222s. What would you do?

• Because you are in the same chain you can share

• Give them one with the agreement they will replace yours when they get them

• DEA form 222 are for a specific pharmacy and can be used only by that pharmacy they were issued

• Tell them to place and emergency order with the wholesaler and you will provide them with one in 72 hours.

What term must appear on the physical prescription of a controlled substance that was transferred to another pharmacy?

• Copy

• Invalid

• Transferred

• Void

What form is used to report the theft of controlled substances?

• DEA form 41

• DEA form 106

• DEA form 222

• DEA form 224