PTCB Mini Quiz

Antitussive drugs are used in the management of which condition?

• Fever

• Cough

• Pain

• Headache

Pharmacies are required by federal law to inventory controlled substances how frequently?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every five years

• Every six months

Convert 1 : 7,500 to a percentage strength.

• 0.013%

• 1.75%

• 7.5%

• 1.3%

A pharmacy technician receives the following prescription: iii gtts ou ud x 7d. By what route should this medicine be administered to the patient?

• By mouth

• Inhaled

• Into the eye

• Into the ear

What is the term for an error that occurs when a task is performed incorrectly, such as dispensing the wrong medicine?

• Error of commission

• Primary error

• SOP error

What is the 10-digit identifier assigned to healthcare providers for transmitting healthcare information?

• BIN number

• NPI number

• CRS number

• DEA number

How long should a laminar airflow hood be operating before use?

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

The FDA classifies a Class III drug recall as:

• A situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

• A situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

• A situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

• A situation in which the product is recalled for administrative reasons only, with no health risk.

What is the flat fee a patient pays to the pharmacy when receiving a medicine?

• POS fee

• Capitation fee

• Co-pay

• Deductible

Which federal agency is responsible for regulating the safety and effectiveness of prescription medications?

• OSHA

• CDC

• FDA

• DEA