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Who is a pharmacy technician? Sometimes known as a pharmaceutical technician, pharmacy technician is a health care provider who performs pharmacy-related functions, generally working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Job duties include dispensing prescription drugs and other medical devices to patients and instructing on their use. They may also perform administrative duties in pharmaceutical practice, such as reviewing prescription requests with doctor's offices and insurance companies to ensure correct medications are provided and payment is received.
NEW QUESTION # 136
CORRECT TEXT
Which of the drugs listed is an SSRI?
Answer:
Explanation:
Celexa
NEW QUESTION # 137
SIMULATION
NDC (national drug code): All drugs have an NDC number.
Answer:
Explanation:
See the solution below
Explanation/Reference:
3 sets of number
5#'s- manufacturer
4#'s- drug name and strength
2#'s- package size
NEW QUESTION # 138
SIMULATION
How many milliliters are contained in 1 1/2 tbsp. of liquid?
Answer:
Explanation:
22.5 ml
NEW QUESTION # 139
In a professional Pharmacy setting, which agency regulates the majority of pharmacy technician activities and practices?
- A. Food and Drug Administration
- B. Drug Enforcement Agency
- C. State Board Of Pharmacy
- D. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 140
Which of the following should be a characteristic of a successfulroot-cause analysis (RCA)used to investigate a significant medication error?
- A. Focusing primarily on systems and processes rather than individual performance.
- B. Immediate reporting of the error to the state board of pharmacy for a third-party investigation.
- C. Criminal charges against the responsible pharmacist if a patient experienced serious injury or death.
- D. Termination of employment for the individuals involved in the medication error.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Root-Cause Analysis (RCA)is asystematic approachused toidentify the underlying causes of medication errors. RCA focuses onsystems and processes, not individual blame.
#Explanation of Answer Choices:#B. Focusing primarily on systems and processes rather than individual performance#Correct.RCA aims toprevent future errors by improving systems.#A. Termination of employment# Incorrect.Blaming individuals does not address system failures.#C. Immediate reporting to the state board# Incorrect.RCA is an internal investigation process.#D. Criminal charges# Incorrect.RCA focuses on improvement, not legal punishment.
#Reference:
* ISMP Guidelines on Root-Cause Analysis
* PTCB Medication Safety Principles
NEW QUESTION # 141
SIMULATION
Preservative-free drugs must be used when drugs will be injected by which route of administration?
Answer:
Explanation:
intrathecal
NEW QUESTION # 142
A physician prescribes5 mg/kgof a drugtwice dailyfor a patient weighing110 lbs. How many0.5 g tabletsof the drug are required for a10-day duration?
- A. 0
- B. 1
- C. 2
- D. 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
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Explanation of Answer Choices:#C. 20#Correct.2 tablets per day × 10 days = 20 tablets.#A. 5# Incorrect.
Under-dose.#B. 10# Incorrect. Under-dose.#D. 40# Incorrect. Over-dose.
#Reference:
* USP <795> Pharmaceutical Calculations
* PTCB Exam: Dosing Conversions
NEW QUESTION # 143
SIMULATION
The first five digits of the National Drug Code (NDC) number identifies the _____.
Answer:
Explanation:
Manufacturer
NEW QUESTION # 144
CORRECT TEXT
A pregnant patient arrives with a prescription for temazepam 15mg q hs. What do you do?
Answer:
Explanation:
Alert the pharmacist because this is a pregnancy category X
NEW QUESTION # 145
A customer has dropped off a prescription order for Benazepril. Which of the following conditions does our customer most likely need this for?
- A. Hypertension
- B. Ear Infection
- C. Epilepsy
- D. Type II Diabetes
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 146
Where permitted by state regulation, a pharmacy technician may be responsible for:
- A. Initiating the transfer of non-controlled substance prescriptions
- B. Completing a clinical review of new prescriptions
- C. Approving the validity of controlled substance prescriptions
- D. Counseling patients on new prescriptions
Answer: A
Explanation:
* Pharmacy technicians in certain states may initiate the transfer of non-controlled prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
* Controlled substance transfers MUST be done by pharmacists.
#Reference:State Board of Pharmacy Regulations.
NEW QUESTION # 147
Medications'lot numbersare assigned by the:
- A. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- B. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
- C. Manufacturer.
- D. Wholesaler.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Alot number (or batch number)is aunique identifierassigned to a specific batch of medication by themanufacturer. It helps trackrecalls, expiration dates, and quality control.
#Explanation of Answer Choices:#D. Manufacturer#Correct.Manufacturers assignlot numbersfor tracking and recall purposes.#A. FDA# Incorrect. TheFDA does not assign lot numbersbut regulatesdrug safety and labeling.#B. DEA# Incorrect. TheDEA controls controlled substancesbut does not issuelot numbers.#C.
Wholesaler# Incorrect.Wholesalers distribute drugs but do not assign lot numbers.
#Reference:
* FDA Drug Product Recall Guidelines
* PTCB Inventory Management Section
NEW QUESTION # 148
Adispensing erroris defined as a discrepancy between a prescription and the medication that is:
- A. On the plan formulary.
- B. Supplied by the wholesaler.
- C. Received by the patient.
- D. Requested by the patient.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Adispensing erroroccurs when a pharmacy provides amedication that differs from the prescribed order.
This may involvewrong drug, dose, form, or incorrect labeling.
#Explanation of Answer Choices:#D. Received by the patient#Correct.Adispensing error is an error in what the patient actually receives, not what they request.#A. Requested by the patient# Incorrect.A patient request does not determine dispensing errors.#B. On the plan formulary# Incorrect.Formulary status affects insurance, not dispensing accuracy.#C. Supplied by the wholesaler# Incorrect.Errors in supply do not qualify as dispensing errors.
#Reference:
* ISMP Guidelines on Medication Errors
* PTCB Medication Safety Guidelines
NEW QUESTION # 149
According to the manufacturer, an open bottle of latanoprost ophthalmic solution remains stable at room temperature up to 25°C (77°F) for a maximum of:
- A. 1 year.
- B. 14 days.
- C. 6 weeks.
- D. 6 months.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Manufacturer labeling for latanoprost ophthalmic solution (e.g., Xalatan) states that unopened product should be refrigerated. Once opened, the bottle may be stored at room temperature (up to 25°C/77°F) and is stable for up to 6 weeks, after which it should be discarded. This time limit is based on stability and preservative effectiveness post-opening.
References (Pharmacy Technician documents / Study Guides):
* Manufacturer Prescribing Information / Product Labeling for latanoprost ophthalmic solution: storage before and after first opening; discard after 6 weeks at room temperature.
* PTCB/ExCPT reference materials: ophthalmic product storage and stability after opening.
* Institutional drug reference compendia used in technician training: ophthalmic prostaglandin analog storage guidance.
NEW QUESTION # 150
How many milligrams of atropine sulfate are needed to make 30ml of a 1:200 solution?
- A. 0
- B. 1,500
- C. 1.5
- D. 1
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation/Reference:
Following formula:
Final volume X % (expressed as a decimal) = amount of active ingredient(g). The final volume is 30ml and
1:200 can be expressed as 1/200 or 0.005g. Multiplying 0.15g x 1000mg/g (changing grams to milligram...) will yield 150mg.
NEW QUESTION # 151
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PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
A PTCB Certification board exam is the professional exam validating the skills and knowledge candidates need to work as pharmacy technicians. It tests their knowledge in English, Math, Science (Chemistry) and professional aspects of their job.
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