Walgreens PTCB Preparation

Questions and Answers

Which of the following options include health professionals involved in patient care? (Select all that apply)

Pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and/or physician assistants (correct)

Doctors of osteopathy

Medical doctors

Doctors of veterinary medicine

The directions for use (such as cap tid) make up the:

DAW indicator

Inscription

Insigna

Signa (correct)

In community pharmacies, _______________________ generally receive the prescription and collect patient data and enter this information into the computer.

pharmacy technicians

What term means 'under the tongue'?

Sublingual Signup and view all the answers

When a prescription is written for a medication that is not commercially available, the medication can be prepared by mixing the ingredients required and this is called:

Extemporaneous compounding Signup and view all the answers

The ______________________ should be consulted on all OTC and Schedule II prescriptions.

pharmacist Signup and view all the answers

If a new prescription has been prepared by a pharmacy technician, the final check is done by the:

pharmacist Signup and view all the answers

Directions for use should start with a (an):

Verb Signup and view all the answers

For the prescription: Prozac 20 mg #30 qd NR, how many refills are allowed?

0 Signup and view all the answers

Instructions from medical practitioners authorizing drug or device issuance to a patient are:

Prescriptions Signup and view all the answers

Five groups of drugs identified by the 1970 Controlled Substance Act as having the potential for abuse and whose distribution is strictly controlled are called:

Controlled substances Signup and view all the answers

During the fill process, you should always refer to the ______________ first.

prescription Signup and view all the answers

When you receive a prescription for an OTC medication, you should:

Consult the pharmacist Signup and view all the answers

Amox: 250mg/5ml SIG: tsp tid x 10d; the medication should be taken:

Three times daily Signup and view all the answers

Checking of order reports to ensure the order contains no gross errors is done:

Manually Signup and view all the answers

Specific responsibilities and tasks for pharmacy technicians differ by setting and are described in writing by each:

Employer Signup and view all the answers

The ________ includes state identification numbers and affiliations with facilities and insurers.

prescriber profile Signup and view all the answers

In managed care, care is managed by a (an):

Insurer Signup and view all the answers

Good hygiene is important for pharmacy technicians because of the interactions with other persons and the expectation of performing in ____________________ conditions.

infection free Signup and view all the answers

The drug digitalis comes from the foxglove plant and is used to treat some ___________________ conditions.

heart Signup and view all the answers

______________________________ is a legal proof or document that an individual meets certain objective standards.

certification Signup and view all the answers

The length of time from the beginning of development of a new drug to FDA approval is often more than ____________ years.

5 Signup and view all the answers

Pharmacy technicians should be detail oriented. Meaning:

Patients should receive medications exactly as they have been prescribed. Signup and view all the answers

The computer system that checks transactions of third parties is:

Billing Signup and view all the answers

The term that describes an assessment of one's personal characteristics, skills, qualities, etc. is:

personal inventory Signup and view all the answers

The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry devotes about ________ of its income to research and development.

1/6 Signup and view all the answers

As for employment opportunities, the pharmacy technician may find opportunities in the following:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

PTCB Certification must be renewed every:

2 years Signup and view all the answers

A list of herbs used for health conditions, this can be considered an early Chinese forerunner to the FDA approved drug list:

Pharmacopeia Signup and view all the answers

CPhTs need of continuing education every years to renew certification.

20 hours, 2 Signup and view all the answers

___________ protects against illegal copying of new discoveries.

Patenting Signup and view all the answers

_________ discovered penicillin could kill some bacteria.

Fleming Signup and view all the answers

The Egyptian god of medicinal herbs was:

Imhotep Signup and view all the answers

The ancient Greek goddess of medicinal herbs:

Panacea Signup and view all the answers

After passing the pharmacy technician national certification exam, pharmacy technicians may use the following designation after their name:

CPhTs Signup and view all the answers

__________ provide inventory management systems to their customers as part of their service.

Wholesalers Signup and view all the answers

The pharmacy technician's scope of practice means:

A description of what a technician may or may not do Signup and view all the answers

______________ identified the structure of DNA.

Watson and Crick Signup and view all the answers

Pharmacy technicians should be trustworthy. Meaning:

That pharmacy technicians are entrusted with confidential information. Signup and view all the answers

The area of employment opportunities for pharmacists is:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

__________ was the first effective local anesthetic.

Cocaine Signup and view all the answers

________________ are substances produced by the body to regulate body functions and processes.

Hormones Signup and view all the answers

The FDA requires _______ phases of testing in humans.

Three Signup and view all the answers

After a patent has expired for a medication, other manufacturers may copy the drug and release it under the _______________ name.

generic Signup and view all the answers

Basic criminal and civil laws, like theft, discrimination, sexual harassment, and fraud, apply to:

Pharmacy technicians Signup and view all the answers

All prescribers of controlled substances must be authorized by the:

DEA Signup and view all the answers

The ______________ defined what drugs require a prescription.

1951 Durham-Humphrey Amendment Signup and view all the answers

Specialized technician jobs in hospitals have ________ compensation than entry level positions.

Greater Signup and view all the answers

An inactive substance given in place of a medication during clinical trials is a:

Placebo Signup and view all the answers

Any complaints received regarding an employee's employment:

May be kept in the employee's performance/personal file. Signup and view all the answers

_________________ drugs must be stored in a locked tamper-proof narcotics cabinet.

Schedule II Signup and view all the answers

____________ are regularly scheduled events to monitor and document technician competency.

Performance reviews Signup and view all the answers

A court order preventing a specific action, such as the distribution of a potentially dangerous drug is called a/an:

Injunction Signup and view all the answers

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is associated with the:

1970 CSA Signup and view all the answers

________ is failing to do something that should or must be done.

Negligence Signup and view all the answers

The ______________ prohibited interstate commerce in adulterated or misbranded food, drinks, and drugs.

Food and Drug Act of 1906 Signup and view all the answers

During clinical trials, a proposed new drug is called a:

IND Signup and view all the answers

Recalls are listed in the weekly __________ enforcement report.

FDA Signup and view all the answers

In each state, pharmacists are licensed by the:

State board of pharmacy Signup and view all the answers

If two drugs are __________ equivalent, they have the same active ingredients, same dosage form, same route of administration, and same strength.

Pharmaceutically Signup and view all the answers

Because of fatal poisoning from liquid sulfanilamide, the _______________ required new drugs to be shown to be safe before marketing.

1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Signup and view all the answers

The Drug Enforcement Administration is within the ____________ of the US government.

Justice Department Signup and view all the answers

The manufacturer must follow _________________ requirements to be able to market their drug without FDA new drug approval.

Monograph Signup and view all the answers

When technicians perform appropriate essential tasks, this allows the pharmacist time for tasks requiring more advanced professional expertise such as:

Consulting with patients Signup and view all the answers

The ______________________ required drug manufacturers to provide proof of safety and efficacy.

Kefauver-Harris amendment Signup and view all the answers

Taking routine patient information is a duty of the:

Pharmacy technician Signup and view all the answers

Of the following schedules of drugs, which one deals with drugs that have no accepted medical use in the United States?

Schedule I Signup and view all the answers

The ________ curriculum provides a national standard for developing pharmacy technician competency.

ASHP Signup and view all the answers

_____________________ literature contains general reference works based upon primary literature sources.

Secondary Signup and view all the answers

Which common reference would you use to find information on the chemical attributes of a drug?

The Merck Index Signup and view all the answers

A __________ can be used to search the web for information specified by the user.

search engine Signup and view all the answers

Pharmacy Times is an example of an:

Trade journal Signup and view all the answers

___________________________ is an encyclopedic source of chemical substance data.

The Merck Index Signup and view all the answers

HIPAA has established boundaries for use and disclosure of __________ (PHI).

Protected health information Signup and view all the answers

The most comprehensive text covering pharmaceutical sciences is:

Remington, The Science and Practice of Pharmacy Signup and view all the answers

The national drug code (NDC) is assigned by the:

Manufacturer Signup and view all the answers

A web address is also known as a:

URL Signup and view all the answers

This common reference provides comprehensive and timely drug information about prescription and OTC products.

Drug Facts and Comparison Signup and view all the answers

The distribution of drugs that may be easily abused is controlled by the ______________________ within the Justice Department.

DEA Signup and view all the answers

The model curriculum for pharmacy technician training is published by:

ASHP Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is required on prescription labels for most drugs?

Expiration date Signup and view all the answers

Federal law that sets daily and monthly limits on OTC sales or pseudoephedrine and ephedrine:

Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act Signup and view all the answers

Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator are examples of:

Browsers Signup and view all the answers

The directory of accredited technician training programs can be found at the website for:

ASHP Signup and view all the answers

OSHA requires pharmacies to have ____________ for each hazardous chemical on hand.

Material safety data sheets (MSDS) Signup and view all the answers

____________ provides nationally recognized AWPs and NDCs for FDA approved drugs.

Red Book Signup and view all the answers

What do the last set of NDC numbers indicate?

package size Signup and view all the answers

A publication specifically for pharmacy technicians published 6x per year and contains continuing education credits:

Today's Technician Signup and view all the answers

____________ literature contains condensed works based on primary literature, such as textbooks, monographs, etc.

Tertiary Signup and view all the answers

These medications are drugs that bear a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when they are used in error.

High alert drugs Signup and view all the answers

An example of a unit dose package is:

Two tablets of naproxen ordered for a patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of segregating hazardous drug inventory from other drug inventory?

Reduces potential staff exposure to danger Signup and view all the answers

How should Zyrtec be written so it is not easily confused with Zyprexa?

ZyrTEC Signup and view all the answers

Should a theft or significant loss of any controlled substance occur at a pharmacy, by law, this party must be notified:

DEA Signup and view all the answers

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) contains regulations related to PHI, which stands for:

protected health information Signup and view all the answers

What are the four enteral routes of administration?

Oral, sublingual, buccal, and rectal Signup and view all the answers

Amox: 250mg/5ml SIG: tsp tid x 10d M: qs the amount of medication to be dispensed is:

150ml Signup and view all the answers

When warning screens display potential dosing irregularities, you should immediately:

Call the pharmacist Signup and view all the answers

Prescriptions are written in:

Ink Signup and view all the answers

Amox: 250mg/5ml SIG: tsp tid x 10d M: qs the following auxiliary labels should be placed near the medication label:

Shake well Signup and view all the answers

___________________ are allowed to write some prescriptions in some states, as determined by protocols and collaboration with a primary prescriber.

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities

Specific tasks and responsibilities for pharmacy technicians vary by employer.
State boards of pharmacy also set forth certain guidelines and regulations.

Managed Care and Prescription Profiles

Managed care typically involves insurers managing patient care.
Prescriber profiles contain state identification numbers and affiliations.

Importance of Good Hygiene

Good hygiene is essential for pharmacy technicians to maintain infection-free environments.

Digitalis and Health Conditions

Digitalis, derived from the foxglove plant, is used to treat heart conditions.

Certification and Continuing Education

Certification is legal proof of meeting professional standards.
PTCB certification must be renewed every two years.
Certified pharmacy technicians must complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years.

Drug Development and Research

The average time for new drug development to FDA approval often exceeds five years.
The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry allocates approximately one-sixth of its income to research.

Employment Opportunities

Pharmacy technicians can find work in hospitals, community pharmacies, and mail-order operations.
Specialized hospital technician roles typically offer greater compensation than entry-level positions.

Legal and Regulatory Framework

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) governs the authorization for prescribers of controlled substances.
Several amendments and acts define drug regulations, including the 1951 Durham-Humphrey Amendment, which specifies which drugs require prescriptions.

Drug Patents and Generic Drugs

Once a patent expires, drugs may be produced and marketed under a generic name by other manufacturers.
Brand names are protected legally to prevent unauthorized copying.

Pharmacist and Technician Roles

Pharmacy technicians take on duties like gathering patient information and completing routine tasks, allowing pharmacists to focus on patient consultations.
The scope of practice for pharmacy technicians outlines permissible actions and responsibilities.

Drug Scheduling and Safety

Controlled substances are classified into schedules based on their potential for abuse and medical uses, with Schedule I drugs having no accepted medical use.
High-alert drugs pose significant risks when used incorrectly and require careful handling.

Compounding and Handling Medications

Extemporaneous compounding refers to the preparation of medications that are not commercially available.
Inactive substances used during clinical trials are known as placebos.

Communication and Documentation

Prescriptions should be accurately documented, including required information like expiration dates and directions for use.
Pharmacy technicians are responsible for entering patient data into computers and must ensure that all prescription information is correct.

Ethical and Professional Standards

Trustworthiness is crucial for pharmacy technicians as they handle confidential patient information.
Basic laws regarding theft, discrimination, and harassment apply to pharmacy technicians as well.

Technology and References

Online resources and databases are valuable for retrieving drug information and regulatory data.
The National Drug Code (NDC) is assigned by manufacturers to identify drug products.

Miscellaneous Knowledge

HIPAA sets boundaries for the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
The four enteral routes for drug administration include oral, sublingual, buccal, and rectal.### Drug Categories
Legend Drugs: Prescription medications that require a doctor's authorization for dispensing.
Pharmaceutical Drugs: Broad category encompassing all drugs manufactured for therapeutic use.
Controlled Substances: Drugs regulated by law due to potential for abuse or dependence; categorized into schedules based on their potential risk.
Exempt Narcotics: Specific narcotics that can be sold without a prescription under certain conditions, often found in OTC products.

Prescription Handling

Always refer to the prescription first during the medication fill process for accuracy and compliance.
If a prescription for an OTC medication is received, consult the pharmacist before proceeding to ensure safety and appropriateness.

Medication Instructions

For Amoxicillin dosage: Take three times daily (tid), specifically a teaspoon (tsp) every 8 hours for 10 days.

Order Verification

Manual checking of order reports is crucial to ensure there are no gross errors in the prescription orders before they are filled.

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following options include health professionals involved in patient care? (Select all that apply)

The directions for use (such as cap tid) make up the:

In community pharmacies, _______________________ generally receive the prescription and collect patient data and enter this information into the computer.

What term means 'under the tongue'?

When a prescription is written for a medication that is not commercially available, the medication can be prepared by mixing the ingredients required and this is called:

The ______________________ should be consulted on all OTC and Schedule II prescriptions.

If a new prescription has been prepared by a pharmacy technician, the final check is done by the:

Directions for use should start with a (an):

For the prescription: Prozac 20 mg #30 qd NR, how many refills are allowed?

Instructions from medical practitioners authorizing drug or device issuance to a patient are:

Five groups of drugs identified by the 1970 Controlled Substance Act as having the potential for abuse and whose distribution is strictly controlled are called:

During the fill process, you should always refer to the ______________ first.

When you receive a prescription for an OTC medication, you should:

Amox: 250mg/5ml SIG: tsp tid x 10d; the medication should be taken:

Checking of order reports to ensure the order contains no gross errors is done:

Specific responsibilities and tasks for pharmacy technicians differ by setting and are described in writing by each:

The ________ includes state identification numbers and affiliations with facilities and insurers.

In managed care, care is managed by a (an):

Good hygiene is important for pharmacy technicians because of the interactions with other persons and the expectation of performing in ____________________ conditions.

The drug digitalis comes from the foxglove plant and is used to treat some ___________________ conditions.

______________________________ is a legal proof or document that an individual meets certain objective standards.

The length of time from the beginning of development of a new drug to FDA approval is often more than ____________ years.

Pharmacy technicians should be detail oriented. Meaning:

The computer system that checks transactions of third parties is:

The term that describes an assessment of one's personal characteristics, skills, qualities, etc. is:

The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry devotes about ________ of its income to research and development.

As for employment opportunities, the pharmacy technician may find opportunities in the following:

PTCB Certification must be renewed every:

A list of herbs used for health conditions, this can be considered an early Chinese forerunner to the FDA approved drug list:

CPhTs need ________ of continuing education every ________ years to renew certification.

___________ protects against illegal copying of new discoveries.

_________ discovered penicillin could kill some bacteria.

The Egyptian god of medicinal herbs was:

The ancient Greek goddess of medicinal herbs:

After passing the pharmacy technician national certification exam, pharmacy technicians may use the following designation after their name:

__________ provide inventory management systems to their customers as part of their service.

The pharmacy technician's scope of practice means:

______________ identified the structure of DNA.

Pharmacy technicians should be trustworthy. Meaning:

The area of employment opportunities for pharmacists is:

__________ was the first effective local anesthetic.

________________ are substances produced by the body to regulate body functions and processes.

The FDA requires _______ phases of testing in humans.

After a patent has expired for a medication, other manufacturers may copy the drug and release it under the _______________ name.

Basic criminal and civil laws, like theft, discrimination, sexual harassment, and fraud, apply to:

All prescribers of controlled substances must be authorized by the:

The ______________ defined what drugs require a prescription.

Specialized technician jobs in hospitals have ________ compensation than entry level positions.

An inactive substance given in place of a medication during clinical trials is a:

Any complaints received regarding an employee's employment:

_________________ drugs must be stored in a locked tamper-proof narcotics cabinet.

____________ are regularly scheduled events to monitor and document technician competency.

A court order preventing a specific action, such as the distribution of a potentially dangerous drug is called a/an:

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is associated with the:

________ is failing to do something that should or must be done.

The ______________ prohibited interstate commerce in adulterated or misbranded food, drinks, and drugs.

During clinical trials, a proposed new drug is called a:

Recalls are listed in the weekly __________ enforcement report.

In each state, pharmacists are licensed by the:

If two drugs are __________ equivalent, they have the same active ingredients, same dosage form, same route of administration, and same strength.

Because of fatal poisoning from liquid sulfanilamide, the _______________ required new drugs to be shown to be safe before marketing.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is within the ____________ of the US government.

The manufacturer must follow _________________ requirements to be able to market their drug without FDA new drug approval.

When technicians perform appropriate essential tasks, this allows the pharmacist time for tasks requiring more advanced professional expertise such as:

The ______________________ required drug manufacturers to provide proof of safety and efficacy.

Taking routine patient information is a duty of the:

Of the following schedules of drugs, which one deals with drugs that have no accepted medical use in the United States?

The ________ curriculum provides a national standard for developing pharmacy technician competency.

_____________________ literature contains general reference works based upon primary literature sources.

Which common reference would you use to find information on the chemical attributes of a drug?

A __________ can be used to search the web for information specified by the user.

Pharmacy Times is an example of an:

___________________________ is an encyclopedic source of chemical substance data.

HIPAA has established boundaries for use and disclosure of __________ (PHI).

The most comprehensive text covering pharmaceutical sciences is:

The national drug code (NDC) is assigned by the:

A web address is also known as a:

This common reference provides comprehensive and timely drug information about prescription and OTC products.

CPhTs need of continuing education every years to renew certification.