PTCB 2022 EXAM REVIEW QUE & ANS.
A major role of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee is developing: answer A.the
formulary status of drugs. Correct!
A pharmacy technician receives the following ord
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PTCB 2022 EXAM REVIEW QUE & ANS.
A major role of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee is developing: answer A.the
formulary status of drugs. Correct!
A pharmacy technician receives the following order:
Synalar crm 0.01% 30 g
Menthol 300 mg
Salicylic acid 2%
Sulfur 2%
White petrolatum q.s. ad 120 g
Sig: Apply to scalp ut dict
How much white petrolatum, in g, should be used to compound this prescription? answer C.85
0.3+2.4+2.4+30=35.1=35
In accordance with USP, when a pharmacy technician is unpacking a shipment order that may
contain cytotoxic agents, which of the following should be worn as a minimum precaution? answer
A.Gloves Correct!
B.Mask
C.Shoe covers
D.Goggles
The pharmacy technician should suspect the possibility of a counterfeit medication if the: answer
A.last two digits of the NDC number change.
B.manufacturer's container indicates "new color" on the label.
C.bottle is written in English but manufactured out of the country.
D.patient reports that the drug tastes or looks different and does not work as well. Correct!
A physician writes a prescription for "lactulose syrup 1 tbsp PO b.i.d." What volume, in mL, should the
patient take per day? answer 30
A physician orders phenobarbital elixir 60 mg for a patient. The drug is available in a 20 mg/5 mL
concentration. How many teaspoonfuls should be given for each dose? answer 3
A patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes requests a refill of a prescription for extended-release
glipizide. The patient is approximately 15 days late in refilling the prescription. The patient, when
asked if the medication is being taken as directed, says, "Yes, I always take it at breakfast, but many
days I simply don't have time to eat before I leave for work." How should the pharmacy technician
respond? answer B.Ask the patient to speak with the pharmacist to clarify the prescription
directions
When generic drugs or formulary products are dispensed, some third-party payers reward
pharmacies by: answer A.paying a higher dispensing fee.
because some third parties might require higher for generic or brand to encourage people to stick to
generic one.
Which of the following products must be dispensed in its original container? answer nitr...............................
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