PTCB EXAM REVIEW FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

What is the minimum amount of time that a patient must wait before purchasing another of exempt narcotic?

48hr

Prior to working with hazardous medications ,which of the following must a 25 year old female do?

confirm in writing that she is aware of the risks associated with hazardous substances

Which of the following medications is classified as an SLCP?

pseudoephedrine

Which drug schedule is alprazolam?

Schedule IV

How long controlled substances records be retained according to federal law?

2 years

When compounding a hazardous medication ,some of the following medication is spilled in the technician's eye. How long should the technician flood the affected eye with water or an isotonic eyewash?

15 min

According to USP<800>what is the minimum number of air changes per hour when compounding hazardous drugs?

12

The warning "Not recommended for use in households with children " might be found on a label for which products?

A bottle of acetaminophen dispensed without a childprool cap

Who oversee PDMPs ?

State government

Which of the following is an appropriate way to dispose of nonreturnable medications?

Utilize a company that adhere to EPA regulations regarding destruction of medications

According to the Controlled Substance Act , how long must controlled substance invoices be maintained by a pharmacy ?

2 years

Which color of C should the pharmacy technician stamp on field -paper, controlled substance prescriptions?

Red

Which of the following medications is NOT classified as a hazardous drug?

Lisinopril

What type of drug requires a DEA number?

controlled substance

Which answer best describes the information required during the sale of an "exempt narcotic"?

Dispensing date, printer name ,signature and address of the buyer ,name and quantity of the product sold ,and the pharmacist's signature.

Which pharmacy law classified herbal products as dietary supplements rather than medications?

DSHEA 1994

Which of the following medications needs to be packaged in a child-resistant container unless requested by a patient ?

azithromycin tablets

All the following are schedule II medications EXCEPT-----

butorphanol

Which of the following tasks is an example of an extended responsibility for pharmacy technician?

Participating in Tech-check -Tech activities

The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act regulates the sale of ----

pseudoephedrine

which federal law requires that all controlled substances bear the following legend: Warning :may be habit forming "?

Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970

Which DEA form is used to report a theft of controlled substances?

DEA Form 106

A class III is issued for a medication .Which of the following scenarios would most likely match the recall severity?

A batch of tablets is of a lighter green than usual but of the same composition

Which of the following is required by OBRA ,A o90?

Perform drug utilization evaluation for each patient

What is the maximum number of refills permitted for a prescription of isotretinoin?

0

What is the maximum number of different medications that may be ordered on a paper DEA form 222?

10

A batch of antiarrhythmic medication is found to have no active ingredient .Which of the following would probably occur?

class I recall

Which of the following is true regarding the storage of C II medications in a pharmacy?

C II medications must be stored in a locked safe or cabinet.

Which medication may result in birth defects if taken during pregnancy?

isotretinoin

Prescription Monitoring Programs (PMPs) are used to monitor -------

controlled substance prescription

Which of the following organizations may issue a drug recall?

FDA

How often is a biennial inventory for controlled substances taken in a pharmacy?

Every 2 years

Which of the following is an example of U-list hazardous waste?

mitomycin

What action should a pharmacy technician take if a pregnant patient presents a prescription for isotretinoin?

Alert the pharmacist of the situation

Which of these medications is NOT a controlled substance?

cyclobenzaprine

A pharmacy technician may perform all of the following tasks EXCEPT------

recommending OTC products to a patient

How should a pharmacy technician handle an item that is saturated with blood or body fluids?

Place in a biohazard bag

What do the last two digits of NDC number represent?

Drug package

A pharmacy technician handling hazardous drugs must adhere to which of the following standards?

USP <800>standards

Which DEA form must be submitted to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)to request permission to destroy controlled substances?

DEA form 41

What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a lorazepam prescription?

five

Which of the following actions should you take when receiving an illegible prescription?

Inform the pharmacist of the situation

What do the three sets of numbers in an NDC number reflect?

Drug manufacturer ,drug product ,and packaging

How frequently must a pharmacy technician who handles hazardous drugs receive training ?

Every 12 months

What is the meaning of CSAR ?

Controlled Substance Administration Record

The FDA has responsibility for all the following EXCEPT----

establishing requirement for labeling of medications whether they are in a multidose vial or unit -dose container ,an IV admixture ,or a compound.

A patient calls the pharmacy and informs you that they forgot to take their morning dose of their medication, what do you do?

Inform the pharmacist

Which of the following drugs must be placed in a child -resistant container?

rosiglitazone tablets

An institution must have a written hazard communication program when dispensing which products?

Hazardous chemicals

The iPledge is a mandatory program for patient receiving prescriptions of which medication?

isotretinoin

A prescription for isotretinoin is presented to the pharmacy ,what is the maximum number of refills permitted for this prescription?

0

How many categories of hazardous waste exit?

2

Certain medications have severe side effects and are only approved for certain populations. Which of the following describes stipulations for the use of clozapine(clozaril)?

Reporting of white blood cell (WBC) values and absolute neutrophil counts (ANCs)

"Placed ephedrine , pseudoephedrine ,and phenylpropanolamine in the controlled substances act category , Aoscheduled listed chemical products" describes a provision of which law or amendment?

Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005

Which of the following professions permits a practitioner to prescribe medications?

physician assistant

A compounding pharmacy does NOT a proper eyewash station on site .Which regulatory agency would cite the pharmacy with a violation?

OSHA

Which of the following is an example of a Schedule II controlled substance?

methylphenidate

All the following have to do with the use of isotretinoin EXCEPT-----

it is indicated for multiple myeloma

A pharmacy technician wishes to obtain information regarding the potential hazards associated with a specific substance ,which reference would they refer?

Safety data sheets

According to the Comprehensive Drug Abuse ,Prevention ,and control act of 1970, if the pharmacy does not have the full quantity of a schedule II controlled substance on hand ,a partial fill can be given if the remaining quantity of medication is made available within --------hours.

72

What is the maximum number of refills permitted on a prescription of carisoprodol?

5

Of the following antipsychotic medications ,which one requires the prescriber ,patient ,and pharmacy to be enrolled in a restricted drug program?

clozapine

What is the maximum number of refills for Lunesta if authorized by the physician?

5

Which legislation requires covered entities to establish safeguards to protect PHI?

HIPPA Privacy Rule

What type of hospital error when there is a failure to administer an ordered dose to a patient before the next dose is due?

omission error

Which organization is responsible for issuing drug recalls?

FDA

Which of the following is considered a required record under the controlled substances act (CSA)

Receipts and / or invoices for Schedule III ,IV and V controlled substances

Records of controlled substances dispensed

Self -certification certificate and logbook (electronic equivalent ) as required under the combat methamphetamine epidemic act of 2005

A patient presents a prescription for amoxicillin .While processing the prescription .the pharmacy technician observes on the patient's profile for Ortho Novum 7-7-7 was filled 1 week ago. What should the technician do?

Inform the pharmacist

For a medication to be classified as hazardous drug it must meet at least one of which of the following criteria?

Teratogenicity

Which of the following organization's websites should a pharmacy technician refer to in obtaining information for a drug recall of valsartan?

FDA

Medication X has been reported to cause irreversible harm to an individual .This will result in which type of drug recall being issued ?

Class I

What is the maximum age for an individual to purchase a bottle of an "exempt narcotic"?

18 years of age

A pharmacy must ensure that its pharmacy records are "readily retrievable "for a pharmacy inspector .How much time is this?

72 hours

What is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine that can be purchased in a pharmacy in one month?

9g

Certain medications have severe side effects and are only approved for certain populations .Which of the following describes stipulations for the use of thalidomide?

A woman must have a negative pregnancy test result within the 24 hours before beginning treatment

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are divided into 11 sections that provide information to the handler regarding the hazards associated with the product. Which of the following is not discussed on an SDS sheet?

Cost

Which piece of legislation permits a patient to return unused controlled substance to a designated pharmacy?

Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of2010

A pharmacy technician accidentally breaks vial of a Schedule II controlled substance .Which DEA form must be completed to report this loss?

DEA form 41

When must personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn when handling hazardous drugs?

Receiving hazardous drugs, Compounding hazardous drugs, Transporting hazardous drugs.

All the following information is required on prescription label for a controlled substance EXCEPT----------

prescriber's DEA number

Which of the following are characteristics of a schedule I controlled substance?

High potential for abuse and possesses no approved medical use in the United States

Under what conditions must an injectable hazardous medication be prepared?

In a biological safety hood

According to the Combat Methamphetamine Act ,which medication must be kept behind the pharmacy counter?

pseudoephedrine

Who is responsible for developing the REMS for a medication?

Drug sponsors

Which medication requires a patient product be provided every time a patient receives a prescription for that medication?

Premarin

What is the maximum number of refills permitted by law if indicated on the original prescription of acetaminophen /codeine 30 mg #30 by the prescriber?

5

The FDA has issued a drug recall for amoxicillin suspension (NDC 0093-4150-80) 125mg/5mL35436769A .Exp 5/19 because the essay results for the drug tested below specification limits. Which class recall is this?

Class II

Which of the following is an example of schedule listed chemical products?

pseudoephedrine

The pharmacy technician wishes to become familiar with nonsterile compounding standards .To which USP chapter should they refer?

USP <795>

A pharmacy technician comes in contact with a hazardous material. Where would they obtain information in treating the affected area?

Safety data sheets

Which of the following types of medication may be returned to a drug manufacturer?

Unopened bottles of medication in the original manufacturer's bottle

Within how many days of receiving a prescription for isotretinoin must it be filled?

7 days

If a pharmacy technician spills a hazardous substance in their eye ,how long should they flood the affected eye with water or an isotonic eye wash?

15min

A prescriber of controlled substance may issue multiple prescriptions authorizing the patient to receive a total of up to how many day's supply of schedule II controlled substance if specific condition are met?

90 days

If a pharmacy handles hazardous drugs ,how often must employee training occur?

Once a year

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the responsibility to oversee the safety of --------

medical devices , vaccines ,cosmetics

A inspector from the state board of pharmacy appears unannounced at the pharmacy on a Monday morning seeking to examine various pharmacy records. Because of the small confines of the pharmacy ,these records are not readily accessible .What do you do?

You inform the inspector that the records are not readily retrievable but you can have then available in 72 hours.

All the following medications require a Medication Guide be provided to the patient EXCEPT-------

acetaminophen

All of the following medications must be packaged in a child-resistant container EXCEPT

nitroglycerin

A logbook of purchases of scheduled Listed Chemical Products (SLCPs) must be maintained a minimum of -------

2 years