PTCB PREP: SECTION 4 - Order Entry & Processing

where should tablets be stored?

cool, dark, and dry places away from light

where should emulsions be stored?

airtight containers away from light, high temps, & freezing temps

where should suspensions be stored?

cool (but not refrigerated) and dry places away from light & heat

where should ointments and pastes be stored?

tightly closed containers in cool and dark places

where should syrups be stored?

bottles w/ stoppers in cool and dark places away from light

where should oral drops be stored?

cool, dark, and dry places away from light

how should injections be stored?

temps below 30 degrees Celsius away from light

what is Universal Product Code (UPC)?

• a barcode associated w/ NDC number

• verifies the drug being dispensed

what is a formulary?

• list of approved meds

• hospital pharmacies mainly have these

which organization provides Medicare and Medicaid?

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)

what is Medicare? who is it for?

federal insurance program for:

• ppl 65 yrs and older

• ppl under 65 yrs, but w/ disabilities

is Medicare income-dependent?

no

what are the 4 parts of Medicare?

• Part A: inpatient care

• Part B: outpatient care

• Part C: Medicare Advantage Plan - allows private companies to offer Medicare coverage that includes Part A & B services

• Part D: prescription drug coverage

what is Medicaid?

state insurance program for those w/ low incomes

what is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

making health insurance more affordable & accessible for more ppl

what are the 4 categories of insurance policies?

• bronze: insurance company covers 60% medical costs

• silver: insurance company covers 70% medical costs

• gold: insurance company covers 80% medical costs

• platinum: insurance company covers 90% medical costs

do insurance policies allow individuals to choose their deductible amount?

yes

what is a deductible?

the amount someone pays before insurance covers it

what is the relationship between deductibles and monthly premiums?

higher deductibles → lower monthly premiums

what does the ACA set limits on regarding covered medical services?

the amount ppl pay for covered medical services

what does the insurance company do when the limit on how much is paid for covered medical services is reached?

they pay for 100% of additional covered services for the rest of year

what is the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)?

average charge by wholesalers

what is the Actual Acquisition Cost (AAC)?

amount pharmacies pay for meds