Technician Practice Test (PTCB)- Flashcards
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Which form must be used to order Schedule II controlled substances from a supplier?
Answer: DEA Form 222
DEA Form 222 (or its electronic equivalent) is required for ordering Schedule II drugs.
A stock solution is 50% w/v. How many grams of active ingredient are in 200 mL?
Answer: 100 g
50% w/v means 50 g per 100 mL, so 200 mL contains 100 g.
What is the generic name for the brand-name drug Synthroid?
Answer: Levothyroxine
Synthroid is the brand name for levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone replacement.
Which agency enforces the privacy of protected health information under HIPAA?
Answer: Office for Civil Rights (HHS)
The HHS Office for Civil Rights enforces HIPAA privacy and security rules.
What does the auxiliary label 'Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight' typically apply to?
Answer: Doxycycline
Tetracyclines like doxycycline cause photosensitivity, requiring sun-exposure warnings.
What is the correct order for proper hand hygiene before sterile compounding?
Answer: Wash hands and don PPE before entering buffer area
Proper aseptic technique requires hand washing and donning PPE before sterile work.
Convert a temperature of 98.6 degrees F to Celsius (rounded).
Answer: 37 degrees C
Using (F-32) x 5/9, 98.6 F equals 37 degrees C, normal body temperature.