PTCB Practice Test #6 3

Question 1

Which USP chapter governs sterile compounding in pharmacy practice?

Accepted Answer

USP 797

Answer

USP 795

Answer

USP 800

Answer

USP 1160

Question 2

A pharmacy technician receives a call from someone claiming to be a physician requesting a prescription. What should the technician do?

Accepted Answer

Transfer to the pharmacist, who is responsible for accepting verbal orders

Answer

Fill the prescription based on verbal order

Answer

Require a written prescription before dispensing

Answer

Ask for the physician's license number and fill the prescription

Question 3

Which of the following is a HIPAA-compliant action by a pharmacy technician?

Accepted Answer

Confirming a patient's prescription pickup with their adult child who was designated on file

Answer

Discussing patient medication details with a curious neighbor

Answer

Verifying a patient's insurance by calling their employer

Answer

Leaving patient prescription bags visible at the counter where others can read names

Question 4

An inventory count reveals 47 tablets of oxycodone 5 mg, but the perpetual inventory shows 50. What is the appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Adjust the count and document the discrepancy, then immediately notify the pharmacist

Answer

Do nothing; small discrepancies are normal

Answer

Dispose of the remaining tablets to balance the count

Answer

Wait for the end of month to resolve the discrepancy

Question 5

What is the purpose of a "medication reconciliation" process?

Accepted Answer

To compare a patient's current medication list with new orders to identify discrepancies and prevent errors

Answer

To ensure all medications are generic

Answer

To review drug costs and optimize formulary spending

Answer

To verify patient insurance coverage for all medications

Question 6

Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, which type of packaging is generally required for prescription medications?

Accepted Answer

Child-resistant packaging (CRP)

Answer

Standard easy-open packaging

Answer

Blister packaging only

Answer

Amber bottles with no special requirement