Mixed Deck — All PTCB Topics Flashcards
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Which term describes the fixed dollar amount a patient pays for each prescription, regardless of the drug's total cost?
Answer: Copay
A copay (or copayment) is a fixed dollar amount (e.g., $10 or $40) the patient pays per prescription fill, independent of the medication's actual price.
Which quality assurance check helps verify that compounded preparations are prepared correctly?
Answer: Final product verification
Final product verification is the pharmacist's check that a compounded preparation matches the formula, quantity, and appearance specified.
How many schedules exist in the federal controlled substance classification system?
Answer: 5
The Controlled Substances Act establishes five schedules (I–V) based on abuse potential, accepted medical use, and safety.
Which antibiotic class should be avoided in children under 8 years old due to tooth discoloration?
Answer: Tetracyclines
Tetracyclines bind to calcium in developing teeth and bone, causing permanent yellow-brown discoloration in children under 8.
What is the term for the time it takes for a drug's plasma concentration to decrease by 50%?
Answer: Half-life
The half-life (t½) is the time required for the drug concentration in the plasma to decrease by half, determining dosing intervals.
Which of the following is an example of a pharmacist performing a prospective drug utilization review (DUR)?
Answer: Checking for drug-drug interactions before dispensing
Prospective DUR occurs before dispensing and involves checking for interactions, allergies, and therapeutic duplications.
What is the purpose of a DEA Form 106?
Answer: Report theft or significant loss of controlled substances
DEA Form 106 is used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances to the DEA.
The Poison Prevention Packaging Act requires child-resistant packaging for most:
Answer: Both prescription and most OTC drugs
The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) requires child-resistant containers for most prescription drugs and many OTC products.
What does 'DAW 0' indicate on a prescription claim?
Answer: No product selection indicated — generic may be dispensed
DAW 0 means no product selection is indicated, allowing the pharmacist to substitute a generic equivalent.
What does 'BUD' stand for in pharmacy compounding?
Answer: Beyond-Use Date
BUD (Beyond-Use Date) is the date after which a compounded preparation should not be used, assigned based on stability data and USP guidelines.
Which drug is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
Answer: Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole (Protonix) irreversibly inhibits the gastric proton pump to reduce acid secretion.
Which organization runs the MedWatch program for adverse drug event reporting?
Answer: FDA
The FDA's MedWatch program is the safety information and adverse event reporting system for healthcare professionals and patients.
What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
Answer: Naloxone
Naloxone (Narcan) is an opioid receptor antagonist that rapidly reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression.
Which of the following is a beta-blocker?
Answer: Metoprolol
Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic blocker used for hypertension and heart failure.
Which law requires pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid patients?
Answer: OBRA '90
OBRA '90 (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) mandated prospective drug use review and patient counseling for Medicaid patients.
What is a 'chargeback' in pharmaceutical distribution?
Answer: A credit issued by a manufacturer to a wholesaler when the wholesaler sells to a contracted customer at a discounted price
A chargeback is a manufacturer reimbursement to a wholesaler for the difference between the wholesaler's cost and the contracted lower price charged to eligible customers.
What does the term 'look-alike, sound-alike' (LASA) drugs refer to?
Answer: Drugs confused due to similar names or packaging
LASA drugs are medications that can be confused with each other because their names look or sound similar, a major cause of medication errors.
What does NDA stand for in the drug approval process?
Answer: New Drug Application
An NDA (New Drug Application) is submitted to the FDA to request approval for a new drug product for sale in the US.
Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term corticosteroid use?
Answer: Osteoporosis
Long-term corticosteroid use can cause osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoblast activity and increasing calcium excretion.
If an order reads 'KCl 40 mEq in 100 mL NS,' what type of solution is this considered?
Answer: Small-volume parenteral (SVP)
Preparations ≤250 mL are classified as small-volume parenterals (SVPs), commonly called 'piggybacks' (IVPBs).