PTCB EXAM Flashcards
Victoza and Byetta are GLP-1 agonists that expire after how many days at room temperature?
30 days
Each NDC number contains 11 digits using the following structure: 12345-1234-12. What does the third set of numbers represent?
The product’s package size
A prescription of amlodipine 5 mg indicates “PRN” refill. How many times is this prescription eligible to be refilled?
Refill as needed for up to a year
A bottle of Patanol contains 10 mL. The patient is directed to place 1 drop in both eyes twice daily. Given that there are 20 drops per milliliter, how long will this bottle of eye drops last for this patient?
50 days
10 mL × 20 = 200 drops.
200 drops / (4 drops/day) = 50 days
The prescriber did not indicate that a generic substitution was not allowed. However, the law requires the brand form to be dispensed. What DAW code should you use when transmitting this claim to the patient’s insurance?
DAW 7
DAW 7
used when the prescriber allows the generic form to be dispensed, but the law requires the brand form to be dispensed.
DAW 5
used when the prescriber allows the generic form to be dispensed, but the pharmacy dispenses the brand form as the generic.
DAW 3
used when the prescriber allows the generic form to be dispensed, but the pharmacist dispensed the brand form.
DAW 8
used when the prescriber allows the generic form to be dispensed, but the generic form is not available on the market.
A pharmacy technician will use a pharmacy software system to obtain online prescription claim approval. If the online prescription claim is rejected with rejection code 11, what should the pharmacy technician check?
The patient relationship code
An online prescription rejection code of 11
when there is a missing or invalid patient relationship code.
An online prescription claim rejection code of 25
when the prescriber’s identification number is missing or invalid.
An online prescription claim rejection code of 26
when the unit of measure is missing or invalid.
An online prescription rejection code of 54
When the National Drug Code (NDC) number doesn’t match.
Which of the following did OBRA-90 (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990) require pharmacists to perform?
Drug utilization evaluation
You receive an order for 40 mg bid of Drug X. The pharmacy only has 4 mg/mL of Drug X in stock. How many milliliters are needed of Drug X per day?
20 mL
40/4 mL= 10ml
10 * 2= 20ml
Which of the following is the proper sequence in removing PPE?
Gloves, goggles, gowns, mask, hand hygiene
You receive an order for 40 mg BID of Drug X. The pharmacy only has 4 mg/mL of Drug X in stock. How many milliliters are needed of Drug X per dose?
10 mL
40/4 mL= 10ml
If a patient has to pay $250 out of pocket before their prescription coverage starts, what is the patient paying?
The deductible
A deductible is a predetermined amount of money that a patient must pay before their prescription coverage starts.
Anesthetics, analgesics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, antiparkinsonian drugs, antipsychotics, and stimulants are used to treat indications of which body system?
Nervous system
Hypothalamic-pituitary hormones, corticosteroids, sex hormones, thyroid hormones, antithyroid agents, and hypoglycemic agents are used to treat indications of
endocrine system
Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, antifungals, and antiparasitics are used to treat indications of
the immune system.
Anabolic steroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antirheumatics, corticosteroids, muscle relaxants, and bisphosphonates are used to treat indications of
musculoskeletal system.
Antibiotic medications increase the effect of which of the following?
Warfarin
The effects of warfarin are increased when administered with an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin and clarithromycin.
