ExCPT Test Prescription Dispensing Process 2

Question 1

When verifying a new prescription, which of the following elements must the technician confirm is present on the written prescription?

Accepted Answer

Date the prescription was written

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Patient's insurance ID number

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Patient's diagnosis code

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Prescriber's DEA expiration date

Question 2

What does 'sig' refer to on a prescription?

Accepted Answer

The directions for use/administration instructions

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The prescriber's signature

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The patient's allergies

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The drug's NDC number

Question 3

A prescription is brought in for 'Synthroid 50 mcg.' The pharmacy only has levothyroxine 50 mcg in stock. What is the BEST action?

Accepted Answer

Dispense levothyroxine 50 mcg with pharmacist approval for therapeutic substitution

Answer

Dispense Synthroid from another location

Answer

Tell the patient the prescription cannot be filled

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Contact the prescriber to change the prescription to a different drug

Question 4

What is the 'fill date' on a prescription, and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

The date the pharmacy dispensed the medication — used for refill calculations

Answer

The date the prescriber wrote the Rx — it determines validity period

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The date the patient picked up the medication

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The date the insurance approved the claim

Question 5

Which of the following is the FIRST step in the standard pharmacy dispensing workflow?

Accepted Answer

Receive and review the prescription for completeness and validity

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Prepare the medication label

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Count and pour the medication

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Conduct the final pharmacist verification

Question 6

What information is typically required to process a third-party insurance claim for a prescription?

Accepted Answer

BIN number, PCN, group ID, and member ID from the insurance card

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Patient's medical diagnosis and hospital ID

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Patient's Social Security number and employment status

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Prescriber's state license number and NPI only