PTCB Practice Test #6 3

Question 1

Which USP chapter governs sterile compounding in pharmacy practice?

Accepted Answer

USP 797

Answer

USP Chapter 797 (Pharmaceutical Compounding — Sterile Preparations) establishes standards for sterile compounding including beyond-use dates, environmental monitoring, personnel training, and quality assurance.

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

Pharmacy technicians are NOT authorized to accept verbal prescription orders from prescribers. This must be handled by a licensed pharmacist. The technician should transfer the call to the pharmacist.

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

HIPAA permits disclosure of patient information to individuals specifically authorized by the patient (e.g., family member listed on file). Unauthorized disclosure to neighbors, employers, or allowing public visibility of prescription info violates HIPAA.

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

Any Schedule II controlled substance discrepancy must be documented immediately and reported to the pharmacist. Unresolved discrepancies must be reported to the DEA. This is a potential indicator of diversion.

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

Medication reconciliation compares a patient's medication history (home medications) with new or changed medication orders at care transitions (admission, transfer, discharge) to identify omissions, duplications, dosing errors, and drug interactions.

Pharmacy Practice Test

Pharmacy Practice Test

PTCB Practice Test #6 3