Pharmacy Technician Technician Practice Test (PTCB)- 3

Question 1

Which law established the requirement for child-resistant packaging on most prescription medications?

Accepted Answer

Poison Prevention Packaging Act

Answer

HIPAA

Answer

Controlled Substances Act

Answer

FDCA

Question 2

Convert 0.5 grams to milligrams.

Accepted Answer

500 mg

Answer

5 mg

Answer

50 mg

Answer

5000 mg

Question 3

What does the 'DAW 1' code on a prescription claim indicate?

Accepted Answer

Prescriber requested brand medically necessary

Answer

Pharmacist selected generic

Answer

Patient requested brand

Answer

Generic not available

Question 4

Which of the following is a high-alert medication requiring extra safety precautions?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Loratadine

Answer

Docusate

Question 5

The NDC number on a drug package consists of how many segments?

Accepted Answer

Three segments

Answer

Two segments

Answer

Four segments

Answer

Five segments

Question 6

What is the brand name for the generic drug atorvastatin?

Accepted Answer

Lipitor

Answer

Crestor

Answer

Zocor

Answer

Pravachol

Question 7

Which step ensures the right drug is dispensed when filling a prescription?

Accepted Answer

Verifying the NDC against the order

Answer

Skipping the NDC check

Answer

Estimating the count

Answer

Using any similar bottle