Technician Practice Test (PTCB)- Flashcards
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Which law established the requirement for child-resistant packaging on most prescription medications?
Answer: Poison Prevention Packaging Act
The Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 mandates child-resistant containers.
Convert 0.5 grams to milligrams.
Answer: 500 mg
1 gram equals 1000 mg, so 0.5 g equals 500 mg.
What does the 'DAW 1' code on a prescription claim indicate?
Answer: Prescriber requested brand medically necessary
DAW 1 means the prescriber specified the brand-name product as medically necessary.
Which of the following is a high-alert medication requiring extra safety precautions?
Answer: Insulin
Insulin is an ISMP high-alert medication due to serious harm risk from errors.
The NDC number on a drug package consists of how many segments?
Answer: Three segments
The National Drug Code has three segments: labeler, product, and package size.
What is the brand name for the generic drug atorvastatin?
Answer: Lipitor
Atorvastatin is marketed under the brand name Lipitor.
Which step ensures the right drug is dispensed when filling a prescription?
Answer: Verifying the NDC against the order
Matching the NDC to the prescription order confirms the correct product is selected.