PTCB Practice Test #6 2

Question 1

A laminar flow hood must be operated for how long before use to ensure a clean environment?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

5 minutes

Answer

10 minutes

Answer

1 hour

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct ISO class for a horizontal laminar airflow workbench (LAFW) used for IV compounding?

Accepted Answer

ISO Class 5

Answer

ISO Class 8

Answer

ISO Class 7

Answer

ISO Class 3

Question 3

What is the correct technique for withdrawing medication from a single-dose vial?

Accepted Answer

Inject air equal to the volume you will withdraw, then pull back on the syringe

Answer

No special technique needed

Answer

Always use a filter needle

Answer

Use negative pressure to prevent contamination

Question 4

How should a pharmacy technician respond if they discover a medication error after dispensing?

Accepted Answer

Report it immediately to the pharmacist

Answer

Attempt to fix it without telling anyone

Answer

Do nothing unless the patient complains

Answer

Wait until the end of the shift to report

Question 5

Which of the following describes the "right" way to document a controlled substance wastage?

Accepted Answer

Wastage must be witnessed and co-signed by a second licensed healthcare provider

Answer

One person can document and waste independently

Answer

Document only after the end of shift

Answer

Wastage documentation is optional for Schedule IV drugs

Question 6

What information is NOT required on a medication label for a compounded sterile preparation (CSP)?

Accepted Answer

Prescriber's home phone number

Answer

Patient's name and room number

Answer

Drug name, strength, and volume

Answer

Beyond-use date and storage conditions