PTCE Pharmacy Automation and Technology 2

Question 1

Which term describes the unique 10- or 11-digit number on a drug package that identifies the labeler, product, and package size?

Accepted Answer

NDC (National Drug Code)

Answer

The NDC is a unique 10- or 11-digit number (in 3 segments) that identifies the manufacturer, specific drug formulation, and package size.

Question 2

In a pharmacy information system, what does a 'drug interaction alert' require the pharmacist or technician to do?

Accepted Answer

Review and respond to the alert before dispensing can proceed

Answer

Drug interaction alerts are hard or soft stops that require a clinician review and documented override or action before the medication is dispensed.

Question 3

What is a 'soft stop' in the context of clinical decision support within a pharmacy information system?

Accepted Answer

A warning that can be overridden with documentation by an authorized user

Answer

A soft stop is an advisory alert that the pharmacist can override with documentation, unlike a hard stop which completely blocks the action.

Question 4

Which pharmacy automation technology is commonly used to repackage bulk medications into unit-dose blister packs?

Accepted Answer

Strip packager or blister pack machine

Answer

Strip packagers and blister pack machines repackage medications from bulk containers into individual unit-dose packages, often with barcodes for scanning.

Question 5

A hospital pharmacy uses a pneumatic tube system. What is its primary function?

Accepted Answer

To rapidly transport medications and specimens between departments

Answer

Pneumatic tube systems use pressurized air to transport small packages (medications, lab specimens) quickly between locations within a facility.

(PTCE) Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Practice Test

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PTCE Pharmacy Automation and Technology 2