Pharmacy Technician Certification PTCE Exam Version 7
Practice exam for Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) under Medical and Dental School Certification Exams (Licensing Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
Labels prepared by a hospital pharmacy for sterile products should include which of the following information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The expiration date is critical for sterile products to ensure patient safety and efficacy, as these products have a limited shelf life due to sterility requirements. The NDC number, prescriber's name, and manufacturer's name, while useful, are not mandatory for sterile product labels in hospital pharmacies, as they are typically included in other documentation or systems.
Rationale: The expiration date is critical for sterile products to ensure patient safety and efficacy, as these products have a limited shelf life due to sterility requirements. The NDC number, prescriber's name, and manufacturer's name, while useful, are not mandatory for sterile product labels in hospital pharmacies, as they are typically included in other documentation or systems.
Question 2
A pharmacys annual purchases equal $2,100,000. If the annual average inventory value is $250,000, what is the inventory turnover rate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inventory turnover rate is calculated by dividing annual purchases ($2,100,000) by the average inventory value ($250,000), resulting in 2,100,000 / 250,000 = 8.4 turns. This indicates how many times the inventory is sold and replaced annually. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not match the calculated result.
Rationale: Inventory turnover rate is calculated by dividing annual purchases ($2,100,000) by the average inventory value ($250,000), resulting in 2,100,000 / 250,000 = 8.4 turns. This indicates how many times the inventory is sold and replaced annually. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not match the calculated result.
Question 3
A pharmacy technician should identify that the first five digits of an NDC number represent which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The National Drug Code (NDC) number is divided into three segments, with the first five digits identifying the manufacturer. The next four digits indicate the medication, strength, and dosage form, and the last two digits specify the package size. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they refer to other segments of the NDC.
Rationale: The National Drug Code (NDC) number is divided into three segments, with the first five digits identifying the manufacturer. The next four digits indicate the medication, strength, and dosage form, and the last two digits specify the package size. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they refer to other segments of the NDC.
Question 4
Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take when performing quality assurance checks for a crash cart?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crash carts are used in emergencies, so ensuring medications are not expired is critical to patient safety. While checking the defibrillator battery (B) or intubation kit (D) may be part of broader checks, these are typically handled by other staff. Unlocked drawers (C) could pose a security risk and are not standard practice.
Rationale: Crash carts are used in emergencies, so ensuring medications are not expired is critical to patient safety. While checking the defibrillator battery (B) or intubation kit (D) may be part of broader checks, these are typically handled by other staff. Unlocked drawers (C) could pose a security risk and are not standard practice.
Question 5
According to HIPAA, who is allowed to view a patients protected health information without the patients consent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under HIPAA, pharmacy technicians, as part of the healthcare workforce, can access protected health information (PHI) for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations without patient consent. A patients partner (A), pharmaceutical representative (B), or employer (D) cannot access PHI without consent unless specific exceptions apply, which are not indicated here.
Rationale: Under HIPAA, pharmacy technicians, as part of the healthcare workforce, can access protected health information (PHI) for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations without patient consent. A patients partner (A), pharmaceutical representative (B), or employer (D) cannot access PHI without consent unless specific exceptions apply, which are not indicated here.