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the written rx is the property of correct answer: the patient 
 
scope of service means: correct answer: doctors can only write scripts within their scope of practice 
 
controlled substance ex's with refills can be: correct answer: filled up to a max of SIX times (original + 5 refills if MD gives refills), if patient wants smaller quantities each time - they are able to get full amount prescribed, rx expires 6 months from date written 
 
1 cc syringe correct answer: 0-100 units 
 
info fou...
What is the main difference between a prescription and a medication order? correct answer: Prescriptions are for outpatient facilities, medication orders for inpatient facilities 
 
What is the definition of a legacy drug? correct answer: It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies 
 
What does the abbreviation qHS stand for? correct answer: Every bedtime 
 
What does the abbreviation qOD stand for? correct answer: Every...
What is the main difference between a prescription and medication order? correct answer: Prescriptions are for outpatient facilities and medication orders for inpatient facilities 
 
What is the definition of a LEGACY DRUG? correct answer: It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies 
 
What does the abbreviation qHS stand for? correct answer: Every bedtime 
 
What does the abbreviation qOD stand for? correct answer: Ever...
Which of the following medications is exempt from the Poison Prevention Packaging Act requirement for child-resistant containers? 
A. Nitroglycerin sustained release capsules 
B. Potassium chloride 
C. Isosorbide 
D. Cholestyramine powder correct answer: D. Cholestyramine powder 
 
Which of the following vital information should be readily retrievable from an inpatient medication profile? 
A. Home address and phone number 
B. Previous admissions 
C. Relevant laboratory values 
D. Insurance info...
Which of the following is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine that can be sold to a patient in a calendar month? correct answer: 9g 
 
Which of the following laws requires medication manufacturers to place a label stating "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription" on medication stock bottles? correct answer: Durham Humphrey Amendment 
 
Methadone and Suboxone schedule II drugs used to treat... correct answer: Addiction 
 
Which of the following information is manda...
1906 - Federal Food and Drug Act correct answer: This act prohibits the sale of adulterated or mislabeled food, drinksand drugs 
 
1914 - Harrison Narcotic Act correct answer: This act limits the transport of opium. In order to purchase opium, a prescription is required. 
 
1938 - Food Drug and Cosmetic Act correct answer: This act made the food and Drug Act more comprehensive to include cosmetics. The act also defines misbranding or adulteration of drugs to be illegal, This act requires drug...
Where should one place used syringes and needles? correct answer: Red plastic sharps container 
 
Where should one place used gloves, gowns, and masks? correct answer: Biohazard bag 
 
Can you wear jewelry while preparing IV admixtures? correct answer: Jewelry should not be worn while preparing IV admixtures because it may puncture the latex gloves. 
 
What should be used to clean the laminar flow hood? correct answer: 70% isopropyl alcohol 
 
How often must laminar flow hoods be certified? ...
Official PTCB Practice Exam - Answers - Solutions
20. A male client with a tentative diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) has a history of type 2 diabetes that is being controlled with an oral diabetic agent, tolazamide (Tolinase). Which of the following is the most important laboratory test for confirming this disorder? 
a. Serum potassium level 
b. Serum sodium level 
c. Arterial blood gas (ABG) values 
d. Serum osmolarity 
Rationale: 
Serum osmolarity is the most important test for confirming HHNS; it’s also ...
Official PTCB Practice Exam - Answers - Solutions