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PTCB Test Preparation
Self Test 1: Pharmacy Law
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Pharmacology
Professional
02/12/2012

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specific responsibilities and tasks for pharmacy technicians differ by setting and are described in writing by each ___
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employer
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the ___ includes state identification numbers and affiliations with facilities and insurers
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prescribe r profile
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in managed care, care is managed by an ___
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insurer
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good hygiene is important for pharmacy technicians because of the interactions with other persons and the expectation of performing in ___ conditions
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infection free
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the drug digitalis comes from the foxglove plant and is used to treat some ___
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heart
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___ is a legal proof or document that an individual meets certain objective standards, usually provided by a neutral professional organization
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certification
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the length of time from the beginning of development of a new drug to FDA approval is often more than ___ years
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ten
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to become a pharmacist in the U.S. :
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an individual must graduate from an accredited college of pharmacy, pass a state licensing exam, and perform an internship working under a licensed pharmacist
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pharmacy technicians should be detailed oriented. This means:
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patients must receive medications exactly as they have been prescribed
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the computer system that checks transactions of third parties is:
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billing
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the term that describes making an accounting of items on hand is:
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inventory
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the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry devotes about ___ of its income to research and development
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1/6
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as for employment opportunities, the Pharmacy Technician may find the greatest opportunity in:
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the community setting
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PTCB Certification must be renewed every
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2 years
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an authoritative listing of drugs and issues related to their use is a ___
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pharmacopeia
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CPhTs need ___ of continuing education every ___ years to renew certification
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20 hours, 2
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___ protects against illegal copying of new discoveries
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patenting
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___ discovered penicillin could kill some bacteria
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Flemming
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the Egyptian god of Medicine was:
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Imhotep
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the ancient Greek goddess of Medicinal Herbs was:
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Panacea
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after passing the Pharmacy Technician National Certification exam, pharmacy technicians may use the following designation after their name:
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CPhT
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___ provide inventory management systems to their customers as part of their service
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wholesalers
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the pharmacy technician can do the following functions:
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take patient information, compound prescription orders, fill prescription orders
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___ identified the structure of DNA
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Watson and Crick
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Pharmacy technicians should be trustworthy. This means:
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that pharmacy technicians are entrusted with confidential information, dangerous substances, and perishable products
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the area of greatest employment for pharmacists is:
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community pharmacies
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___ was the first effective local anesthetic
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cocaine
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___ are substances produced by the body to regulate body functions and processes
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hormones
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the FDA requires ___ phases of testing in humans
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3
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after a patent has expired for a medication, other manufacturers may copy the drug and release it under the ___ name
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generic
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basic criminal and civil laws, like theft, discrimination, sexual harassment, and fraud, apply to
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pharmacy technicians and pharmacists and physicians
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all prescribers of controlled substances must be authorized by the:
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DEA
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the ___ defined what drugs required a prescription
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1951 Durham-Humphrey Amendment
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specialized technician jobs in hospitals have ___ compensation that entry level positions
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greater
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an inactive substance given in place of a medication during clinical trials is a:
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placebo
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any complaints received regarding an employee's employment:
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may be kept in the employee's performance/personnel file
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___ drugs must be stored in a locked tamper-proof narcotics cabinet
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schedule II
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___ are regularly schedules events to monitor and document technician competency
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performance reviews
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a court order preventing a specific action, such as the distribution of a potentially dangerous drug is called an:
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injunction
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the DEA is associated with the:
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1970 CSA
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___ is failing to do something that should or must be done
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negligence
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the ___ prohibited interstate commerce in adulterated or misbranded food, drinks, and drugs
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Food and Drug Act of 1906
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During clinical trials, a proposed new drug is called an:
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IND
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Recalls are listed in the weekly ___ Enforcement Report
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DEA
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in each state, pharmacists are licensed by the:
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state board of pharmacy
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if two drugs are ___ equivalent, they have the same active ingredients, same dosage form, same route of administration, and same strength
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pharmaceutically
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Because of fatal poisoning from liquid sulfanilamide, the ___ required new drugs be shown to be safe before marketing
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1938 Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
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the DEA is within the ___ of the US government
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Justice Department
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the manufacturer must follow ___ requirements to be able to market their drug without FDA new drug approval
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monograph
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when technicians perform appropriate essential tasks, this allows the pharmacist time for tasks requiring more advanced professional expertise such as:
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consulting with patients
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taking routine patient information is a duty of the:
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pharmacy technician
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of the following Schedule of drugs, which one deals with drugs that have no accepted medical use in the US
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Schedule !
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the ___ curriculum provides a national standard for developing pharmacy technician competency
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PTCB
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___ literature contains general reference works based upon primary literature sources
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secondary
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which common reference would you use to find information on a drug from England
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Martindale, The Complete Drug Reference
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a ___ can be used to search the web for information specified by the user
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search engine
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Pharmacy Times is an example of a:
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trade journal
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___ is an encyclopedic source of chemical substance data
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The Merck Index
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HIPPA has established boundaries for use and disclosure of ___ (PHI)
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protected health information
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the most comprehensive text covering pharmaceutical sciences is:
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Remington, The Science and Practice of Pharmacy
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The national drug code (NDC) is assigned by the:
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manufacturer
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a web address is also known as a:
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URL
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this common reference provides comprehensive and timely drug information about prescriptions and OTC products
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Drug Facts and Comparisons
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the USP DI has ___ volumes
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3
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the Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Training is published by:
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ASHP
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the following is required on prescription labels for most drugs:
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expiration date
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the name of the principal pharmacology text is:
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Goodman and Gilman's
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Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator are examples of:
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browsers
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the directory of accredited technician training programs can be found at the website for:
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ASHP
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OSHA requires pharmacies to have ___ for each hazardous chemical on hand
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MSDSs
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___ provides nationally recognized AWPs and NDCs for FDA approved drugs
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Red Book
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What do the last set of NDC numbers indicate
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package size
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CPhT Connection is a newsletter of:
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PTCB
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___ literature contains condensed works based on primary literature
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tertiary
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