1. Medication order entry & Fill process
PTCE Practice Questions

2. Question 1
Anyone who has worked in a pharmacy for a minimum of 1 year may receive a telephone prescription from a physician.
True
False

3. Question 1
Anyone who has worked in a pharmacy for a minimum of 1 year may receive a telephone prescription from a physician.
True
False
State laws vary in their requirements for telephone prescriptions. In many states, only the pharmacist is able to take verbal orders over the phone (IL law says a pharmacist must take the rx)

4. Question 2
Which of the following pieces of information should be on a prescription in an outpatient pharmacy and is also required on a medication order for a hospitalized patient?
Patient’s address
Prescriber’s address and telephone number
Refill information
Patient’s name

5. Question 2
Which of the following pieces of information should be on a prescription in an outpatient pharmacy and is also required on a medication order for a hospitalized patient?
Patient’s address
Prescriber’s address and telephone number
Refill information
Patient’s name

6. Question 3 What does “dispense as written” on a prescription mean?
The brand name product ordered by the prescriber must be used to fill the prescription.
Generic substitution is prohibited, but an alternative brand name product may be used if the ordered one isn’t available
Generic substitution may occur, but only if the patient insists on it
The brand name drug can be substituted with a generic, if available

7. Question 3 What does “dispense as written” on a prescription mean?
The brand name product ordered by the prescriber must be used to fill the prescription.
Generic substitution is prohibited, but an alternative brand name product may be used if the ordered one isn’t available
Generic substitution may occur, but only if the patient insists on it
The brand name drug can be substituted with a generic, if available

8. Question 4
Considerations in determining an inpatient or outpatient order’s priority include all of the following except
The type of medication prescribed and what it is used to treat.
The type of patient identification used.
The patient’s or caregiver’s expectation for the time of delivery
Specific instructions from the prescriber as to the delivery time.

9. Question 4
Considerations in determining an inpatient or outpatient order’s priority include all of the following except
The type of medication prescribed and what it is used to treat.
The type of patient identification used.
The patient’s or caregiver’s expectation for the time of delivery
Specific instructions from the prescriber as to the delivery time.

10. Question 5
A thorough review of a well-kept patient profile in an outpatient pharmacy will generally allow the technician to identify all of the following except
Existing orders for the same medication
Allergies that may indicate that the medication should not be used.
A disability, such as blindness, that requires special attention.
How the patient will pay for the amount the insurance company does not pay (i.e. the copay)

11. Question 5
A thorough review of a well-kept patient profile in an outpatient pharmacy will generally allow the technician to identify all of the following except
Existing orders for the same medication
Allergies that may indicate that the medication should not be used.
A disability, such as blindness, that requires special attention.
How the patient will pay for the amount the insurance company does not pay (i.e. the copay)

12. Question 6
Common screening options during a pharmacy or nursing operated computerized order entry process in a hospital include all of the following except
Therapeutic duplication
Price range checking
Allergy screening
Dose range checking
Drug interactions with existing orders

13. Question 6
Common screening options during a pharmacy or nursing operated computerized order entry process in a hospital include all of the following except
Therapeutic duplication
Price range checking
Allergy screening
Dose range checking
Drug interactions with exisiting orders

14. Question 7
Which of the following statements about prescription labeling is false?
Some prescriptions require labeling beyond what will fit on the label itself
Auxiliary labels are often used to clarify or elaborate on directions for us
If the patient is in a hurry, it is acceptable to dispense the prescription without an affixed label as long as you talk to the patient about how to use the medication and he or she understands
Most states have specific requirements about what information must be included in prescription labeling.

15. Question 7
Which of the following statements about prescription labeling is false?
Some prescriptions require labeling beyond what will fit on the label itself
Auxiliary labels are often used to clarify or elaborate on directions for us
If the patient is in a hurry, it is acceptable to dispense the prescription without an affixed label as long as you talk to the patient about how to use the medication and he or she understands
Most states have specific requirements about what information must be included in prescription labeling.

16. Question 8
Which of the following best incorporates all recommended components of label directions for outpatient use?
Take one tablet by mouth three times daily
Take one tablet three times daily
Take one tablet by mouth three times daily for 10 days
Take one tablet by mouth three times daily for 10 days as needed for pain
Six pieces of information recommended for inclusion in outpatient labeling:
1)Administration directions
2)Number and type (dosage form) of units constituting one dose
3)The route of administration
4) Frequency of administration
5) Duration of therapy
6) The indication or purpose

17. Question 8
Which of the following best incorporates all recommended components of label directions for outpatient use?
Take one tablet by moth three times daily
Take one tablet three times daily
Take one tablet by mouth three times daily for 10 days
Take one tablet by mouth three times daily for 10 days as needed for pain?
Six pieces of information recommended for inclusion in outpatient labeling:
1)Administration directions
2)Number and type (dosage form) of units constituting one dose
3)The route of administration
4) Frequency of administration
5) Duration of therapy
6) The indication or purpose

18. Question 9
Pharmacy computer database systems can assist with maintenance of which of the following?
Inventory
Controlled substances documentation
Drug Pricing
All of the above

19. Question 9
Pharmacy computer database systems can assist with maintenance of which of the following?
Inventory
Controlled substances documentation
Drug Pricing
All of the above

20. Question 10
Which of the following can help predict a patient’s potential drug allergies?
Date of birth
Previous allergic reaction
Previous adverse drug reactions
Psychosocial history

21. Question 10
Which of the following can help predict a patient’s potential drug allergies?
Date of birth
Previous allergic reaction
Previous adverse drug reactions
Psychosocial history

22. Question 11
Which of the following is an example of a patient limitation that may necessitate special prescription packaging or labeling?
Previous adverse drug reactions
Previous allergic reactions
Visual impairment
History of drug abuse

23. Question 11
Which of the following is an example of a patient limitation that may necessitate special prescription packaging or labeling?
Previous adverse drug reactions
Previous allergic reactions
Visual impairment
History of drug abuse

24. Question 12 How often should a patient’s profile be updated?
Each time that a patient’s information (i.e. address, medication list, etc.) changes
Never
Every year
Every 10 years

25. Question 12 How often should a patient’s profile be updated?
Each time that a patient’s information (i.e. address, medication list, etc.) changes
Never
Every year
Every 10 years

26. Question 13
Medication orders are intended for patients in which of the following settings?
Inpatient
Outpatient
Ambulatory
Healthy

27. Question 13
Medication orders are intended for patients in which of the following settings?
Inpatient
Outpatient
Ambulatory
Healthy

28. Question 14
Medications that require administration in individual doses need what type of packaging?
Bulk medication packaging
Multi-dose packaging
Unit-dose packaging
In-stock medication packaging

29. Question 14
Medications that require administration in individual doses need what type of packaging?
Bulk medication packaging
Multi-dose packaging
Unit-dose packaging
In-stock medication packaging

30. Question 15
Additional information about medication storage, administration, or cautions can be applied to the prescription bottle as:
Patient package insert
Self-care labels
Drug info labels
Auxiliary labels

31. Question 15
Additional information about medication storage, administration, or cautions can be applied to the prescription bottle as:
Patient package insert
Self-care labels
Drug info labels
Auxiliary labels

32. Question 16
A prescription th at is sent to, or received from, another pharmacy to be dispensed is called a/an:
Refill
Order
Transfer
Electronic Request

33. Question 16
A prescription that is sent to, or received from, another pharmacy to be dispensed is called a/an:
Refill
Order
Transfer
Electronic Request

34. Question 17
Which of the following automated computer warnings alerts the pharmacist or technician to a potential problem with a prescription?
FDA alerts
DUR alerts
PPI alerts
Medication Guide

35. Question 17
Which of the following automated computer warnings alerts the pharmacist or technician to a potential problem with a prescription?
FDA alerts
DUR alerts
PPI alerts
Medication Guide