PTCB Pharmacy Law Practice Exam

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• What is the significance of USP standards?
• Which medication has a national registry to keep track of patients who might develop a serious blood disorder?
• What did the Drug Listing Act of 1972 require for each new medication?
• What does DAW5 mean?
• What does the term "OTC" stand for in pharmaceuticals?
• Which regulatory body oversees the practice of pharmacy in the United States?
• Which resource contains TE codes to help guide generic substitution?
• Which Act mandates the use of child-resistant caps on prescription bottles?
• What system allows pharmacists to automatically substitute medications?
• What is the most appropriate response when notifying a patient about a medication error?
• What is required to be dispensed with estrogen-containing medications filled in an outpatient setting?
• What does "NDC" stand for in pharmaceutical terms?
• What is one of the key functions of a pharmacy board?
• What does the term "misbranding" refer to in pharmacy law?
• What DEA form is required when a controlled substance needs to be disposed of at the pharmacy level?
• What is required when a product is recalled due to safety concerns?
• What does the term "Schedule II" refer to in controlled substances?
• FDA may approve a Biologics License Application if the biologic proves to be?
• Which controlled substance medication has the most stringent requirements in the pharmacy?
• What DAW code means that substitution is not allowed since the dispensing of the brand-name drug is mandated by law?
• What is the main purpose of the Drug Approval Process?
• What is a formulary?
• In what situation can a pharmacy legally share patient information without consent?
• What is a “prescription drug monitoring program” (PDMP)?
• What DAW code means that no product selection is indicated and substitution is allowed?
• Which law allows manufacturers to submit ANDAs to market generic drugs?
• What is the primary purpose of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?
• What are the typical roles of state pharmacy boards?
• What essential information must be included on a prescription label according to Federal Law?
• What application must a manufacturer submit to bring a generic medication to market?
• Which law requires the pharmacist to consult about new prescriptions with patients?
• Under the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which schedule includes drugs with no accepted medical use?
• What is the DAW code indicating that substitution is not allowed due to the generic not being in stock?
• What controlled substance schedule is Lomotil classified under?
• What paperwork must be provided upon dispensing Lotronex?
• In the context of pharmacy marketing, what is a critical factor for compliance?
• According to federal law, how many years should a pharmacy store prescription records for Schedule II medications?
• What is the maximum number of days a prescription for a controlled substance can be filled after the date issued?
• According to federal law, the pharmacist in charge must fill out a DEA Form 106 when controlled substances are:
• Which schedule of controlled substances requires stricter regulations and preservation of records?
• Which DAW code means that substitution is allowed by the prescriber, but the patient is requesting the brand-name product to be dispensed?
• What is the primary regulatory agency that enforces the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?
• Which schedule of drugs requires a written prescription and is regulated strictly?
• What is considered a controlled substance under federal law?
• Which law requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to prove a drug's purity, strength, and safety before it can be sold?
• What responsibility does the pharmacy have concerning returned medications?
• A medication that is marketed for a different use than originally approved is called?
• Which of the following actions is part of good pharmacy practice regarding counseling?
• Which of the following is a requirement for a pharmacy to operate?
• What is the primary goal of the TIRF program concerning opioids?
• The term "orphan drug" refers to what?
• What is the purpose of a patient package insert (PPI)?
• Which section of the NDC identifies the strength, name, and dosage form of a medication?
• What is required for a pharmacist to refill a prescription for a Schedule III medication?
• According to federal law, what DEA form is needed for your pharmacy to transfer a bottle of percocet to another pharmacy?
• What is required information when obtaining informed consent for treatment?
• A pharmacologic alternative is a drug that?
• Which of the following regulations focuses on safe packaging to prevent child access?
• Under the CSA, which of the following is considered a Schedule II controlled substance?
• According to HIPAA, a patient's lab results are considered:
• According to federal law, in most cases, how must a Percocet prescription be issued?
• Which of the following is an example of a Class II recall?
• Which act addresses drug pricing and the availability of generic medications?
• What does the term "controlled substance" refer to?
• What is the primary purpose of a medication order in a hospital setting?
• What must be reviewed in a pharmacy before a prescription can be dispensed?
• An injectable med with pieces of glass in it is an example of what class recall?
• What does the acronym PTCB stand for?
• Under federal law, which type of medication does a prescriber need to treat with caution?
• How frequently must a pharmacy technician renew their certification?
• If a product has a therapeutic equivalency code that begins with "B," what does this indicate?
• How many components make up a valid DEA number?
• Under pharmacy law, when can medications be returned to inventory?
• Which law created two classes of medications, prescription and nonprescription?
• According to federal law, what must the pharmacy have an exact count of?
• Which medication is monitored under the Clozapine REMS program?
• What type of drug requires a patient to have a prescription for its dispensation?
• What is an investigational drug?
• Which organization monitors prescription drug diversion?
• What requirement must the inpatient pharmacy fulfill before dispensing Fentora to Mr. Wood?
• What does the term “diluent” mean in pharmacy compounding?
• The iPLEDGE program requires patients to register if they are prescribed:
• What type of risk is associated with the use of clozapine?
• Which term describes medications that require specific patient documentation before dispensing?
• How does the Hatch-Waxman Act benefit generic drug manufacturers?
• Who is typically responsible for the administration of medication orders in healthcare settings?
• What does "Schedule IV" refer to in the context of controlled substances?
• How often must a pharmacy renew its DEA registration?
• What is the purpose of a Medication Utilization Evaluation?
• What is the key focus of the Controlled Substances Act?
• Which agency is responsible for approving new medications for use in the United States?
• Which act mandates child-resistant packaging for certain medications?
• What does "DAW" mean on a prescription?
• What information must be included on a prescription label?
• According to the Poison Prevention Act of 1970, which medication class can be dispensed in a non-child-resistant package?
• What controlled substance schedule does Testosterone fall under?
• What is the main purpose of the Drug Enforcement Administration Form 106?
• Which federal law mandates the creation of a national drug monitoring program?
• According to federal law, what form of ID is acceptable when purchasing Claritin-D?
• Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, who is responsible for ensuring child-resistant packaging?
• Who regulates over-the-counter medications?
• What stage of the drug approval process gives the study compound to animals?
• A perpetual inventory means the pharmacy:
• Which of the following is considered a primary goal of a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)?
• Which schedule of Controlled Substance is Ambien classified under?
• What legal protection does the Drug Enforcement Administration provide for healthcare professionals?
• If an over-the-counter headache medication is falsely labeled, how is it classified?
• What is the significance of the Drug Approval Process?
• What is a common consequence of failing to renew pharmacy technician certification on time?
• According to federal law, how long must patient medication records be maintained?
• What information must a pharmacy provide in a medication error situation?
• How often is a pharmacy required to take a complete inventory of controlled substances?
• What section of the NDC number identifies package size and type?
• What is an example of a medication that is considered a controlled substance due to its potential for abuse?
• What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 govern?
• What is not required when obtaining informed consent?
• Under what law are pharmacies required to keep records of controlled substance transactions for a minimum of two years?
• What is a "black box warning"?
• What does "dispensing" refer to in pharmacy practice?
• What is the purpose of a recall in pharmaceuticals?
• Which law established the schedule classification for controlled substances?
• In pharmacy law, what does "adulteration" refer to?
• How many refills are permitted on a testosterone prescription under federal law?
• What could happen if a pharmacist fills a prescription without proper verification?
• What is another name for the Drug Price Competition and Patient Term Restoration Act of 1984?
• What is the function of the Drug Approval Process?
• What is one key task of pharmacy technicians regarding medication delivery?
• What is the purpose of the Orange Book in pharmacy practice?
• The TIRF program is specifically for what purpose?
• A brand-name drug that is relabeled and marketed under a generic product name is an:
• What key information is typically included in a medication guide?
• What is the significance of confirming the validity of a prescription before filling it?
• What is an important aspect of handling patient prescriptions?
• Under federal law, how can an oxycodone prescription be submitted?
• Who is the LOTRONEX REMS Program intended for?
• What is required when a pharmacist transfers a prescription for a controlled substance to another pharmacy?
• Which act established the requirement for prescription drug labeling in the USA?
• Under federal law, what must be documented when a controlled substance is received?
• What do DAW codes help pharmacies to indicate?
• What action must be taken when a pharmacist discovers expired controlled substances?
• According to federal law, how long does a pharmacy have to fill the remaining portion of a Roxicodone prescription?
• Which act, in combination with state laws and regulations, dictates the specifics for manufacturing, prescribing, and dispensing of Schedule I through V medications?
• Which DEA form is required to order fentanyl for the pharmacy?
• What role does the FDA serve in relation to prescription drugs?
• After which phase of the drug approval process does a company file a New Drug Application (NDA) to sell the drug on the market?
• What type of withdrawal was associated with the medication Vioxx in 2004?
• Why was Vioxx permanently removed from pharmacy shelves?
• Which entity is responsible for investigating drug-related crimes?
• What is the main function of compounding pharmacies?
• What is the primary role of a pharmacy technician in medication dispensing?
• What defines a generic product as a therapeutic equivalent?
• Who usually makes the decision to recall a drug product?
• What does an NDC number signify?
• Which type of recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse effects?
• What DEA form is needed when a pharmacist sends expired Adderall to a reverse distributor?
• Which of the following schedules has drugs considered to have a lower potential for abuse?
• What must be confirmed by a pharmacy technician before filling a prescription?
• When receiving Ritalin, what must the pharmacist document on the DEA form?
• What does “counseling” include during prescription dispensing?
• What is the "do not dispense after" date on isotretinoin prescriptions for female patients of child-bearing age?
• A physician assistant who is registered with the DEA will have a DEA number that starts with the letter:
• What is the definition of a therapeutic alternative?
• Which federal agency is responsible for the regulation of labeling on prescription and OTC medications?
• When is it permissible for a pharmacy to have controlled substances stored on the shelves?
• Why are Paxil and Paxil CR considered pharmacologic alternatives?
• What is classified as a "medication error" in pharmacy practice?
• Which agency is responsible for the regulation of controlled substances?
• What is a "tablets and capsules" controlled dosage form?
• Which of the following requires a special prescription for dispensing?
• What is the purpose of requiring child-resistant packaging on prescription medications?
• Which regulatory body requires certain medications to be dispensed with Medication Guides?
• What does it mean if a drug is considered to be "adulterated"?
• Which committee approves patient consent forms and protects the welfare of drug research volunteers?
• At the end of the day, how should Mr. Jordan's methadone prescription be filed?
• Which agency is primarily responsible for regulating the approval of new pharmaceuticals?
• Which agency is responsible for the regulation of controlled substances?
• Which law requires that pharmacists offer counseling to patients on new prescriptions?
• How is the safety of new drugs primarily assessed by the FDA?
• What type of substance is classified under Schedule III-V prescription regulations?
• What is a requirement for direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising of pharmaceuticals?
• What does "generic" refer to in pharmaceuticals?
• What must a pharmacy provide to ensure patient safety regarding drug information?
• Why are prescription medications exempt from OTC labeling requirements?
• What term describes the use of a controlled substance medication for recreational purposes?
• Who enforces the Controlled Substance Act?
• What is the key component of HIPAA regarding pharmacies?
• What is the maximum allowed days supply for a Schedule III-V controlled substance prescription?
• What is the primary focus of the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act?
• Which federal law prohibits misleading or false advertising of drugs?
• What is required for a pharmacy to dispense controlled substances?
• What section of the NDC identifies the manufacturer?
• Which of the following best describes an orphan drug?
• According to federal law, how much pseudoephedrine is someone allowed to purchase in one day from a retail pharmacy?
• According to federal law, how should morphine be stored in a pharmacy?
• What law requires manufacturer claims about vitamins and minerals to be true?
• According to the FDA, what does the term "orphan drug" refer to?
• Which medications are exempt from OTC labeling requirements under pharmacy law?
• What is the minimum age requirement to work as a pharmacy technician in most states?
• The CSA defines and regulates:
• In what situation is a drug categorized as "non-formulary"?
• What type of prescription must be written on a special form as required by federal law?
• What is the primary purpose of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?
• Which of the following is a major responsibility of the FDA?
• What does "caution: federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed" pertain to?
• Which of the following is NOT typically included on a prescription label?