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PTCB Exam Practice Test with Complete and Verified Solutions What is the main difference between a prescription and a medication order? a. There is no difference; they are terms used interchangeabl... e for the same thing. b. Prescriptions are written only in hospitals and inpatient facilities c. Prescriptions are for outpatient facilities, medication orders for impatient facilities d. Medication orders are forms for ordering chemicals Correct Answer-c. Prescriptions are for outpatient facilities, medication orders for impatient facilities What is the definition of a legacy drug? a. This is nomenclature for drugs, medications and chemical compounds that don't change, regardless of how pharmaceutical companies have branded them. b. This is a trademark used by pharmaceutical companies to identify their particular medication formulations. c. It can be purchased without a prescription as long as they're properly labeled for home use. d. It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies Correct Answer-d. It must be prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies. What does the abbreviation qHS stand for? a. Every morning b. Every bedtime c. Nasogastric d. Every evening Correct Answer-b. Every bedtime What does the abbreviation qOD stand for? a. Every morning b. Every other day c. Every afternoon d. Twice a day Correct Answer-b. Every other day What does the abbreviation DAW mean? a. Dispense as written b. Dextrose in water c. Divide by d. Distill always Correct Answer-a. Dispense as written What does the abbreviation NS mean? a. Normal saline b. Not satisfactory c. Nausea d. No solution Correct Answer-a. Normal saline What does the abbreviation a.m. mean? a. Take with food b. Atlantic meridian c. Morning d. Left ear Correct Answer-c. Morning What does the abbreviation tbsp. mean? a. Tablespoon b. Teaspoon c. Tincture d. Evenings Correct Answer-a. Tablespoon What does the abbreviation g mean? a. Glucose b. Gram c. Gallon d. Geodon Correct Answer-b. Gram Which of the following is NOT an element of a medication order? a. The name of the patient b. The dosage form c. The rate and duration of indication of use d. The date and time of the order Correct Answer-c. The rate and duration of the indication of use If a patient walks up to your retail pharmacy window and you've served them before, what do you need from them before you can begin processing their prescription? a. An identifying piece of information from them, such as their date of birth, address or phone number to confirm their identity b. A piece of state or federal identification such as a driver's license, passport, military ID card or Medicare/Medicaid card c. Their insurance information or a cash deposit [Show More]
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