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Which of the following is a Schedule II controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act?

  1. AAlprazolam (Xanax)
  2. BOxycodone
  3. CDiazepam (Valium)
  4. DAmoxicillin
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BOxycodone
Oxycodone — it's a Schedule II opioid, meaning it has accepted medical use but a high potential for abuse; alprazolam and diazepam are Schedule IV, and amoxicillin isn't a controlled substance.

A prescription calls for 250 mg of a medication, and the stock bottle contains a suspension of 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should be dispensed per dose?

  1. A5 mL
  2. B8 mL
  3. C10 mL
  4. D12.5 mL
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C10 mL
10 mL — (250 mg ÷ 125 mg) × 5 mL = 10 mL.

Which auxiliary label would MOST appropriately be added to a prescription for a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)?

  1. A"May cause drowsiness"
  2. B"Take with food"
  3. C"Avoid tyramine-rich foods"
  4. D"Shake well before using"
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C"Avoid tyramine-rich foods"
"Avoid tyramine-rich foods" — MAOIs can cause a dangerous hypertensive crisis when combined with tyramine-containing foods like aged cheese and cured meats.

What is the primary purpose of the National Drug Code (NDC) number on a medication label?

  1. ATo identify the prescriber
  2. BTo uniquely identify the drug, its strength, and its manufacturer/packager
  3. CTo indicate the drug's controlled substance schedule
  4. DTo show the expiration date
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BTo uniquely identify the drug, its strength, and its manufacturer/packager
To uniquely identify the drug, its strength, and its manufacturer/packager — the NDC's segments identify the labeler, the specific product, and the package size.

Under HIPAA, which of the following is generally required before a pharmacy can disclose a patient's protected health information to a third party for purposes unrelated to treatment, payment, or operations?

  1. AVerbal approval from any family member
  2. BThe patient's written authorization
  3. CNothing — pharmacies may disclose freely
  4. DApproval from the prescribing physician only
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BThe patient's written authorization
The patient's written authorization — HIPAA generally requires the patient's explicit written consent for disclosures outside of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.

A pharmacy technician receives a new prescription and notices the prescriber's DEA number appears altered. What should the technician do?

  1. AFill the prescription as written since it's not the technician's responsibility
  2. BCorrect the number themselves based on the prescriber's other prescriptions
  3. CAlert the pharmacist so it can be verified before dispensing
  4. DDiscard the prescription without informing anyone
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CAlert the pharmacist so it can be verified before dispensing
Alert the pharmacist — technicians work under a pharmacist's supervision and must escalate anything that raises a legal or safety concern rather than resolving or ignoring it themselves.
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Questions, answered.

How many questions are on the PTCE?

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90 multiple-choice questions total, with 80 scored and 10 unscored pretest questions, in 1 hour 50 minutes.

What score do I need to pass the PTCE?

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1,400 on a scaled range of 1,000 to 1,600.

What are the PTCE's knowledge domains?

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Medications (35%), Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (23.75%), Order Entry and Processing (22.5%), and Federal Requirements (18.75%).

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No. Cambo is an independent study tool and isn't produced, endorsed, or affiliated with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

What are the eligibility requirements for the PTCE?

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A high school diploma or GED (or being within 60 days of completing one), plus either a PTCB-recognized education/training program or at least 500 hours of pharmacy technician work experience, along with full disclosure of any criminal history.

How many times can I retake the PTCE?

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You can reapply for a second or third attempt as soon as you receive your score report; a fourth attempt requires a six-month wait plus documented additional preparation.

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