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A prescription for Glucotrol (glipizide) reads: 5mg po bid ac. What is the most accurate translation for the patient's prescription label, and why is the timing significant?
Show answer →The label should read: Take 1 tablet (5mg) by mouth twice daily before meals. The abbreviation ac (ante cibum) means before meals. For sulfonylureas like glipizide, taking the medication 30 minutes before a meal is critical to synchronize insulin release with post-prandial glucose elevation. PTCB Note: ac (before meals) and pc (after meals) are high-yield abbreviations frequently tested in the context of diabetic and GI medications.
A pharmacy technician is verifying a medication and identifies the NDC 00703-3113-01. What specific information is provided by the first segment (00703)?
Show answer →The first segment of the National Drug Code (NDC) is the Labeler Code. It is assigned by the FDA and identifies the manufacturer, repackager, or distributor of the medication. Exam Tip: PTCB often tests the sequence (Labeler-Product-Package). Remember the Who-What-How Big rule. The first segment is the Who (the company).
A patient requests a refill for a 30-day supply of atorvastatin. They last picked it up 21 days ago. Most insurance plans require 75% usage. Does this meet the threshold, and what is the standard NCPDP reject code for Refill Too Soon?
Show answer →No, it does not meet the threshold. Calculation: 21 days / 30 days = 70%. The 75% threshold would be 22.5 days. The standard NCPDP reject code is 79 (Refill Too Soon). Pharmacy Technician Action: Inform the patient of the earliest fill date (the 23rd day) or check the profile for a dosage change that would justify an override. PTCB Exam Strategy: Calculations for Refill Too Soon are high-yield. Always assume a 75% or 80% usage requirement unless the question specifies otherwise. Remember Code 79 is the universal indicator for this rejection.
A patient picks up a prescription for Lisinopril 10mg. According to federal law (Durham-Humphrey Amendment), which element is strictly required on the outpatient prescription label that is NOT typically required for an inpatient unit-dose package?
Show answer →Outpatient labels must include: Pharmacy name/address, serial (Rx) number, date of fill, prescriber name, patient name, and directions for use (SIG). In contrast, inpatient unit-dose labels focus on drug identification (name, strength, lot, exp) for bedside verification. Directions for use are on the MAR/eMAR in hospitals, not the unit-dose package itself. PTCB Tip: Remember that the Rx number is a unique identifier required for retail billing and tracking.
A stock bottle of Lisinopril 10mg is labeled with an expiration date of 08/2026. According to standard pharmacy practice and PTCB guidelines, on which specific date does this medication officially expire?
Show answer →When a manufacturer's expiration date is provided in a Month/Year (MM/YYYY) format, the product is considered valid until the LAST DAY of that month. Therefore, 08/2026 expires on August 31, 2026. PTCE Tip: This last day of the month rule is a high-yield concept. Common exam distractors include the first day of the month (08/01/2026) or exactly one year from the current date. Technicians must ensure stock rotation (First Expired, First Out - FEFO) based on this principle.
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