Question 1

Which of the following is not true of flexible spending accounts?

Accepted Answer

A)  The government limits the amount of money a person can put into these accounts each calendar year. 
B)  The money is there for as long as the person needs it. 
C)  Restrictions are placed on what services are covered. 
D)  The plans are similar to a savings account. 
A)  The government limits the amount of money a person can put into these accounts each calendar year. 
B)  The money is there for as long as the person needs it. 
C)  Restrictions are placed on what services are covered. 
D)  The plans are similar to a savings account.

Question 2

Information contained on a bar code includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dosage form 
B)  Drug classification 
C)  Drug strength 
D)  Package size 
A)  Dosage form 
B)  Drug classification 
C)  Drug strength 
D)  Package size

Question 3

Workers' compensation is paid for by:

Accepted Answer

A)  State government 
B)  Federal government 
C)  Employers 
D)  Employees 
A)  State government 
B)  Federal government 
C)  Employers 
D)  Employees

Question 4

The typical drugs included in a formulary are drugs that are:

Accepted Answer

A)  New 
B)  Generic 
C)  Orphan 
D)  Extremely expensive 
A)  New 
B)  Generic 
C)  Orphan 
D)  Extremely expensive

Question 5

Which of the following insurance plans requires a PCP?

Accepted Answer

A)  HMO 
B)  PPO 
C)  Medicaid 
D)  All of the above 
A)  HMO 
B)  PPO 
C)  Medicaid 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

What is the meaning of IPA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Independent pharmacy agreement 
B)  Independent pharmacy association 
C)  Independent physician agreement 
D)  Independent physician association 
A)  Independent pharmacy agreement 
B)  Independent pharmacy association 
C)  Independent physician agreement 
D)  Independent physician association

Question 7

Which of the following types of medication require special ordering, inventory, storage, handling, and return documentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cytotoxic medications 
B)  Controlled substances 
C)  Investigational drugs 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Cytotoxic medications 
B)  Controlled substances 
C)  Investigational drugs 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

What is meant by stock rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moving medication shelf displays around the pharmacy to ensure maximum exposure 
B)  Selling out an item before replacing it 
C)  Bringing the items with the earliest expiration dates to the front so they are used first 
D)  Moving items to different places on the shelves 
A)  Moving medication shelf displays around the pharmacy to ensure maximum exposure 
B)  Selling out an item before replacing it 
C)  Bringing the items with the earliest expiration dates to the front so they are used first 
D)  Moving items to different places on the shelves

Question 9

Examples of plan limitations include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Days' supply 
B)  Refill limits 
C)  Step therapy 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Days' supply 
B)  Refill limits 
C)  Step therapy 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

What is a PAR level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periodic automatic replacement 
B)  Periodic automatic replenishment 
C)  Periodic adjusted replacement 
D)  Positive automatic replenishment 
A)  Periodic automatic replacement 
B)  Periodic automatic replenishment 
C)  Periodic adjusted replacement 
D)  Positive automatic replenishment

Question 11

Which one of the following is not a valid reason to return a medication to the warehouse or manufacturer for credit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug was recalled 
B)  Drug expired 
C)  Drug was incorrectly reconstituted 
D)  Drug was damaged during delivery 
A)  Drug was recalled 
B)  Drug expired 
C)  Drug was incorrectly reconstituted 
D)  Drug was damaged during delivery

Question 12

What is one method of medication disposal that patients should be discouraged from using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wrapping the medication in coffee grounds 
B)  Wrapping the medication in kitty litter 
C)  Flushing the medication down the toilet 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Wrapping the medication in coffee grounds 
B)  Wrapping the medication in kitty litter 
C)  Flushing the medication down the toilet 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is not a government-managed program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicare 
B)  Medicaid 
C)  TRICARE 
D)  Health maintenance organization (HMO) 
A)  Medicare 
B)  Medicaid 
C)  TRICARE 
D)  Health maintenance organization (HMO)

Question 14

What is meant by a back-ordered item?

Accepted Answer

A)  The item is automatically replaced by the wholesaler on a weekly basis. 
B)  The item must be reordered since it did not arrive with the order. 
C)  The ordered item is not currently in stock but will be sent as soon as it is available. 
D)  The item has been discontinued. 
A)  The item is automatically replaced by the wholesaler on a weekly basis. 
B)  The item must be reordered since it did not arrive with the order. 
C)  The ordered item is not currently in stock but will be sent as soon as it is available. 
D)  The item has been discontinued.

Question 15

Supplemental insurance provided through private insurance companies that help cover costs not reimbursed by Medicare is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Medigap plan 
B)  Medifill plan 
C)  Medisupp plan 
D)  Mediplus plan 
A)  Medigap plan 
B)  Medifill plan 
C)  Medisupp plan 
D)  Mediplus plan

Question 16

A pharmacy technician receives a DUE alert; what should they do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contact the insurance provider 
B)  Contact the patient 
C)  Contact the pharmacist 
D)  Contact the physician 
A)  Contact the insurance provider 
B)  Contact the patient 
C)  Contact the pharmacist 
D)  Contact the physician

Question 17

What is the meaning of AWP?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowable wholesale price 
B)  Average wholesale price 
C)  Average wholesale purchase 
D)  Acceptable wholesale price 
A)  Allowable wholesale price 
B)  Average wholesale price 
C)  Average wholesale purchase 
D)  Acceptable wholesale price

Question 18

In which of the following circumstances do most insurance companies allow early refills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extended vacation 
B)  Disaster situation 
C)  Needing a backup supply 
D)  A and B 
A)  Extended vacation 
B)  Disaster situation 
C)  Needing a backup supply 
D)  A and B

Exam 13: Pharmacy Billing and Inventory Management

Which of the following is not true of flexible spending accounts?

Information contained on a bar code includes all of the following except:

Workers' compensation is paid for by:

The typical drugs included in a formulary are drugs that are:

Which of the following insurance plans requires a PCP?

What is the meaning of IPA?

Which of the following types of medication require special ordering, inventory, storage, handling, and return documentation?

What is meant by stock rotation?

Examples of plan limitations include:

What is a PAR level?

Which one of the following is not a valid reason to return a medication to the warehouse or manufacturer for credit?

What is one method of medication disposal that patients should be discouraged from using?

Which of the following is not a government-managed program?

What is meant by a back-ordered item?

Supplemental insurance provided through private insurance companies that help cover costs not reimbursed by Medicare is called:

A pharmacy technician receives a DUE alert; what should they do?

What is the meaning of AWP?

In which of the following circumstances do most insurance companies allow early refills?

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