PTCB Exam PTCE Topic 2 Question 102 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam

Question #: 102
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following is a method that can reduce the likelihood ofdispensing an expired medication?

AVerifying each lot number.

BUsing the newest medications first.

CRotating stock on a regular basis.

DUsing the last in, first out method.

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Suggested Answer: B

A . Decorum: proper behavior

B . YES!!!

C . annoy or make worry repeatedly.

D . hint clue out

by Annelle at Oct 23, 2024, 12:05 AM

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Bonita

3 months ago

Option C, because who wants to be the one to accidentally dispense an expired medication? That's a lawsuit waiting to happen, am I right?

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Frederica

2 months ago

User 3: It's important to prioritize patient safety and avoid any potential risks.

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Erinn

2 months ago

User 2: Definitely, rotating stock regularly can help avoid any mistakes.

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Margart

2 months ago

User 1: I agree, option C seems like the best way to prevent dispensing expired medication.

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Maxima

3 months ago

D? Really? Last in, first out? Is this a trick question or something? I'm going with C, the good old-fashioned stock rotation.

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Domonique

1 months ago

Verifying each lot number could also help prevent dispensing expired medications.

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Adolph

1 months ago

I'm not sure about D either, last in, first out seems risky.

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Joseph

1 months ago

I agree, it's important to rotate stock regularly to avoid expired medications.

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Lemuel

2 months ago

I think C is the best option. Stock rotation is key.

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Precious

3 months ago

Hmm, I'd say A is the safe bet. Verifying each lot number is time-consuming, but it's the surest way to catch any expired meds.

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Devora

3 months ago

I'm leaning towards B - using the newest medications first. That way, you always have the freshest stuff on hand.

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Isadora

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think D) Using the last in, first out method could also work to prevent dispensing expired medications.

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Kanisha

3 months ago

I agree with Narcisa, because by rotating stock, you ensure that the oldest medications are used first.

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Shaniqua

3 months ago

Option C is the way to go! Rotating stock regularly is the best defense against expired meds.

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Yvette

2 months ago

Using the newest medications first is a good practice to follow as well to reduce the likelihood of dispensing expired meds.

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Kristeen

3 months ago

Verifying each lot number can also be helpful in ensuring we are not dispensing expired medications.

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Marge

3 months ago

It's important to make sure we are rotating stock regularly to avoid any issues with expired meds.

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Floyd

3 months ago

I agree, option C is definitely the best method to prevent dispensing expired medications.

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Narcisa

4 months ago

I think the answer is C) Rotating stock on a regular basis.

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