PTCB Exam PTCE Topic 5 Question 84 Discussion

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Question #: 84
Topic #: 5

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Medications'lot numbersare assigned by the:

AFood and Drug Administration (FDA).

BDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

CWholesaler.

DManufacturer.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Lorean at Apr 10, 2024, 09:30 AM

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Felice

2 months ago

The DEA would probably assign lot numbers like 'Seized' or 'Evidence' instead of actual numbers.

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Cruz

2 months ago

I bet the FDA would love to have that power. Imagine the lot number, 'Mistake 404: Drug Not Found'.

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Apolonia

13 days ago

Yeah, the manufacturer assigns the lot numbers.

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Caitlin

18 days ago

D) Manufacturer.

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Cristy

24 days ago

I think the FDA does have that power.

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Lai

26 days ago

A) Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Marci

2 months ago

FDA? Nah, they regulate the drugs, not the production details. D is the only logical answer here.

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Hillary

1 months ago

I think D makes the most sense, the manufacturer knows the production details.

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Ashley

1 months ago

Yeah, the FDA doesn't handle that, it's definitely the manufacturer.

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Loreta

2 months ago

I agree, the manufacturer is responsible for assigning lot numbers.

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Kristofer

3 months ago

Haha, B? The DEA is for controlled substances, not lot numbers. Come on, people!

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Lashawn

1 months ago

C) Wholesaler.

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Doug

2 months ago

D) Manufacturer.

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Georgeanna

2 months ago

A) Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Lorrine

3 months ago

C? Really? The wholesaler wouldn't be in charge of that. It's gotta be the manufacturer.

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Bok

2 months ago

D) Manufacturer.

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Melodie

2 months ago

C) Wholesaler.

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Casie

2 months ago

B) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

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Juan

2 months ago

A) Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Denny

3 months ago

Actually, medications' lot numbers are assigned by the FDA.

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Mabel

3 months ago

I believe it's the Wholesaler who assigns medications' lot numbers.

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Fabiola

3 months ago

Definitely D. The manufacturer has to assign lot numbers to keep track of their production batches.

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Lavina

2 months ago

Yes, the manufacturer is responsible for assigning lot numbers to medications.

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Rodrigo

3 months ago

I agree, the manufacturer assigns lot numbers to track production batches.

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Angelo

3 months ago

I think medications' lot numbers are assigned by the Manufacturer.

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