PTCB Exam PTCE Topic 2 Question 106 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam

Question #: 106
Topic #: 2

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A pharmacy technician discovers that a shipment received today containsexpired medications. Of the following, it would be most appropriate for the technician to first:

APerform a drug utilization review

BContact a reverse distributor

CReport the issue to MedWatch

DNotify the wholesaler or manufacturer

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Suggested Answer: C

by Vernice at Jan 24, 2025, 08:12 PM

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Lorenza

1 months ago

What, no option to just throw the expired meds in the dumpster? That's what I always do. Oh wait, is that not allowed?

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Jani

5 days ago

A: It's not allowed to just throw expired meds in the dumpster. You should follow proper procedures.

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Kristofer

1 months ago

A drug utilization review? Seriously? That's like cleaning the kitchen while the house is on fire. Notify the wholesaler, dude!

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Carline

4 days ago

Notify the wholesaler or manufacturer

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Stevie

19 days ago

Contact a reverse distributor

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Joaquin

29 days ago

Perform a drug utilization review

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Freeman

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but reporting it to MedWatch seems like the safest option. Better to let the authorities handle it, just to be on the safe side.

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Tanesha

19 days ago

C: Agreed. It's better to let the authorities handle it.

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Kimberlie

1 months ago

B: Yeah, that sounds like the best option. Let's not take any risks.

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Dustin

1 months ago

A: I think we should report this to MedWatch, just to be safe.

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Muriel

2 months ago

Definitely contact a reverse distributor. They're the experts at handling expired medications and can make sure it's done by the book.

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Edward

18 days ago

Notify the wholesaler or manufacturer as well, so they are aware of the issue.

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Luisa

19 days ago

It's important to follow the proper procedures when dealing with expired medications.

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Carey

23 days ago

They can help ensure that the expired medications are handled properly and safely.

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Huey

2 months ago

I agree, contacting a reverse distributor is the best option in this situation.

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Sherly

2 months ago

Hmm, I think the best first step would be to notify the wholesaler or manufacturer. They need to know about the expired meds so they can take care of it properly.

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