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6 NDC Numbers and Product Selection Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 NDC Numbers and Product Selection, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

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Who assigns the labeler code in a current FDA-assigned NDC?

A
The labeler
B
The product manufacturer only
C
The FDA
D
The distributor only

True or false

1 point

True or false: In an NDC, the product code identifies the package size.

A
True
B
False

Written response

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What is the segment-length pattern of the illustrative NDC 12345-678-90?

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1 point

For a liquid medicine, 250 mg per 5 mL describes its , not the total volume in the bottle.

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A prescription specifies a 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension. Which listed product matches both the specified concentration and dosage form?

A
A 250 mg capsule
B
A 125 mg/5 mL oral suspension
C
A 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension
D
A 250 mg/10 mL oral suspension

True or false

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True or false: A product's inclusion in the FDA National Drug Code Directory means FDA has approved it and verified every submitted detail.

A
True
B
False

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The FDA National Drug Code Directory is based on information by labelers.

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Select all statements that accurately describe the HIPAA 11-digit NDC reporting format.

A
It is a standardized derivative of the 10-digit FDA format.
B
It is created by adding a zero to the beginning of every unhyphenated number.
C
Its segments have lengths 5-4-2.
D
It is the same format as the FDA uniform 12-digit format.
E
The position of the added zero depends on the original hyphenated pattern.

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What does the package code represent when selecting an NDC-listed product?

A
It identifies the prescribed route.
B
It identifies a particular package size and type, not the prescription quantity.
C
It identifies the product's active ingredients.
D
It identifies the labeler.

True or false

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True or false: Any current 10-digit NDC can be split into its labeler, product, and package segments by counting digits from one end, even if the hyphens are missing.

A
True
B
False

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Which actions support a reliable NDC product lookup? Select all correct choices.

A
Choose the product with the most similar name and assume its NDC confirms a match.
B
Compare the prescription with product labeling and an authoritative product record.
C
Use the FDA National Drug Code Directory to check listed product information.
D
Treat a matching ingredient as sufficient even if the dosage form or route differs.
E
Compare the directory result with the actual product labeling and prescription.

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Two products appear similar in ingredient, strength, and dosage form. Which statement about their NDCs is accurate?

A
Products from different labelers must share an NDC if their ingredients and strength match.
B
The brand name alone determines the full NDC.
C
Generic and brand products, or products from different labelers, can have different NDCs even when their clinical attributes appear similar.
D
The product code is assigned by the FDA and guarantees identical NDCs across labelers.

Open ended

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A system requires an 11-digit HIPAA NDC, but the available 10-digit number has no hyphens. Explain why the hyphens matter when interpreting a current 10-digit NDC and what must be established before converting it.

Written response

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Who assigns the product code in an NDC?

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A product is labeled “250 mg/5 mL” and comes in a 100 mL bottle. Which interpretation correctly distinguishes its concentration from the bottle’s total volume?

A
The concentration is 100 mL, and the bottle contains 250 mg per 5 mL.
B
The concentration is 250 mg per 5 mL, and the bottle contains 100 mL of liquid.
C
The concentration is 250 mg in the whole bottle, and 5 mL is the bottle volume.
D
The concentration is 5 mL, and the bottle contains 100 mg per 250 mL.

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When checking a combination product against a prescription, which ingredient check is necessary?

A
Compare only the first active ingredient; the others do not affect product matching.
B
Match the product’s trade name, even if one active ingredient differs.
C
Check that every active ingredient in the combination product matches the prescription.
D
Match the package size first; that establishes the product’s active ingredients.

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A product matches the prescribed ingredient and strength. What additional check is needed before selecting it?

A
Confirm that the product is intended for the prescribed route.
B
Assume the route is suitable whenever the ingredient and strength match.
C
Use the package code to determine the prescribed route.
D
Treat the route as interchangeable across dosage forms if the product name is similar.

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What does the package code identify in an NDC?

A
It identifies the prescribed quantity to dispense, regardless of the marketed container.
B
It identifies a particular package size and type for the product.
C
It identifies the product’s active ingredients and strength.
D
It identifies the route for which the product is intended.

Written response

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On what date is the FDA uniform 12-digit NDC format scheduled to take effect? Enter the full date in YYYY-MM-DD format.

Written response

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A prescription specifies an extended-release tablet. A candidate has the same active ingredient, strength, and tablet form but is immediate-release. What product attribute prevents the candidate from matching the prescription?