Pharmacy Technician Practice Test
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to allow a voluntary report of adverse events Correct Answer-What is the primary purpose of
MedWatch?
Take one tablet by mouth once daily in the morning for high blo
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Pharmacy Technician Practice Test
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to allow a voluntary report of adverse events Correct Answer-What is the primary purpose of
MedWatch?
Take one tablet by mouth once daily in the morning for high blood pressure Correct Answer-i tab qd am
HBP
Pregnancy Correct Answer-What is a contraindication to taking atorvastatin (Lipitor)?
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Correct Answer-What insurance coverage plan allows a patient to
see a specialist without a referral?
167 mL/hr (500 mL/3hr) Correct Answer-A provider prescribes an adult patient to receive 80 mEq of
potassium over 3 hrs. Which of the following will be the flow rate in mL/hr if 80 mEq/500 mL was
dispensed?
Intravenous injection Correct Answer-A patient's medication administration record indicates that he is
receiving ampicillin-sulbactam (Unasyn) piggyback qid. The pharmacy technician should recognize that
this medication is delivered via which of the following routes of administration?Wipe the hood in a horizontal fashion, from back to front. Correct Answer-A technician is cleaning the
laminar flow hood. What action should the technician take?
Protected health information Correct Answer-What does the acronym PHI stand for?
Doctor of dental surgery (DDS) Correct Answer-What health care professional can prescribe a
medication for a child's toothache?
Schedule V Correct Answer-What controlled substance schedule represents substances that contain
limited quantities of certain narcotics and have a low potential for abuse?
d.) effervescent tablets Correct Answer-A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the
following is an example of a solid dosage form?
a.) suspension
b.) otic drops
c.) transdermal patch
d.) effervescent tablets
c.) Explaining potential adverse effects of an immunization Correct Answer-Which of the following is
outside the scope of practice for a pharmacy technician who works at a community pharmacy that
provides immunizations?
a.) Ordering vaccinesb.) Ensuring proper storage of the vaccine vials
c.) Explaining potential adverse effects of an immunization
d.) Billing and collecting payments for immunization procedures
Hyperlipidemia Correct Answer-A pharmacy technician should identify that pravastatin (Pravachol) is
used to treat which condition?
d.) QOD Correct Answer-A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following
abbreviations is included on the Institute for Safe Medical Practices' (ISMP) List of Error-Prone
Abbreviations?
a.) AC
b.) PRN
c.) QS
d.) QOD
Cyanocobalamin Correct Answer-What is another name for vitamin B12?
c.) Metformin (Glucophage) Correct Answer-Which of the following medications can a pharmacy
technician stock in an automated dispensing machine?
a.) Penicillin (Pen-VK)
b.) Triamcinolone ointment (Kenalog)c.) Metformin (Glucophage)
d.) Acetaminophen/codeine suspension (Tylenol with codeine)
To inform patients of the risks associated with a medication Correct Answer-What is the primary goal of
the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program?
Schedule II Correct Answer-A pharmacy technician is preparing to take inventory of all the controlled
substances that are in stock at the pharmacy. The pharmacy technician should identify that the DEA
requires exact quantities of which schedule of controlled substances?
b.) Drospirenone (Yasmin)
(The technician should identify that a patient package insert is required for oral contraceptives such as
drospirenone.) Correct Answer-A pharmacy technician is required to provide a patient packing insert
when dispensing which of the following medications to a patient?
a.) Simvastatin (Zocor)
b.) Drospirenone (Yasmin)
c.) Oxycodone (Percocet)
d.) Esomeprazole (Nexium)
c.) Ibuprofen (Motrin) Correct Answer-A pharmacy technician should be able to identify that which of
the following OTC medication is most likely to increase the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding?
a.) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)b.) Famotidine (Pepcid)
c.) Ibuprofen (Motrin)
d.) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
b.) The manufacturer Correct Answer-Which of the following information is indicated in the NDC?
a.) The expiration date
b.) The manufacturer
c.) The lot number
d.) The average wholesale price (AWP)
3.6 g Correct Answer-According to the Federal Combat Methamphetamine Act of 2005, a pharmacy
technician should identify that _______ is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) that a
patient can obtain in one day?
d.) Vitamin K (The technician should identify that vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble.) Correct
Answer-Which of the following vitamins should a pharmacy technician identify as fat-soluble?
a.) Vitamin B6
b.) Vitamin C
c.) Vitamin B12
d.) Vitamin Kb.) "Nitroglycerin should be stored in the original, airtight container." Correct Answer-Which of the
following statements about storage should the pharmacy technician make to a patient who is taking
nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) sublingual tablets?
a.) "Nitroglycerin can be stored in a pill box."
b.) "Nitroglycerin should be stored in the original, airtight container."
c.) "Nitroglycerin can be stored in the original container for a maximum of 9 months."
d.) "Nitroglycerin should be stored in the refrigerator."
d.) Disinfect countertops with isopropyl alcohol. Correct Answer-Which of the following actions should a
pharmacy technician take to avoid contamination in the pharmacy setting?
a.) Count pills by hand before bottling.
b.) Clean counting trays with hot water.
c.) Transfer ointments into ointment jars using a gloved finger.
d.) Disinfect countertops with isopropyl alcohol.
120 mg (Set up a ratio where 0.25 g/1,000 mL = X g/480 mL. (480 × 0.25/1,000 = 0.12 g; 0.12 g = 120
mg). It is also possible to convert the 0.25 g to mg first. This would result in the following formula of 250
mg/1,000 mL = X mL/480 mL.) Correct Answer-A formula for 1 L of a liquid pharmaceutical calls for 0.25
g of methylparaben, a preservative. What amount of this preservative is needed to make 1 pint of the
liquid?c.) The prescription is required to be written on a tamper-resistant pad. Correct Answer-Which of the
following is a security requirement for non-controlled Medicaid prescriptions set forth by the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)?
a.) The prescriber's signature is required to be stamped on the prescription.
b.) The prescription is required to be sent electronically to the pharmacy.
c.) The prescription is required to be written on a tamper-resistant pad.
d.) The prescriber's DEA number is required to be written on the prescription.
a.) Reconcile the shipment invoice. Correct Answer-Which of the following actions should a pharmacy
technician take when receiving a delivery for noncontrolled substances?
a.) Reconcile the shipment invoice.
b.) Validate the barcode on the box.
c.) Contact the distributor to verify delivery.
d.) Obtain the pharmacist's signature.
Bioavailability (it includes information about how a drug is absorbed, metabolized, distributed, or
eliminated from the body.) Correct Answer-According to the FDA, what is required to prove that a
generic medication is equivalent to the brand name medication?
To require prescription medications to bear the legend, "Rx only." Correct Answer-What is the primary
purpose of the Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951?d.) Fill a unit dose cart. Correct Answer-Which of the following tasks can a pharmacy technician legally
perform?
a.) Make recommendations for over-the-counter (OTC) supplies.
b.) Counsel a patient on the use of a medication.
c.) Prescribe medication therapy.
d.) Fill a unit dose cart.
3 times Correct Answer-According to USP <797>, how many times must a negative gloved fingertip
sampling be demonstrated prior to preparing sterile products?
Coinsurance Correct Answer-When a managed care plan covers 80% of a prescription cost and the
patient pays the remaining 20%, the payment arrangement is know as ___________.
Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitor (COX-2 Inhibitor) Correct Answer-What medication class is celecoxib
(Celebrex) included in?
Daily Correct Answer-How often should a pharmacy technician inspect floor stock medications?
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 Correct Answer-Which federal act
created a stair-step schedule of controlled substances?d.) Mortar and pestle Correct Answer-A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following
supplies is typically used in a compounding pharmacy to crush tablets?
a.) Slab and spatula
b.) Tablet splitter
c.) Tablet press
d.) Mortar and pestle
d.) "Take the medication on an empty stomach." Correct Answer-A pharmacy technician should
recognize that which of the following medication instructions will be included in a prescription for
levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
a.) "Take the medication with dinner."
b.) "Take the medication at least 1 hour after a meal."
c.) "Take the medication at bedtime."
d.) "Take the medication on an empty stomach."
Take two tablets by mouth every 4 to 6 hr as needed. Correct Answer-naproxen (Anaprox) 550 mg 2 tabs
po q4-6hr prn
montelukast Correct Answer-What is the generic medication for Singulair?b.) Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) (amoxicillin is in the penicillin family) Correct Answer-A
pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following medications is contraindicated for
administration to a patient who is allergic to penicillin (Pen-VK)?
a.) Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
b.) Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)
c.) Tetracycline (Sumycin)
d.) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim)
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (This allows the pharmacy to receive reimbursement from
Medicaid.) Correct Answer-Which federal act requires a patient to receive pharmacologist counseling?
b.) Cocaine Correct Answer-According to federal law, which of the following is classified as a Schedule II
medication?
a.) Heroin
b.) Cocaine
c.) Marijuana
d.) Mescaline
5 mL Correct Answer-A pharmacy technician dilutes a 1 g vial of cefazolin (Ancef) to 100 mg/1 mL. What
amount of the solution should be used to compound a 500 mg dose?5420 Correct Answer-A pharmacy technician is preparing to fill a prescription for a medication that
indicates an NDC code of 0079-5420-66. What part of the code represents the medication's active
ingredient and dosage form?
d.) Beyond-use date Correct Answer-A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following
information is required on labels prepared for compounded sterile products?
a.) Prescriber's NPI number
b.) Prescriber's DEA number
c.) Preparation date and time
d.) Beyond-use date
b.) Antitussive Correct Answer-Which of the following should a pharmacy technician identify as a type of
medication to relieve coughing?
a.) Benzodiazepine
b.) Antitussive
c.) Antihistamine
d.) Decongestant
a.) Evaluating Correct Answer-A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following types of
active listening involves asking the patient clarifying questions regar
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