​​​​TEST A

A provider prescribes an adult patient to receive 80 mEq of potassium over 3hr. Which of the following will be the flow rate in mL/hr if 80 mEq/500 mL solution was dispensed?
- 0.16
- 27
- 167
- 240

167

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?
- Intravenous injection
- Continuous infusion
- Intrathecal injection
- Subcutaneously

Intravenous injection

A pharmacy technician is cleaning a laminar flow hood. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
- Use chlorhexidine to clean the hood.
- Use tap water to clean the hood.
- Wipe the hood in a horizontal fashion, from back to front.
- Wipe the sides of the hood from bottom to top.

Wipe the hood in a horizontal fashion, from back to front.

A pharmacy technician should recognize that the acronym PHI is used to represent which of the following?
- Patient health incident
- Public health incident
- Protected health information
- Patient health information

Protected health information

Which of the following health care professionals can prescribe a medication for a child's toothache?
- DVM
- DPM
- DDS
- OD

DDS

Which of the following controlled substance schedules represents substances that contain limited quantities of certain narcotics and have a low potential for abuse?
- Schedule V
- Schedule II
- Schedule IV
- Schedule III

Schedule V

Which of the following should a pharmacy technician identify as the primary purpose of MedWatch?
- To educate health care workers and the public about safe medication practices
- To prove the safety and efficacy of - new medications
- To allow the voluntary report of adverse events
- To regulate the labeling, marketing, and manufacturing of products

To allow the voluntary report of adverse events

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following prescription instructions corresponds with the prescription below?
Take one tablet by mouth four times each morning for high blood pressure.
- Take one tablet by mouth every 4 days in the morning for high blood pressure.
- Take one tablet by mouth once daily in the morning for high blood pressure.
- Take one tablet by mouth every other morning for high blood pressure.

Take one tablet by mouth once daily in the morning for high blood pressure.

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication to taking atorvastatin (Lipitor)?
- Pregnancy
- Hypertension
- Osteoporosis
- Hyperkalemia

Pregnancy

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following insurance coverage plans allows a patient to see a specialist without a referral?
- HMO
- Point-of-service
- Medicare
- PPO

PPO (Preferred Provider Organization)

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is an example of a solid dosage form?
- Suspension
- Otic drops
- Transdermal patch
- Effervescent tablets

Effervescent tablets

Which of the following actions is outside the scope of practice for a pharmacy technician who works at a community pharmacy that provides immunizations?
- Ordering vaccines
- Ensuring proper storage of the vaccine vials
- Explaining potential adverse effects of an immunization
- Billing and collecting payments for immunization procedures

Explaining potential adverse effects of an immunization

A pharmacy technician should identify that pravastatin (Pravachol) is used to treat which of the following conditions?
- Hyperlipidemia
- Myasthenia gravis
- Diabetes mellitus
- Thrombophlebitis

Hyperlipidemia

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?
- AC
- PRN
- QS
- QOD

QOD

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is another name for vitamin B12?
- Pyridoxine
- Cyanocobalamin
- Riboflavin
- Pantothenic acid

Cyanocobalamin

Which of the following medications can a pharmacy technician stock in an automated dispensing machine?
- Penicillin (Pen-VK)
- Triamcinolone ointment (Kenalog)
- Metformin (Glucophage)
- Acetaminophen/codeine suspension (Tylenol with codeine)

Metformin (Glucophage)

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is the primary goal of the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program?
- To inform patients of privacy notices
- To inform patients of the risks associated with a medication
- To inform patients about material safety data sheets
- To inform patients about controlled medications

To inform patients of the risks associated with a medication

A pharmacy technician is preparing to take inventory of all controlled substances that are in stock at the pharmacy. The technician should identify that the DEA requires reporting of exact quantities for which of the following schedules of controlled substances?
- Schedule II
- Schedule III
- Schedule IV
- Schedule V

Schedule II

A pharmacy technician is required to include a patient package insert when dispensing which of the following medications to a patient?
- Simvastatin (Zocor)
- Drospirenone (Yasmin)
- Oxycodone (Percocet)
- Esomeprazole (Nexium)

Drospirenone (Yasmin)

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following over-the-counter (OTC) medications is most likely to increase a patient's risk for gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Famotidine (Pepcid)
Ibuprofen (Motrin)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Which of the following information is indicated by the NDC number?
- The expiration date
- The manufacturer
- The lot number
- The average wholesale price (AWP)

The manufacturer

According to the federal Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, a pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) that a patient can obtain in 1 day?
- 3.6 g
- 9 g
- 3.6 mg
- 9 mg

3.6 g

Which of the following vitamins should a pharmacy technician identify as fat-soluble?
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin K

Vitamin K

Which of the following statements about storage conditions should a pharmacy technician make to a patient who is taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) sublingual tablets?
- "Nitroglycerin can be stored in a pill box."
- "Nitroglycerin should be stored in the original, airtight container."
- "Nitroglycerin can be stored in the original container for a maximum of 9 months."
- "Nitroglycerin should be stored in the refrigerator."

"Nitroglycerin should be stored in the original, airtight container."

Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take to avoid contamination in the pharmacy setting?
- Count pills by hand before bottling.
- Clean counting trays with hot water.
- Transfer ointments into ointment jars using a gloved finger.
- Disinfect countertops with isopropyl alcohol.

Disinfect countertops with isopropyl alcohol.

A formula for 1 L of a liquid pharmaceuticals calls for 0.25 g of methylparaben, a preservative. Which of the following amounts of this preservative are needed to make 1 pint of the liquid?
- 0.12 mg
- 120 mg
- 12.0 mg
- 1.20 mg

120 mg

Which of the following is a security requirement for noncontrolled Medicaid prescriptions set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)?
- The prescriber's signature is required to be stamped on the prescription.
- The prescription is required to be sent electronically to the pharmacy.
- The prescription is required to be written on a tamper-resistant pad.
- The prescriber's DEA number is required to be written on the prescription.

The prescription is required to be written on a tamper-resistant pad.

Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take when receiving a delivery of noncontrolled substances?
- Reconcile the shipment invoice.
- Validate the barcode on the box.
- Contact the distributor to verify delivery.
- Obtain the pharmacist's signature.

Reconcile the shipment invoice.

According to the FDA, which of the following is required to prove that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand name medication?
- Complexation
- Bioavailability
- Strength
- Color

Bioavailability

Which of the following describes the primary purpose of the Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951?
- To require prescription medications to bear the legend "Rx Only"
- To require manufacturers to supply proof of a medication's effectiveness
- To classify the five levels of controlled substances
- To require childproof packaging on all medications

To require prescription medications to bear the legend "Rx Only"

According to USP <797>, how many times must negative gloved fingertip sampling be demonstrated prior to preparing sterile products?
- One time
- Two times
- Three times
- Four times

Three times

Which of the following tasks can a pharmacy technician legally perform?
- Make recommendations for over-the-counter (OTC) supplies.
- Counsel a patient on the use of a medication.
- Prescribe medication therapy.
- Fill a unit dose cart.

Fill a unit dose cart.

When managed care plan covers 80% of a prescription cost and the patient pays the remaining 20%, this payment arrangement is known as which of the following?
- Tiered copayment
- Premium
- Tiered copayment
- Premium
- Coinsurance
- Deductible

Coinsurance

A pharmacy technician should recognize that celecoxib (Celebrex) is included in which of the following medications classes?
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-inhibitor)
- Loop diuretic
- Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor (COX-2 inhibitor)
- Proton pump inhibitor

Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor (COX-2 inhibitor)

How often should a pharmacy technician inspect floor stock medications?
- Monthly
- Weekly
- Daily
- Yearly

Daily

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following federal acts created a stair-step schedule of controlled substances?
- Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990
- Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970
- Drug Listing Act of 1972
- Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970

Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following supplies is typically used in a compounding pharmacy to crush tablets?
- Slab and spatula
- Tablet splitter
- Tablet press
- Mortar and pestle

Mortar and pestle

A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following medication instructions will be included on a prescription for levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
- "Take the medication with dinner."
- "Take the medication at least 1 hour after a meal."
- "Take the medication at bedtime."
- "Take the medication on an empty stomach."

"Take the medication on an empty stomach."

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following prescription instructions corresponds with the prescription below?
Naproxen (Anaprox) 550 mg 2 tabs po q4-6h prn
- Take two tablets every 4 to 6 hr as needed.
- Take two tablets by mouth every 4 to 6 hr as needed.
- Take two tablets by mouth every 4 to 6 hr.
- Take two capsules by mouth every 4 to 6 hr as needed.

Take two tablets every 4 to 6 hr as needed.

A patient asks a pharmacy technician to contact her prescriber to request a refill of Singulair. The technician should expect the prescriber to send a prescription for which of the following generic medications?
- Montelukast
- Levalbuterol
- Mometasone
- Ipratropium

Montelukast

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)?
- Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
- Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)
- Tetracycline (Sumycin)
- Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim)

Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following federal acts requires a patient to receive pharmacist counseling?
- Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987
- Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90)
- Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA)
- Orphan Drug Act of 1983

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90)

According to federal law which of the following is classified as a Schedule II medication?
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
- Mescaline

Cocaine

A pharmacy technician dilutes a 1 g vial of cefazolin (Ancef) to 100 mg/mL. Which of the following is the amount of solution the technician should use to compound a 500 mg dose?
- 2.5 mL
- 10 mL
- 0.5 mL
- 5 mL

5 mL

A pharmacy technician is preparing to fill a prescription for a medication that indicates an NDC code of 0079-5420-66. Which of the following sets of numbers in the NDC code represent the medication's active ingredient and dosage form?
- 79
- 0079
- 5420
- 66

5420

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following information is required on label prepared for compounded sterile products?
- Prescriber's NPI number
- Prescriber's DEA number
- Preparation date and time
- Beyond-use date

Beyond-use date

Which of the following should a pharmacy technician identify as a type of medication that is used to relieve coughing?
- Benzodiazepine
- Antitussive
- Antihistamine
- Decongestant

Antitussive

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following types of active listening involves asking the patient clarifying questions regarding what the technician heard the patient say?
- Evaluating
- Hearing
- Interpreting
- Responding

Evaluating

According to federal law, when transferring a Schedule II medication to another pharmacy, which of the following forms should the receiving pharmacy complete and retain

DEA Form 222

When calculating the beyond-the-use date (BUD) for a sterile compound, which of the following information should a pharmacy technician consider?
- The indication of the medication
- The brand name of the medication
- The NDC number of the medication
- The stability of the medication

The stability of the medication

Which of the following should a pharmacy technician recognize as an adverse effect of taking methylphenidate (Ritalin)?
- Increased salivation
- Weight loss
- Constipation
- Decreased blood pressure

Weight loss

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following organizations oversees the disposal of hazardous waste from health care facilities?
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

A pharmacy technician is preparing to fill a prescription for a toddler. Which of the following is the weight-based formula the technician should use to determine the correct pediatric dose?
- Young's rule
- Alligation method
- Clark's rule
- Fried's rule

Clark's rule

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following medications is required to be stored behind the pharmacy counter?
- Meclizine (Dramamine)
- Dextromethorphan (Delsym)
- Fexofenadine (Allegra)
- Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)

Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)

A pharmacy technician should mark medications that are set to expire how many months before the listed expirati
on date?
- 6 months
- 3 months
- 1 month
- 12 months

6 months

Which of the following tasks is within a pharmacy technician's scope of practice?
- Discussing the adverse effects of a medication with a patient
- Answering a patient's questions regarding the use of medications
- Obtaining a patient's health history
- Recommending a change in medication

Obtaining a patient's health history

A pharmacy technician receives a prescription to dispense VI fl oz of promethazine syrup. What size bottle should the technician use to fill this prescription?
- 120 mL
- 90 mL
- 240 mL
- 180 mL

180 mL

Which of the following parts of Medicare should a pharmacy technician bill for a 70-year-old patient's blood glucose test strips?
- Medicare Part D
- Medicare Part A
- Medicare Part C
- Medicare Part B

Medicare Part B

To reduce medication errors, which of the following formats should be used to represent a dosage measured in grams?
- 00.3 g
- 0.3 g
- .300 g
- 0.30 g

0.3 g

Which of the following is the maximum number of times a prescription for a Schedule III to Schedule IV medication can be refilled within 6 months from the date it was originally written?
- Six
- Zero
- Five
- One

Five

Which of the following methods should a pharmacy technician use when reducing the particle size of a solid with the aid of a solvent?
- Trituration
- Pulverization
- Geometric dilution
- Spatulation

Pulverization

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following prescription labels corresponds with the prescription below?
1 tsp qid pc prn allergy
- Take 1 tablespoon four times daily by mouth as needed for allergy.
- Take 1 teaspoon daily after meals for allergy.
- Take 1 tablespoon daily before meals for allergy.
- Take 1 teaspoon four times daily after meals as needed for allergy.

Take 1 teaspoon four times daily after meals as needed for allergy.

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following abbreviations means "left ear"?
- AS
- OS
- AD
- OD

AS

Which of the following organizations is responsible for reviewing new generic equivalents and therapeutic indications for existing medications?
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Which of the following auxiliary labels should a pharmacy technician place on a prescription for amoxicillin suspension (Amoxil)?
- "May Cause Drowsiness or Dizziness"
- "Take With a Full Glass of Water"
- "Shake Well Before Use"
- "Store the Medication at Room Temperature"

"Shake Well Before Use"

Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take t promote medication compliance?
- Suggest the patient stop taking an expensive medication and replace it with a less-expensive alternative.
- Instruct the patient to increase the dosage if pain becomes more intense.
- Use medical terminology to explain the patient's medication therapy.
- Ask the patient to monitor medication intake by keeping a log.

Ask the patient to monitor medication intake by keeping a log.

Based on the prescription below, a pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following information might cause a medication administration error?
- Glimepiride (Amaryl) 2.0 mg one tablet orally once daily #90
- The prescriber should use the abbreviation "QD" for "once daily."
- The strength of 2.0 mg should be written as 2 mg.
- The word "orally" should be replaced with "po."
- The prescriber should spell out #90 for the quantity.

The strength of 2.0 mg should be written as 2 mg.

A pharmacy technician is preparing to inject a diluent into a vial for a powder medication. Which of the following needles should the technician use for this process?
- Vented
- Hypodermic
- Filter
- Pen

Vented

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following medications is available to patients over-the-counter (OTC)?
- Minoxidil (Rogaine)
- Escitalopram (Lexapro)
- Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- Sumatriptan (Imitrex)

Minoxidil (Rogaine)

A pharmacy technician should assign which of the following expiration dates to a magic mouthwash that contains water?
- 7 days
- 14 days
- 30 days
- 60 days

14 days

When validating a DEA number, a pharmacy technician should identify that the second letter should be the first letter of which of the following?
- Prescriber's first name
- Pharmacist's first name
- Prescriber's last name
- Pharmacist's last name

Prescriber's last name

A pharmacy technician is assistin a patient who reports that she is allergic to NSAIDs. Which of the following should the technician recognize as a medication that this patient should avoid taking?
- Loratadine (Claritin)
- Dextromethorphan (Delsym)
- Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)

Which of the following information does the FDA require to be published in a medication's monograph?
- Expiration date
- Contraindications
- Wholesale price
- Manufacturer

Contraindications

Which of the following tasks should a pharmacy technician identify as the final step in the filling process of a new prescription?
- Asking the pharmacist to perform a verification check
- Verifying a patient's insurance information
- Inputting prescription information into the computer system
- Entering patient health conditions into the computer system

Asking the pharmacist to perform a verification check

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following describes the purpose of a black box warning on a medication label?
- To indicate that the medication should be disposed of in a biohazard container
- To indicate that the medication should be taken with food
- To indicate a look-alike, sound-alike medication
- To indicate that the medication carries a risk for life-threatening adverse effects

To indicate that the medication carries a risk for life-threatening adverse effects

A medication prescription call for dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 1,000 mL with 40 mEq of potassium chloride to be infused at 125 mL/hr. How many 1 L bags will be needed over a 24 hr period?
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five

Three

A pharmacy technician should identify that HIPAA privacy regulations apply to which of the following?
- Patient counseling
- Brand/generic selection
- Prescriber licensing information
- Over-the-counter (OTC) medication

Patient counseling

Which of the following information is required by federal law to be included on a prescription label?
- The patient's diagnosis
- The prescription's expiration date
- The prescriber's phone number
- The prescriber's DEA number

The prescription's expiration date

A pharmacy technician is entering a prescription that states, "Dispense as written". Which of the following DAW codes should the technician enter into the computer system?
- DAW 0
- DAW 3
- DAW 1
- DAW 4

DAW 1

According to USP <797>, which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) should a pharmacy technician apply first when performing aseptic technique?
- Face mask
- Hair bonnet
- Gown
- Shoe covers

Shoe covers

When repackaging medications from a stock container to a unit-dose package, which of the following information should a pharmacy technician record?
- The name of the patient
- The date of administration
- The name of the prescriber
- The lot number of the medication

The lot number of the medication

Based on the prescription below, how many tablets should a pharmacy technician dispense?
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) 500 mg tabs 1.5 f qid x 10 days
- 40 tablets
- 60 tablets
- 120 tablets
- 160 tablets

120 tablets

A pharmacy technician is preparing to make a sterile compound. She is starting with a non-sterile product. Which of the following categories of compounded sterile preparations does this compound fall under?
- Low-risk
- Medium-risk
- High-risk
- Immediate-use

High-risk

A pharmacy technician is compounding an IV prescription. Which of the following actions should the technician take to demonstrate best practice for quality assurance?
- Inject the medication into the IV bag prior to verification by the pharmacist.
- Use a bar code verification system.
- Perform an inventory of all IV compounds at the beginning of each shift.
- Leave unfinished IV prescriptions for the next shift.

Use a bar code verification system.

A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for a noncontrolled medication that indicates the medication should be refilled
"prn." The technician should identify that "prn" indicates which of the following?
- The prescription can be refilled indefinitely.
- The prescription can be refilled for a maximum of 1 year from the date it was written.
- The prescriber's authorization is needed for each refill.
- The prescription can be refilled five times.

The prescription can be refilled for a maximum of 1 year from the date it was written.

Personnel who are authorized to enter the sterile compounding room should receives training in accordance with which of the following organizations?
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- The Department of Public Health
- The Joint Commission (TJC)

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Which of the following medications should a pharmacy technician identify as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication that is used to treat diarrhea?
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Omeprazole (Prilosec)
- Loperamide (Imodium)
- Loratadine (Claritin)

Loperamide (Imodium)

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following statements is true when no refill information is provide on a noncontrolled substance prescription?
- The prescription can be refilled up to five times in 6 months.
- The prescription can be refilled one time.
- Refills require authorization from the prescriber.
- Refills require authorization from the pharmacist.

Refills require authorization from the prescriber.

A pharmacy technician discovers that a medication was dispensed to the wrong patient. After reporting the error to the pharmacist, to which of the following organizations should the error be reported?
- ASHP
- MERP
- OSHA
- DEA

MERP

A pharmacy technician should recognize that how much sodium chloride is found in a 1 L bag of 0.9% sodium chloride?
- 90 mg
- 9 mg
- 0.9 g
- 9 g

9 g

Which of the following information should a pharmacy technician be aware of regarding prednisone (Deltasone) and prednisolone (Orapred)?
- Tall-man lettering is incorporated on their labels.
- Both medications need to be shaken before being measured.
- The NDC numbers are the same for both medications.
- They have a high potential for abuse.

Tall-man lettering is incorporated on their labels.

A pharmacy technician is preparing to dispense a prescription. Which of the following finding's is an indication that the prescription might be altered or forged?
- Handwriting is illegible
- Written in red ink
- Uses multiple abbreviations
- Unusually small dosage

Written in red ink

Which of the following should a pharmacy technician identify as the brand name for alendronate?
- Levaquin
- Fosamax
- Boniva
- Zithromax

Fosamax

Which of the following terms should a pharmacy technician recognize as the practice of identifying a potential service or group of services that can optimize therapeutic outcomes for a patient?
- Medication therapy management
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient compliance
- Medication regimen review

Medication therapy management

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following medications is exempt from child-resistant safety closure packaging requirements?
- SL nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
- SL cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)

SL nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following prescription instructions corresponds with the prescription below?
ii gtts ad tid UD
- Instill two drops in the right ear three times per day as directed.
- Instill two drops in the right eye three times per day as directed.
- Instill two drops in the left eye three times per day as needed.
- Instill two drops in left ear three times per day as needed.

Instill two drops in the right ear three times per day as directed.

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following volumes is equivalent to 45 mL?
- 2 tbsp
- 3 tbsp
- 3 tsp
- 2 tsp

3 tbsp

A pharmacy technician is preparing a clindamycin (Cleocin) oral suspension. Which of the following auxiliary labels should the technician place on the bottle?
- "Do Not Take with Aspirin"
- "Take with Food"
- "Take with a Full Glass of Water"
- "Refrigerate"

"Take with a Full Glass of Water"

A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for a patient who has the same first and last name as another patient in the patient profile software system. Which of the following information should the technician verify to endure she is working with the correct patient profile?
- Verify the patient's allergies.
- Verify the patient's diagnosis.
- Verify the patient's date of birth.
- Verify the patient's prescriber.

Verify the patient's date of birth

A pharmacy technician receives a request form a patient to fill a prescription for a SSRI medication. The technician should identify that which of the following medications is classified as an SSRI?
- Buspirone (BuSpar)
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Alprazolam (Xanax)
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Paroxetine (Paxil)