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76. A pharmacy technician is preparing to dispense a prescription. Which of the following findings 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
77. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following organizational procedures encourages reporting of medication errors?
Inconsistent definition of medication errors
Punitive consequences
Complex reporting processes
Confidential error reporting
Confidential error reporting
78. 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)
79. 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 be spell out #90 for the quantity
The strength of 2.0 mg should be written as 2 mg
80. 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
81. A pharmacy technician should use a vertical airflow hood to compound which of the following types of medications?
IV piggyback
Chemotherapy
Total parenteral nutrition
Nuclear
Chemotherapy
82. According to federal law, when transferring a Schedule II medication to another pharmacy, which of the following forms should the pharmacy complete and retain?
DEA Form 222
DEA Form 41
DEA Form 106
DEA Form 225
DEA Form 222
83. A pharmacy technician is assisting 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)
84. A pharmacy technician is preparing to dispense a prescription for a patient. On the prescription, the instructions indicate "supp". Which of the following statements should the technician make to the patient?
"This medication is a supplement"
"This medication suppresses hunger"
"This medication needs to be supplied by a pharmacist"
"This medication is a suppository"
"This medication is a suppository"
85. Which of the following conditions is a contraindication to taking Lipitor?
pregnancy
hypertension
osteoporosis
hyperkalemia
pregnancy
86. Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME)?
Part A
Part B
Part C
Part D
Part B
87. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is approximately equivalent to 1 quart?
240 mL
360 mL
480 mL
960 mL
960 mL
88. 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
89. A pharmacy technician should allow a laminar flow hood to run for which of the following amounts of time before sterile compounding can begin?
5 min
10 min
15 min
30 min
30 min
90. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following information is required on a Schedule II prescription?
DEA number
number of refills
expiration date
manufacturer name
DEA number
91. A pharmacy technician has dispensed a prescription for acetaminophen with codeine. The technician should identify that this medication is included in which of the following controlled substance schedules?
Schedule III
Schedule II
Schedule IV
Schedule V
Schedule IIl
92. 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"
93. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following information is required on an OTC medication label?
off-labeling indications
serial number (Rx number)
net contents
federal legend
net contents
94. According to USP <797>, how many times must a negative gloved fingertip sampling be demonstrated prior to preparing sterile products?
one time
two times
three times
four times
three times
95. 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
96. Which of the following actions by a pharmacy technician demonstrates proper hand-washing hygiene in a sterile environment?
scrubbing under watches and rings
using clean hands to turn the water faucet off
drying hands and forearms with a lint-free towel
scrubbing hands vigorously with soap and water for at least 5 seconds
drying hands and forearms with a lint-free towel
97. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is a benefit of an automated medication delivery system?
increases pharmacy workload
reduces the pharmacy's long-term cost savings
reduces medication errors
increases unexplained inventory losses
reduces medication errors
98. 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 medication
to allow the voluntary report of adverse effects
to regulate the labeling, marketing, and manufacturing of products
to allow the voluntary report of adverse effects
99. A pharmacy technician is preparing to dispense several medications. Which of the following medications should the technician label and dispense in its original container?
amoxicillin (Amoxil)
nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
esomeprazole (Nexium)
meloxicam (Mobic)
nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
100. A pharmacy technician should recognize that the CDC recommends a patient who is 65 years of age receive which of the following vaccines?
measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
zoster live
human papilloma (HPV)
meningococcal
zoster live
51. 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
52. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following medication is required to be stores behind the pharmacy counter?
Meclizine (Dramamine)
Dextromethorphan (Delsym)
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
pseduoephedrine (Sudafed)
pseduoephedrine (Sudafed)
53. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following pain medications poses the lowest risk for women who are pregnant?
Tramadol (Ultram)
Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
54. Under federal law, a pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following statements is true regarding prescription for Schedule II medications?
They can be refilled up to five times
In the event of a partial filling, the remainder should be filled within 24 hrs
They should be kept on file for up to 6 months
They should be filed separately from all other prescriptions.
They should be filed separately from all other prescriptions.
55. According to federal law, a Schedule III medication can be refilled up to how many time when authorized by a prescriber?
Fives times within 6 months
One time within 30 days
Six times within 12 months
Three times within 90 days
Fives times within 6 months
56. 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 with of the following generic medications?
montelukast
levalbuterol
mometasone
ipratropium
montelukast
57. 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)
58. Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take to 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 instense
Ask the patient to monitor medication intake by keeping a log
Use medical terminology to explain the patient's medication therapy
Ask the patient to monitor medication intake by keeping a log
59. Based on the prescription below, how many tablets should a pharmacy technician dispense? Sulfasalazine (azulfidine) 500mg tabs 1.5g qid x 10days
40 tablets
60 tablets
120 tablets
160 tablets
120 tablets
60. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following abbreviations is prone to medication errors and is on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) " Recommended Do Not Use" List?
IV
U
tid
TD
U
61. Which of the following routes of administration is parenteral?
rectally
orally
sublingual
intramuscular
intramuscular
62. A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for a brand-name medication that has a generic available. Which of the following acronyms on the prescription indicates the provider wishes to ensure the brand-name medication will be dispensed?
MAC
PBM
DAW
DUR
DAW
63. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following organizations oversees the disposal of hazardous waste from health care facilities?
OSHA
FDA
EPA
DEA
EPA
64. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following medication is an example of an antitussive?
psuedoephedrine (Sudafed)
bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
dextromethorphan (Delsym)
loperamide (Imodium)
dextromethorphan (Delsym)
65. A medication prescription calls 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 hours period?
two
three
four
five
three
66. A pharmacy technician is discussing a patient's medication refill with the prescriber. According to HIPAA guidelines, how much of the patient's confidential information can the technician disclose to the prescriber?
All of the information in the patient's medical chart
None of the patient's medical chart information
The minimum amount of information needed to complete the task
Only the information the patient has signed a form to disclose
The minimum amount of information needed to complete the task
67. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is represented by the abbreviation APAP?
aspirin
immediately
acetaminophen
as soon as possible
acetaminophen
68. Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take when receiving a delivery of non-controlled substances?
reconcile the shipment invoice
validate the barcode on the box
contact the distributor to verify delivery
obtain the pharmacist signature
reconcile the shipment invoice
69. When calculating the beyond-use date (BUD) for a sterile compound, which of the following information should a pharmacy technician consider?
the brand name of the medication
The stability of the medication
the indication of the medication
the NDC number of the medication
The stability of the medication
70. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following pharmaceutical dosage forms is alcohol free?
suspensions
tinctures
elixirs
fluid extracts
Suspension
71. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is recommended for the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) when labeling a prescription?
text should be vertical
barcodes should be avoided
labels should be white with blue lettering
dosing instructions should use numbers
dosing instructions should use numbers
72. Which of the following vitamins should a pharmacy technician identify as fat-soluble?
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
Vitamin K
Vitamin K
73. According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), which of the following abbreviations should a pharmacy technician use? ?
U
pc
SC
cc
pc
74. Which of the following is a retail provision covered under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA) of 2005 for pseudoephedrine purchased without a prescription?
Patients cannot purchase more than 9 g of pseudoephedrine products per day
There is a 30 day purchase limit on pseudoephedrine products
The pharmacy must dispense pseudoephedrine products in childproof containers
Pseudoephedrine products are accessible to all patients on an open shelf
There is a 30 day purchase limit on pseudoephedrine products
75. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following statements is true when no refill information is provided on a non-controlled 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 pharmacist
Refills require authorization from the prescriber
Refills require authorization from the prescriber
26. 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
27. Which of the following actions demonstrates a pharmacy technician's compliance with laws and regulations while filling a prescription?
Refilling a prescription for acetaminophen/oxycodone (Percocet) for a patient who is displaying intense pain
Announcing a patient's atenolol (Tenormin) prescription is ready over the intercom system
Filling a prescription without offering counseling to a new patient who is in a hurry
Informing a new patient of the pharmacy's privacy policies and procedures
Informing a new patient of the pharmacy's privacy policies and procedures
28. According to the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 (PPPA), which of the following medications can be dispensed from a retail pharmacy in a non-childproof container without a signed written request?
sublingual nitroglycerin
suboxone films
nortriptyline tablets
neomycin eye drops
sublingual nitroglycerin
29. Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take to avoid contamination in the pharmacy setting?
Count pills by hand before bottling
Clean trays with hot water
Transfer ointments into ointment jars using a gloved finger
Disinfect countertops with isopropyl alcohol
Disinfect countertops with isopropyl alcohol
30. A pharmacy technician should expect which of the following types of medication to be prescribed for a patient who has depression?
SSRI
Proton Pump Inhibitor
NSAID
ACE Inhibitor
SSRI
31. 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
32. Personnel who are authorized to enter the sterile compounding room should receive training in accordance with which of the following organizations?
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
The Department of Health
The Joint Commission (TJC)
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
33. A pharmacy technician should verify that which of the following information is recorded on a hard copy of a prescription for a Schedule II medication?
The patient's age
The name of the patient's insurance plan
The patient's Social Security number
The patient's address
The patient's address
34. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following statements regarding refills for Schedule II medications is correct?
They can be refilled up to five times in 6 months
They cannot be refilled
They can be refilled if authorized by the prescriber
They can be refilled one time
They cannot be refilled
35. Which of the following should a pharmacy technician identify as the purpose for rotating an inventory of medications?
To ensure that medications that will expire soon are used first
To prevent theft of medications
To ensure look-alike and sound-alike medications are not stocked together
To prevent medication recalls
To ensure that medications that will expire soon are used first
36. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following prescription instructions corresponds with the prescription below? Naproxen (Anaprox) 550mg 2 tabs po q4-6h prn
Take two tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed
Take two tablets by mouth every 4 to 6 hours as needed
Take two tablets by mouth every 4 to 6 hours
Take 2 capsules by mouth every 4 to 6 hours as needed
Take two tablets by mouth every 4 to 6 hours as needed
37. A pharmacy technician is preparing to dispense a prescription for amoxicillin oral suspension 500 mg bid for 10 days. How many mL of amoxicillin 250mg/5 mL should the technician dispense?
50 mL
100 mL
150 mL
200 mL
200 mL
38. 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 Cover
39. A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for a non-controlled 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
40. Based on the prescription below, a pharmacy technician should dispense which of the following days' supply of the medication? Proventil Syrup ii tsp qid disp 8 oz.
3 days
6 days
12 Days
15 Days
6 Days
41. Which of the following references should a pharmacy technician use to determine if a medication is a therapeutic equivalent to another medication?
Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)
Red Book
Orange Book
Unites States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary (USP-NF)
Orange Book
42. 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
43. A pharmacy technician is assisting a patient who has a new prescription. Which of the following actions should the pharmacy technician take?
Provide counseling to the patient on this medicaiton
Tell the patient the prescriber will provide counseling on this medication
Tell the patient counseling is not required for this medication
Offer counseling with the pharmacist on this medication
Offer counseling with the pharmacist on this medication
44. A pharmacy technician is assisting a patient who is picking up a a prescription, Which of the following questions should the technician ask the patient to ensure the correct prescription is provided?
"Can you provide your insurance card?"
"What medication are you picking up today?"
"Is your medication a new prescription or a refill?"
"Can you verify your name and date of birth?"
"Can you verify your name and date of birth?"
45. Which of the following organizations is responsible for reviewing new generic equivalents and therapeutic indications for existing medications?
OSHA
DEA
FDA
CDC
FDA
46. Which of the following should a pharmacy technician identify as an area that needs to be cleaned monthly in a sterile compounding area?
Laminar airflow workbench
Walls
Floors
Counters
Walls
47. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the 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
48. A pharmacy technician is processing recalled medications. Which of the following should the technician identify as a Class III recall?
Medications that have a reasonable probability of causing severe adverse health effects
Medications that can cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects
Medications that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects
Medications that have a reasonable probability of causing death
Medications that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects
49. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following liquid dosage forms are concentrated solutions of sucrose in water?
Spirits
Emulsions
Suspensions
Syrups
Syrups
50. 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
1. Which of the following medications should a pharmacy technicians identify as being included in the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program?
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
Tretinoin (Retin-A)
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Doxycylcine (Oracea)
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
2. When repackaging medications from a stock container to a unit-dose package, which of the information should a pharmacy technician record?
The name of the patient
The date of administration
The name of the presciriber
The lot number of the medication
The lot number of the medication
3. 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?
90 mL
240 mL
180 mL
120 mL
180 mL
4. 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
5. A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for hydrocortisone ointment 45 g. Which of the following container sizes should the technician use to dispense the medication?
180 mL
2 oz
1 fl oz
6 drams
2 oz
6. A pharmacy technician is completing a new patient profile. Which of the following information should the technician record from the patient's insurance card?
Group number
Employer
Customer service number
Patient phone number
Group number
7. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following information is required to be included on the label of a compounded sterile preparation.
The medication's expiration date
The medication's beyond-use date
The pharmacist's signature
The pharmacy technician's signature
The medication's beyond-use date
8. 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
9. A pharmacy technician should recognize that how much sodium chloride is found in 1 L bag of 0.9% sodium chloride?
90 mg
9 mg
0.9 mg
9 g
9 g
10. A provider prescribes an adult patient to receive 80 mEq of potassium over 3 hr. Which of the following will be the flow rate in mL/hr if 8o mEq/500 mL solution was dispensed?
0.16
27
167
240
167
11. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following medication is contraindicated for administration to a patient who is allergic to penicillin?
Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)
Tetracycline (Sumycin)
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim)
Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)
12. To reduce medication errors, which of the following formats should be used to present a dosage measured in grams?
00.3 g
0.3 g
.300 g
0.30 g
0.3 g
13. A pharmacy technician is preparing an amoxicillin (Amoxil) suspension. Which of the following auxiliary labels should the technician apply to the container?
"For the Eye"
"Shake Well Before Use"
"May Cause Drowsiness"
"For the Ear"
"Shake Well Before
14. When a managed care plan covers 80% of a prescription cost and the patient covers the remaining 20%, this payment arrangement is known as which of the following?
Tiered Copayment
Premium
Coinsurance
Deductible
Coinsurance
15. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is the generic name for Ambien?
Warfarin
Venlafaxine
Atorvastatin
Zolpidem
Zolpidem
16. When a medication has been recalled, which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take?
Destroy the medication
Return the medication to the manufacturer
Return the medication to the FDA
Retain the medication in the back of the pharmacy
Return the medication to the manufacturer
17. Which of the following describes the primary purpose of the Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951?
To require prescription medication 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 medcations
To require prescription medication to bear the legend "Rx Only"
18. Which of the following information does the FDA require to be published in a medication's monograph?
Expiration Date
Contraindications
Wholesale price
Manufacturer
Contraindications
19. 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
20. 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
21. 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
22. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following medications is recommended for a patient who has symptoms of acid reflux and upset stomach?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Loperamide (Imodium)
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
23. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following prescription instructions is represented by the SIG code listed here: ii gtts ou tid
Insert three drop in both eyes twice daily
Instill two drops in both eyes three times daily
Insert two drops in both ears three times daily
Instill two drops in both ears three times daily
Instill two drops in both eyes three times daily
24. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following information applies to a prescription for isotretinoin (Accutane)?
Patients can receive a 90 day supply of this medication
Prescribers and patients must be registered with iPledge
Patients much pick up their prescription within 3 days
Female patients should use contraception for 3 months after discontinuation of the medication.
Prescribers and patients must be registered with iPledge
25. 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)