​​​​ExCPT Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Practice Test 2.0 B

Which of the following medications should a pharmacy technician identify as being included in the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program?
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
Tretinoin (Retin-A)
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Doxycycline (Oracea)

Isotretinoin (Accutane)

When repackaging medications from a stock container to a unit-dose package, which of the following information should a pharmacy technician record?

The lot number of the medication

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?

180 mL

Which of the following information is indicated by the NDC number?

The manufacturer

A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for hydrocortisone ointment 45 g. Which of the following container sizes should the techncian use to dispense the medication?

2 oz

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

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 pharmacist's signature
The pharmacy technician's signature
The medication's expiration date
The medication's beyond-use date

The medication's beyond-use date

Which of the following controlled substances 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

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

A provider prescribes an adult patient to receive 90 mEq of potassium over 3 hr. Which of the following will be the flow rate in mL/hr if 80 mEq/500 mL solution was dispensed?

167

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)

To reduce medication errors, which of the following formats should be used to represent a dosage measured in grams?

0.3 g

Which of the following auxillary laebls should a pharmacy technician place on a presciption for amoxicillin suspension (Amoxil)?
"For the Eye"
"Shake Well Before Use"
"May Cause Drowsiness"
"For the Ear"

"Shake Well Before Use"

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

Coinsurance

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is the generic name for Ambien?
Warfarin
Venlafaxine
Atorvastatin
Zolpidem

Zolpidem

When a medication has been recalled, which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take?

Return the medication to the manufacturer.

Which of the following decribes 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"

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 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 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

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 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)

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following prescription instructions corresponds with the prescription below?
ii gtts ad tid UD
Insert three drops 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.

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 must pick up their prescription within 3 days.
Female patients should use contraception for 3 months after discontinuation of this medication.

Prescribers and patients must be registered with iPLEDGE.

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 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

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

According to the Poison Prevention 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

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 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

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

Patient counseling

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 Public Health
The Joint Commission (TJC)

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

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

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 within 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.

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

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 by mouth every 4 to 6 hr as needed.

A pharmacy technician is preparing to dispense a prescription for amoxicillin oral suspension 500 mg bid for 10 days. How many mL of amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL should the technician dispense?
50 mL
100 mL
150 mL
200 mL

200 mL

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

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.

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

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
United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary (USP-NF)

Orange Book

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 is assisting a patient who has a new prescription. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
Provide counseling to the patient on this medication.
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.

A pharmacy technician is assisting a patient who is picking up 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 refill?"
"Can you verify your name and date of birth?"

"Can you verify your name and date of birth?"

Which of the following organizations is responsible for reviewing new generic equivalents and therapeutic indications for exsisting 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 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

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 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

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

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

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 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 identify that which of the following pain medications poses the lowest risk for women who are pregnant?
Tramadol (Ultram)
Hydrocodone (Vicodin)
Ibuprofen (Advil)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Under federal law, a pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following statements is true regarding prescriptions 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 hr.
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.

According to federal law, a Schedule III medication can be refilled up to how many times when authorized by a prescriber?
Five times within 6 months
One time within 30 days
Six times within 12 months
Three times within 90 days

Five times within 6 months

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 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 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 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.

Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) 500 mg tabs 1.5 g qid x 10 days
40 tablets
60 tablets
120 tablets
160 tablets

120 tablets

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

Which of the following routes of administration is parenteral?
Rectally
Orally
Sublingual
Intramuscular

Intramuscular

A pharmacy technician recieves 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?
DAW
MAC
PBM
DUR

DAW

A pharmacy 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 should identify that which of the following medications is an example of an antitussive?
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
Dextromethorphan (Delsym)
Loperamide (Imodium)

Dextromethorphan (Delsym)

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 hour period?
Two
Three
Four
Five

Three

A pharmacy technician is discussing a patient's medication refill with the prescriber. According to HIPAA guidelines, how much of the patient's confidental 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

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is represented by the abbreviation APAP?
Aspirin
Immediately
Acetaminophen
As soon as possible

Acetaminophen

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.

When calculating the beyond-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

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following pharmaceutical dosage forms is alcohol free?
Suspensions
Tinctures
Elixirs
Fluid extracts

Suspensions

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is recommended by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) when labeling a prescription?
Text should be vertical
Dosing instructions should use numbers
Barcodes should be avoided
Labels should be white with blue lettering

Dosing instructions should use numbers

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

Vitamin K

According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), which of the following abbreviations should a pharmacy technician use?
U
pc
SC
cc

pc

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.

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following statements is true when no refill information is provided 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 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

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

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)

Based on the prescription below, a pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following informaiton 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 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

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

According to federal law, when transferring a Schedule II medication to another pharmacy, which of the following forms should be receiving pharmacy complete and retain?
DEA Form 222
DEA Form 41
DEA Form 106
DEA Form 225

DEA Form 222

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)

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."

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

Pregnancy

Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME)?
Part A
Part B
Part C
Part D

Part B

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

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 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

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

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 III

A pharmacy technician is preparing a clindamycin (Cleocin) oral suspension. Which of the following auxillary labels should the technician place in 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 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

According to USP <797>, which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) should a pharmacy technician apply first when performing aseptic technique?
One time
Two times
Three times
Four times

Three times

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 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

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

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 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)

A pharmacy technicians should recognize that the CDC recommends a patient who is 60 years of age receive which of the following vaccines?
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
Recombinant zoster
Human papilloma virus (HPV)
Meningococcal

Recombinant zoster