CVS PHARMACY TECHNICIAN EXAM 2026
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE SOLVED
QUESTIONS VERIFIED
◉ PII. Answer: Personally Identifiable Information
◉ PHI. Answer: Personal Health Information
◉ Green Trash Bags. Answer: Empty amber viles, prescription bottles,
and boxes.
◉ Clear Bags. Answer: Regular garbage.
◉ HIPAA. Answer: A privacy act that helps maintain privacy and
security of the PHI of patients.
◉ DAW Codes. Answer: Dispense as Written. 3 main codes we see in
the pharmacy.
◉ DAW 0. Answer: No product selection indicated.
◉ DAW 1. Answer: Substitution not allowed by prescriber.
, ◉ DAW 2. Answer: Patient requested product dispensed.
◉ Out of Stock Scans. Answer: Completed every Saturday (the day
before order day). Done to verify what we actually have in stock and
what we don't.
◉ What you must do before placing an order. Answer: Complete all Rx
Return to Stock (because you might have it)
Processed overstock, damaged, or outdated items (because it may look
like you have more than you actually do)
Straighten and face the pharmacy (things may be there but misplaced).
◉ What you must do to ensure an accurate order. Answer: Cycle counts,
Label Maintenance, Out of Stock Scans, and Review Reports must be
performed consistently and accurately.
◉ Cycle Counts. Answer: Reports generated in the RF machine to
ensure we have the correct amount of medication on hand.
◉ 2 types of Cycle Counts. Answer: Store Initiated and System
Generated
◉ Store Initiated. Answer: When you notice a shortage of medication
and input it into the RF machine manually.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE SOLVED
QUESTIONS VERIFIED
◉ PII. Answer: Personally Identifiable Information
◉ PHI. Answer: Personal Health Information
◉ Green Trash Bags. Answer: Empty amber viles, prescription bottles,
and boxes.
◉ Clear Bags. Answer: Regular garbage.
◉ HIPAA. Answer: A privacy act that helps maintain privacy and
security of the PHI of patients.
◉ DAW Codes. Answer: Dispense as Written. 3 main codes we see in
the pharmacy.
◉ DAW 0. Answer: No product selection indicated.
◉ DAW 1. Answer: Substitution not allowed by prescriber.
, ◉ DAW 2. Answer: Patient requested product dispensed.
◉ Out of Stock Scans. Answer: Completed every Saturday (the day
before order day). Done to verify what we actually have in stock and
what we don't.
◉ What you must do before placing an order. Answer: Complete all Rx
Return to Stock (because you might have it)
Processed overstock, damaged, or outdated items (because it may look
like you have more than you actually do)
Straighten and face the pharmacy (things may be there but misplaced).
◉ What you must do to ensure an accurate order. Answer: Cycle counts,
Label Maintenance, Out of Stock Scans, and Review Reports must be
performed consistently and accurately.
◉ Cycle Counts. Answer: Reports generated in the RF machine to
ensure we have the correct amount of medication on hand.
◉ 2 types of Cycle Counts. Answer: Store Initiated and System
Generated
◉ Store Initiated. Answer: When you notice a shortage of medication
and input it into the RF machine manually.
