Texas Pharmacy Technician Certification Review Questions and Correct Answers with Rationales

Texas Pharmacy Technician Certification
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1. What is the primary role of a pharmacy technician?
A. Prescribing medications
B. Diagnosing diseases
C. Assisting pharmacists in dispensing medications
D. Performing surgery
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pharmacy technicians support pharmacists by preparing, packaging,
and dispensing medications, but do not prescribe or diagnose.


2. Which federal agency regulates controlled substances?
A. FDA
B. DEA
C. OSHA
D. CDC
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforces laws on controlled
substances.

,3. Which drug schedule has the highest abuse potential?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule IV
D. Schedule I
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Schedule I drugs have no accepted medical use and the highest abuse
potential.


4. What does SIG mean on a prescription?
A. Signature
B. Directions for use
C. Drug strength
D. Insurance group
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SIG refers to the directions written for patient use.


5. Which abbreviation means “by mouth”?
A. IM
B. IV
C. PO
D. SL
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PO stands for per os, meaning by mouth.


6. What is the brand name of acetaminophen?

,A. Advil
B. Tylenol
C. Motrin
D. Aleve
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tylenol is the brand name for acetaminophen.


7. Which of the following is a Schedule II drug?
A. Diazepam
B. Morphine
C. Lomotil
D. Xanax
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morphine is a Schedule II controlled opioid with high abuse potential.


8. What does “PRN” mean on a prescription?
A. Before meals
B. At bedtime
C. As needed
D. After meals
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PRN means the medication is taken as needed.


9. Which route is intravenous?
A. Under the tongue
B. Into the muscle
C. Into the vein
D. On the skin

, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intravenous administration means directly into a vein.


10. What is the purpose of DEA Form 222?
A. Refill prescriptions
B. Order controlled substances
C. Track insurance claims
D. Record patient allergies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DEA Form 222 is used to order Schedule I and II controlled substances.


11. Which law governs patient privacy?
A. HIPAA
B. FDA Act
C. OSHA
D. DEA Act
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HIPAA protects patient health information privacy.


12. What is the generic name of Lipitor?
A. Atorvastatin
B. Simvastatin
C. Lovastatin
D. Rosuvastatin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lipitor is the brand name for atorvastatin.