GEORGIA PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION –
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1. A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for amoxicillin suspension for a pediatric
patient with a documented penicillin allergy. What is the MOST appropriate action?
A. Fill the prescription as written
B. Ask the parent if the allergy is severe
C. Notify the pharmacist immediately before processing
D. Substitute another antibiotic automatically
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Correct Answer: C. Notify the pharmacist immediately before processing
Rationale:
A documented penicillin allergy may place the patient at risk for a serious allergic reaction.
Pharmacy technicians must alert the pharmacist immediately and should not independently
evaluate allergy severity or substitute medications. Options A and D exceed technician
authority, while option B is incomplete because the pharmacist must assess the allergy and
determine the appropriate action.
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2. A pharmacy technician is preparing a medication order and notices that the prescription
states “take one tablet BID.” How often should the patient take the medication?
A. Once daily
B. Twice daily
C. Every four hours
D. At bedtime only
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Correct Answer: B. Twice daily
Rationale:
“BID” is a standard medical abbreviation meaning twice daily. Pharmacy technicians must
accurately interpret abbreviations during prescription processing to prevent medication
errors. The remaining options do not correctly define BID.
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3. A patient asks the pharmacy technician whether ibuprofen can be taken on an empty
stomach. What should the technician do?
A. Recommend taking it with food
B. Advise the patient to avoid the medication
C. Refer the patient to the pharmacist
D. Tell the patient it is completely safe
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Correct Answer: C. Refer the patient to the pharmacist
Rationale:
Providing clinical counseling regarding medication administration falls under the pharmacist’s
responsibilities. Pharmacy technicians should refer therapeutic questions to the pharmacist to
remain within legal scope of practice.
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4. Which DEA form is used by pharmacies to order Schedule II controlled substances?
A. DEA Form 106
B. DEA Form 41
C. DEA Form 222
D. DEA Form 224
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Correct Answer: C. DEA Form 222
Rationale:
DEA Form 222 is required when ordering Schedule II controlled substances. DEA Form 106 is
used for theft or loss reporting, DEA Form 41 for destruction of controlled substances, and DEA
Form 224 for pharmacy registration.
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5. A prescription label states that a medication should be stored at “controlled room
temperature.” Which temperature range is MOST appropriate?
A. 32°F to 40°F
B. 46°F to 59°F
C. 68°F to 77°F
D. Above 90°F
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Correct Answer: C. 68°F to 77°F
Rationale:
Controlled room temperature generally refers to 68°F to 77°F according to USP standards.
Proper storage conditions help maintain medication stability and effectiveness.
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6. A technician receives a prescription that appears altered. What should the technician do
FIRST?
A. Refuse the patient service immediately
B. Call law enforcement
C. Fill the prescription cautiously
D. Alert the pharmacist for verification
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Correct Answer: D. Alert the pharmacist for verification
Rationale:
Potentially altered prescriptions require pharmacist review and verification before dispensing.
Technicians should not independently accuse patients or make legal determinations. The
pharmacist will determine appropriate next steps.
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7. Which medication route bypasses the digestive system and enters directly into the
bloodstream?
A. Oral
B. Intravenous
C. Sublingual
D. Topical
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Correct Answer: B. Intravenous
Rationale:
Intravenous administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, producing rapid
effects. Oral medications pass through the digestive system, while sublingual and topical
routes are absorbed differently.
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8. A technician is calculating the days’ supply for a prescription written as “Take 2 tablets
daily” with a quantity of 60 tablets. What is the days’ supply?
A. 15 days
B. 20 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
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Correct Answer: C. 30 days
Rationale:
The calculation is 60 tablets divided by 2 tablets daily, resulting in a 30-day supply. Accurate
days’ supply calculations are essential for insurance claims and patient safety.
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9. Which inventory method places medications with the earliest expiration dates in front for
dispensing first?
A. FIFO
B. LIFO
C. DEA rotation
D. Unit-dose sorting
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Correct Answer: A. FIFO
Rationale:
FIFO stands for “First In, First Out” and ensures medications with earlier expiration dates are
used before newer stock. This minimizes waste and reduces the risk of dispensing expired
products.
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10. A pharmacy technician spills a hazardous chemotherapy medication during preparation.
What should the technician do?
A. Clean the spill with paper towels only
B. Ignore the spill if exposure is minimal
C. Dispose of the medication in regular trash
D. Follow hazardous spill protocol immediately
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES | GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST
EXAM UPDATE | EXAM PREP | STUDY GUIDE | PRACTICE TEST
1. A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for amoxicillin suspension for a pediatric
patient with a documented penicillin allergy. What is the MOST appropriate action?
A. Fill the prescription as written
B. Ask the parent if the allergy is severe
C. Notify the pharmacist immediately before processing
D. Substitute another antibiotic automatically
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Notify the pharmacist immediately before processing
Rationale:
A documented penicillin allergy may place the patient at risk for a serious allergic reaction.
Pharmacy technicians must alert the pharmacist immediately and should not independently
evaluate allergy severity or substitute medications. Options A and D exceed technician
authority, while option B is incomplete because the pharmacist must assess the allergy and
determine the appropriate action.
════════════════════
2. A pharmacy technician is preparing a medication order and notices that the prescription
states “take one tablet BID.” How often should the patient take the medication?
A. Once daily
B. Twice daily
C. Every four hours
D. At bedtime only
════════════════════
Correct Answer: B. Twice daily
Rationale:
“BID” is a standard medical abbreviation meaning twice daily. Pharmacy technicians must
accurately interpret abbreviations during prescription processing to prevent medication
errors. The remaining options do not correctly define BID.
,════════════════════
3. A patient asks the pharmacy technician whether ibuprofen can be taken on an empty
stomach. What should the technician do?
A. Recommend taking it with food
B. Advise the patient to avoid the medication
C. Refer the patient to the pharmacist
D. Tell the patient it is completely safe
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Refer the patient to the pharmacist
Rationale:
Providing clinical counseling regarding medication administration falls under the pharmacist’s
responsibilities. Pharmacy technicians should refer therapeutic questions to the pharmacist to
remain within legal scope of practice.
════════════════════
4. Which DEA form is used by pharmacies to order Schedule II controlled substances?
A. DEA Form 106
B. DEA Form 41
C. DEA Form 222
D. DEA Form 224
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Correct Answer: C. DEA Form 222
Rationale:
DEA Form 222 is required when ordering Schedule II controlled substances. DEA Form 106 is
used for theft or loss reporting, DEA Form 41 for destruction of controlled substances, and DEA
Form 224 for pharmacy registration.
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5. A prescription label states that a medication should be stored at “controlled room
temperature.” Which temperature range is MOST appropriate?
A. 32°F to 40°F
B. 46°F to 59°F
C. 68°F to 77°F
D. Above 90°F
,════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. 68°F to 77°F
Rationale:
Controlled room temperature generally refers to 68°F to 77°F according to USP standards.
Proper storage conditions help maintain medication stability and effectiveness.
════════════════════
6. A technician receives a prescription that appears altered. What should the technician do
FIRST?
A. Refuse the patient service immediately
B. Call law enforcement
C. Fill the prescription cautiously
D. Alert the pharmacist for verification
════════════════════
Correct Answer: D. Alert the pharmacist for verification
Rationale:
Potentially altered prescriptions require pharmacist review and verification before dispensing.
Technicians should not independently accuse patients or make legal determinations. The
pharmacist will determine appropriate next steps.
════════════════════
7. Which medication route bypasses the digestive system and enters directly into the
bloodstream?
A. Oral
B. Intravenous
C. Sublingual
D. Topical
════════════════════
Correct Answer: B. Intravenous
Rationale:
Intravenous administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, producing rapid
effects. Oral medications pass through the digestive system, while sublingual and topical
routes are absorbed differently.
, ════════════════════
8. A technician is calculating the days’ supply for a prescription written as “Take 2 tablets
daily” with a quantity of 60 tablets. What is the days’ supply?
A. 15 days
B. 20 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
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Correct Answer: C. 30 days
Rationale:
The calculation is 60 tablets divided by 2 tablets daily, resulting in a 30-day supply. Accurate
days’ supply calculations are essential for insurance claims and patient safety.
════════════════════
9. Which inventory method places medications with the earliest expiration dates in front for
dispensing first?
A. FIFO
B. LIFO
C. DEA rotation
D. Unit-dose sorting
════════════════════
Correct Answer: A. FIFO
Rationale:
FIFO stands for “First In, First Out” and ensures medications with earlier expiration dates are
used before newer stock. This minimizes waste and reduces the risk of dispensing expired
products.
════════════════════
10. A pharmacy technician spills a hazardous chemotherapy medication during preparation.
What should the technician do?
A. Clean the spill with paper towels only
B. Ignore the spill if exposure is minimal
C. Dispose of the medication in regular trash
D. Follow hazardous spill protocol immediately
