Study Guide exam 2026 pharmacy tech ACTUAL
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
, Workflow in Pharmacy The sequence of steps in pharmacy practice
including drop off, data entry, production filling,
verifying, quality assurance, pick up, and
consultation.
Drug Toxicity The potential of a medication to cause harmful
effects, particularly to the liver.
Active/Inactive Ingredients Active ingredients are the components that
provide therapeutic effects, while inactive
ingredients serve as carriers or fillers.
Side Effects Unintended effects of a medication that occur in
addition to the desired therapeutic effects.
Additive Response A situation where two drugs together produce an
effect equal to the sum of their individual effects.
Synergistic Response An interaction between two drugs that results in a
greater effect than the sum of their individual
effects.
Drug Interactions Changes in the effect of a drug when taken with
another drug, food, or substance.
Therapeutic Equivalent = same ingredient + same strength
Equivalent/Bioequivalent
Bioequivalent = same effect in the body (works the
same)
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
, Workflow in Pharmacy The sequence of steps in pharmacy practice
including drop off, data entry, production filling,
verifying, quality assurance, pick up, and
consultation.
Drug Toxicity The potential of a medication to cause harmful
effects, particularly to the liver.
Active/Inactive Ingredients Active ingredients are the components that
provide therapeutic effects, while inactive
ingredients serve as carriers or fillers.
Side Effects Unintended effects of a medication that occur in
addition to the desired therapeutic effects.
Additive Response A situation where two drugs together produce an
effect equal to the sum of their individual effects.
Synergistic Response An interaction between two drugs that results in a
greater effect than the sum of their individual
effects.
Drug Interactions Changes in the effect of a drug when taken with
another drug, food, or substance.
Therapeutic Equivalent = same ingredient + same strength
Equivalent/Bioequivalent
Bioequivalent = same effect in the body (works the
same)
