CPhT Practice Exam with Complete
Solutions
A patient is taking carbamazepine for seizures. Which of the following may increase its
effects? - ANSWER-Grapefruit juice
Which drug recall is classified as one in which there is a reasonable probability that the
use of the medication will cause or lead to a serious adverse event or even death? -
ANSWER-Class I
Which standards must be followed during extemporaneous compounding? - ANSWER-
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Which of the following is the generic name for Glucophage? - ANSWER-metformin
The abbreviation "qs ad" appears on a prescription; what is its meaning? - ANSWER-a
sufficient quantity to make
A patient should be warned about taking which vitamin when prescribed warfarin
because of its effects on blood coagulation? - ANSWER-Vitamin K
A pharmacy technician should use which of the following when placing pharmacy
weights on a balance? - ANSWER-Forceps
A prescriber has authorized the pharmacy to substitute the generic for Lipitor; which of
the following should be dispensed? - ANSWER-atorvastatin
The Latin abbreviation Signa appears on a prescription; what is the meaning? -
ANSWER-Write on label
The following prescription is presented to the pharmacy. How many days will the
prescription last the patient?
Alendronate Plus D #4
1 tab po q week - ANSWER-28 days
A prescription for isotretinoin is presented to the pharmacy; what is the maximum
number of refills permitted for this prescription? - ANSWER-0
Which type of inventory must be performed prior to dispensing the first prescription at a
new pharmacy? - ANSWER-Initial
,When measuring a volume less that 1 ml, the pharmacy technician should use which of
the following? - ANSWER-Pipette
A prescription is written for the antibiotic Zithromax. The physician indicated "Voluntary
Formulary" permitted on the prescription. Which of the following medications would be
dispensed? - ANSWER-azithromycin
Which of the following workplace issues may contribute to a prescription error? -
ANSWER-Multitasking
A patient complains of experiencing sleep disorders; which of the following products
would a pharmacist recommend to the them? - ANSWER-Melatonin
Which dosage form is described as "solid particles dispensed in liquid vehicle?" -
ANSWER-Suspensions
Where is an otic medication administered? - ANSWER-In the ear
According to MEDMARX, which of the following medications has been associated with a
large number of medication errors? - ANSWER-heparin
Which USP term is assigned to any temperature between 15-30 C? - ANSWER-Room
temperature
Which organization issued the List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose
Designations? - ANSWER-ISMP
Which type of drug interaction occurs when a medication works against the action of
another medication? - ANSWER-Antagonism
An individual wishes to purchase a 4-ounce bottle of guaifenesin with codeine, which is
classified as an "exempt narcotic." How old must a person be to purchase this
medication? - ANSWER-18 y/o
A physician has authorized a generic medication to be dispensed to a patient, but the
patient wishes to receive the brand name. Which DAW number would be used in
submitting this prescription claim to the third-party provider? - ANSWER-DAW 2
Whihc of the following pharmacy abbreviations appears on the "Do Not Use" list? -
ANSWER-as
What term is assigned to a storage temperature of 30-40 C? - ANSWER-Warm
A patient complains of experiencing side effects, such as dry eyes, dry mouth, or
difficult urination or defecation. These side effects are associated with which drug
classification? - ANSWER-Anticholinergics
,What is the maximum number of allowable refills for a prescription of
acetaminophen/codeine? - ANSWER-Five every 6 months
How many days will a prescription of 40 tablets last if the directions read "i-ii tabs PO
q6h"? - ANSWER-5 days
If 120 mL of a 2% (w/v) are diluted with water to 1 pint, what will be the strength of the
dilution? - ANSWER-0.5%
A patient receives their prescribed medication outside of the normal schedule time. This
is an example of which type of error? - ANSWER-Wrong time error
Which of the following is the generic name for Plavix? - ANSWER-clopidogrel
A pharmacy technician comes in contact with a hazardous material. Where would they
obtain information in treating the affected area? - ANSWER-Safety Data Sheets
A prescription is written for hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg. Which of the following would be
appropriate directions for use? - ANSWER-Take one tablet by mouth in the morning
with orange juice
Which auxiliary label should be affixed to a prescription of naproxen? - ANSWER-Take
with food
What is the meaning of DUE? - ANSWER-Drug utilization evaluation
Focalin XR is the brand name for which generic medciation? - ANSWER-
dexmethylphenidate
Which of the follwoing medications should NOT be crushed when being administered to
a patient? - ANSWER-Coreg CR
Which of the following is a valid DEA number? - ANSWER-BD0865937
What is the minimum amount of time that a patient must wait before purchasing another
bottle of an exempt narcotic? - ANSWER-48 hr
Which medication is indicated for opioid dependence maintenance? - ANSWER-
buprenorphine/naloxone
Which of the following medications is found on the list of "high-alert medications" issued
by the ISMP for acute care settings? - ANSWER-methotrexate (oral)
A patient has a blood pressure of 130/89; which of the following medications would be
an appropriate treatment? - ANSWER-hydrochlorothiazide
, What is the meaning of "DAW 0" when being a prescription to an insurance carrier? -
ANSWER-Physician approved the use of a generic drug
What is the BUD for a water-containing oral formulation that is stored at a controlled
cold temperature? - ANSWER-Not more than 4 days
How should a pharmacy technician handle an item that is saturated with blood or bodily
fluids? - ANSWER-Placed in a biohazard bag
A patient complains to the pharmacy of experiencing adverse effects with a specific
medication. Which organization should be provided with this information? - ANSWER-
FAERS
Which of the following organization's websites should a pharmacy technician refer to in
obtaining information for a drug recall of valsartan? - ANSWER-FDA
Which of the following is an indication for timolol ophthalmic solution? - ANSWER-
glaucoma
What is the maximum number of refills permitted by law for the following prescription?
Hydrocodone/acetaminophen 7.5 mg/325 mg #40
1 tab PO q 4-6h prn pain - ANSWER-0
Which of the following medications should have the auxiliary label "Medication Causes
Photosensitivity- Use Sunscreen"? - ANSWER-tetracycline
According to the Combat Methamphetamine Act, which medication must be kept behind
the pharmacy counter? - ANSWER-pseudoephedrine
Which term refers to the ''0'' in 5.0 mg? - ANSWER-a trailing zero
Which type of error occurs when the pharmacy dispenses an expired medication to a
patient? - ANSWER-Deteriorated drug error
Levemir and Lovenox are examples of - ANSWER-confused drug names
While processing a prescription for prenatal vitamins for a woman from her OB-GYN,
you notice she filled a prescription for tetracycline last week from her dermatologist.
What should you do? - ANSWER-inform the pharmacist
Which of the following is required of pharmacists under the Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90)? - ANSWER-offer to counsel patients
All of the following are examples of a dispensing error EXCEPT - ANSWER-giving an
oral medication intravenously
Solutions
A patient is taking carbamazepine for seizures. Which of the following may increase its
effects? - ANSWER-Grapefruit juice
Which drug recall is classified as one in which there is a reasonable probability that the
use of the medication will cause or lead to a serious adverse event or even death? -
ANSWER-Class I
Which standards must be followed during extemporaneous compounding? - ANSWER-
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Which of the following is the generic name for Glucophage? - ANSWER-metformin
The abbreviation "qs ad" appears on a prescription; what is its meaning? - ANSWER-a
sufficient quantity to make
A patient should be warned about taking which vitamin when prescribed warfarin
because of its effects on blood coagulation? - ANSWER-Vitamin K
A pharmacy technician should use which of the following when placing pharmacy
weights on a balance? - ANSWER-Forceps
A prescriber has authorized the pharmacy to substitute the generic for Lipitor; which of
the following should be dispensed? - ANSWER-atorvastatin
The Latin abbreviation Signa appears on a prescription; what is the meaning? -
ANSWER-Write on label
The following prescription is presented to the pharmacy. How many days will the
prescription last the patient?
Alendronate Plus D #4
1 tab po q week - ANSWER-28 days
A prescription for isotretinoin is presented to the pharmacy; what is the maximum
number of refills permitted for this prescription? - ANSWER-0
Which type of inventory must be performed prior to dispensing the first prescription at a
new pharmacy? - ANSWER-Initial
,When measuring a volume less that 1 ml, the pharmacy technician should use which of
the following? - ANSWER-Pipette
A prescription is written for the antibiotic Zithromax. The physician indicated "Voluntary
Formulary" permitted on the prescription. Which of the following medications would be
dispensed? - ANSWER-azithromycin
Which of the following workplace issues may contribute to a prescription error? -
ANSWER-Multitasking
A patient complains of experiencing sleep disorders; which of the following products
would a pharmacist recommend to the them? - ANSWER-Melatonin
Which dosage form is described as "solid particles dispensed in liquid vehicle?" -
ANSWER-Suspensions
Where is an otic medication administered? - ANSWER-In the ear
According to MEDMARX, which of the following medications has been associated with a
large number of medication errors? - ANSWER-heparin
Which USP term is assigned to any temperature between 15-30 C? - ANSWER-Room
temperature
Which organization issued the List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose
Designations? - ANSWER-ISMP
Which type of drug interaction occurs when a medication works against the action of
another medication? - ANSWER-Antagonism
An individual wishes to purchase a 4-ounce bottle of guaifenesin with codeine, which is
classified as an "exempt narcotic." How old must a person be to purchase this
medication? - ANSWER-18 y/o
A physician has authorized a generic medication to be dispensed to a patient, but the
patient wishes to receive the brand name. Which DAW number would be used in
submitting this prescription claim to the third-party provider? - ANSWER-DAW 2
Whihc of the following pharmacy abbreviations appears on the "Do Not Use" list? -
ANSWER-as
What term is assigned to a storage temperature of 30-40 C? - ANSWER-Warm
A patient complains of experiencing side effects, such as dry eyes, dry mouth, or
difficult urination or defecation. These side effects are associated with which drug
classification? - ANSWER-Anticholinergics
,What is the maximum number of allowable refills for a prescription of
acetaminophen/codeine? - ANSWER-Five every 6 months
How many days will a prescription of 40 tablets last if the directions read "i-ii tabs PO
q6h"? - ANSWER-5 days
If 120 mL of a 2% (w/v) are diluted with water to 1 pint, what will be the strength of the
dilution? - ANSWER-0.5%
A patient receives their prescribed medication outside of the normal schedule time. This
is an example of which type of error? - ANSWER-Wrong time error
Which of the following is the generic name for Plavix? - ANSWER-clopidogrel
A pharmacy technician comes in contact with a hazardous material. Where would they
obtain information in treating the affected area? - ANSWER-Safety Data Sheets
A prescription is written for hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg. Which of the following would be
appropriate directions for use? - ANSWER-Take one tablet by mouth in the morning
with orange juice
Which auxiliary label should be affixed to a prescription of naproxen? - ANSWER-Take
with food
What is the meaning of DUE? - ANSWER-Drug utilization evaluation
Focalin XR is the brand name for which generic medciation? - ANSWER-
dexmethylphenidate
Which of the follwoing medications should NOT be crushed when being administered to
a patient? - ANSWER-Coreg CR
Which of the following is a valid DEA number? - ANSWER-BD0865937
What is the minimum amount of time that a patient must wait before purchasing another
bottle of an exempt narcotic? - ANSWER-48 hr
Which medication is indicated for opioid dependence maintenance? - ANSWER-
buprenorphine/naloxone
Which of the following medications is found on the list of "high-alert medications" issued
by the ISMP for acute care settings? - ANSWER-methotrexate (oral)
A patient has a blood pressure of 130/89; which of the following medications would be
an appropriate treatment? - ANSWER-hydrochlorothiazide
, What is the meaning of "DAW 0" when being a prescription to an insurance carrier? -
ANSWER-Physician approved the use of a generic drug
What is the BUD for a water-containing oral formulation that is stored at a controlled
cold temperature? - ANSWER-Not more than 4 days
How should a pharmacy technician handle an item that is saturated with blood or bodily
fluids? - ANSWER-Placed in a biohazard bag
A patient complains to the pharmacy of experiencing adverse effects with a specific
medication. Which organization should be provided with this information? - ANSWER-
FAERS
Which of the following organization's websites should a pharmacy technician refer to in
obtaining information for a drug recall of valsartan? - ANSWER-FDA
Which of the following is an indication for timolol ophthalmic solution? - ANSWER-
glaucoma
What is the maximum number of refills permitted by law for the following prescription?
Hydrocodone/acetaminophen 7.5 mg/325 mg #40
1 tab PO q 4-6h prn pain - ANSWER-0
Which of the following medications should have the auxiliary label "Medication Causes
Photosensitivity- Use Sunscreen"? - ANSWER-tetracycline
According to the Combat Methamphetamine Act, which medication must be kept behind
the pharmacy counter? - ANSWER-pseudoephedrine
Which term refers to the ''0'' in 5.0 mg? - ANSWER-a trailing zero
Which type of error occurs when the pharmacy dispenses an expired medication to a
patient? - ANSWER-Deteriorated drug error
Levemir and Lovenox are examples of - ANSWER-confused drug names
While processing a prescription for prenatal vitamins for a woman from her OB-GYN,
you notice she filled a prescription for tetracycline last week from her dermatologist.
What should you do? - ANSWER-inform the pharmacist
Which of the following is required of pharmacists under the Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90)? - ANSWER-offer to counsel patients
All of the following are examples of a dispensing error EXCEPT - ANSWER-giving an
oral medication intravenously
