CPhT Final Practice Examination – Full-Length
Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
Preparation
1. A patient presents a prescription for Lisinopril 10mg once daily. Which of the following
conditions is this medication most commonly used to treat?
A. Type 2 Diabetes
B. Hypertension
C. Hyperlipidemia
D. Bacterial Infection
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor commonly prescribed for high blood pressure
and heart failure management. It works by preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to
angiotensin II, which relaxes blood vessels. Pharmacy technicians must recognize the ‘-pril’
suffix to help identify potential therapeutic duplications or drug-disease interactions.
2. According to federal law, which of the following forms is required to be completed for the
destruction of controlled substances?
A. DEA Form 41
B. DEA Form 222
C. DEA Form 106
,D. DEA Form 224
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: DEA Form 41 is used to document the destruction of controlled substances in
a pharmacy setting. While DEA Form 106 reports theft or loss, Form 41 ensures that the
disposal of expired or unwanted narcotics is legally recorded. Accurate documentation is
essential to prevent diversion and maintain regulatory compliance with the DEA.
3. A prescription reads: ‘Amoxicillin 250mg/5mL, take 1 tsp po tid x 10 days’. How many
milliliters should be dispensed for the full course?
A. 100 mL
B. 150 mL
C. 50 mL
D. 250 mL
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: One teaspoonful (1 tsp) is equivalent to 5 mL, and the dose is taken three
times daily (tid) for 10 days. The calculation is 5 mL per dose multiplied by 3 doses per day,
totaling 15 mL per day. Multiplying 15 mL per day by 10 days results in a total volume of
150 mL needed to complete the therapy.
4. The practice of using ‘Tall Man Lettering’ is primarily intended to address which patient
safety issue?
A. Incomplete prescription orders
, B. Insurance billing rejections
C. Inaccurate patient identification
D. Look-alike/sound-alike medication names
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Tall Man Lettering uses mixed-case lettering to highlight differences between
medications with similar names, such as hydrOXYzine and hydrALAzine. This strategy is
recommended by the ISMP and FDA to reduce the risk of selection errors in the pharmacy.
Technicians should remain vigilant in checking both the drug name and the intended
indication when these medications appear.
5. A pharmacy has a total annual purchase cost of $1,200,000 and maintains an average
inventory value of $100,000. What is the inventory turnover rate?
A. 8.3
B. 12
C. 10
D. 15
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The inventory turnover rate is calculated by dividing the total cost of goods
sold (COGS) by the average inventory value. In this scenario, $1,200,000 divided by
Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
Preparation
1. A patient presents a prescription for Lisinopril 10mg once daily. Which of the following
conditions is this medication most commonly used to treat?
A. Type 2 Diabetes
B. Hypertension
C. Hyperlipidemia
D. Bacterial Infection
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor commonly prescribed for high blood pressure
and heart failure management. It works by preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to
angiotensin II, which relaxes blood vessels. Pharmacy technicians must recognize the ‘-pril’
suffix to help identify potential therapeutic duplications or drug-disease interactions.
2. According to federal law, which of the following forms is required to be completed for the
destruction of controlled substances?
A. DEA Form 41
B. DEA Form 222
C. DEA Form 106
,D. DEA Form 224
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: DEA Form 41 is used to document the destruction of controlled substances in
a pharmacy setting. While DEA Form 106 reports theft or loss, Form 41 ensures that the
disposal of expired or unwanted narcotics is legally recorded. Accurate documentation is
essential to prevent diversion and maintain regulatory compliance with the DEA.
3. A prescription reads: ‘Amoxicillin 250mg/5mL, take 1 tsp po tid x 10 days’. How many
milliliters should be dispensed for the full course?
A. 100 mL
B. 150 mL
C. 50 mL
D. 250 mL
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: One teaspoonful (1 tsp) is equivalent to 5 mL, and the dose is taken three
times daily (tid) for 10 days. The calculation is 5 mL per dose multiplied by 3 doses per day,
totaling 15 mL per day. Multiplying 15 mL per day by 10 days results in a total volume of
150 mL needed to complete the therapy.
4. The practice of using ‘Tall Man Lettering’ is primarily intended to address which patient
safety issue?
A. Incomplete prescription orders
, B. Insurance billing rejections
C. Inaccurate patient identification
D. Look-alike/sound-alike medication names
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Tall Man Lettering uses mixed-case lettering to highlight differences between
medications with similar names, such as hydrOXYzine and hydrALAzine. This strategy is
recommended by the ISMP and FDA to reduce the risk of selection errors in the pharmacy.
Technicians should remain vigilant in checking both the drug name and the intended
indication when these medications appear.
5. A pharmacy has a total annual purchase cost of $1,200,000 and maintains an average
inventory value of $100,000. What is the inventory turnover rate?
A. 8.3
B. 12
C. 10
D. 15
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The inventory turnover rate is calculated by dividing the total cost of goods
sold (COGS) by the average inventory value. In this scenario, $1,200,000 divided by
