Pharmacy Tech License Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Prescription does not have any refills remaining, it is appropriate to include the medication name
within the message.
A. True
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER - B. False
Which of the following tasks are performed at drop off? (Select all that apply)
A. Data entry through Third party insurance adjudication.
B. Verify customer's preferred contact number.
C. Use "QP" screen view as often as possible.
D. Call out "waiters" to production. - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Data entry through Third
party insurance adjudication.
B. Verify customer's preferred contact number.
D. Call out "waiters" to production.
In the pharmacy department, which of the following items are kept in the refrigerator? (Select all
that apply)
A. Amoxicillin
B. Insulin
C. Syringes - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Amoxicillin
B. Insulin
Is it ok for a pharmacy intern to perform the final verification of a prescription as long as a
pharmacist is in the building.
A. True
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER - B. False
,Which of the following scenarios illustrates a HIPAA violation?
A. A pharmacist discusses a patient's care with the patient's doctor.
B. A patient overhears a conversation, held in the private counseling area of the pharmacy,
between the pharmacist and a patient.
C. A patient discusses her prescription with a friend.
D. A pharmacist provides a patient profile to an unauthorized individual. - CORRECT
ANSWER - D. A pharmacist provides a patient profile to an unauthorized individual
The middle set of digits on the national drug code number describes the:
A. Manufacturer
B. Product
C. Name/Strength
D. Package size
E. Expiration date - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Name/Strength
Pharmacy interns are allow d to make the final verification on a prescription.
A. True
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER - B. False
To check if an interaction exists between a customer's prescription and an OTC drug, you would:
A. Contact the Drug Interaction Hotline.
B. Process a DUR prescription for the OTC item and check for interactions with the pharmacist.
C. Contract your Pharmacy Supervisor.
D. Ask the Lead Technician. - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Process a DUR prescription for the
OTC item and check for interactions with the pharmacist.
An inhaler contains 200 puffs. What is the correct days supply of one inhaler with the following
directions: 2 Puffs po (by mouth) q6h Prn (as needed)?
, A. 16 days
B. 25 days
C. 30 days
D. 50 days - CORRECT ANSWER - B. 25 days
The technician's role in the quality assurance includes: (select all that apply)
A. Completing the Accuracy scan at Production.
B. Using the appropriate shelf dividers to identify high-risk medications.
C. Validating the customer's address prior to ringing up prescriptions at Drive-thru and Pick-up.
D. Informing customers that the medication they are taking is high-risk. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. Completing the Accuracy scan at Production.
B. Using the appropriate shelf dividers to identify high-risk medications.
C. Validating the customer's address prior to ringing up prescriptions at Drive-thru and Pick-up.
The metric measurement equivalent to 4 oz. Is
A. 60 mL
B. 90 mL
C. 120 mL
D. 180 mL - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 120 mL
Filling prescriptions should be completed:
A. At the end of each week.
B. Continuously throughout the day.
C. At the end of each month.
D. Every hour on the hour. - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Continuously throughout the day.
A prescription calls for 180ml of Promethazine with Codeine. How many ounces will be
dispensed?
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Prescription does not have any refills remaining, it is appropriate to include the medication name
within the message.
A. True
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER - B. False
Which of the following tasks are performed at drop off? (Select all that apply)
A. Data entry through Third party insurance adjudication.
B. Verify customer's preferred contact number.
C. Use "QP" screen view as often as possible.
D. Call out "waiters" to production. - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Data entry through Third
party insurance adjudication.
B. Verify customer's preferred contact number.
D. Call out "waiters" to production.
In the pharmacy department, which of the following items are kept in the refrigerator? (Select all
that apply)
A. Amoxicillin
B. Insulin
C. Syringes - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Amoxicillin
B. Insulin
Is it ok for a pharmacy intern to perform the final verification of a prescription as long as a
pharmacist is in the building.
A. True
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER - B. False
,Which of the following scenarios illustrates a HIPAA violation?
A. A pharmacist discusses a patient's care with the patient's doctor.
B. A patient overhears a conversation, held in the private counseling area of the pharmacy,
between the pharmacist and a patient.
C. A patient discusses her prescription with a friend.
D. A pharmacist provides a patient profile to an unauthorized individual. - CORRECT
ANSWER - D. A pharmacist provides a patient profile to an unauthorized individual
The middle set of digits on the national drug code number describes the:
A. Manufacturer
B. Product
C. Name/Strength
D. Package size
E. Expiration date - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Name/Strength
Pharmacy interns are allow d to make the final verification on a prescription.
A. True
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER - B. False
To check if an interaction exists between a customer's prescription and an OTC drug, you would:
A. Contact the Drug Interaction Hotline.
B. Process a DUR prescription for the OTC item and check for interactions with the pharmacist.
C. Contract your Pharmacy Supervisor.
D. Ask the Lead Technician. - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Process a DUR prescription for the
OTC item and check for interactions with the pharmacist.
An inhaler contains 200 puffs. What is the correct days supply of one inhaler with the following
directions: 2 Puffs po (by mouth) q6h Prn (as needed)?
, A. 16 days
B. 25 days
C. 30 days
D. 50 days - CORRECT ANSWER - B. 25 days
The technician's role in the quality assurance includes: (select all that apply)
A. Completing the Accuracy scan at Production.
B. Using the appropriate shelf dividers to identify high-risk medications.
C. Validating the customer's address prior to ringing up prescriptions at Drive-thru and Pick-up.
D. Informing customers that the medication they are taking is high-risk. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. Completing the Accuracy scan at Production.
B. Using the appropriate shelf dividers to identify high-risk medications.
C. Validating the customer's address prior to ringing up prescriptions at Drive-thru and Pick-up.
The metric measurement equivalent to 4 oz. Is
A. 60 mL
B. 90 mL
C. 120 mL
D. 180 mL - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 120 mL
Filling prescriptions should be completed:
A. At the end of each week.
B. Continuously throughout the day.
C. At the end of each month.
D. Every hour on the hour. - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Continuously throughout the day.
A prescription calls for 180ml of Promethazine with Codeine. How many ounces will be
dispensed?
