PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TEST EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+) LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025
Ms. Ryder's prescription reads "Dissolve 1 tab on top of tongue prn for NV" What
is Ms. Ryder treating? - ...(ANSWERS)....Nausea and vomiting
How many vials of Humulin will you dispose for a 100-day supply if a patient
injects 20 units bid? Each vial contains 10 mL and has a 100 unit/mL
concentration. - ...(ANSWERS)....4
You get a prescription order for 1,000 mL of 0.225% of NaCl. You have 0.9% NaCl,
0.45%NaCl, and sterile water on hand. How much of the appropriate solutions will
you need to fill the order? - ...(ANSWERS)....500 mL of 0.45% NaCl and 500 mL of
sterile water
What temperature range is appropriate for medications that are stored at room
temperature? - ...(ANSWERS)....59*F to 86*F
The ISO of the air inside the flow hood must be at least what class? -
...(ANSWERS)....5
Which medication is generic for Plavix? - ...(ANSWERS)....clopidogrel
You notice that heparin vials were recently recalled due to steel particles in the
solution. Which type of recall is this? - ...(ANSWERS)....Class I
,What is the current maximum amount of APAP a patient should take per day? -
...(ANSWERS)....4 grams
Mr. Trang is dropping off his wifes prescription at the pharmacy. Accroding to
HIPAA what information about his wife can be shared with Mr. Trang? -
...(ANSWERS).......
Why are tekturna tablets dispensed in its original container - ...(ANSWERS)....to
keep the med protected from light and moisture
How much dextrose is in 100 mL of D10W - ...(ANSWERS)....10 grams
Prednisone 5 mg tablets: Take 4 tablets twice daily f 2 days. Take 3 tablets twice a
day for three days. Take 2 tablets twice a day for 2 days. Take 1 tablet twice a day
for 1 day. Take 1 tablet once f 2 days. Dispense QS: What is the days supply? -
...(ANSWERS)....10
According to DEA which medication is classified as a scheduled Iv medication? -
...(ANSWERS)....eszopiclone
A bottle of phenytoin 100 mg has an expiration date of September 2020 On which
date does the medication expire? - ...(ANSWERS)....9/30/2020
,Mrs. Gathers is 42 years old and can't work anymore due to disability . Which
insurance program can she likely enroll in? - ...(ANSWERS)....Medicare
How many identifiers are best to verify with a patient who is picking up their
prescription? - ...(ANSWERS)....2
Mr. Charleston was suppose to get metformin 500 mg tabs bid, but was
accidentally given metformin ER 500 mg tabs qd. What is the best way the
technician can help the pharmacist handle this med error? - ...(ANSWERS)....Look
into the error quickly and calmly
Which situation reflects the importance of HIPPA? - ...(ANSWERS)....Protecting a
patients health information
What does DAW 2 signify - ...(ANSWERS)....Patient wants the brand - name
medication to be disposed
Symbicort is a combination inhaler that contains budesonide and which other
medication? - ...(ANSWERS)....Formoterol
Which topical dosage form is good for dry, scaly areas on the body? -
...(ANSWERS)....Ointment
After a new warehouse order is delivered, what should you look for when putting
pulling products out of the bins? - ...(ANSWERS)....Damaged items
, What is the sensitivity requirement of a class III torsion balance -
...(ANSWERS)....+/-6mg
In which area of the EMR will you find the patient's date of birth? -
...(ANSWERS)....demographics
According to federal law, how much pseudoephedrine can be sold to a patient
without an Rx from a retail pharmacy per day? - ...(ANSWERS)....3.6 grams
what information does a unit dose bar code from a manufacturer on a medication
package usually contain? - ...(ANSWERS)....when the med expires
Which dosage form involves picking the medication between the cheek and gum?
- ...(ANSWERS)....Buccal
Mrs. Hanson brings in a prescription for Januvia. After processing her order, you
see that her insurance refuses to pay for it unless she has tried for other diabetes
meds first. Which type of third-party rejection is this known as? -
...(ANSWERS)....Step therapy
Mrs. Reddick brings in the following prescription: Loestrin Fe 1/20 sig: 1 tab PO qd
#28
According to ISMP, which abbreviation is most likely to cause an error? -
...(ANSWERS)....qd
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+) LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025
Ms. Ryder's prescription reads "Dissolve 1 tab on top of tongue prn for NV" What
is Ms. Ryder treating? - ...(ANSWERS)....Nausea and vomiting
How many vials of Humulin will you dispose for a 100-day supply if a patient
injects 20 units bid? Each vial contains 10 mL and has a 100 unit/mL
concentration. - ...(ANSWERS)....4
You get a prescription order for 1,000 mL of 0.225% of NaCl. You have 0.9% NaCl,
0.45%NaCl, and sterile water on hand. How much of the appropriate solutions will
you need to fill the order? - ...(ANSWERS)....500 mL of 0.45% NaCl and 500 mL of
sterile water
What temperature range is appropriate for medications that are stored at room
temperature? - ...(ANSWERS)....59*F to 86*F
The ISO of the air inside the flow hood must be at least what class? -
...(ANSWERS)....5
Which medication is generic for Plavix? - ...(ANSWERS)....clopidogrel
You notice that heparin vials were recently recalled due to steel particles in the
solution. Which type of recall is this? - ...(ANSWERS)....Class I
,What is the current maximum amount of APAP a patient should take per day? -
...(ANSWERS)....4 grams
Mr. Trang is dropping off his wifes prescription at the pharmacy. Accroding to
HIPAA what information about his wife can be shared with Mr. Trang? -
...(ANSWERS).......
Why are tekturna tablets dispensed in its original container - ...(ANSWERS)....to
keep the med protected from light and moisture
How much dextrose is in 100 mL of D10W - ...(ANSWERS)....10 grams
Prednisone 5 mg tablets: Take 4 tablets twice daily f 2 days. Take 3 tablets twice a
day for three days. Take 2 tablets twice a day for 2 days. Take 1 tablet twice a day
for 1 day. Take 1 tablet once f 2 days. Dispense QS: What is the days supply? -
...(ANSWERS)....10
According to DEA which medication is classified as a scheduled Iv medication? -
...(ANSWERS)....eszopiclone
A bottle of phenytoin 100 mg has an expiration date of September 2020 On which
date does the medication expire? - ...(ANSWERS)....9/30/2020
,Mrs. Gathers is 42 years old and can't work anymore due to disability . Which
insurance program can she likely enroll in? - ...(ANSWERS)....Medicare
How many identifiers are best to verify with a patient who is picking up their
prescription? - ...(ANSWERS)....2
Mr. Charleston was suppose to get metformin 500 mg tabs bid, but was
accidentally given metformin ER 500 mg tabs qd. What is the best way the
technician can help the pharmacist handle this med error? - ...(ANSWERS)....Look
into the error quickly and calmly
Which situation reflects the importance of HIPPA? - ...(ANSWERS)....Protecting a
patients health information
What does DAW 2 signify - ...(ANSWERS)....Patient wants the brand - name
medication to be disposed
Symbicort is a combination inhaler that contains budesonide and which other
medication? - ...(ANSWERS)....Formoterol
Which topical dosage form is good for dry, scaly areas on the body? -
...(ANSWERS)....Ointment
After a new warehouse order is delivered, what should you look for when putting
pulling products out of the bins? - ...(ANSWERS)....Damaged items
, What is the sensitivity requirement of a class III torsion balance -
...(ANSWERS)....+/-6mg
In which area of the EMR will you find the patient's date of birth? -
...(ANSWERS)....demographics
According to federal law, how much pseudoephedrine can be sold to a patient
without an Rx from a retail pharmacy per day? - ...(ANSWERS)....3.6 grams
what information does a unit dose bar code from a manufacturer on a medication
package usually contain? - ...(ANSWERS)....when the med expires
Which dosage form involves picking the medication between the cheek and gum?
- ...(ANSWERS)....Buccal
Mrs. Hanson brings in a prescription for Januvia. After processing her order, you
see that her insurance refuses to pay for it unless she has tried for other diabetes
meds first. Which type of third-party rejection is this known as? -
...(ANSWERS)....Step therapy
Mrs. Reddick brings in the following prescription: Loestrin Fe 1/20 sig: 1 tab PO qd
#28
According to ISMP, which abbreviation is most likely to cause an error? -
...(ANSWERS)....qd
