8/17/25, 10:56 PM (ExCPT) Pharmacy Technician
Science Medicine
Excpt Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPHT)
EXAM GUIDE 2025\NHA QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATEANSWERS
The Formula for 5F = 9C + 160
converting between
Celsius and Fahrenheit
M.1 VOCAB
Most serious recall. A medication product is being
Class I medication recall
recalled because there is a strong chance of serious
M.1 VOCAB
adverse effects or death to the patient
A medication product is being recalled because there
Class II medication recall
is a temporary (but reversible) chance of adverse
M.1 VOCAB
effect or little chance of serious adverse effect
Class III medication recall A medication product is being recalled because of a
M.1 VOCAB problem that is not likely to cause adverse effects
Designated location where patients can leave
Intake area
prescriptions. Keep the intake area clean, uncluttered,
M.1 VOCAB
and structured to facilitate a positive first impression.
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,8/17/25, 10:56 PM (ExCPT) Pharmacy Technician
Where data entry occurs; should be as free from
distraction as possible. There should be areas for
prescriptions that require processing, those waiting
for preparation or dispensing, those requiring
Processing area
verification, and those needing intervention. Each
M.1 VOCAB
prescription will have a separate bin or tote to
prevent mislabeling. This area also houses counting
equipment, distilled water, compounding or replacing
equipment, scales , calculators, containers, and labels.
Processed prescriptions Stores completed prescriptions until patient pick-up.
area Only prescriptions that have completed the final
M.1 VOCAB verification process are allowed in this area.
Area designated for patients to pick up completed
Out window
prescriptions. Cash registers are located here to
M.1 VOCAB
process payments for the verified prescriptions.
Reorder Points (ROP) A set minimum stock level in which a medication
M.1 VOCAB should be reordered
Reorder Quantities (ROQ) Identifies how much of the medication should be
M.1 VOCAB ordered.
Review computer generated order and edit as
needed.
Fill out DEA-222 for all CII controlled substances and
Technician responsibilities
have an authorized pharmacist sign.
when ordering
Inspect fast movers and emergency medication
prescriptions
shelves for stock levels.
M.1 VOCAB
Notify the pharmacist of back ordered or
discontinued items.
Print copies of submitted orders
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,8/17/25, 10:56 PM (ExCPT) Pharmacy Technician
Verify supplier name and address and quantity of the
order.
Inspect shipments for damage and note all
observations.
Technician responsibilities
Check that shipments match details on purchase
when receiving
order.
prescriptions
Sign and date the invoice
M.1 VOCAB
Check expiration dates
Bring products that are new, discontinued, partial fills.
Special orders, or on back order to the attention of
the pharmacist or management.
Check expiration dates and stock using first in first out
(FIFO) method.
Inspect products for anything unusual
Technician responsibilities
Identify and communicate prescription patterns to
when stocking
members of the team responsible for purchasing.
prescriptions
Use ROP/ROQ to identify items that need to be
M.1 VOCAB
ordered
Examine stock for damaged products or products
subject to recalls.
Which of the following Orange Book
references lists FDA-
approved medications
and their therapeutic
equivalents?
Which of the following Listen carefully to the patient
communication
techniques should a
pharmacy technician use
when communicating with
a patient at the pharmacy
counter?
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, 8/17/25, 10:56 PM (ExCPT) Pharmacy Technician
Which of the following schedule patient appointments
tasks should a pharmacy
technician complete when
assisting a pharmacist with
medication therapy
management (MTM)?
If a manufacturer refuses Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
to recall a medication and
there is clear evidence of
risk to human health,
which of the following
government agencies can
enforce a recall?
A pharmacy technician FDA MedWatch
should report an adverse
drug event to which of the
following?
A pharmacy technician cytotoxic agents
should dispose of which
of the following
medications in a
hazardous waste bin?
Which of the following prefix
word parts is placed at the
beginning of a medical
term?
Which of the following Trissel's Handbook on Injectable Drugs
references should a
pharmacy technician use
to look up the
compatibility of two
intravenous solutions?
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Science Medicine
Excpt Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPHT)
EXAM GUIDE 2025\NHA QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATEANSWERS
The Formula for 5F = 9C + 160
converting between
Celsius and Fahrenheit
M.1 VOCAB
Most serious recall. A medication product is being
Class I medication recall
recalled because there is a strong chance of serious
M.1 VOCAB
adverse effects or death to the patient
A medication product is being recalled because there
Class II medication recall
is a temporary (but reversible) chance of adverse
M.1 VOCAB
effect or little chance of serious adverse effect
Class III medication recall A medication product is being recalled because of a
M.1 VOCAB problem that is not likely to cause adverse effects
Designated location where patients can leave
Intake area
prescriptions. Keep the intake area clean, uncluttered,
M.1 VOCAB
and structured to facilitate a positive first impression.
/ 1/40
,8/17/25, 10:56 PM (ExCPT) Pharmacy Technician
Where data entry occurs; should be as free from
distraction as possible. There should be areas for
prescriptions that require processing, those waiting
for preparation or dispensing, those requiring
Processing area
verification, and those needing intervention. Each
M.1 VOCAB
prescription will have a separate bin or tote to
prevent mislabeling. This area also houses counting
equipment, distilled water, compounding or replacing
equipment, scales , calculators, containers, and labels.
Processed prescriptions Stores completed prescriptions until patient pick-up.
area Only prescriptions that have completed the final
M.1 VOCAB verification process are allowed in this area.
Area designated for patients to pick up completed
Out window
prescriptions. Cash registers are located here to
M.1 VOCAB
process payments for the verified prescriptions.
Reorder Points (ROP) A set minimum stock level in which a medication
M.1 VOCAB should be reordered
Reorder Quantities (ROQ) Identifies how much of the medication should be
M.1 VOCAB ordered.
Review computer generated order and edit as
needed.
Fill out DEA-222 for all CII controlled substances and
Technician responsibilities
have an authorized pharmacist sign.
when ordering
Inspect fast movers and emergency medication
prescriptions
shelves for stock levels.
M.1 VOCAB
Notify the pharmacist of back ordered or
discontinued items.
Print copies of submitted orders
/ 2/40
,8/17/25, 10:56 PM (ExCPT) Pharmacy Technician
Verify supplier name and address and quantity of the
order.
Inspect shipments for damage and note all
observations.
Technician responsibilities
Check that shipments match details on purchase
when receiving
order.
prescriptions
Sign and date the invoice
M.1 VOCAB
Check expiration dates
Bring products that are new, discontinued, partial fills.
Special orders, or on back order to the attention of
the pharmacist or management.
Check expiration dates and stock using first in first out
(FIFO) method.
Inspect products for anything unusual
Technician responsibilities
Identify and communicate prescription patterns to
when stocking
members of the team responsible for purchasing.
prescriptions
Use ROP/ROQ to identify items that need to be
M.1 VOCAB
ordered
Examine stock for damaged products or products
subject to recalls.
Which of the following Orange Book
references lists FDA-
approved medications
and their therapeutic
equivalents?
Which of the following Listen carefully to the patient
communication
techniques should a
pharmacy technician use
when communicating with
a patient at the pharmacy
counter?
/ 3/40
, 8/17/25, 10:56 PM (ExCPT) Pharmacy Technician
Which of the following schedule patient appointments
tasks should a pharmacy
technician complete when
assisting a pharmacist with
medication therapy
management (MTM)?
If a manufacturer refuses Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
to recall a medication and
there is clear evidence of
risk to human health,
which of the following
government agencies can
enforce a recall?
A pharmacy technician FDA MedWatch
should report an adverse
drug event to which of the
following?
A pharmacy technician cytotoxic agents
should dispose of which
of the following
medications in a
hazardous waste bin?
Which of the following prefix
word parts is placed at the
beginning of a medical
term?
Which of the following Trissel's Handbook on Injectable Drugs
references should a
pharmacy technician use
to look up the
compatibility of two
intravenous solutions?
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