ExCPT Practice Exam A (Part 1) – 25 Real Exam Questions on DEA Schedules, Dosing Calculations, REMS, NDC Codes & Medication Safety – 2025/2026 Study Guide

This document provides 25 fully solved, real-world practice questions for the ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians), representing Part 1 of a complete 2025/2026 practice exam series. Each question is carefully crafted to mirror the style, rigor, and format of the official exam, with topics that span foundational and regulatory pharmacy knowledge, medication handling, and patient safety practices. Key topics include: DEA drug schedules (Schedule II–V) and controlled substance inventory Dosing calculations and fluid compounding FDA regulations on bioequivalence and labeling REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) program The MedWatch reporting system NDC number interpretation Drug information sources and legal mandates (e.g., Durham-Humphrey Amendment) Prescription label requirements and error-prone abbreviations (ISMP list) Auxiliary labeling and contraindications (e.g., atorvastatin in pregnancy) Route of administration and identifying signs of prescription fraud This practice set is designed for: Pharmacy Technician Certification students (CPhT) Pharmacy Operations and Regulations coursework Healthcare and Allied Health students preparing for national exams Candidates preparing for the NHA ExCPT exam or the PTCB certification The document provides immediate, answer-key-supported feedback to aid in effective revision. Its blend of clinical, legal, and operational questions makes it ideal for both in-class learning and independent study. Keywords: ExCPT practice, pharmacy technician exam, DEA schedules, REMS program, NDC code, medication safety, dosing calculations, MedWatch, error-prone abbreviations, prescription label requirements, USP 797, controlled substances, drug contraindications, FDA bioequivalence, pharmacy law, inventory requirements