ExCPT Pharmacy Technician Online Study Guide 2.0 (2025/2026) – 100+ Verified Q&A | DEA Forms, Medication Recalls, HIPAA, Pharmacy Workflow, Compounding, PHI & Safety

This advanced and fully updated ExCPT Pharmacy Technician Study Guide 2.0 for 2025/2026 includes over 100 verified, correct-answer questions designed to support students preparing for the ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) under the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). It serves as both a comprehensive review tool and real-world training companion, emphasizing medication safety, pharmacy regulations, workflow responsibilities, and exam-critical law. The guide uses straightforward definitions and real exam terminology, ideal for those pursuing national certification or enhancing their technical fluency within the pharmacy environment. Key Areas Covered: DEA Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: DEA Forms 222, 106, 41, 224, verification of DEA numbers, prescription filing rules, controlled substance storage, scheduling, and dispensing limits HIPAA & PHI Protections: Handling, disposing, and safeguarding protected health information, privacy practice acknowledgements, and email confidentiality Pharmacy Law & Federal Acts: Durham-Humphrey Amendment, OBRA ’90, Harrison Act, Combat Methamphetamine Act, FDA labeling and recall regulations, and CSA-required prescription elements Compounding & Workflow Duties: USP <797> standards, sterile vs. non-sterile responsibilities, FIFO stocking method, garbing, equipment use, and safe handling of cytotoxic agents Inventory & Ordering: Understanding ROP/ROQ, handling expired or damaged stock, checking shipment accuracy, and order documentation responsibilities Medication Recalls & Safety Alerts: Class I–III recall definitions, MedWatch reporting, REMS programs, child-resistant exceptions (e.g., Nitroglycerin), labeling practices, and BBW alerts Patient Communication & Care: Effective listening, use of pictograms for language barriers, scope of practice during MTM, telephone prescription protocol Labeling & Packaging Regulations: OTC vs Rx label requirements, NDC number structure, required prescription label fields, and auxiliary label examples Math & Dosage Conversions: Celsius-Fahrenheit conversions, flow rate basics, quantity calculations, and pediatric dosage insights (Clark’s Rule) Who Should Use This: Pharmacy technician students and ExCPT candidates targeting full national certification Healthcare program enrollees in pharmacology, medical assisting, or medication safety roles Instructors and trainers providing certification prep and exam-aligned content New and transitioning technicians building legal knowledge and practice standards Administrative and compliance personnel reviewing federal law and PHI protocols This document is a fully exam-aligned resource—blending test-readiness with pharmacy floor responsibilities, and reinforcing key NHA competencies in a format optimized for learning and retention. Keywords: ExCPT 2025, DEA Form 222, DEA number check, HIPAA, PHI, OBRA 90, Durham-Humphrey, MedWatch, REMS, cytotoxic waste, FIFO method, USP 797, class I recall, OTC labeling, NDC number, auxiliary labels, prescription workflow, patient communication, MTM, ROP, ROQ, controlled substances, medication disposal, child-resistant, sig codes, prescription storage, pharmacy technician exam