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ExCPT Pharmacy Technician Practice Test 2.0 – 110 Verified Questions and Answers | DEA Forms, HIPAA, Compounding, Federal Laws, Dosage Calculations (2025/2026)

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This comprehensive ExCPT Pharmacy Technician Practice Test 2.0 contains 110 expertly verified questions and answers aligned with the 2025/2026 ExCPT exam objectives. It is designed for candidates preparing for the ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and reflects the latest standards, federal regulations, and pharmacy practice expectations. The material thoroughly covers all essential domains of knowledge required for pharmacy technicians, including federal laws and regulations, controlled substance scheduling, compounding procedures, dosage calculation, and prescription interpretation. Questions are presented in multiple-choice format with clear, accurate answers and rationales. Topics such as drug classifications, labeling, safety protocols, inventory control, DEA form usage, and patient privacy guidelines (HIPAA) are well represented, offering students both theoretical understanding and practical applications. Who this document is for: Pharmacy technician students enrolled in formal certificate or diploma programs Healthcare and allied health students in programs related to pharmacology, nursing, or medical assisting Individuals preparing for the ExCPT (CPhT) certification exam by the NHA Educators and exam prep instructors seeking high-quality, ready-to-use test material Technicians pursuing recertification or professional development in pharmacy practice Key features: Coverage of controlled substances, DEA form identification (222, 41, 106), and federal dispensing rules HIPAA compliance, PHI definitions, and legal responsibilities regarding patient confidentiality Sterile and non-sterile compounding procedures, including USP <797> regulations and ISO classifications Pharmaceutical calculations, conversions (mL, mg, g, tsp), dosage formulas, and IV preparation Medication safety, label interpretation, DAW codes, adverse effects, and storage standards Federal Acts such as OBRA ‘90, Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, and the Controlled Substances Act Identification of OTC drugs, therapeutic equivalents, medication classes, and look-alike/sound-alike drugs This document is a highly practical resource for mastering both the content and test-taking strategies required to succeed in the national ExCPT exam. It enables efficient self-assessment while reinforcing essential pharmacy technician competencies. Keywords: ExCPT 2025, pharmacy technician exam, NHA CPhT, DEA forms, HIPAA, pharmacy law, controlled substances, drug classifications, compounding, federal acts, dosage calculation, sterile preparation, USP 797, look alike sound alike, OBRA 90, DAW codes, prescription labeling, inventory control, patient confidentiality, pharmacy conversions

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A pharmacy technician receives a request from a patient to fill a

prescription for an SSRI medication. The technician should identify that

which of the following medications is classified as an SSRI?

Buspirone (BuSpar)

Paroxetine (Paxil)

Alprazolam (Xanax)


Duloxetine (Cymbalta) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Paroxetine (Paxil)

,A pharmacy technician is preparing to process an in-date return to the

warehouse. Which of the following should the technician identify as a

medication that is required to be sent in a refrigerated tote?

Azithromycin (Zithromax)

Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Celecoxib (Celebrex)


Latanoprost (Xalatan) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Latanoprost (Xalatan)


A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following supplies

is typically used in a compounding pharmacy to crush tablets?

Slab and spatula

Tablet splitter

Tablet press


Mortar and pestle - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Mortar and pestle


A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following volumes

in equivalent to 45 mL?

2 tbsp

,3 tbsp

3 tsp


2 tsp - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔3 tbsp


Which of the following health care professioals can prescribe a medication

for a child's toothache?




DVM

DPM

DDS


OD - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔DDS


Which of the following statements about storage should a pharmacy

technician make to a patient who is taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

sublingual tablets?

"Nitroglycerin can be stored in a pill box."

"Nitroglycerin should be stored in the original, airtight container."

"Nitroglycerin can be stored in the original container for a maximum of 9

months."

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, "Nitroglycerin should be stored in the refrigerator." - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔"Nitroglycerin should be stored in the original, airtight container."


Which of the following medications can a pharmacy technician stock in an

automated dispensing machine?

Penicillin (Pen-VK)

Triamcinolone ointment (Kenalog)

Metformin (Glucophage)

Acetaminophen/codeine suspension (Tylenol with codeine) - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Metformin (Glucophage)


Which of the following terms should a pharmacy technician recognize as

the practice of identifying a potential service or group of services that can

optimize therapeutic outcomes for a patient?

Medication therapy management

Medication reconciliation

Patient compliance


Medication regimen review - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Medication therapy

management

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