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EXCPT Test 5 2025/2026 – 180+ Exam Questions with Correct Answers | Federal Laws, Dosage Calculations, Drug Safety & Patient Counseling

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This document is an advanced practice test for the EXCPT (Examination for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians), designed for the 2025/2026 exam cycle. It features over 180 meticulously crafted, exam-style questions and verified correct answers. The content reflects the latest updates in pharmacy technician practice, aligned with national standards and competency requirements. The questions span a wide array of key domains including pharmaceutical calculations, federal drug regulations (DEA, FDA, OBRA ‘90, HIPAA), sterile and non-sterile compounding, prescription interpretation (SIG codes), drug classification and scheduling (Schedules I-V), insurance billing, inventory control systems (PAR, DAW codes), patient safety protocols (ISMP, REMS, BUD), and emergency medication procedures. This resource is ideal for students enrolled in: Pharmacy Technician Certification Programs Pre-Pharmacy and Health Science courses Medical Assisting Allied Health Nursing Fundamentals Pharmacology coursework It’s also perfectly suited for: Individuals preparing for national certification exams (EXCPT, PTCB) Pharmacy technician trainees and interns Pharmacy professionals seeking recertification or review The document simulates real testing conditions, with a focus on situational judgment, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices in both community and institutional pharmacy settings. It includes multiple prescription interpretation cases, medication storage guidelines, adverse event reporting procedures, and drug interaction scenarios—all of which are essential for passing the EXCPT and performing confidently in a real-world pharmacy environment. Keywords: EXCPT test questions, pharmacy technician certification, 2025 pharmacy exam, drug schedules, DEA regulations, prescription labels, SIG codes, sterile compounding, non-sterile compounding, pharmacy laws, OBRA 90, HIPAA, patient counseling, pharmacology, DAW codes, insurance billing, drug classifications, medication safety, dosage conversions, pharmacy calculations, federal drug acts, exam answers

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A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following volumes

is equivalent to 45 mL? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔3 tbsp


A patient asks a pharmacy technician to contact her prescriber to request a

refill of singulair. The technician should expect the prescriber to send a

prescription for which of the following generic medication? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Montelukast


A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following

information is requires on labels prepared for compounded sterile

products? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Beyond-used date (BUD)

,Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take to avoid

contamination in the pharmacy? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Disinfect countertops

with isopropyl alcohol

A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following

medication instructions will be included on a prescription for Levothyroxine

Synthroid? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"Take the medication on an empty stomach"


Which of the following describes the primary purpose of the Durham-

Humphrey Amendment of the 1951? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔To require

prescription medications to bear the legend "Rx Only"

Which of the following auxiliary labels should a pharmacy technician place

on a prescription for amoxicillin suspension (Amoxil)? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔"Shake well before use"


A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following

medications is available to patients over-the-counter (OTC)? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Minoxidil (Rogaine)


A pharmacy technician is entering a prescription that states, "Dispense as

written." Which of the following DAW codes should the technician enter into

the computer system? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔DAW1

,A formula for 1 L of a liquid pharmaceutical calls for 0.25 g of

methylparaben, a preservative. Which of the following amounts of this

preservative are needed to make 1 pint of the liquid? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔120

mg

Which of the following should a pharmacy technician identify as the brand

name for Alendronate? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Fosamax


Which of the following should a pharmacy technician recognize as an

adverse effect of taking Methylphenidate (Ritalin)? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Weight

loss

Which of the following should a pharmacy technician identify as the primary

purpose of MedWatch? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔To allow the voluntary report of

adverse events

Which of the following is a security requirement for noncontrolled Medicaid

prescription set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

(CMS)? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The prescription is required to be written on a

tamper-resistant pad




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, A pharmacy technician is compounding an IV prescription. Which of the

following actions should the technician take to demonstrate best practice

for quality assurance? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Use a bar code verification system


A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following federal

acts requires a patient to receive a pharmacist counseling? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90)


A patient's medication administration record indicates that he is receiving

ampicillin-sulbactam (Unasyn) piggyback qid. The pharmacy technician

should recognize that this medication is delivered via which of the following

routes of administration? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Intravenous Injection


When repackaging medications from a stock container to a unit-dose

package, which of the following information should a pharmacy technician

record? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The lot number of the medication


According to federal law, which of the following is classified as Schedule II

medication? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Cocaine


Which of the following medications should a pharmacy technician identify

as an over-the counter (OTC) medication that is used to treat diarrhea? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Loperamide (Imodium)

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