EXCPT EXAM TEST PLAN FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician A certification for pharmacy technicians.
(CPhT)
ExCPT Exam A certification exam for pharmacy technicians.
100 scored items The total number of scored questions on the
ExCPT Exam.
20 pretest The number of pretest questions included in the
ExCPT Exam.
Exam Time The duration of the ExCPT Exam, which is 2 hours
and 10 minutes.
Summary Exam Outline An overview of the domains and sub-domains
covered on the ExCPT Exam.
Domain 1: Overview and Laws The first domain of the ExCPT Exam, covering
laws and the role of pharmacy technicians.
Role, Scope of Practice, and The responsibilities and limitations of pharmacy
General Duties of the Pharmacy technicians.
Technician
Laws and Regulations Legal guidelines governing pharmacy practice.
Controlled Substances Drugs that are regulated by law due to their
potential for abuse.
, Drugs and Drug Therapy The second domain of the ExCPT Exam focusing
on medication classification and prescription.
Drug Classification The categorization of drugs based on their
effects and uses.
Frequently Prescribed Medications Commonly prescribed drugs that pharmacy
technicians should be familiar with.
Dispensing Process The third domain of the ExCPT Exam, which
includes the steps involved in preparing and
dispensing medications.
Prescription and Medication Order The process of receiving and entering
Intake and Entry medication orders.
Preparing and Dispensing The tasks involved in getting medications ready
Prescriptions for patients.
Calculations Mathematical computations necessary for
medication dispensing.
Sterile and Nonsterile Products, Processes related to the preparation of
Compounding, Unit Dose, and medications.
Repackaging
Medication Safety and Quality The fourth domain of the ExCPT Exam focusing
Assurance on ensuring safe medication practices.
Total The overall number of items on the ExCPT Exam,
which is 100.
Supporting Knowledge Information that supports task statements in the
ExCPT Exam.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician A certification for pharmacy technicians.
(CPhT)
ExCPT Exam A certification exam for pharmacy technicians.
100 scored items The total number of scored questions on the
ExCPT Exam.
20 pretest The number of pretest questions included in the
ExCPT Exam.
Exam Time The duration of the ExCPT Exam, which is 2 hours
and 10 minutes.
Summary Exam Outline An overview of the domains and sub-domains
covered on the ExCPT Exam.
Domain 1: Overview and Laws The first domain of the ExCPT Exam, covering
laws and the role of pharmacy technicians.
Role, Scope of Practice, and The responsibilities and limitations of pharmacy
General Duties of the Pharmacy technicians.
Technician
Laws and Regulations Legal guidelines governing pharmacy practice.
Controlled Substances Drugs that are regulated by law due to their
potential for abuse.
, Drugs and Drug Therapy The second domain of the ExCPT Exam focusing
on medication classification and prescription.
Drug Classification The categorization of drugs based on their
effects and uses.
Frequently Prescribed Medications Commonly prescribed drugs that pharmacy
technicians should be familiar with.
Dispensing Process The third domain of the ExCPT Exam, which
includes the steps involved in preparing and
dispensing medications.
Prescription and Medication Order The process of receiving and entering
Intake and Entry medication orders.
Preparing and Dispensing The tasks involved in getting medications ready
Prescriptions for patients.
Calculations Mathematical computations necessary for
medication dispensing.
Sterile and Nonsterile Products, Processes related to the preparation of
Compounding, Unit Dose, and medications.
Repackaging
Medication Safety and Quality The fourth domain of the ExCPT Exam focusing
Assurance on ensuring safe medication practices.
Total The overall number of items on the ExCPT Exam,
which is 100.
Supporting Knowledge Information that supports task statements in the
ExCPT Exam.
