Pharmacy Technician Midterm
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the main role of a pharmacy technician in a retail pharmacy?
✔✔To assist the pharmacist in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and providing
customer service.
Why is it important to verify patient identity before dispensing medications?
✔✔To ensure the correct patient receives the correct medication.
What does the abbreviation “IM” indicate in a prescription?
✔✔Intramuscular injection.
Why must a pharmacy technician check for drug interactions before dispensing?
✔✔To prevent adverse effects and ensure patient safety.
What does the abbreviation “BID” mean on a prescription?
✔✔Twice a day.
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,Why is proper storage of medications critical in a pharmacy?
✔✔Incorrect storage can reduce effectiveness or cause medication degradation.
What is the purpose of a pharmacy profile?
✔✔To track a patient’s medication history and prevent errors.
Why must controlled substances be counted and documented carefully?
✔✔To prevent diversion and comply with regulatory requirements.
What is the purpose of a “refill authorization”?
✔✔To ensure continued patient therapy is approved by the prescriber.
Why is it important to check expiration dates on medications?
✔✔Expired medications may be ineffective or unsafe.
What does “PO” mean in prescription instructions?
✔✔By mouth (orally).
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,Why should a pharmacy technician read the SIG carefully on each prescription?
✔✔To ensure the correct dose, route, and frequency are followed.
What is the role of a National Drug Code (NDC) number?
✔✔To identify the drug, strength, and manufacturer for accurate dispensing.
Why is patient counseling important even if the pharmacist provides instructions?
✔✔To reinforce proper usage, adherence, and safety.
What is a common sign of a medication error that needs reporting?
✔✔Wrong dose, incorrect drug, or wrong patient.
Why should a pharmacy technician be familiar with abbreviations on prescriptions?
✔✔To accurately interpret and dispense medications.
What is the purpose of a Medication Therapy Management (MTM) review?
✔✔To optimize medication therapy and prevent complications.
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, Why is barcode scanning used in pharmacies?
✔✔To reduce dispensing errors and verify correct medication.
What is the first step if a prescription appears illegible or unclear?
✔✔Contact the prescriber for clarification.
Why is patient privacy important in a pharmacy?
✔✔To comply with HIPAA and protect confidential health information.
What is the meaning of “AC” in prescription instructions?
✔✔Before meals.
Why is it important to monitor drug recalls?
✔✔To prevent dispensing defective or unsafe medications.
What is the purpose of auxiliary labels on medication bottles?
✔✔To provide additional usage instructions or warnings to the patient.
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the main role of a pharmacy technician in a retail pharmacy?
✔✔To assist the pharmacist in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and providing
customer service.
Why is it important to verify patient identity before dispensing medications?
✔✔To ensure the correct patient receives the correct medication.
What does the abbreviation “IM” indicate in a prescription?
✔✔Intramuscular injection.
Why must a pharmacy technician check for drug interactions before dispensing?
✔✔To prevent adverse effects and ensure patient safety.
What does the abbreviation “BID” mean on a prescription?
✔✔Twice a day.
1
,Why is proper storage of medications critical in a pharmacy?
✔✔Incorrect storage can reduce effectiveness or cause medication degradation.
What is the purpose of a pharmacy profile?
✔✔To track a patient’s medication history and prevent errors.
Why must controlled substances be counted and documented carefully?
✔✔To prevent diversion and comply with regulatory requirements.
What is the purpose of a “refill authorization”?
✔✔To ensure continued patient therapy is approved by the prescriber.
Why is it important to check expiration dates on medications?
✔✔Expired medications may be ineffective or unsafe.
What does “PO” mean in prescription instructions?
✔✔By mouth (orally).
2
,Why should a pharmacy technician read the SIG carefully on each prescription?
✔✔To ensure the correct dose, route, and frequency are followed.
What is the role of a National Drug Code (NDC) number?
✔✔To identify the drug, strength, and manufacturer for accurate dispensing.
Why is patient counseling important even if the pharmacist provides instructions?
✔✔To reinforce proper usage, adherence, and safety.
What is a common sign of a medication error that needs reporting?
✔✔Wrong dose, incorrect drug, or wrong patient.
Why should a pharmacy technician be familiar with abbreviations on prescriptions?
✔✔To accurately interpret and dispense medications.
What is the purpose of a Medication Therapy Management (MTM) review?
✔✔To optimize medication therapy and prevent complications.
3
, Why is barcode scanning used in pharmacies?
✔✔To reduce dispensing errors and verify correct medication.
What is the first step if a prescription appears illegible or unclear?
✔✔Contact the prescriber for clarification.
Why is patient privacy important in a pharmacy?
✔✔To comply with HIPAA and protect confidential health information.
What is the meaning of “AC” in prescription instructions?
✔✔Before meals.
Why is it important to monitor drug recalls?
✔✔To prevent dispensing defective or unsafe medications.
What is the purpose of auxiliary labels on medication bottles?
✔✔To provide additional usage instructions or warnings to the patient.
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