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EXCPT Pharmacy Exam Questions
and Answers Latest Version
What is the generic name for Glucophage? Ans:
Metformin
What is the best described metabolism drug? Ans: ADME
What is the rule of minimum necessary for HIPPA Ans: all
technicians must be trained on HIPPA policies and
procedures, protecting patient privacy/non-disclosure of
confidential information.
what is the % of Normal Saline? Ans: 0.9% sodium
chloride (NaCl)
If the prescription is written, "iii tsp bid for 10 days" then
how much medication should be dispensed? Ans: 300 ml
(1 tsp = 5ml, iii = 3 --> 5x3 = 15bid = 2-time --> 15x2=30 --
> 10 days 10x30 = 300)
if the prescription is written, "ii tsp tid for 10 days" then
how much total medications should be dispensed? Ans:
300ml
(1 tsp = 5ml, ii = 2 --> 5x2 = 10 tid = 3-time --> 10 x 3 =30
--> 10 days 30x10 = 300)
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Which form is used for the destructions report of the
controlled substance or report DEA? Ans: DEA-41
How many "fl oz" is equal to "1 pint"? Ans: 480 ml (16 fl
oz)
What causes ringworm and what type of medication is
used? Ans: Cause - fungal infection
Medication - Antifungal
What is the meaning of the prefix "hypo-"? Ans: below or
little
In 150ml, what bottle would you choose? Ans: 6 oz
(because 6oz covers 180ml, 1oz=30ml)
What is the purchase dose of pseudoephendrine? Ans: 1
day = 3.6gm
30 days = 9 gm
Mail order of 30 days = 7.5gm
When the physician writes "brand name necessary", what
is the DAW code? Ans: DAW-1
If the patient accepts a generic substitution, but the
prescription says "no product selection," what is the DAW
code? Ans: DAW-0
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Which of the following information should the pharmacy
technician use to verify a patients identity? Ans: Date of
Birth
Where do you put the used syringes (needles)? Ans:
Sharp container or Puncher proof bag
Who approves a formulary for institutions or change in
institutions? Ans: P&T Committee (Pharmacy and
Therapeutic Committee)
Which drug law stated all drugs must be pure, safe, and
effective? Ans: Kefauver-Harris Amendment
What is required for a poison prevention? Ans: Child
Resistant Cap
What is an example of REMS (Risk Evaluation and
Mitigation Strategies) drugs? Ans: Isotraneous
What is an example of the "Tall Man" letters established
by the ISMP or LASA (looks like sounds like) drugs Ans:
(1) buptopion-budPIRone
(2) ALPRAZolam-LORaxepam
what is the brand name of Methylphenidate? Ans: Ritalin
in which class will you find Lomotil-
Diphenoxylate/atropine? Ans: Class-V
What is the medical equivalent of Pravachol (not the
generic or brand name)? Ans: Simvastatin
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EXCPT Pharmacy Exam Questions
and Answers Latest Version
What is the generic name for Glucophage? Ans:
Metformin
What is the best described metabolism drug? Ans: ADME
What is the rule of minimum necessary for HIPPA Ans: all
technicians must be trained on HIPPA policies and
procedures, protecting patient privacy/non-disclosure of
confidential information.
what is the % of Normal Saline? Ans: 0.9% sodium
chloride (NaCl)
If the prescription is written, "iii tsp bid for 10 days" then
how much medication should be dispensed? Ans: 300 ml
(1 tsp = 5ml, iii = 3 --> 5x3 = 15bid = 2-time --> 15x2=30 --
> 10 days 10x30 = 300)
if the prescription is written, "ii tsp tid for 10 days" then
how much total medications should be dispensed? Ans:
300ml
(1 tsp = 5ml, ii = 2 --> 5x2 = 10 tid = 3-time --> 10 x 3 =30
--> 10 days 30x10 = 300)
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Which form is used for the destructions report of the
controlled substance or report DEA? Ans: DEA-41
How many "fl oz" is equal to "1 pint"? Ans: 480 ml (16 fl
oz)
What causes ringworm and what type of medication is
used? Ans: Cause - fungal infection
Medication - Antifungal
What is the meaning of the prefix "hypo-"? Ans: below or
little
In 150ml, what bottle would you choose? Ans: 6 oz
(because 6oz covers 180ml, 1oz=30ml)
What is the purchase dose of pseudoephendrine? Ans: 1
day = 3.6gm
30 days = 9 gm
Mail order of 30 days = 7.5gm
When the physician writes "brand name necessary", what
is the DAW code? Ans: DAW-1
If the patient accepts a generic substitution, but the
prescription says "no product selection," what is the DAW
code? Ans: DAW-0
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Which of the following information should the pharmacy
technician use to verify a patients identity? Ans: Date of
Birth
Where do you put the used syringes (needles)? Ans:
Sharp container or Puncher proof bag
Who approves a formulary for institutions or change in
institutions? Ans: P&T Committee (Pharmacy and
Therapeutic Committee)
Which drug law stated all drugs must be pure, safe, and
effective? Ans: Kefauver-Harris Amendment
What is required for a poison prevention? Ans: Child
Resistant Cap
What is an example of REMS (Risk Evaluation and
Mitigation Strategies) drugs? Ans: Isotraneous
What is an example of the "Tall Man" letters established
by the ISMP or LASA (looks like sounds like) drugs Ans:
(1) buptopion-budPIRone
(2) ALPRAZolam-LORaxepam
what is the brand name of Methylphenidate? Ans: Ritalin
in which class will you find Lomotil-
Diphenoxylate/atropine? Ans: Class-V
What is the medical equivalent of Pravachol (not the
generic or brand name)? Ans: Simvastatin
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