NEWLY UPDATED AZTEC PHARMACY TECH EXAM
REVIEW WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS AND
VERIFIED RATIONALES
This comprehensive pharmacy technician exam review covers
pharmacology, the top 200 drugs, pharmaceutical calculations,
and federal pharmacy laws. Each multiple-choice question
features an italicized correct answer paired with a bold-italic
rationale to maximize information retention and visual
scannability. It serves as an optimized study guide specifically
engineered to help students achieve a 100% pass rate on
certification and board assessments.
1. Which piece of legislation requires most prescription
medications to be dispensed in child-resistant
containers?
A) Controlled Substances Act
B) Poison Prevention Packaging Act
C) Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
D) Durham-Humphrey Amendment
Answer: B) Poison Prevention Packaging Act
Rationale: Passed in 1970, the Poison Prevention
Packaging Act (PPPA) mandates child-resistant
packaging on prescription and over-the-counter
, medications to protect children under five years of age
from accidental poisoning.
2. What is the generic name for the high cholesterol
medication Lipitor?
A) Rosuvastatin
B) Simvastatin
C) Pravastatin
D) Atorvastatin
Answer: D) Atorvastatin
Rationale: Atorvastatin is the generic name for Lipitor,
an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower
cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.
3. A prescription reads: "1 tab PO TID." How often should the
patient take this medication?
A) Once a day
B) Twice a day
C) Three times a day
D) Four times a day
Answer: C) Three times a day
Rationale: The abbreviation "TID" stands for the Latin
phrase "ter in die," which translates to three times a
day. "PO" stands for "per os," meaning by mouth.
4. According to federal law, what is the maximum number of
refills permitted on a Schedule II controlled substance
prescription?
, A) 0
B) 3
C) 5
D) 11
Answer: A) 0
Rationale: Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA),
Schedule II medications have a high potential for
abuse and are strictly prohibited from having any
refills. A new prescription must be issued every time.
5. Which of the following auxiliary labels should be placed on
a prescription for suspension Amoxicillin?
A) Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight
B) Take with a full glass of water
C) Shake well before using
D) May cause drowsiness
Answer: C) Shake well before using
Rationale: Suspensions consist of solid drug particles
dispersed throughout a liquid medium. Because these
particles settle over time, the bottle must be shaken
thoroughly before each dose to ensure uniform
distribution and accurate dosing.
6. How many milliliters (mL) are contained in a standard 8-
fluid ounce bottle of cough syrup?
A) 120 mL
B) 240 mL
, C) 480 mL
D) 960 mL
Answer: B) 240 mL
Rationale: One fluid ounce is equivalent to
approximately 30 mL. Multiplying 8 fluid ounces by 30
mL yields exactly 240 mL.
7. What is the primary therapeutic class of the medication
Metformin?
A) Antihypertensive
B) Antihyperglycemic
C) Antihyperlipidemic
D) Anticonvulsant
Answer: B) Antihyperglycemic
Rationale: Metformin is a first-line oral biguanide
medication used to lower blood glucose levels in
patients diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
8. Which DEA form must a pharmacy complete and submit to
document the destruction of controlled substances?
A) DEA Form 106
B) DEA Form 222
C) DEA Form 41
D) DEA Form 224
Answer: C) DEA Form 41
Rationale: DEA Form 41 is used to log and report the
disposal or destruction of controlled substances,
REVIEW WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS AND
VERIFIED RATIONALES
This comprehensive pharmacy technician exam review covers
pharmacology, the top 200 drugs, pharmaceutical calculations,
and federal pharmacy laws. Each multiple-choice question
features an italicized correct answer paired with a bold-italic
rationale to maximize information retention and visual
scannability. It serves as an optimized study guide specifically
engineered to help students achieve a 100% pass rate on
certification and board assessments.
1. Which piece of legislation requires most prescription
medications to be dispensed in child-resistant
containers?
A) Controlled Substances Act
B) Poison Prevention Packaging Act
C) Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
D) Durham-Humphrey Amendment
Answer: B) Poison Prevention Packaging Act
Rationale: Passed in 1970, the Poison Prevention
Packaging Act (PPPA) mandates child-resistant
packaging on prescription and over-the-counter
, medications to protect children under five years of age
from accidental poisoning.
2. What is the generic name for the high cholesterol
medication Lipitor?
A) Rosuvastatin
B) Simvastatin
C) Pravastatin
D) Atorvastatin
Answer: D) Atorvastatin
Rationale: Atorvastatin is the generic name for Lipitor,
an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower
cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.
3. A prescription reads: "1 tab PO TID." How often should the
patient take this medication?
A) Once a day
B) Twice a day
C) Three times a day
D) Four times a day
Answer: C) Three times a day
Rationale: The abbreviation "TID" stands for the Latin
phrase "ter in die," which translates to three times a
day. "PO" stands for "per os," meaning by mouth.
4. According to federal law, what is the maximum number of
refills permitted on a Schedule II controlled substance
prescription?
, A) 0
B) 3
C) 5
D) 11
Answer: A) 0
Rationale: Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA),
Schedule II medications have a high potential for
abuse and are strictly prohibited from having any
refills. A new prescription must be issued every time.
5. Which of the following auxiliary labels should be placed on
a prescription for suspension Amoxicillin?
A) Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight
B) Take with a full glass of water
C) Shake well before using
D) May cause drowsiness
Answer: C) Shake well before using
Rationale: Suspensions consist of solid drug particles
dispersed throughout a liquid medium. Because these
particles settle over time, the bottle must be shaken
thoroughly before each dose to ensure uniform
distribution and accurate dosing.
6. How many milliliters (mL) are contained in a standard 8-
fluid ounce bottle of cough syrup?
A) 120 mL
B) 240 mL
, C) 480 mL
D) 960 mL
Answer: B) 240 mL
Rationale: One fluid ounce is equivalent to
approximately 30 mL. Multiplying 8 fluid ounces by 30
mL yields exactly 240 mL.
7. What is the primary therapeutic class of the medication
Metformin?
A) Antihypertensive
B) Antihyperglycemic
C) Antihyperlipidemic
D) Anticonvulsant
Answer: B) Antihyperglycemic
Rationale: Metformin is a first-line oral biguanide
medication used to lower blood glucose levels in
patients diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
8. Which DEA form must a pharmacy complete and submit to
document the destruction of controlled substances?
A) DEA Form 106
B) DEA Form 222
C) DEA Form 41
D) DEA Form 224
Answer: C) DEA Form 41
Rationale: DEA Form 41 is used to log and report the
disposal or destruction of controlled substances,
