ExCPT Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Practice Test

A pharmacy technician receives a request from a patient to fill a prescription for an SSRI medication. The technician should identify that which of the following medications is classified as an SSRI? - ANSWER Paroxetine (Paxil) A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for a patient who has the same first and last name as another patient in the patient profile software system. Which of the following information should be technician verify to ensure she is working with the correct patient profile. - ANSWER Verify the patient's date of birth. A pharmacy technician is preparing a clindamycin (Calocin) oral suspension. Which of the following auxiliary labels should the technician place on the bottle? - ANSWER "Take with a Full Glass of Water" A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following volumes is equivalent to 45 mL? - ANSWER 3 tbsp A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following prescription instructions corresponds with the prescription below? - ANSWER Instill two drops in the right ear three times per day as directed. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following medications is exempt from child-resistant safety closure packaging requirements? - ANSWER SL nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) Which of the following terms should a pharmacy technician recognize as the practice of identifying a potential service or group of services that can optimize therapeutic outcomes for patient? - ANSWER Medication therapy management Which of the following should a pharmacy identify as the brand name for alendronate? - ANSWER Fosamax A pharmacy technician is preparing to dispense a prescription. Which of the following findings is an indication that the prescription might be altered or forged? - ANSWER Written in red ink Which of the following information should a pharmacy technician be aware of regarding prednisone (Deltasone) and prednisolone (Orapred)? - ANSWER Tall-man lettering is incorporated on their labels.