Pharmacy Tech Test Questions With Accurate Answers.
What to do if there is a DUR review - accurate answers-Ask the pharmacist to
look at it
A script with PRN Refills can be refilled how many times - accurate answers-
zero
Medicaid prescriptions that are dropped off must be - accurate answers-
tamper proof
What would you do if you were counting Penicillin & Sulfa drugs and why -
accurate answers-Use a separate tray to count pills then clean the trays after
(next patient may be allergic to these drugs)
1 cc syringe - accurate answers-0-100 units
Controlled substance Rx's with refills can be - accurate answers-Filled up to 6
times. If patient wants smaller quantities each time, they are able to get full
amount prescribed. Rx expires 6 months from date written
A pharmacy tech can handle these calls - accurate answers-Refill requests,
pricing inquires, see if Rx is ready, request to have pharmacist call dr for refill
or copy
Board regulations allow for how many non-controlled Rx's on 1 blank -
accurate answers-3
An Rx for a pet must have - accurate answers-Owners full name, pets full
name, pets species
What if a patient needs a tsp of medication - accurate answers-Suggest a
dosing spoon or an oral syringe. (not a kitchen tsp)
Info found on 3rd party reject - accurate answers-Days supply issues,
eligibility issues (no longer covered), formulary info
Scope of Service means - accurate answers-Drs can only write scripts within
their scope of practice
, A qualified pharmacy tech is - accurate answers-Someone who works under a
R.Ph, must be 18+, must have high school diploma, submit to background
check (no felonies), must pass exam approved by the state board of pharmacy
Drugs often misread for each other:
Aciphex
Zyprexa
Serzone
Plavix
Celebrex - accurate answers-Aricept
Celexa or Zyrtec
Seroquel
Paxil
Clelexa
Medicare Part D prescription records must be kept for - accurate answers-10
years
Why shouldn't a dosage syringe that comes with certain OTC products be used
with other medications - accurate answers-Syringe may only be calibrated for
that particular medication
Why are capsules easier to swallow - accurate answers-Because of the gelatin
exterior and because of their shape
The written prescription is the property of - accurate answers-the patient
PCA - accurate answers-procainamide
Schedule C-II drugs - accurate answers-Percocet, Oxycontin, Adderall
K - accurate answers-Potassium
Tramadol - accurate answers-Analgesic
T3 - accurate answers-Tylenol with codeine No. 3
ZnSO4 - accurate answers-zinc sulfate
What to do if there is a DUR review - accurate answers-Ask the pharmacist to
look at it
A script with PRN Refills can be refilled how many times - accurate answers-
zero
Medicaid prescriptions that are dropped off must be - accurate answers-
tamper proof
What would you do if you were counting Penicillin & Sulfa drugs and why -
accurate answers-Use a separate tray to count pills then clean the trays after
(next patient may be allergic to these drugs)
1 cc syringe - accurate answers-0-100 units
Controlled substance Rx's with refills can be - accurate answers-Filled up to 6
times. If patient wants smaller quantities each time, they are able to get full
amount prescribed. Rx expires 6 months from date written
A pharmacy tech can handle these calls - accurate answers-Refill requests,
pricing inquires, see if Rx is ready, request to have pharmacist call dr for refill
or copy
Board regulations allow for how many non-controlled Rx's on 1 blank -
accurate answers-3
An Rx for a pet must have - accurate answers-Owners full name, pets full
name, pets species
What if a patient needs a tsp of medication - accurate answers-Suggest a
dosing spoon or an oral syringe. (not a kitchen tsp)
Info found on 3rd party reject - accurate answers-Days supply issues,
eligibility issues (no longer covered), formulary info
Scope of Service means - accurate answers-Drs can only write scripts within
their scope of practice
, A qualified pharmacy tech is - accurate answers-Someone who works under a
R.Ph, must be 18+, must have high school diploma, submit to background
check (no felonies), must pass exam approved by the state board of pharmacy
Drugs often misread for each other:
Aciphex
Zyprexa
Serzone
Plavix
Celebrex - accurate answers-Aricept
Celexa or Zyrtec
Seroquel
Paxil
Clelexa
Medicare Part D prescription records must be kept for - accurate answers-10
years
Why shouldn't a dosage syringe that comes with certain OTC products be used
with other medications - accurate answers-Syringe may only be calibrated for
that particular medication
Why are capsules easier to swallow - accurate answers-Because of the gelatin
exterior and because of their shape
The written prescription is the property of - accurate answers-the patient
PCA - accurate answers-procainamide
Schedule C-II drugs - accurate answers-Percocet, Oxycontin, Adderall
K - accurate answers-Potassium
Tramadol - accurate answers-Analgesic
T3 - accurate answers-Tylenol with codeine No. 3
ZnSO4 - accurate answers-zinc sulfate
