NHA Pharmacy Technician
Certification Exam 2025 – Verified
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
| First Attempt Pass
Question 1
What is the primary role of a pharmacy technician in assisting the pharmacist? A) Diagnosing
patient conditions B) Dispensing medications independently C) Preparing and labeling
prescriptions under pharmacist supervision D) Prescribing medications for chronic illnesses
C) Preparing and labeling prescriptions under pharmacist supervision Rationale: Pharmacy
technicians support pharmacists by performing non-judgmental tasks like preparing and labeling
medications, as outlined in state pharmacy regulations (e.g., NABP Model State Pharmacy Act)
and NHA standards, ensuring patient safety by reducing pharmacist workload without
compromising oversight.
Question 2
Which federal regulation requires pharmacists to offer counseling to patients on new
prescriptions? A) HIPAA B) OBRA '90 C) DEA Schedule II rules D) FDA Good Manufacturing
Practices
B) OBRA '90 Rationale: The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 mandates prospective
drug use review and patient counseling, promoting patient safety by ensuring understanding of
medication use, dosage, and potential adverse effects, as per federal pharmacy regulations.
Question 3
A prescription calls for 30 tablets of a medication, with a stock bottle containing 100 tablets.
How many tablets should be dispensed? A) 30 B) 100 C) 10 D) 300
A) 30 Rationale: Dispense only the quantity prescribed to prevent overuse or waste, adhering to
patient safety standards (USP <797>) and pharmacy calculations for accurate inventory
control.
Question 4
, What does the abbreviation "pc" stand for on a prescription? A) After meals B) Before meals C)
As needed D) By mouth
A) After meals Rationale: "pc" means post cibum (after meals), a standard Latin abbreviation
in pharmacy to guide administration timing, reducing errors in patient education per ISMP
guidelines for safe medication practices.
Question 5
Under HIPAA, what information must be protected when handling patient records? A) Only the
patient's name B) Protected Health Information (PHI) C) Medication expiration dates D) Stock
inventory levels
B) Protected Health Information (PHI) Rationale: HIPAA requires safeguarding PHI,
including names, addresses, and medical history, to ensure patient privacy and prevent
unauthorized disclosure, a core regulation for pharmacy technicians.
Question 6
Calculate the days' supply for a prescription of 90 capsules taken 3 times daily. A) 10 days B) 30
days C) 90 days D) 270 days
B) 30 days Rationale: Days' supply = total quantity / (doses per day) = = 30 days.
Accurate calculation ensures proper insurance billing and patient adherence, per pharmacy
calculations standards.
Question 7
Which schedule of controlled substances has the highest abuse potential? A) Schedule V B)
Schedule III C) Schedule II D) Schedule I
D) Schedule I Rationale: Schedule I drugs (e.g., heroin) have no accepted medical use and high
abuse potential, per DEA regulations, requiring strict pharmacy handling to prevent diversion
and ensure public safety.
Question 8
What is the purpose of a Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program? A) To increase
prescription volume B) To optimize therapeutic outcomes and reduce costs C) To train new
technicians D) To audit inventory
B) To optimize therapeutic outcomes and reduce costs Rationale: MTM, mandated under
Medicare Part D, involves reviewing patient medications for efficacy and safety, aligning with
patient safety standards like those from ASHP to minimize adverse drug events.
Certification Exam 2025 – Verified
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
| First Attempt Pass
Question 1
What is the primary role of a pharmacy technician in assisting the pharmacist? A) Diagnosing
patient conditions B) Dispensing medications independently C) Preparing and labeling
prescriptions under pharmacist supervision D) Prescribing medications for chronic illnesses
C) Preparing and labeling prescriptions under pharmacist supervision Rationale: Pharmacy
technicians support pharmacists by performing non-judgmental tasks like preparing and labeling
medications, as outlined in state pharmacy regulations (e.g., NABP Model State Pharmacy Act)
and NHA standards, ensuring patient safety by reducing pharmacist workload without
compromising oversight.
Question 2
Which federal regulation requires pharmacists to offer counseling to patients on new
prescriptions? A) HIPAA B) OBRA '90 C) DEA Schedule II rules D) FDA Good Manufacturing
Practices
B) OBRA '90 Rationale: The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 mandates prospective
drug use review and patient counseling, promoting patient safety by ensuring understanding of
medication use, dosage, and potential adverse effects, as per federal pharmacy regulations.
Question 3
A prescription calls for 30 tablets of a medication, with a stock bottle containing 100 tablets.
How many tablets should be dispensed? A) 30 B) 100 C) 10 D) 300
A) 30 Rationale: Dispense only the quantity prescribed to prevent overuse or waste, adhering to
patient safety standards (USP <797>) and pharmacy calculations for accurate inventory
control.
Question 4
, What does the abbreviation "pc" stand for on a prescription? A) After meals B) Before meals C)
As needed D) By mouth
A) After meals Rationale: "pc" means post cibum (after meals), a standard Latin abbreviation
in pharmacy to guide administration timing, reducing errors in patient education per ISMP
guidelines for safe medication practices.
Question 5
Under HIPAA, what information must be protected when handling patient records? A) Only the
patient's name B) Protected Health Information (PHI) C) Medication expiration dates D) Stock
inventory levels
B) Protected Health Information (PHI) Rationale: HIPAA requires safeguarding PHI,
including names, addresses, and medical history, to ensure patient privacy and prevent
unauthorized disclosure, a core regulation for pharmacy technicians.
Question 6
Calculate the days' supply for a prescription of 90 capsules taken 3 times daily. A) 10 days B) 30
days C) 90 days D) 270 days
B) 30 days Rationale: Days' supply = total quantity / (doses per day) = = 30 days.
Accurate calculation ensures proper insurance billing and patient adherence, per pharmacy
calculations standards.
Question 7
Which schedule of controlled substances has the highest abuse potential? A) Schedule V B)
Schedule III C) Schedule II D) Schedule I
D) Schedule I Rationale: Schedule I drugs (e.g., heroin) have no accepted medical use and high
abuse potential, per DEA regulations, requiring strict pharmacy handling to prevent diversion
and ensure public safety.
Question 8
What is the purpose of a Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program? A) To increase
prescription volume B) To optimize therapeutic outcomes and reduce costs C) To train new
technicians D) To audit inventory
B) To optimize therapeutic outcomes and reduce costs Rationale: MTM, mandated under
Medicare Part D, involves reviewing patient medications for efficacy and safety, aligning with
patient safety standards like those from ASHP to minimize adverse drug events.
