PHARMACY TECH EXAM TEST BANK
207 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST VERSION
"A class " A " blance has a 6 mg sensitivity. For medication to be within the 5% error permitted
by the USP what is the minimum amount that can be weighed? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 120 mg"
"Upon noting the Demerol has reached its expiration date, the pharmacy technician should: -
CORRECT ANSWER=> Proceed according to the pharmacy's return policy."
"Of the following Drug Recalls, which one is the most important in that all parties involved in
the dispensing of a prescription (Doctor, Pharmacy and patient) must be notified due to the
drugs potential or serious harm? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Drug Recall I."
"Which of the following is the most accurate device for measuring liquids? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Cylindrical graduate."
"If a pediatric patient is to receive oral Cefaclor as a suspension, which of the following is not
necessary? - CORRECT ANSWER=> All the above are necessary."
"According to the Controlled Substances Act, a prescription for Dexedrine should be filed under
which schedule? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Schedule II."
"A patient is receiving Vancomycin q12 hours via a CADD Plus pump at home. Which of the
following information is mandatory on a label in the home care setting? - CORRECT ANSWER=> All
of the above."
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,"XYZ Pharmacy calls for a copy of a prescription and the pharmacist is busy counseling a patient.
The pharmacy technician should: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Tell them that the pharmacist is busy
and to call back later."
"The process of using dehydration to remove moisture from a solid substance, is called: -
CORRECT ANSWER=> Desiccation."
"The active ingredient of a drug product is labeled USP. This standard is set forth in: - CORRECT
ANSWER=> The United States Pharmacopoeia."
"What type of prescription balance must be used for weighing 120 mg of a 1% Hydrocortisone
cream? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Class A prescription balance."
"If the FDA or pharmaceutical manufacturer recalls a product the technician should
immediately: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Separate by lot number and follow operation procedures for
return to manufacturer"
"The patient package insert (PPI) must be included when albuterol is dispensed. - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Every time it is dispensed, new and refills."
"The sig: for Triazolam would most likely be: - CORRECT ANSWER=> qHS pm."
"Per the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or PPACA, health benefits do not include: -
CORRECT ANSWER=> Nursing home Services"
"Which of the following is the least desirable source of drug information to be given to the
patient: - CORRECT ANSWER=> A package insert."
"The Poison Prevention Packaging Act requires childproof packaging for all medications except: -
CORRECT ANSWER=> Nitroglycerin."
"The last two of digits of the NDC represents: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Package size."
"An "automatic stop order" in the hospital setting would apply to which category of drugs? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> Antibiotics."
"If medication has expired, the Pharmacy Technician should: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Follow the
manufacturer's return policy."
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, "The purpose of the P + T Committee is all the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Make sure
hospital receives payment."
"The Patient Package Insert (PPI) for Estrogens is required to be dispensed - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Each time the prescription is dispensed."
"Which of the following are true about a formulary? - CORRECT ANSWER=> All of the above."
"All of the following are requirements for a prescription label except: - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Address of patient."
"What information is required to be posted on each precounted bottle? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Name, strength, lot # and expiration date of drug."
"The cost-sharing plan in which patients pay a specified dollar amount for every prescription
received is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Co-payment."
"Federal Law requires prescription orders for controlled drugs (Schedules II - IV) must contain all
of the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Physician's telephone number."
"If a patient reports experiencing nasal congestion when taking a prescribed medication, the
pharmacy technician should: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Refer the patient to the pharmacist."
"Which of the following is used to ensure the safe handling of hazardous materials? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> MSDS."
"A patient package insert is mandatory when dispensing which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Norethindrone."
"In performing their duties, what must a Pharmacy Technician do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Have all
labels and products checked by a pharmacist"
"A patient comes in wondering whether he/she can take a certain medication with another one.
As a Pharmacy Technician what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Request the patient see
the pharmacist for a consult."
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207 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+
LATEST VERSION
"A class " A " blance has a 6 mg sensitivity. For medication to be within the 5% error permitted
by the USP what is the minimum amount that can be weighed? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 120 mg"
"Upon noting the Demerol has reached its expiration date, the pharmacy technician should: -
CORRECT ANSWER=> Proceed according to the pharmacy's return policy."
"Of the following Drug Recalls, which one is the most important in that all parties involved in
the dispensing of a prescription (Doctor, Pharmacy and patient) must be notified due to the
drugs potential or serious harm? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Drug Recall I."
"Which of the following is the most accurate device for measuring liquids? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Cylindrical graduate."
"If a pediatric patient is to receive oral Cefaclor as a suspension, which of the following is not
necessary? - CORRECT ANSWER=> All the above are necessary."
"According to the Controlled Substances Act, a prescription for Dexedrine should be filed under
which schedule? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Schedule II."
"A patient is receiving Vancomycin q12 hours via a CADD Plus pump at home. Which of the
following information is mandatory on a label in the home care setting? - CORRECT ANSWER=> All
of the above."
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,"XYZ Pharmacy calls for a copy of a prescription and the pharmacist is busy counseling a patient.
The pharmacy technician should: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Tell them that the pharmacist is busy
and to call back later."
"The process of using dehydration to remove moisture from a solid substance, is called: -
CORRECT ANSWER=> Desiccation."
"The active ingredient of a drug product is labeled USP. This standard is set forth in: - CORRECT
ANSWER=> The United States Pharmacopoeia."
"What type of prescription balance must be used for weighing 120 mg of a 1% Hydrocortisone
cream? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Class A prescription balance."
"If the FDA or pharmaceutical manufacturer recalls a product the technician should
immediately: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Separate by lot number and follow operation procedures for
return to manufacturer"
"The patient package insert (PPI) must be included when albuterol is dispensed. - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Every time it is dispensed, new and refills."
"The sig: for Triazolam would most likely be: - CORRECT ANSWER=> qHS pm."
"Per the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or PPACA, health benefits do not include: -
CORRECT ANSWER=> Nursing home Services"
"Which of the following is the least desirable source of drug information to be given to the
patient: - CORRECT ANSWER=> A package insert."
"The Poison Prevention Packaging Act requires childproof packaging for all medications except: -
CORRECT ANSWER=> Nitroglycerin."
"The last two of digits of the NDC represents: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Package size."
"An "automatic stop order" in the hospital setting would apply to which category of drugs? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> Antibiotics."
"If medication has expired, the Pharmacy Technician should: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Follow the
manufacturer's return policy."
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, "The purpose of the P + T Committee is all the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Make sure
hospital receives payment."
"The Patient Package Insert (PPI) for Estrogens is required to be dispensed - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Each time the prescription is dispensed."
"Which of the following are true about a formulary? - CORRECT ANSWER=> All of the above."
"All of the following are requirements for a prescription label except: - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Address of patient."
"What information is required to be posted on each precounted bottle? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Name, strength, lot # and expiration date of drug."
"The cost-sharing plan in which patients pay a specified dollar amount for every prescription
received is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Co-payment."
"Federal Law requires prescription orders for controlled drugs (Schedules II - IV) must contain all
of the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Physician's telephone number."
"If a patient reports experiencing nasal congestion when taking a prescribed medication, the
pharmacy technician should: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Refer the patient to the pharmacist."
"Which of the following is used to ensure the safe handling of hazardous materials? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> MSDS."
"A patient package insert is mandatory when dispensing which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Norethindrone."
"In performing their duties, what must a Pharmacy Technician do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Have all
labels and products checked by a pharmacist"
"A patient comes in wondering whether he/she can take a certain medication with another one.
As a Pharmacy Technician what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Request the patient see
the pharmacist for a consult."
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