TEXAS PHARMACY TECHNICIAN LEVEL III
EXAM, QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD,
1. Which federal law requires child-resistant packaging on most
prescription medications?
A. HIPAA
B. FDCA
C. Poison Prevention Packaging Act
D. Controlled Substances Act
Answer: C. Poison Prevention Packaging Act
Rationale: The Poison Prevention Packaging Act mandates child-
resistant packaging to reduce accidental poisonings.
2. What is the primary purpose of a formulary in a pharmacy?
A. To list all available medications
B. To guide insurance coverage
C. To provide prescriber restrictions
D. To control medication costs
Answer: B. To guide insurance coverage
Rationale: Formularies are lists of approved medications that guide
insurance reimbursement and prescribing practices.
3. A prescription states: “Take 1 tablet q6h prn pain.” What does “q6h
prn” mean?
A. Take once a day for pain
B. Take every 6 hours as needed
C. Take before meals for pain
,D. Take once weekly
Answer: B. Take every 6 hours as needed
Rationale: “q6h” means every six hours, and “prn” means as needed.
4. Which DEA schedule has the highest potential for abuse and no
accepted medical use?
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV
Answer: A. Schedule I
Rationale: Schedule I drugs (e.g., heroin) have a high abuse potential
and no accepted medical use.
5. What is the generic name for Tylenol?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Acetaminophen
C. Naproxen
D. Aspirin
Answer: B. Acetaminophen
Rationale: Tylenol is the brand name for acetaminophen.
6. Which of the following is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?
A. Cough
B. Constipation
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Insomnia
Answer: A. Cough
Rationale: ACE inhibitors can cause a persistent dry cough due to
bradykinin accumulation.
7. How should insulin be stored?
A. At room temperature indefinitely
, B. In the freezer
C. In the refrigerator, away from light
D. In direct sunlight
Answer: C. In the refrigerator, away from light
Rationale: Insulin should be refrigerated to maintain stability and
efficacy.
8. Which of the following is an example of a Schedule II drug?
A. Diazepam
B. Morphine
C. Alprazolam
D. Codeine 30 mg with acetaminophen
Answer: B. Morphine
Rationale: Morphine is a Schedule II controlled substance with high
abuse potential but accepted medical use.
9. What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III
prescription?
A. None
B. 1 refill
C. 5 refills within 6 months
D. Unlimited refills
Answer: C. 5 refills within 6 months
Rationale: Schedule III prescriptions can be refilled up to 5 times within
6 months from the date issued.
10. What does “sig” on a prescription stand for?
A. Signature of pharmacist
B. Directions for use
C. Strength of medication
D. Prescription number
Answer: B. Directions for use
EXAM, QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD,
1. Which federal law requires child-resistant packaging on most
prescription medications?
A. HIPAA
B. FDCA
C. Poison Prevention Packaging Act
D. Controlled Substances Act
Answer: C. Poison Prevention Packaging Act
Rationale: The Poison Prevention Packaging Act mandates child-
resistant packaging to reduce accidental poisonings.
2. What is the primary purpose of a formulary in a pharmacy?
A. To list all available medications
B. To guide insurance coverage
C. To provide prescriber restrictions
D. To control medication costs
Answer: B. To guide insurance coverage
Rationale: Formularies are lists of approved medications that guide
insurance reimbursement and prescribing practices.
3. A prescription states: “Take 1 tablet q6h prn pain.” What does “q6h
prn” mean?
A. Take once a day for pain
B. Take every 6 hours as needed
C. Take before meals for pain
,D. Take once weekly
Answer: B. Take every 6 hours as needed
Rationale: “q6h” means every six hours, and “prn” means as needed.
4. Which DEA schedule has the highest potential for abuse and no
accepted medical use?
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV
Answer: A. Schedule I
Rationale: Schedule I drugs (e.g., heroin) have a high abuse potential
and no accepted medical use.
5. What is the generic name for Tylenol?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Acetaminophen
C. Naproxen
D. Aspirin
Answer: B. Acetaminophen
Rationale: Tylenol is the brand name for acetaminophen.
6. Which of the following is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?
A. Cough
B. Constipation
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Insomnia
Answer: A. Cough
Rationale: ACE inhibitors can cause a persistent dry cough due to
bradykinin accumulation.
7. How should insulin be stored?
A. At room temperature indefinitely
, B. In the freezer
C. In the refrigerator, away from light
D. In direct sunlight
Answer: C. In the refrigerator, away from light
Rationale: Insulin should be refrigerated to maintain stability and
efficacy.
8. Which of the following is an example of a Schedule II drug?
A. Diazepam
B. Morphine
C. Alprazolam
D. Codeine 30 mg with acetaminophen
Answer: B. Morphine
Rationale: Morphine is a Schedule II controlled substance with high
abuse potential but accepted medical use.
9. What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III
prescription?
A. None
B. 1 refill
C. 5 refills within 6 months
D. Unlimited refills
Answer: C. 5 refills within 6 months
Rationale: Schedule III prescriptions can be refilled up to 5 times within
6 months from the date issued.
10. What does “sig” on a prescription stand for?
A. Signature of pharmacist
B. Directions for use
C. Strength of medication
D. Prescription number
Answer: B. Directions for use
