HOSA PHARMACY SCIENCE – ACTUAL EXAM PRACTICE
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ore Domains
C
Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Pharmacology and Therapeutic Classifications
Pharmacy Calculations and Mathematical Applications
Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
Medication Safety and Quality Assurance
Pharmacy Operations and Inventory Management
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Pharmacy
Prescription Processing and Data Entry
I ntroduction
The HOSA Pharmacy Science assessment is designed to evaluate the
foundational knowledge and clinical readiness of aspiring pharmacy
professionals. This comprehensive exam bank assesses a candidate’s
proficiency in pharmaceutical calculations, drug classifications, regulatory
compliance, and patient safety protocols. Featuring a blend of factual recall
and scenario-based inquiries, the exam emphasizes practical application and
professional decision-making within the pharmacy workflow. By simulating
real-world workplace challenges and complex problem-solving situations,
this testbank ensures candidates possess the rigorous judgment required to
excel in professional pharmacy environments and national competitive
events.
SECTION 1: QUESTIONS
hich federal agency is responsible for enforcing the Controlled Substances
W
Act?
, . Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A
🔴
B. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
🔵
Explanation: The DEA is the primary federal agency tasked with
regulating and enforcing laws regarding controlled substances to prevent
diversion and illegal distribution.
patient is prescribed a medication to be taken "AC." When should the
A
patient take this medicine?
🔴
A. Before meals
B. After meals
C. At bedtime
D. As needed
🔵
Explanation: The Latin abbreviation "ante cibum" (AC) translates to
"before meals."
hich of the following is an example of a Class II recall?
W
A. A product that will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
🔴
B. A product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health
consequences.
C. A product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
D. A product that has a minor labeling defect but is chemically pure.
🔵
Explanation: Class II recalls involve products that might cause temporary
health problems or where the probability of serious harm is remote.
onvert 45% to a ratio in simplest form.
C
A. 45:100
B. 1:45
🔴
C. 9:20
D. 4:5
,🔵
Explanation: 45% is 45/100. Dividing both the numerator and
denominator by 5 results in 9/20.
hat is the primary purpose of a "Tall Man Lettering" system?
W
A. To indicate high-cost medications.
B. To identify medications that require refrigeration.
🔴
C. To distinguish between look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) drug names.
D. To mark medications that are part of a clinical trial.
🔵
Explanation: Tall Man Lettering uses capitalized parts of drug names
(e.g., hydrOXYzine vs. hydrALAzine) to reduce the risk of medication errors
between similar names.
hich organ is the primary site for drug metabolism in the human body?
W
A. Kidneys
🔴
B. Liver
C. Small Intestine
D. Pancreas
🔵
Explanation: The liver contains enzymes, such as the Cytochrome P450
system, which are responsible for the biochemical transformation of drugs.
pharmacy technician receives a prescription for "Amoxicillin 250mg/5mL,
A
Take 1 tsp TID x 10 days." What is the total volume to be dispensed?
A. 100 mL
🔴
B. 150 mL
C. 200 mL
D. 50 mL
🔵
Explanation: 1 teaspoon (tsp) is 5 mL. TID (three times a day) means 15
mL/day. 15 mL x 10 days = 150 mL.
nder the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, what is the
U
daily sales limit for pseudoephedrine?
🔴
A. 3.6 grams
, . 7.2 grams
B
C. 9.0 grams
D. 15 grams
🔵
Explanation: Federal law restricts the daily retail purchase of
pseudoephedrine to 3.6 grams per purchaser, regardless of the number of
transactions.
hich of the following is a Schedule II controlled substance?
W
A. Alprazolam
B. Codeine/Guaifenesin syrup
🔴
C. Fentanyl
D. Zolpidem
🔵
Explanation: Fentanyl is a potent opioid analgesic with a high potential
for abuse and is classified as a Schedule II drug.
I n a laminar flow hood, how far inside the hood should all work be
performed?
A. 2 inches
B. 4 inches
🔴
C. 6 inches
D. 12 inches
🔵
Explanation: To maintain a sterile environment and prevent turbulence
from the outside air, all manipulations must be performed at least 6 inches
inside the hood.
hat is the generic name for the brand-name drug Lipitor?
W
A. Simvastatin
🔴
B. Atorvastatin
C. Pravastatin
D. Rosuvastatin
🔵
Explanation: Atorvastatin is the generic equivalent of the HMG-CoA
reductase inhibitor Lipitor, used to treat high cholesterol.
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
COMPLETE EXAM PREP TESTBANK | GUARANTEED PASS |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
ore Domains
C
Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Pharmacology and Therapeutic Classifications
Pharmacy Calculations and Mathematical Applications
Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
Medication Safety and Quality Assurance
Pharmacy Operations and Inventory Management
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Pharmacy
Prescription Processing and Data Entry
I ntroduction
The HOSA Pharmacy Science assessment is designed to evaluate the
foundational knowledge and clinical readiness of aspiring pharmacy
professionals. This comprehensive exam bank assesses a candidate’s
proficiency in pharmaceutical calculations, drug classifications, regulatory
compliance, and patient safety protocols. Featuring a blend of factual recall
and scenario-based inquiries, the exam emphasizes practical application and
professional decision-making within the pharmacy workflow. By simulating
real-world workplace challenges and complex problem-solving situations,
this testbank ensures candidates possess the rigorous judgment required to
excel in professional pharmacy environments and national competitive
events.
SECTION 1: QUESTIONS
hich federal agency is responsible for enforcing the Controlled Substances
W
Act?
, . Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A
🔴
B. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
🔵
Explanation: The DEA is the primary federal agency tasked with
regulating and enforcing laws regarding controlled substances to prevent
diversion and illegal distribution.
patient is prescribed a medication to be taken "AC." When should the
A
patient take this medicine?
🔴
A. Before meals
B. After meals
C. At bedtime
D. As needed
🔵
Explanation: The Latin abbreviation "ante cibum" (AC) translates to
"before meals."
hich of the following is an example of a Class II recall?
W
A. A product that will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
🔴
B. A product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health
consequences.
C. A product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
D. A product that has a minor labeling defect but is chemically pure.
🔵
Explanation: Class II recalls involve products that might cause temporary
health problems or where the probability of serious harm is remote.
onvert 45% to a ratio in simplest form.
C
A. 45:100
B. 1:45
🔴
C. 9:20
D. 4:5
,🔵
Explanation: 45% is 45/100. Dividing both the numerator and
denominator by 5 results in 9/20.
hat is the primary purpose of a "Tall Man Lettering" system?
W
A. To indicate high-cost medications.
B. To identify medications that require refrigeration.
🔴
C. To distinguish between look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) drug names.
D. To mark medications that are part of a clinical trial.
🔵
Explanation: Tall Man Lettering uses capitalized parts of drug names
(e.g., hydrOXYzine vs. hydrALAzine) to reduce the risk of medication errors
between similar names.
hich organ is the primary site for drug metabolism in the human body?
W
A. Kidneys
🔴
B. Liver
C. Small Intestine
D. Pancreas
🔵
Explanation: The liver contains enzymes, such as the Cytochrome P450
system, which are responsible for the biochemical transformation of drugs.
pharmacy technician receives a prescription for "Amoxicillin 250mg/5mL,
A
Take 1 tsp TID x 10 days." What is the total volume to be dispensed?
A. 100 mL
🔴
B. 150 mL
C. 200 mL
D. 50 mL
🔵
Explanation: 1 teaspoon (tsp) is 5 mL. TID (three times a day) means 15
mL/day. 15 mL x 10 days = 150 mL.
nder the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, what is the
U
daily sales limit for pseudoephedrine?
🔴
A. 3.6 grams
, . 7.2 grams
B
C. 9.0 grams
D. 15 grams
🔵
Explanation: Federal law restricts the daily retail purchase of
pseudoephedrine to 3.6 grams per purchaser, regardless of the number of
transactions.
hich of the following is a Schedule II controlled substance?
W
A. Alprazolam
B. Codeine/Guaifenesin syrup
🔴
C. Fentanyl
D. Zolpidem
🔵
Explanation: Fentanyl is a potent opioid analgesic with a high potential
for abuse and is classified as a Schedule II drug.
I n a laminar flow hood, how far inside the hood should all work be
performed?
A. 2 inches
B. 4 inches
🔴
C. 6 inches
D. 12 inches
🔵
Explanation: To maintain a sterile environment and prevent turbulence
from the outside air, all manipulations must be performed at least 6 inches
inside the hood.
hat is the generic name for the brand-name drug Lipitor?
W
A. Simvastatin
🔴
B. Atorvastatin
C. Pravastatin
D. Rosuvastatin
🔵
Explanation: Atorvastatin is the generic equivalent of the HMG-CoA
reductase inhibitor Lipitor, used to treat high cholesterol.
