ExCPT Certified Pharmacy Technician
Exam Study Guide
acetoHEXAMIDE/acetaZOLAMIDE - correct
answer-acetoHEXAMIDE/acetaZOLAMIDE
ALPRAZolam/LORazepam - correct answer-ALPRAZolam/LORazepam
aMILoride/amLODIPine - correct answer-aMILoride/amLODIPine
azaCITIDine/azaTHIOprine - correct answer-azaCITIDine/azaTHIOprine
buPROPion/busPIRone - correct answer-buPROPion/busPIRone
CARBOplatin/CISplatin - correct answer-CARBOplatin/CISplatin
CeleXA/CeleBREX - correct answer-CeleXA/CeleBREX
chlorproMAZINE/chlorproPAMIDE - correct
answer-chlorproMAZINE/chlorproPAMIDE
cloNIDine/klonoPIN - correct answer-cloNIDine/klonoPIN
CYCLOsporine/cycloSERINE - correct answer-CYCLOsporine/cycloSERINE
DAPTOmycin/DACTINomycin - correct answer-DAPTOmysin/DACTINomycin
dimenhyDRINATE/diphenhydrAMINE - correct
answer-dimenhyDRINATE/diphenhydrAMINE
DOBUTamine/DOPamine - correct answer-DOBUTamine/DOPamine
DOXorubicin/IDArubicin - correct answer-DOXorubicin/IDArubicin
DULoxetine/FLUoxetine - correct answer-DULoxetine/FLUoxetine
ePHEDrine/EPINEPHrine - correct answer-ePHEDrine/EPINEPHrine
,fentaNYL/SUFentanil - correct answer-fentaNYL/SUFentanil
glipiZIDE/glyBURIDE - correct answer-glipiZIDE/glyBURIDE
guaiFENesin/GuanFACINE - correct answer-guaiFENesin/GuanFACINE
hydrALAZINE/HydrOXYzine - correct answer-hydrALAZINE/HydrOXYzine
HYDROcodone/OxyCODONE - correct answer-HYDROcodone/OxyCODONE
LamiVUDine/LamoTRIgine - correct answer-LamiVUDine/LamoTRIgine
LamISIL/LaMICtal - correct answer-LamISIL/LaMICtal
metroNIDAZOLE/metFORMIN - correct answer-metroNIDAZOLE/metFORMIN
miFEPRIStone/miSOPROStol - correct answer-miFEPRIStone/miSOPROStol
mitoMYcin/mitoXANTRONE - correct answer-mitoMYcin/mitoXANTRONE
NexAVAR/NexIUM - correct answer-NexAVAR/NexIUM
NiCARdipine/NIFEdipine - correct answer-NiCARdipine/NIFEdipine
NovoLIN/NovoLOG - correct answer-NovoLIN/NovoLOG
oxyCODONE/OxyCONTIN - correct answer-oxyCODONE/OxyCONTIN
predniSONE/prednisoLONE - correct answer-predniSONE/prednisoLONE
PriLOSEC/PROzac - correct answer-PriLOSEC/PROzac
sulfADIAZINE/sulfiSOXAZOLE - correct
answer-sulfADIAZINE/sulfiSOXAZOLE
SUNItinib/SORAfenib - correct answer-SUNItinib/SORAfenib
tiZANidine/tiaGABine - correct answer-tiZANidine/tiaGABine
TOLAZamide/TOLBUTamide - correct answer-TOLAZamide/TOLBUTamide
,traMADol/traZODone - correct answer-traMADol/traZODone
TRENtal/TEGretol - correct answer-TRENtal/TEGretol
valACYclovir/valGANciclovir - correct answer-valACYclovir/valGANciclovir
vinBLAStine/vinCRIStine - correct answer-vinBLAStine/vinCRIStine
ZOLMitriptan/SUMAtriptan - correct answer-ZOLMitriptan/SUMAtriptan
ZyPREXA/ZyrTEC - correct answer-ZyPREXA/ZyrTEC
Capsules - correct answer-Small, oblong, gelatin containers filled with
medication
Tablets - correct answer-Solid dosage forms that vary greatly in shape, size,
weight, and many other properties
Chewable tablets - correct answer-Intended to be chewed before swallowing
Effervescent tablets - correct answer-Mixtures of acids and sodium
bicarbonate plus active ingredients
Release carbon dioxide and dissolve rapidly in water
Enteric-coated tablets - correct answer-Coated to prevent from dissolving in
the stomach
Dissolve in the intestine
Troches/lozenges - correct answer-Held in mouth while they dissolve
Keep medication in contact with the mouth and throat for an extended period
of time
Buccal tablets - correct answer-Placed in buccal pouch
Absorbed directly into the bloodstream
Dissolve slowly
Sublingual tablets - correct answer-Placed under the tongue
Absorbed directly into the bloodstream
Dissolve rapidly
, Orally disintegrating tablets - correct answer-Designed to dissolve quickly on
the tongue in 60 seconds or less
A.K.A. fast-melt, orodispersible, mouth-dissolving, rapid-disintegrating
Films - correct answer-Oral medication strip with hydrophilic polymers
Rapidly dissolve on or under the tongue
Suspensions - correct answer-Medication particles are suspended in liquid
Agent is added to make preparation thick
Reconstituting powders - correct answer-Require specific amount of diluent
Manufactured and stored as dry powders
Effective for 10 to 14 days
Require refrigeration
Elixirs - correct answer-Clear, hydroalcoholic liquid medication intended for
oral use
Fluid extracts/tinctures - correct answer-Base of alcohol, water, or
combinations of the two
Usually contain plant extracts as active ingredients
Spirits/essences - correct answer-Alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of
volatile substance
Contain a high percentage of alcohol
Require storage in tight containers to prevent evaporation
Syrups - correct answer-Concentrated solutions of sugar in water with active
ingredients
Can contain alcohol
Emulsions - correct answer-Mixtures of oil and water
Usually separate into an oil layer on top and water layer on bottom
Ointments - correct answer-Greasy preparations usually with a petroleum jelly
base
Leave oily coatings on skin
Creams - correct answer-Combinations of water, oil, and other substances
Exam Study Guide
acetoHEXAMIDE/acetaZOLAMIDE - correct
answer-acetoHEXAMIDE/acetaZOLAMIDE
ALPRAZolam/LORazepam - correct answer-ALPRAZolam/LORazepam
aMILoride/amLODIPine - correct answer-aMILoride/amLODIPine
azaCITIDine/azaTHIOprine - correct answer-azaCITIDine/azaTHIOprine
buPROPion/busPIRone - correct answer-buPROPion/busPIRone
CARBOplatin/CISplatin - correct answer-CARBOplatin/CISplatin
CeleXA/CeleBREX - correct answer-CeleXA/CeleBREX
chlorproMAZINE/chlorproPAMIDE - correct
answer-chlorproMAZINE/chlorproPAMIDE
cloNIDine/klonoPIN - correct answer-cloNIDine/klonoPIN
CYCLOsporine/cycloSERINE - correct answer-CYCLOsporine/cycloSERINE
DAPTOmycin/DACTINomycin - correct answer-DAPTOmysin/DACTINomycin
dimenhyDRINATE/diphenhydrAMINE - correct
answer-dimenhyDRINATE/diphenhydrAMINE
DOBUTamine/DOPamine - correct answer-DOBUTamine/DOPamine
DOXorubicin/IDArubicin - correct answer-DOXorubicin/IDArubicin
DULoxetine/FLUoxetine - correct answer-DULoxetine/FLUoxetine
ePHEDrine/EPINEPHrine - correct answer-ePHEDrine/EPINEPHrine
,fentaNYL/SUFentanil - correct answer-fentaNYL/SUFentanil
glipiZIDE/glyBURIDE - correct answer-glipiZIDE/glyBURIDE
guaiFENesin/GuanFACINE - correct answer-guaiFENesin/GuanFACINE
hydrALAZINE/HydrOXYzine - correct answer-hydrALAZINE/HydrOXYzine
HYDROcodone/OxyCODONE - correct answer-HYDROcodone/OxyCODONE
LamiVUDine/LamoTRIgine - correct answer-LamiVUDine/LamoTRIgine
LamISIL/LaMICtal - correct answer-LamISIL/LaMICtal
metroNIDAZOLE/metFORMIN - correct answer-metroNIDAZOLE/metFORMIN
miFEPRIStone/miSOPROStol - correct answer-miFEPRIStone/miSOPROStol
mitoMYcin/mitoXANTRONE - correct answer-mitoMYcin/mitoXANTRONE
NexAVAR/NexIUM - correct answer-NexAVAR/NexIUM
NiCARdipine/NIFEdipine - correct answer-NiCARdipine/NIFEdipine
NovoLIN/NovoLOG - correct answer-NovoLIN/NovoLOG
oxyCODONE/OxyCONTIN - correct answer-oxyCODONE/OxyCONTIN
predniSONE/prednisoLONE - correct answer-predniSONE/prednisoLONE
PriLOSEC/PROzac - correct answer-PriLOSEC/PROzac
sulfADIAZINE/sulfiSOXAZOLE - correct
answer-sulfADIAZINE/sulfiSOXAZOLE
SUNItinib/SORAfenib - correct answer-SUNItinib/SORAfenib
tiZANidine/tiaGABine - correct answer-tiZANidine/tiaGABine
TOLAZamide/TOLBUTamide - correct answer-TOLAZamide/TOLBUTamide
,traMADol/traZODone - correct answer-traMADol/traZODone
TRENtal/TEGretol - correct answer-TRENtal/TEGretol
valACYclovir/valGANciclovir - correct answer-valACYclovir/valGANciclovir
vinBLAStine/vinCRIStine - correct answer-vinBLAStine/vinCRIStine
ZOLMitriptan/SUMAtriptan - correct answer-ZOLMitriptan/SUMAtriptan
ZyPREXA/ZyrTEC - correct answer-ZyPREXA/ZyrTEC
Capsules - correct answer-Small, oblong, gelatin containers filled with
medication
Tablets - correct answer-Solid dosage forms that vary greatly in shape, size,
weight, and many other properties
Chewable tablets - correct answer-Intended to be chewed before swallowing
Effervescent tablets - correct answer-Mixtures of acids and sodium
bicarbonate plus active ingredients
Release carbon dioxide and dissolve rapidly in water
Enteric-coated tablets - correct answer-Coated to prevent from dissolving in
the stomach
Dissolve in the intestine
Troches/lozenges - correct answer-Held in mouth while they dissolve
Keep medication in contact with the mouth and throat for an extended period
of time
Buccal tablets - correct answer-Placed in buccal pouch
Absorbed directly into the bloodstream
Dissolve slowly
Sublingual tablets - correct answer-Placed under the tongue
Absorbed directly into the bloodstream
Dissolve rapidly
, Orally disintegrating tablets - correct answer-Designed to dissolve quickly on
the tongue in 60 seconds or less
A.K.A. fast-melt, orodispersible, mouth-dissolving, rapid-disintegrating
Films - correct answer-Oral medication strip with hydrophilic polymers
Rapidly dissolve on or under the tongue
Suspensions - correct answer-Medication particles are suspended in liquid
Agent is added to make preparation thick
Reconstituting powders - correct answer-Require specific amount of diluent
Manufactured and stored as dry powders
Effective for 10 to 14 days
Require refrigeration
Elixirs - correct answer-Clear, hydroalcoholic liquid medication intended for
oral use
Fluid extracts/tinctures - correct answer-Base of alcohol, water, or
combinations of the two
Usually contain plant extracts as active ingredients
Spirits/essences - correct answer-Alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of
volatile substance
Contain a high percentage of alcohol
Require storage in tight containers to prevent evaporation
Syrups - correct answer-Concentrated solutions of sugar in water with active
ingredients
Can contain alcohol
Emulsions - correct answer-Mixtures of oil and water
Usually separate into an oil layer on top and water layer on bottom
Ointments - correct answer-Greasy preparations usually with a petroleum jelly
base
Leave oily coatings on skin
Creams - correct answer-Combinations of water, oil, and other substances
