Ohio Pharmacy Technician EXAM PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES | INSTANT
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1. Which of the following medications is classified as a beta-blocker?
A. Lisinopril
B. Propranolol
C. Amlodipine
D. Furosemide
Rationale: Propranolol is a non-selective beta-adrenergic blocker used to manage hypertension
and arrhythmias.
2. What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for an adult?
A. 2 grams
B. 3 grams
C. 4 grams
D. 5 grams
Rationale: The FDA recommends a maximum of 4 grams of acetaminophen per day to avoid
hepatotoxicity.
3. Which of the following medications is used to treat type 2 diabetes?
A. Metformin
B. Glipizide
C. Insulin
D. All of the above
Rationale: Metformin, Glipizide, and Insulin are all used to manage blood glucose in type 2
diabetes, depending on severity.
4. Which organization regulates pharmacy practice in Ohio?
A. FDA
,B. DEA
C. Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
D. CDC
Rationale: The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy oversees licensing and regulation of pharmacies
and pharmacy technicians.
5. Which of the following is a Schedule II controlled substance?
A. Diazepam
B. Oxycodone
C. Lorazepam
D. Alprazolam
Rationale: Oxycodone has a high potential for abuse and is classified as Schedule II.
6. Which route of administration bypasses the first-pass effect?
A. Oral
B. Intravenous
C. Sublingual
D. Rectal
Rationale: IV administration delivers drugs directly into systemic circulation, bypassing the liver.
7. What is the role of a pharmacy technician in medication reconciliation?
A. Prescribing medications
B. Collecting accurate medication history
C. Diagnosing conditions
D. Administering injections
Rationale: Technicians assist by gathering patient medication histories to help prevent errors.
8. Which of the following is considered an adverse drug reaction?
A. Therapeutic effect
B. Rash after taking penicillin
C. Desired effect
D. Weight loss from lifestyle change
Rationale: Adverse drug reactions are unintended, harmful effects occurring at normal doses.
9. Which of the following medications requires refrigeration?
A. Amoxicillin tablets
B. Insulin
, C. Loratadine tablets
D. Metformin
Rationale: Insulin must be refrigerated to maintain potency.
10. What is the generic name for Tylenol?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Naproxen
C. Acetaminophen
D. Aspirin
Rationale: Tylenol is the brand name; acetaminophen is the generic.
11. Which of the following abbreviations should not be used due to risk of misinterpretation?
A. mg
B. U (unit)
C. mL
D. qd
Rationale: “U” can be mistaken for a zero, increasing risk of overdose; safer to write “unit.”
12. What information must be included on a prescription label in Ohio?
A. Patient name
B. Drug name and strength
C. Directions for use
D. All of the above
Rationale: Ohio law requires all these elements to ensure safe dispensing.
13. Which of the following drugs is an anticoagulant?
A. Aspirin
B. Warfarin
C. Metformin
D. Lisinopril
Rationale: Warfarin inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, preventing thrombosis.
14. What is the primary responsibility of a pharmacy technician regarding controlled
substances?
A. Diagnosing patients
B. Maintaining accurate inventory and documentation
C. Prescribing medications
D. Administering IV medications
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following medications is classified as a beta-blocker?
A. Lisinopril
B. Propranolol
C. Amlodipine
D. Furosemide
Rationale: Propranolol is a non-selective beta-adrenergic blocker used to manage hypertension
and arrhythmias.
2. What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for an adult?
A. 2 grams
B. 3 grams
C. 4 grams
D. 5 grams
Rationale: The FDA recommends a maximum of 4 grams of acetaminophen per day to avoid
hepatotoxicity.
3. Which of the following medications is used to treat type 2 diabetes?
A. Metformin
B. Glipizide
C. Insulin
D. All of the above
Rationale: Metformin, Glipizide, and Insulin are all used to manage blood glucose in type 2
diabetes, depending on severity.
4. Which organization regulates pharmacy practice in Ohio?
A. FDA
,B. DEA
C. Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
D. CDC
Rationale: The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy oversees licensing and regulation of pharmacies
and pharmacy technicians.
5. Which of the following is a Schedule II controlled substance?
A. Diazepam
B. Oxycodone
C. Lorazepam
D. Alprazolam
Rationale: Oxycodone has a high potential for abuse and is classified as Schedule II.
6. Which route of administration bypasses the first-pass effect?
A. Oral
B. Intravenous
C. Sublingual
D. Rectal
Rationale: IV administration delivers drugs directly into systemic circulation, bypassing the liver.
7. What is the role of a pharmacy technician in medication reconciliation?
A. Prescribing medications
B. Collecting accurate medication history
C. Diagnosing conditions
D. Administering injections
Rationale: Technicians assist by gathering patient medication histories to help prevent errors.
8. Which of the following is considered an adverse drug reaction?
A. Therapeutic effect
B. Rash after taking penicillin
C. Desired effect
D. Weight loss from lifestyle change
Rationale: Adverse drug reactions are unintended, harmful effects occurring at normal doses.
9. Which of the following medications requires refrigeration?
A. Amoxicillin tablets
B. Insulin
, C. Loratadine tablets
D. Metformin
Rationale: Insulin must be refrigerated to maintain potency.
10. What is the generic name for Tylenol?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Naproxen
C. Acetaminophen
D. Aspirin
Rationale: Tylenol is the brand name; acetaminophen is the generic.
11. Which of the following abbreviations should not be used due to risk of misinterpretation?
A. mg
B. U (unit)
C. mL
D. qd
Rationale: “U” can be mistaken for a zero, increasing risk of overdose; safer to write “unit.”
12. What information must be included on a prescription label in Ohio?
A. Patient name
B. Drug name and strength
C. Directions for use
D. All of the above
Rationale: Ohio law requires all these elements to ensure safe dispensing.
13. Which of the following drugs is an anticoagulant?
A. Aspirin
B. Warfarin
C. Metformin
D. Lisinopril
Rationale: Warfarin inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, preventing thrombosis.
14. What is the primary responsibility of a pharmacy technician regarding controlled
substances?
A. Diagnosing patients
B. Maintaining accurate inventory and documentation
C. Prescribing medications
D. Administering IV medications
