EXCPT Exam 2025/2026 – 100+ Expert-Verified Questions | DEA Schedules, Pharmacy Laws, Compounding, Drug Classes, Calculations, Acts & Amendments

This A+ graded EXCPT exam study guide for 2025/2026 includes 100+ expertly verified questions and answers covering the full scope of the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This document is structured to reflect real exam content with complete, detailed answers—ideal for rapid recall, deep understanding, and high-stakes exam readiness. Every major knowledge domain tested by the NHA is addressed in depth: Key Topics Include: DEA Schedules & Regulations: Covers all DEA schedules (I–V), usage rules, refill limitations, and DEA Forms (222 for ordering, 106 for theft/loss reporting) Federal Acts & Amendments: Includes the Controlled Substances Act, Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, OBRA ’90, Poison Prevention Packaging Act, FDCA, Durham-Humphrey, Harrison Act, and more Dosage Forms & Routes: Differentiates between enteral vs. parenteral, injectable forms, inhalation, topical applications, and laminar airflow hood usage Drug Classifications & Generics: Memorize suffixes and drug families like -statins, -prils, -pams, -cillins, -virs, and corresponding brand/generic names (e.g., Simvastatin = Pravachol equivalent) Compounding & Sterile Techniques: USP <797>, garbing, cleanroom standards, hypertonic/hypotonic solutions, BUD, and syringe handling Formulas & Calculations: Includes conversions (mL, tsp, oz, kg, lb), Clark's Rule, Young’s Rule, IV flow rate, and temperature conversions Safety & Error Prevention: Error-prone sig codes, adverse event reporting via VAERS, labeling rules, and proper medication routes Pharmacy Agencies & Resources: Responsibilities of FDA, DEA, BOP, The Joint Commission, and use of references like Lexicomp & the Orange Book Insurance & Billing Knowledge: Covers Medicare parts A–D, DAW codes, prescription labeling, and generic substitution logic Best Suited For: Pharmacy Technician students and exam candidates preparing for the ExCPT Healthcare or pharmacology students seeking national certification Pharmacy training programs and preceptors needing reliable practice material Entry-level techs or career changers transitioning into pharmacy roles Medical assisting and health science students with a focus on pharmaceuticals With clearly explained answers and memory-enhancing examples, this guide ensures complete coverage of required topics and supports both first-time testers and recertifying professionals. Keywords: ExCPT exam, pharmacy technician 2025, DEA schedule I–V, DEA Form 222, DEA Form 106, dosage calculations, Clark’s Rule, HIPAA, USP 797, drug classification, pharmacy laws, OBRA 90, FDCA, laminar flow hood, controlled substances, compounding, Lexicomp, Orange Book, Medicare billing, prescription processing, sig codes, DAW codes, brand vs generic