California Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
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1. What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III
medication?
• A. 0
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. Unlimited
Schedule III and IV controlled substances may be refilled up to five times
within six months of the original prescription date.
2. Which of the following is required on a controlled substance prescription?
• A. Physician's DEA number
• B. Patient's age
• C. Physician's DEA number
• D. Insurance information
DEA numbers are required on all controlled substance prescriptions to
track prescribing authority.
,3. Which auxiliary label should be used for metronidazole?
• A. May cause drowsiness
• B. Do not drink alcohol
• C. Take with food
• D. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight
Combining alcohol with metronidazole may cause a severe disulfiram-like
reaction.
4. What is the brand name for furosemide?
• A. Prinivil
• B. Zestril
• C. Lasix
• D. Norvasc
Lasix is the brand name for furosemide, a loop diuretic used to treat
edema and hypertension.
5. What organization issues National Drug Codes (NDC)?
• A. NABP
• B. FDA
• C. DEA
• D. ASHP
The FDA assigns NDC numbers, which identify the labeler, product, and
package size.
6. How often must a pharmacy technician renew their license in California?
,• A. Every 3 years
• B. Every 2 years
• C. Annually
• D. Every 5 years
California requires pharmacy technicians to renew their licenses every two
years.
7. Which reference would you use to check drug interactions?
• A. Orange Book
• B. Micromedex
• C. USP-NF
• D. Remington
Micromedex is a reliable resource for drug interactions and compatibility.
8. Which class of drugs does lisinopril belong to?
• A. Beta blockers
• B. ACE inhibitors
• C. Calcium channel blockers
• D. Diuretics
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to lower blood pressure and treat heart
failure.
9. A pharmacy receives a prescription for Tylenol #3. What schedule is this
medication?
• A. Schedule II
, • B. Schedule III
• C. Schedule IV
• D. Schedule V
Tylenol #3 (acetaminophen with codeine) is classified as a Schedule III
drug.
10.What is the correct storage temperature for refrigerated medications?
• A. 36–46°F
• B. 36–46°F (2–8°C)
• C. 59–86°F
• D. 0–32°F
Refrigerated medications should be stored between 2°C and 8°C (36°F–
46°F).
11.Which drug requires a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)
program?
• A. Amoxicillin
• B. Ibuprofen
• C. Isotretinoin
• D. Lisinopril
Isotretinoin (used to treat acne) requires a REMS program due to
teratogenic risks.
12.Which dosage form bypasses the gastrointestinal tract?
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
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1. What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III
medication?
• A. 0
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. Unlimited
Schedule III and IV controlled substances may be refilled up to five times
within six months of the original prescription date.
2. Which of the following is required on a controlled substance prescription?
• A. Physician's DEA number
• B. Patient's age
• C. Physician's DEA number
• D. Insurance information
DEA numbers are required on all controlled substance prescriptions to
track prescribing authority.
,3. Which auxiliary label should be used for metronidazole?
• A. May cause drowsiness
• B. Do not drink alcohol
• C. Take with food
• D. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight
Combining alcohol with metronidazole may cause a severe disulfiram-like
reaction.
4. What is the brand name for furosemide?
• A. Prinivil
• B. Zestril
• C. Lasix
• D. Norvasc
Lasix is the brand name for furosemide, a loop diuretic used to treat
edema and hypertension.
5. What organization issues National Drug Codes (NDC)?
• A. NABP
• B. FDA
• C. DEA
• D. ASHP
The FDA assigns NDC numbers, which identify the labeler, product, and
package size.
6. How often must a pharmacy technician renew their license in California?
,• A. Every 3 years
• B. Every 2 years
• C. Annually
• D. Every 5 years
California requires pharmacy technicians to renew their licenses every two
years.
7. Which reference would you use to check drug interactions?
• A. Orange Book
• B. Micromedex
• C. USP-NF
• D. Remington
Micromedex is a reliable resource for drug interactions and compatibility.
8. Which class of drugs does lisinopril belong to?
• A. Beta blockers
• B. ACE inhibitors
• C. Calcium channel blockers
• D. Diuretics
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to lower blood pressure and treat heart
failure.
9. A pharmacy receives a prescription for Tylenol #3. What schedule is this
medication?
• A. Schedule II
, • B. Schedule III
• C. Schedule IV
• D. Schedule V
Tylenol #3 (acetaminophen with codeine) is classified as a Schedule III
drug.
10.What is the correct storage temperature for refrigerated medications?
• A. 36–46°F
• B. 36–46°F (2–8°C)
• C. 59–86°F
• D. 0–32°F
Refrigerated medications should be stored between 2°C and 8°C (36°F–
46°F).
11.Which drug requires a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)
program?
• A. Amoxicillin
• B. Ibuprofen
• C. Isotretinoin
• D. Lisinopril
Isotretinoin (used to treat acne) requires a REMS program due to
teratogenic risks.
12.Which dosage form bypasses the gastrointestinal tract?
