ExCPT Practice Exam A (Part 3) – 25 Real Questions on Medicare, USP <797>, OTC Drugs, HIPAA & Dosage Calculations – 2025/2026 Certification Guide

This professional-level resource contains 25 expertly designed and solved multiple-choice questions from ExCPT Practice Exam A – Part 3, aligned with the 2025/2026 certification standards for pharmacy technicians. The document is crafted to simulate actual exam conditions and offers a targeted review of essential knowledge areas tested on the ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians). Topics covered include HIPAA and PHI compliance, Medicare billing (Parts B, D), child-resistant packaging exceptions, USP &lt;797&gt; sterile compounding protocols, FDA-monograph labeling standards, pharmaceutical dosage calculations, Clark’s rule for pediatric dosing, NDC code interpretation, adverse drug effects, auxiliary labeling, and prescription error reporting systems (MERP). Additional emphasis is placed on identifying OTC medications, recognizing therapeutic contraindications (e.g., penicillin allergies), and mastering operational pharmacy tasks such as filling unit dose carts, quality assurance, and final verification steps. This exam set is especially useful for students in the following programs: Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) Allied Health and Medical Assisting Health Sciences & Pharmacy Practice Pre-Pharmacy Undergraduate Courses It is also a valuable revision tool for professionals seeking ExCPT recertification, or those preparing for national boards administered by the NHA or PTCB. Each question is accompanied by a clearly marked answer, offering candidates immediate feedback and reinforcing key exam competencies. Keywords: ExCPT practice, pharmacy technician exam, Medicare Part B, USP 797, OTC medications, PHI HIPAA, dosage calculations, Clark’s rule, NDC code, FDA contraindications, auxiliary labels, prescription verification, sterile compounding, medication safety, adverse drug effects, MERP reporting, child-resistant packaging