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NHA Pharmacy Tech Practice Test Questions
1.Which of the following is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine that can be sold to a patient in
a calendar month?: 9g
2.Which of the following laws requires medication manufacturers to place a label stating "Caution:
Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescrip- tion" on medication stock bottles?: Durham Humphrey Amendment
3.Methadone and Suboxone schedule II drugs used to treat...: Addiction
4.Which of the following information is mandatory SPECIFICALLY for con- trolled substance
prescriptions such as hydrocodone?: Prescribers DEA num- ber
5.Which of the following USP chapters discusses STERILE compounding?: -
<USP 797>
6.Ambien (zolpidem) is a medication used to treat:: Insomnia
7.Which of the following is the minimum amount of time prescriptions for controlled substance
should be retained on file?: 2 Years
8.A pharmacy technician is required to include patient product information (PPI) when filling a
prescription for which of the following types of medication?: Contraceptives (Birth Control)
9.Which of the following organizations enforces guidelines concerning med- ication quality
standards?: Food and Drug Administration
10.Which of the following terms should a pharmacy technician recognize as the practice of
identifying a potential service or group of services that can optimize therapeutic outcomes for a patient?: Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
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11.A pharmacy technician is preparing to make a sterile compound. She is starting with a non-
sterile product. Which of the following categories of compounded sterile preparations does this compound fall under?: High Risk
12.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following insur- ance coverage plans
allows a patient to see a specialist without a referral?: - PPO
13.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is anoth- er name for vitamin
B12?: Cyanocobalamin
14.Which of the following medications CAN a pharmacy technician stock in an automated
dispensing machine?: Metformin (Glucophage)
15.Which of the following tasks should a pharmacy tech identify as the final step in the filling of
a prescription?: Asking the pharmacist to perform a verification check
16.Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?: Vitamin K
17.A pharmacy technician is entering a prescription that states "Dispense as Written". Which of the
following DAW codes should the tech enter into the computer system?: DAW 1
18.Which of the following information should a pharm tech be aware of regard- ing prednisone
(deltasone) and prednisolone (Orapred)?: Tall-man lettering is incorporated on their labels due to look alike/sound alike
19.A pharmacy tech should identify that HIPAA privacy regulations apply to which of the
following?: Patient Counseling
20.A pharmacy tech should assign which expiration date to magic mouthwash (a preparation mixed
with water)?: 14 Days
21.Which of the following parts of Medicare should a pharm tech bill for a 70-year-old patient's
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32.Which of the following supplies is typically used in a compounding phar- macy to crush
tablets?: Mortar and Pestle
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33.A pharmacy tech should recognize that celecoxib (Celebrex) is included in which of the following
medication classes?: COX - 2 inhibitors
34.A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for a patient who has the same first and last name
as another patient in the patient profile software system. Which of the following information should the technician verify to ensure she is working with the correct patient profile?: Verify the patient's date of birth
35.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following de- scribes the purpose of a
black box warning on a medication label?: To indicate that the medication carries a risk for life- threatening adverse effects
36.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following organi- zations oversees the
disposal of hazardous waste from health care facilities?- : Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
37.A pharmacy technician is assisting a patient who reports that she is allergic to NSAIDs. Which of
the following should the technician recognize as a medication that this patient should avoid taking?: Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
38.A pharmacy technician is preparing to take inventory of all controlled substances that are in
stock at the pharmacy. The technician should identify that the DEA requires reporting of exact quantities for which of the following schedules of controlled substances?: Schedule II
39.A pharmacy technician is preparing a clindamycin (Cleocin) oral suspen- sion. Which of the
following auxiliary labels should the technician place on the bottle?: "Take with a Full Glass of Water"
40.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following medica- tions is available to
patients over-the-counter (OTC)?: Minoxidil (Rogaine)
41.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following prescrip- tion labels
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50.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following med- ications is
contraindicated for administration to a patient who is allergic to penicillin (Pen VK)?: Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)
51.A provider prescribes an adult patient to receive 80 mEq of potassium over 3 hr. Which of the
following will be the flow rate in mL/hr if 80 mEq/500 mL solution was dispensed?: 167
52.A pharmacy technician receives a prescription to dispense VI fl oz of promethazine syrup.
What size bottle should the technician use to fill this prescription?: 180 mL
53.Which of the following is a security requirement for non controlled Medic- aid prescriptions set
forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)?: The prescription is required to be written on a tamper-resistant pad
54.To reduce medication errors, which of the following formats should be used to represent a
dosage measured in grams?: 0.3 g
55.A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for a non controlled med- ication that indicates
the medication should be refilled "prn." The technician should identify that "prn" indicates which of the following?: The prescription can be refilled for a maximum of 1 year from the date it was written.
56.A pharmacy technician is cleaning a laminar flow hood. Which of the following actions should the
technician take?: Wipe the hood from back to front.
57.Which of the following should a pharmacy technician identify as the brand name for
alendronate?: Fosamax
58.A patient asks a pharmacy technician to contact her prescriber to request a refill of Singulair. The
technician should expect the prescriber to send a prescription for which of the following generic medications?: Montelukast
59.A pharmacy technician should recognize that the acronym PHI is used to represent which of the
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60.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following med- ications is required to be
stored behind the pharmacy counter (BTC)?: Pseu- doephedrine (Sudafed)
61.When validating a DEA number, a pharmacy technician should identify that the second letter
should be the first letter of which of the following?: Pre- scriber's last name
62.Which of the following should a pharmacy technician identify as a type of medication that is used
to relieve coughing?: Antitussive
63.A pharmacy technician discovers that a medication was dispensed to the wrong patient. After
reporting the error to the pharmacist, to which of the following organizations should the error be reported?: MERP
64.Which of the following tasks can a pharmacy technician legally perform?-
: Fill a unit dose cart.
65.A formula for 1 L of a liquid pharmaceutical calls for 0.25 g of methyl- paraben, a preservative.
Which of the following amounts of this preservative are needed to make 1 pint of the liquid?: 120 mg
66.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following prescrip- tion instructions
corresponds with the prescription below? ii gtts ad tid UD: Instill two drops in the right ear three times per day as directed.
67.Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take to avoid contamination in the
pharmacy setting?: Disinfect countertops with isopropyl alcohol.
68.A pharmacy technician should identify that pravastatin (Pravachol) is used to treat which of the
following conditions?: Hyperlipidemia
69.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following federal acts created a stair-
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71.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following abbre- viations means "left
ear"?: as
72.Which of the following is the maximum number of times a prescription for a Schedule III to
Schedule IV medication can be refilled within 6 months from the date it was originally written?: Five
73.Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take to promote medication
compliance?: Ask the patient to monitor medication intake by keeping a log
74.According to the federal Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, a pharmacy technician
should identify that which of the following is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) that a patient can obtain in 1 day?: 3.6 g
75.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following volumes is equivalent to 45
mL?: 3 tbsp
76.Which of the following auxiliary labels should a pharmacy technician place on a prescription for
amoxicillin suspension (Amoxil)?: "Shake well before use"
77.According to federal law, when lending a Schedule II medication to another pharmacy, which of
the following forms should the lending pharmacy com- plete and retain (you also need it for ordering them for the pharmacy)?: DEA form 222
78.Which of the following tasks is within a pharmacy technician's scope of practice?: Obtaining a
patient's health history
79.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following types of active listening
involves asking the patient clarifying questions regarding what the technician heard the patient say?: Evaluating
80.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is the primary goal of the Risk
Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program?- : To inform patients of the risks associated with a medication
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81.Which of the following organizations is responsible for reviewing new generic equivalents and
therapeutic indications for existing medications?: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
82.According to USP <797>, which of the following personal protective equip- ment (PPE) should a
pharmacy technician apply first when performing aseptic technique?: Shoe covers
83.Based on the prescription below, how many tablets should a pharmacy technician dispense?
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) 500 mg tabs 1.5 g qid x 10 days: 120 tablets
84.m/pyH<
85.‘A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following state- ments is true when no
refill information is provided on a noncontrolled sub- stance prescription?: Refills require authorization from the prescriber.
86.Which of the following actions is outside the scope of practice for a pharmacy technician
who works at a community pharmacy that provides immunizations?: Explaining potential adverse effects of an immunization
87.Which of the following information is required by federal law to be included on a prescription
label?: The prescription expiration date
88.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following
over-the-counter (OTC) medications is most likely to increase a patient's risk for gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding?: Ibuprofen (Motrin)
89.A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following informa- tion is required on
labels prepared for compounded sterile products?: Beyond use date
90.A pharmacy technician should mark medications that are set to expire how many months before
the listed expiration date?: 6 months
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102. Which of the following federal agencies should pharmacy staff contact if CONTROLLED
substances are stolen from the pharmacy?: DEA
103. Which DEA form should be used to request permission to destroy an expired
controlled substance?: DEA FORM 41
104. Which of the following references lists FDA approved medications and their therapeutic
equivalents?: Orange book
105. According to HIPAA guidelines, which of the following documents should a pharmacy tech
have a NEW patient sign?: Acknowledgement of notice of privacy practices
106. A pharmacy technician is entering a prescription into the computer sys- tem. The
prescription does not indicate the number of refills. Which of the following actions should the technician take?: Enter no refills
107. A pharmacy technician is asked to compound 40 g of an ointment that contains 125 mg of
erythromycin sulfate. The technician should identify that which of the following concentrations should be placed on the label?: 0.3125%
108. A pharmacy technician is assisting a patient with his insulin refill. The patient, who does
not have who does not have insurance, tells the technician he has been inconsistent with taking his medication due to the cost. Which of the following actions should the technician take?: Notify the pharmacist to set up a counseling session with the patient
109. A pharmacy technician in a hospital setting receives a bottle of a partially used
medication that a patient's prescriber has discontinued. Which of the following actions should the technician take?: Set aside the medication in a secure location to await disposal
110. A pharmacy technician has received a prescription for nitroglycerin (Ni- trostat) 0.4 mg 1
t SL prn (HINT- remember what SL stands for). Which of the following should the prescription label
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111. A pharmacy technician receives a delivery of medications from a whole- saler
(manufacturer) and notices that some of the medications appear to be counterfeit. According to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), which of the following organizations should be contacted?: FDA
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122. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is a valid DEA
number for a prescriber named Dr. Jane Smith?: BS
123. A pharmacy technician is preparing unit-dose packages. Which of the following should
the technician identify as the maximum length of time that a medication is good for after it has been repackaged?: 12 months
124. How many mL of acyclovir (Zovirax) does a pharmacy technician need to compound a 280
mg bag with a stock vial of 500 mg/10 mL?: 5.6 mL
125. According to USP <797>, which of the following locations should the pharmacy technician
use to gown, gather materials, and label medications for IV preparation?: Anteroom
126. Which of the following Dispense as Written (DAW) codes should a phar- macy technician
use when entering a prescription for a patient who has refused a generic substitution?: DAW 2
127. A pharmacy technician should identify that the enteric coating on a tablet indicates which
of the following?: The tablet will dissolve in the intestines.
128. Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take during the filling stage
of prescription preparation?: Match the medication label to the prescription.
129. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is the maximum daily
dose recommended for acetaminophen (Tylenol)?: 4000 mg
130. Which of the following items should a pharmacy technician include with a prescription to
inform a patient about how to safely use a medication?: Med- ication guide
131. A pharmacy technician is preparing to discard contaminated sharps. According to
OSHA guidelines, in which of the following containers should the technician discard the sharps?: Red biohazard container
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132. How many mL should a pharmacy technician dispense to provide 20 mg of methadone if
the stock concentration is 12.5 mg/5 mL?: 8 mL
133. A pharmacy technician is performing quality assurance checks of a health care facility's
crash carts. Which of the following should the technician identify as a medication that is required to be included on a crash cart?: Epi- nephrine (Adrenalin)
134. A pharmacy technician received notification from a patient's insurance company that her
prescription has been rejected. Which of the following rea- sons should the technician identify as grounds for rejection by the insurance company?: The NDC is not covered.
135. Which of the following methods should a pharmacy technician use when reducing the
particle size of a solid with the aid of a solvent (not reducing to a complete powder)?: Pulverization
136. A pharmacy technician should use which of the following measurement systems when
labeling a prescription for insulin?: International unit system
137. Which of the following components of a prescription should indicate to a pharmacy
technician that a prescription might be forged?: Written in blue ink
138. In 1990, U.S. Congress passed the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA '90). The
original purpose of this bill was to provide medication coun- seling to which of the following groups of patients?: Medicaid covered patients
139. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following infor- mation is used to
determine the beyond-use date (BUD) of a compounded sterile product?: Stability of a medication
140. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following med- ications is
hazardous and requires special handling?: Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
141. A pharmacy technician receives a request from a patient to fill a prescrip- tion for an SSRI
medication. The technician should identify that which of the following medications is classified as an SSRI?: Paroxetine (Paxil)
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153. When a managed care plan covers 80% of a prescription cost and the patient pays the
remaining 20%, this payment arrangement is known as which of the following?: Coinsurance
154. Which of the following controlled substance schedules represents sub- stances that
contain limited quantities of certain narcotics and have a low potential for abuse?: Schedule V
155. Personnel who are authorized to enter the sterile compounding room should receive
training in accordance with which of the following organiza- tions?: United States Pharmacopoeia (USP)
156. Always use filter needles with:: Ampules
157. Which of the following is an example of supplies used for non sterile compounding?:
Mortar and pestle
158. Which of the following is a compilation of manufacturer provided package inserts that
includes detailed information about commonly prescribed drugs?- : PDR
159. NSAIDS like ibuprofen are required by the FDA to have medication guides due to what
potential life-threatening side effect from overuse?: Stomach ul- cers and gastrointestinal bleeding
160. Which of the following organizations collects information about undesir- able effects that
occur after immunizations?: Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
161. Which of the following should a technician check during floor stock inspection?:
Expiration dates
162. Which of the following aspects of ADS medication delivery systems increases patient
safety during the medication dispensing process?: Medica- tions are tracked and stored accurately
163. Which of the following medications should be dispensed in its original glass packaging
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164. Which of the following contains information about hazardous medica- tions and
chemicals stored or used in the pharmacy?: Safety Data Sheet
165. Which of the following is required in a patient's electronic profile in the pharmacy?:
Home address
166. An ACE inhibitor medication name usually ends with which of the follow- ing suffixes?: -
pril
167. Which of the following OTC medications treats heartburn or GERD?: -
Famotidine (Pepcid)
168. Which of the following drugs could raise blood pressure?: Acetaminophen
169. Which of the following drug CLASSES might make someone's blood pressure rise?:
Decongestant
170. Patients taking Tretinoin (RETIN-A) should avoid...: MAOI medications
171. An amber colored bottle does what?: Protects the medication from light exposure
