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Question 1. **Which class of antihypertensive agents works by inhibiting the conversion of
angiotensin I to angiotensin II?**
A) Beta‑blockers
B) ACE inhibitors
C) Calcium channel blockers
D) Diuretics
Answer: B
Explanation: ACE inhibitors block the angiotensin‑converting enzyme, preventing formation of
angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor.
Question 2. **A patient is prescribed amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 8 hours for 7 days. How many
tablets will the pharmacy dispense?**
A) 14
B) 21
C) 28
D) 35
Answer: B
Explanation: 3 doses per day × 7 days = 21 tablets.
Question 3. **Which of the following is a high‑alert medication that requires double‑check
verification before dispensing?**
A) Acetaminophen
B) Insulin glargine
C) Loratadine
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D) Simvastatin
Answer: B
Explanation: Long‑acting insulin is high‑alert due to risk of severe hypoglycemia; a double‑check
is mandatory.
Question 4. **In the UAE, which federal law regulates the handling of controlled substances by
pharmacy technicians?**
A) Federal Law No. 4 of 2016
B) Federal Decree‑Law No. 14 of 2018
C) Federal Law No. 2 of 2015
D) Federal Decree‑Law No. 21 of 2019
Answer: B
Explanation: Decree‑Law No. 14 of 2018 outlines controlled‑substance management and
documentation requirements.
Question 5. **What is the correct conversion factor from milligrams to micrograms?**
A) 1 mg = 10 µg
B) 1 mg = 100 µg
C) 1 mg = 1,000 µg
D) 1 mg = 10,000 µg
Answer: C
Explanation: 1 mg equals 1,000 µg (micrograms).
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Question 6. **Which of the following antibiotics is a time‑dependent killer?**
A Aminoglycosides
B Fluoroquinolones
C Beta‑lactams
D Macrolides
Answer: C
Explanation: Beta‑lactams exhibit time‑dependent killing; efficacy depends on duration serum
concentrations exceed MIC.
Question 7. **A pediatric dose of medication is ordered as 10 mg/kg for a child weighing 12 kg.
What is the total dose?**
A) 100 mg
B) 120 mg
C) 130 mg
D) 140 mg
Answer: B
Explanation: 10 mg/kg × 12 kg = 120 mg.
Question 8. **Which route of administration requires aseptic technique and compliance with
USP 797?**
A) Oral tablets
B) Topical creams
C) Intravenous admixtures
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D) Inhalation aerosols
Answer: C
Explanation: USP 797 governs sterile compounding, including IV admixtures, requiring aseptic
technique.
Question 9. **Which of the following is a contraindication to the use of non‑steroidal
anti‑inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in a geriatric patient?**
A) Controlled hypertension
B) Chronic kidney disease stage 3
C) Mild osteoarthritis
D) Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Answer: B
Explanation: NSAIDs can worsen renal function; CKD stage 3 is a contraindication.
Question 10. **The “five rights” of medication administration do NOT include which of the
following?**
A) Right patient
B) Right dosage form
C) Right time
D) Right documentation
Answer: B
Explanation: The five rights are patient, drug, dose, route, and time. “Right dosage form” is not
listed.
PharmacyTech DOH Licensureination for
Pharmacy Technician Certification Review
Guide
Question 1. **Which class of antihypertensive agents works by inhibiting the conversion of
angiotensin I to angiotensin II?**
A) Beta‑blockers
B) ACE inhibitors
C) Calcium channel blockers
D) Diuretics
Answer: B
Explanation: ACE inhibitors block the angiotensin‑converting enzyme, preventing formation of
angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor.
Question 2. **A patient is prescribed amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 8 hours for 7 days. How many
tablets will the pharmacy dispense?**
A) 14
B) 21
C) 28
D) 35
Answer: B
Explanation: 3 doses per day × 7 days = 21 tablets.
Question 3. **Which of the following is a high‑alert medication that requires double‑check
verification before dispensing?**
A) Acetaminophen
B) Insulin glargine
C) Loratadine
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D) Simvastatin
Answer: B
Explanation: Long‑acting insulin is high‑alert due to risk of severe hypoglycemia; a double‑check
is mandatory.
Question 4. **In the UAE, which federal law regulates the handling of controlled substances by
pharmacy technicians?**
A) Federal Law No. 4 of 2016
B) Federal Decree‑Law No. 14 of 2018
C) Federal Law No. 2 of 2015
D) Federal Decree‑Law No. 21 of 2019
Answer: B
Explanation: Decree‑Law No. 14 of 2018 outlines controlled‑substance management and
documentation requirements.
Question 5. **What is the correct conversion factor from milligrams to micrograms?**
A) 1 mg = 10 µg
B) 1 mg = 100 µg
C) 1 mg = 1,000 µg
D) 1 mg = 10,000 µg
Answer: C
Explanation: 1 mg equals 1,000 µg (micrograms).
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Question 6. **Which of the following antibiotics is a time‑dependent killer?**
A Aminoglycosides
B Fluoroquinolones
C Beta‑lactams
D Macrolides
Answer: C
Explanation: Beta‑lactams exhibit time‑dependent killing; efficacy depends on duration serum
concentrations exceed MIC.
Question 7. **A pediatric dose of medication is ordered as 10 mg/kg for a child weighing 12 kg.
What is the total dose?**
A) 100 mg
B) 120 mg
C) 130 mg
D) 140 mg
Answer: B
Explanation: 10 mg/kg × 12 kg = 120 mg.
Question 8. **Which route of administration requires aseptic technique and compliance with
USP 797?**
A) Oral tablets
B) Topical creams
C) Intravenous admixtures
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D) Inhalation aerosols
Answer: C
Explanation: USP 797 governs sterile compounding, including IV admixtures, requiring aseptic
technique.
Question 9. **Which of the following is a contraindication to the use of non‑steroidal
anti‑inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in a geriatric patient?**
A) Controlled hypertension
B) Chronic kidney disease stage 3
C) Mild osteoarthritis
D) Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Answer: B
Explanation: NSAIDs can worsen renal function; CKD stage 3 is a contraindication.
Question 10. **The “five rights” of medication administration do NOT include which of the
following?**
A) Right patient
B) Right dosage form
C) Right time
D) Right documentation
Answer: B
Explanation: The five rights are patient, drug, dose, route, and time. “Right dosage form” is not
listed.
