TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION LICENSURE
READINESS RESOURCE 2026 EXPERT
REVIEW SOLUTIONS
● What is the definition of a LEGACY DRUG? Answer: It must be
prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be
dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies
● What does the abbreviation qHS stand for? Answer: Every bedtime
● What does the abbreviation qOD stand for? Answer: Every other day
● What does the abbreviation DAW mean? Answer: Dispense as written
● What does the abbreviation NS mean? Answer: Normal saline
● What does the abbreviation a.m. mean? Answer: Morning
● What does the abbreviation tbsp. mean? Answer: Tablespoon
● What does the abbreviation g mean? Answer: Gram
, ● Which of the following is NOT an element of a medication order?
Answer: The rate and duration of indication of use
● If a patient walks up to your retail pharmacy window and you've
served them before, what do you need from them before you can begin
processing their prescription? Answer: An identifying piece of
information from them, such as their DOB, address or phone number to
confirm their identity
● Which element will you find on a prescription that you won't usually
find on a medication order? Answer: The DEA number
● Identify which statement about the DEA number is true. Answer: The
seventh number is always the last number of the sum of the odd group
and double the sum of the even group
● Which of the following computer error screens does NOT exist?
Answer: Drug-Food Adverse Effects
● When is it acceptable to use abbreviations on a prescription label?
Answer: Never use abbreviations on a prescription label
● Which regulatory agency is in charge of deciding which medications
are classified as "restricted-use?" Answer: The Food and Drug
Administration
READINESS RESOURCE 2026 EXPERT
REVIEW SOLUTIONS
● What is the definition of a LEGACY DRUG? Answer: It must be
prescribed by someone with prescription authority, and must be
dispensed by legally qualified pharmacies
● What does the abbreviation qHS stand for? Answer: Every bedtime
● What does the abbreviation qOD stand for? Answer: Every other day
● What does the abbreviation DAW mean? Answer: Dispense as written
● What does the abbreviation NS mean? Answer: Normal saline
● What does the abbreviation a.m. mean? Answer: Morning
● What does the abbreviation tbsp. mean? Answer: Tablespoon
● What does the abbreviation g mean? Answer: Gram
, ● Which of the following is NOT an element of a medication order?
Answer: The rate and duration of indication of use
● If a patient walks up to your retail pharmacy window and you've
served them before, what do you need from them before you can begin
processing their prescription? Answer: An identifying piece of
information from them, such as their DOB, address or phone number to
confirm their identity
● Which element will you find on a prescription that you won't usually
find on a medication order? Answer: The DEA number
● Identify which statement about the DEA number is true. Answer: The
seventh number is always the last number of the sum of the odd group
and double the sum of the even group
● Which of the following computer error screens does NOT exist?
Answer: Drug-Food Adverse Effects
● When is it acceptable to use abbreviations on a prescription label?
Answer: Never use abbreviations on a prescription label
● Which regulatory agency is in charge of deciding which medications
are classified as "restricted-use?" Answer: The Food and Drug
Administration
