RITE AID PTU FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ What do the last two digits of an NDC number identify ? Dosage form
Manufacturer Medication name Package size.
Answer: Package size
◍ Mr. Smithe brings in the following prescription : Lipitor 10 mg tablets Sig :
1 po qd # 30 Which side effect will the pharmacist tell him about that might
occur with this medication ? Diarrhea Muscle pain Rashes Shortness of
breath.
Answer: Muscle pain
◍ According to DEA , which medication is classified as a Schedule V
medication ? Duragesic Lyrica Provigil Xanax.
Answer: Lyrica
◍ Ms. Weintraub takes the following medications : Aciphex , Bystolic ,
Eliquis , and Robaxin Which medication is used for muscle spasms ?
Aciphex Bystolic Eliquis Robaxin.
Answer: Robaxin
◍ Mr. Elliot takes the following medications : amlodipine , bupropion ,
lisinopril , and zolpidem . Which medication is used to treat depression ?
Amlodipine Bupropion Lisinopril Zolpidem.
Answer: Bupropion
◍ Which chemical contained in certain foods may have a dangerous
interaction with MAO inhibitors ? Caffeine Potassium Sodium Tyramine.
Answer: Tyramine
,◍ What is one purpose for using bar - code technology in a retail pharmacy ? It
helps reduce long lines at the pickup counter . It reduces the amount of cash
register transactions . It reduces the need to manually count medications . It
helps select the right drug from the shelf ..
Answer: It helps select the right drug from the shelf .
◍ In what area is PPE donning usually performed prior to sterile compounding
? Anteroom Wash room Buffer room Inside the LAFW.
Answer: Anteroom
◍ Most states require a prescription label to contain which piece of medication
information ? AB rating DAW code The med's manufacturerThe med's
inactive ingredients.
Answer: The med's manufacturer
◍ You receive the following order : Dextrose 5 % solution 100 mL You have
dextrose 20 % solution in stock . How much diluent do you need to fill the
order ? 15 mL 55 mL 75 mL 80 mL.
Answer: 75 mL
◍ According to federal law , how many times can Ms. Bledsoe Ms. Bledsoe
needs her Klonopin prescription transferred from an out - of - state
pharmacy . have her prescription transferred if the transfer takes place over
the phone ? 0123.
Answer: 1
◍ Which medication is the brand name for ondansetron ? Celebrex Onglyza
Protonix Zofran.
Answer: Zofran
◍ What information does a unit - dose bar code from a manufacturer on a
medication package usually contain ? The medication's lot number The
medication's indication The prescription number The patient's weight.
Answer: The medication's lot number
◍ What is the best way to ask a patient for medication allergy information ?
Are you allergic to any medications ? What medications are you allergic to ?
, Do you have any allergies to medications ? Have you ever had an allergy to
a medication ?.
Answer: What medications are you allergic to ?
◍ Ms. Turner is prescribed isotretinoin . What is a requirement of the
iPLEDGE program ? Ms. Turner must have weekly pregnancy tests if she is
of child - bearing age . The pharmacist must document the RMA number on
the isotretinoin prescription . The prescriber can order up to five refills on
Ms. Turner's isotretinoin prescription . The " do not dispense after " date
recorded on the bag should be 30 days from Ms. Turner's last pregnancy test
..
Answer: The pharmacist must document the RMA number on the
isotretinoin prescription .
◍ When weighing a solid , after placing a weigh boat on an electronic scale ,
what is the next step ? Wipe off residue . Power off the scale . Press the tare
button . Place product on the scale ..
Answer: Press the tare button .
◍ You receive the following prescription : Albuterol HFA # 1 2 puffs q6 prn
heartburn ——————————————————What is a possible
reason to alert the pharmacist about this Rx ? Frequency IndicationQuantity
Route of administration.
Answer: Indication
◍ Miss Davis drops off her prescription, and is waiting for it to be filled,
according to most state laws who is responsible for completing a drug
utilization review.
Answer: Registered pharmacist
◍ When putting away prescriptions that are ready for pick - up , what section
of the pharmacy would Mr. Bronstein's celecoxib capsules be stored ? In the
refrigerator In the will - call area On stocked pharmacy shelves In a locked
cabinet by the pharmacist.
Answer: In the will - call area
, ◍ Which part of the meniscus is read to measure liquids ? Bottom Left Right
Top.
Answer: Bottom
◍ Why is a list of a patient's current medications and supplements important to
collect at the pharmacy drop - off window ? The technician can verify the
therapy is appropriate . The technician can double - check they selected the
correct patient . The pharmacist can check for drug interactions or
duplications . The pharmacist can verify the patient has filled meds at the
pharmacy before ..
Answer: The pharmacist can check for drug interactions or duplications .
◍ How many identifiers are best to verify with a patient who's picking up their
prescription ?1234.
Answer: 2
◍ Mr. Fleming's prescription reads " Instill 1 gtt ou qpm prn According to
ISMP , which abbreviation this sig is most prone to causing an error ? gtt
ouqpm prn.
Answer: ou
◍ According to federal law , how much pseudoephedrine can be sold to a
patient without an Rx from a retail pharmacy per day ? 1.8 grams 3.6 grams
7.5 grams 9.8 grams.
Answer: 3.6 grams
◍ You were just hired as a pharmacy technician at a local community
pharmacy . According to most state laws , which duty will you likely
perform in this role ? Compound sterile IV products Check prescriptions for
missing information . Counsel patients on medical conditions and treatments
. Prepare 24 - hour unit - dose supplies of medications for patients ..
Answer: Check prescriptions for missing information .
◍ What information does a unit - dose bar code from a manufacturer on a
medication package usually contain ? The medication's lot number The
medication's indication The prescription number The patient's weight.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ What do the last two digits of an NDC number identify ? Dosage form
Manufacturer Medication name Package size.
Answer: Package size
◍ Mr. Smithe brings in the following prescription : Lipitor 10 mg tablets Sig :
1 po qd # 30 Which side effect will the pharmacist tell him about that might
occur with this medication ? Diarrhea Muscle pain Rashes Shortness of
breath.
Answer: Muscle pain
◍ According to DEA , which medication is classified as a Schedule V
medication ? Duragesic Lyrica Provigil Xanax.
Answer: Lyrica
◍ Ms. Weintraub takes the following medications : Aciphex , Bystolic ,
Eliquis , and Robaxin Which medication is used for muscle spasms ?
Aciphex Bystolic Eliquis Robaxin.
Answer: Robaxin
◍ Mr. Elliot takes the following medications : amlodipine , bupropion ,
lisinopril , and zolpidem . Which medication is used to treat depression ?
Amlodipine Bupropion Lisinopril Zolpidem.
Answer: Bupropion
◍ Which chemical contained in certain foods may have a dangerous
interaction with MAO inhibitors ? Caffeine Potassium Sodium Tyramine.
Answer: Tyramine
,◍ What is one purpose for using bar - code technology in a retail pharmacy ? It
helps reduce long lines at the pickup counter . It reduces the amount of cash
register transactions . It reduces the need to manually count medications . It
helps select the right drug from the shelf ..
Answer: It helps select the right drug from the shelf .
◍ In what area is PPE donning usually performed prior to sterile compounding
? Anteroom Wash room Buffer room Inside the LAFW.
Answer: Anteroom
◍ Most states require a prescription label to contain which piece of medication
information ? AB rating DAW code The med's manufacturerThe med's
inactive ingredients.
Answer: The med's manufacturer
◍ You receive the following order : Dextrose 5 % solution 100 mL You have
dextrose 20 % solution in stock . How much diluent do you need to fill the
order ? 15 mL 55 mL 75 mL 80 mL.
Answer: 75 mL
◍ According to federal law , how many times can Ms. Bledsoe Ms. Bledsoe
needs her Klonopin prescription transferred from an out - of - state
pharmacy . have her prescription transferred if the transfer takes place over
the phone ? 0123.
Answer: 1
◍ Which medication is the brand name for ondansetron ? Celebrex Onglyza
Protonix Zofran.
Answer: Zofran
◍ What information does a unit - dose bar code from a manufacturer on a
medication package usually contain ? The medication's lot number The
medication's indication The prescription number The patient's weight.
Answer: The medication's lot number
◍ What is the best way to ask a patient for medication allergy information ?
Are you allergic to any medications ? What medications are you allergic to ?
, Do you have any allergies to medications ? Have you ever had an allergy to
a medication ?.
Answer: What medications are you allergic to ?
◍ Ms. Turner is prescribed isotretinoin . What is a requirement of the
iPLEDGE program ? Ms. Turner must have weekly pregnancy tests if she is
of child - bearing age . The pharmacist must document the RMA number on
the isotretinoin prescription . The prescriber can order up to five refills on
Ms. Turner's isotretinoin prescription . The " do not dispense after " date
recorded on the bag should be 30 days from Ms. Turner's last pregnancy test
..
Answer: The pharmacist must document the RMA number on the
isotretinoin prescription .
◍ When weighing a solid , after placing a weigh boat on an electronic scale ,
what is the next step ? Wipe off residue . Power off the scale . Press the tare
button . Place product on the scale ..
Answer: Press the tare button .
◍ You receive the following prescription : Albuterol HFA # 1 2 puffs q6 prn
heartburn ——————————————————What is a possible
reason to alert the pharmacist about this Rx ? Frequency IndicationQuantity
Route of administration.
Answer: Indication
◍ Miss Davis drops off her prescription, and is waiting for it to be filled,
according to most state laws who is responsible for completing a drug
utilization review.
Answer: Registered pharmacist
◍ When putting away prescriptions that are ready for pick - up , what section
of the pharmacy would Mr. Bronstein's celecoxib capsules be stored ? In the
refrigerator In the will - call area On stocked pharmacy shelves In a locked
cabinet by the pharmacist.
Answer: In the will - call area
, ◍ Which part of the meniscus is read to measure liquids ? Bottom Left Right
Top.
Answer: Bottom
◍ Why is a list of a patient's current medications and supplements important to
collect at the pharmacy drop - off window ? The technician can verify the
therapy is appropriate . The technician can double - check they selected the
correct patient . The pharmacist can check for drug interactions or
duplications . The pharmacist can verify the patient has filled meds at the
pharmacy before ..
Answer: The pharmacist can check for drug interactions or duplications .
◍ How many identifiers are best to verify with a patient who's picking up their
prescription ?1234.
Answer: 2
◍ Mr. Fleming's prescription reads " Instill 1 gtt ou qpm prn According to
ISMP , which abbreviation this sig is most prone to causing an error ? gtt
ouqpm prn.
Answer: ou
◍ According to federal law , how much pseudoephedrine can be sold to a
patient without an Rx from a retail pharmacy per day ? 1.8 grams 3.6 grams
7.5 grams 9.8 grams.
Answer: 3.6 grams
◍ You were just hired as a pharmacy technician at a local community
pharmacy . According to most state laws , which duty will you likely
perform in this role ? Compound sterile IV products Check prescriptions for
missing information . Counsel patients on medical conditions and treatments
. Prepare 24 - hour unit - dose supplies of medications for patients ..
Answer: Check prescriptions for missing information .
◍ What information does a unit - dose bar code from a manufacturer on a
medication package usually contain ? The medication's lot number The
medication's indication The prescription number The patient's weight.
