HOSA PHARMACY SCIENCE EXAM GUIDE
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CORE DOMAINS:
History of Pharmacy and Professional Role
Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Pharmacology and Classification
Pharmacy Calculations (Dosages, Dilutions, and Conversions)
Compounding and Sterile Products
Pharmacy Operations and Inventory Management
Anatomy and Physiology related to Drug Action
This comprehensive test bank is designed to simulate the advanced rigor of the
HOSA Pharmacy Science competitive event. It encompasses theoretical knowledge,
practical pharmacy technician applications, and complex problem-solving
scenarios to ensure mastery of the curriculum and success in official certification
environments.
SECTION 1: Questions
1. Which ancient civilization is credited with the "Ebers Papyrus," a document
containing over 800 prescriptions and 700 drugs?
ANS: Ancient Egypt
,2. What is the primary federal law that regulates the manufacture, distribution, and
dispensing of controlled substances in the United States?
ANS: Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970
3. A physician orders 500 mg of a medication to be taken BID. The pharmacy stocks
250 mg tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per day?
ANS: 4 tablets
4. Which part of the NDC (National Drug Code) number identifies the specific
strength, dosage form, and formulation of a drug?
ANS: The middle segment (Product Code)
5. What type of drug-drug interaction occurs when the effect of two drugs given
together is greater than the sum of their individual effects?
ANS: Synergistic effect
6. Which organ is primarily responsible for the "first-pass effect" in drug
metabolism?
ANS: Liver
7. In a hospital pharmacy, what is the required frequency for cleaning the work
surfaces of a laminar airflow workbench (LAFW)?
ANS: At the beginning of each shift, before each batch, and every 30 minutes
during continuous compounding
, 8. What is the medical term for a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction
characterized by airway swelling and low blood pressure?
ANS: Anaphylaxis
9. A prescription is written for "ii gtts AU TID." What does this instruction mean?
ANS: Instill two drops into both ears three times a day
10.Which class of antibiotics is contraindicated in children under 8 years old due to
the risk of permanent tooth discoloration?
ANS: Tetracyclines
11.According to the Controlled Substances Act, which schedule contains drugs with a
high potential for abuse but have a currently accepted medical use in the US?
ANS: Schedule II
12.How many milliliters are contained in a 1-pint bottle of cough syrup?
ANS: 473 mL
13.Which pregnancy category indicates that studies in animals or humans have
demonstrated fetal abnormalities and the risk outweighs any possible benefit?
ANS: Category X
14.What is the primary indication for the medication Levothyroxine?
ANS: Hypothyroidism
PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR ACTUAL EXAMS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED | FULL EXAM
PREP TESTBANK | INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD |
GUARANTEED PASS
CORE DOMAINS:
History of Pharmacy and Professional Role
Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Pharmacology and Classification
Pharmacy Calculations (Dosages, Dilutions, and Conversions)
Compounding and Sterile Products
Pharmacy Operations and Inventory Management
Anatomy and Physiology related to Drug Action
This comprehensive test bank is designed to simulate the advanced rigor of the
HOSA Pharmacy Science competitive event. It encompasses theoretical knowledge,
practical pharmacy technician applications, and complex problem-solving
scenarios to ensure mastery of the curriculum and success in official certification
environments.
SECTION 1: Questions
1. Which ancient civilization is credited with the "Ebers Papyrus," a document
containing over 800 prescriptions and 700 drugs?
ANS: Ancient Egypt
,2. What is the primary federal law that regulates the manufacture, distribution, and
dispensing of controlled substances in the United States?
ANS: Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970
3. A physician orders 500 mg of a medication to be taken BID. The pharmacy stocks
250 mg tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per day?
ANS: 4 tablets
4. Which part of the NDC (National Drug Code) number identifies the specific
strength, dosage form, and formulation of a drug?
ANS: The middle segment (Product Code)
5. What type of drug-drug interaction occurs when the effect of two drugs given
together is greater than the sum of their individual effects?
ANS: Synergistic effect
6. Which organ is primarily responsible for the "first-pass effect" in drug
metabolism?
ANS: Liver
7. In a hospital pharmacy, what is the required frequency for cleaning the work
surfaces of a laminar airflow workbench (LAFW)?
ANS: At the beginning of each shift, before each batch, and every 30 minutes
during continuous compounding
, 8. What is the medical term for a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction
characterized by airway swelling and low blood pressure?
ANS: Anaphylaxis
9. A prescription is written for "ii gtts AU TID." What does this instruction mean?
ANS: Instill two drops into both ears three times a day
10.Which class of antibiotics is contraindicated in children under 8 years old due to
the risk of permanent tooth discoloration?
ANS: Tetracyclines
11.According to the Controlled Substances Act, which schedule contains drugs with a
high potential for abuse but have a currently accepted medical use in the US?
ANS: Schedule II
12.How many milliliters are contained in a 1-pint bottle of cough syrup?
ANS: 473 mL
13.Which pregnancy category indicates that studies in animals or humans have
demonstrated fetal abnormalities and the risk outweighs any possible benefit?
ANS: Category X
14.What is the primary indication for the medication Levothyroxine?
ANS: Hypothyroidism
