GIANT EAGLE PHARMACY TECH 2 STUDY
GUIDE 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND
PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Compounding (2)
Answer: Conversion of one dose to another, distilled water to a order
to make a liquid
Preparation of selected dosage forms from bulk chemicals, recipe
from a doctor to make a product that isn't commercially available
◉ When labeling a package item never cover what? (3)
Answer: NDC, Expiration, lot number
◉ Aerosols
Answer: Liquid or gaseous medications deliver via spray
◉ Ampules
Answer: Sterile containers containing a single dose of medication
◉ Caplets
Answer: Tablets shaped similar to a capsule
,◉ Cream
Answer: A topical dosage, semi solid, oil and water
◉ Gel
Answer: Semi solid, usually water, small particles, also Calle colloidal
suspensions
◉ Lotion
Answer: Fluid emulsion or suspension intended for external use
◉ gtts
Answer: Drops
◉ When compounding technicians may
Answer: Calculate ingredients and measure ingredients, but
pharmacists must check your work before combining anything
◉ Weighing paper
Answer: Allows for easy transfer of the active pharmaceutical
ingredients
◉ Trituration
, Answer: The process of decreasing the particle size by grinding -
decreases particle size
◉ Levigation
Answer: Dissolving solid ingredients into an ointment or cream by
mixing together & pressing hard with spatula on a glass plate -
decreases particle size
◉ 1 teaspoon = ? Ml
Answer: 5 mL
◉ Is it acceptable to use as directed to calculate the day supply?
Answer: No, may only use on prepackaged meds (like Z-Pak) where
the manufacturer provides printed directions
◉ 1 oz = ? Ml
Answer: 30 mL
◉ 1ml = ? Drops
Answer: 20 drops
◉ Rosuvastatin
Answer: Crestor. High Cholesterol
GUIDE 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND
PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Compounding (2)
Answer: Conversion of one dose to another, distilled water to a order
to make a liquid
Preparation of selected dosage forms from bulk chemicals, recipe
from a doctor to make a product that isn't commercially available
◉ When labeling a package item never cover what? (3)
Answer: NDC, Expiration, lot number
◉ Aerosols
Answer: Liquid or gaseous medications deliver via spray
◉ Ampules
Answer: Sterile containers containing a single dose of medication
◉ Caplets
Answer: Tablets shaped similar to a capsule
,◉ Cream
Answer: A topical dosage, semi solid, oil and water
◉ Gel
Answer: Semi solid, usually water, small particles, also Calle colloidal
suspensions
◉ Lotion
Answer: Fluid emulsion or suspension intended for external use
◉ gtts
Answer: Drops
◉ When compounding technicians may
Answer: Calculate ingredients and measure ingredients, but
pharmacists must check your work before combining anything
◉ Weighing paper
Answer: Allows for easy transfer of the active pharmaceutical
ingredients
◉ Trituration
, Answer: The process of decreasing the particle size by grinding -
decreases particle size
◉ Levigation
Answer: Dissolving solid ingredients into an ointment or cream by
mixing together & pressing hard with spatula on a glass plate -
decreases particle size
◉ 1 teaspoon = ? Ml
Answer: 5 mL
◉ Is it acceptable to use as directed to calculate the day supply?
Answer: No, may only use on prepackaged meds (like Z-Pak) where
the manufacturer provides printed directions
◉ 1 oz = ? Ml
Answer: 30 mL
◉ 1ml = ? Drops
Answer: 20 drops
◉ Rosuvastatin
Answer: Crestor. High Cholesterol
