A ExCPT Practice Exam A (Pt. 4)
Pharmacy Certification
76. According to USP <797>, which of the following personal protective
equipment equipment (PPE) should a pharmacy technician apply first when
performing aseptic technique?
A. face mask
B. hair bonnet
C. gown
D. show covers - D.show covers
77. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following
statements is true when no refill information is provided on a noncontrolled
substance prescription?
A. the prescription can be refilled up to five times in 6 months
B. the prescription can be refilled one time
C. refills require authorization from the prescriber
D. refills require authorization from the pharmacist - C. refills require
authorization from the prescriber
78. A pharmacy technician is preparing to make a sterile compound. She is
starting with a non-sterile product. Which of the following categories of
compounded sterile preparation does this compound fall under?
A. low-risk
B. medium-risk
C. high-risk
D. immediate-use - C.high-risk
79. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is
another name for vitamin B12?
A. pyridoxine
B. cyanocobalamin
C. riboflavin
D. pantothenic acid - B.cyanocobalamin
80. Which of the following medications can a pharmacy technician stock in an
automated dispensing machine?
A. penicillin (Pen VK)
, B. triamcinolone ointment (Kenalog)
C. metformin (Glucophage)
D. acetaminophen/codeine suspension (Tylenol with codeine) - C.Metformin
(Glucophage)
81. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following
prescription instructions corresponded with the prescription below? naproxen
(Anaprox) 550 mg 2 tabs po q4-6h prn
A. Take two tablets every 4-6 hours as needed
B. Take two tablets by mouth every 4-6 hours as needed
C. Take two tablets by mouth every 4-6 hours
D. Take two capsule by mouth every 4-6 hours as needed - B. Take two
tablets by mouth every 4-6 hours as needed
82. A pharmacy technician is required to include a patient package insert
when dispensing which of the following medications to a patient?
A. simvastatin (Zocor)
B. drospirenone (Yasmin)
C. oxycodone (Percocet)
D. esomeprazole (Nexium) - B.drospirenone (Yasmin)
83. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following
medications is available to patients over-the-counter (OTC)?
A. minoxidil (Rogaine)
B. escitalopram (Lexapro)
C. phenytoin (Dilantin)
D. sumatriptan (Imitrex) - A.minoxidil (Rogaine)
84. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is an
example of a solid dosage form?
A. suspension
B. otic drops
C. transdermal patch
D. effervescent tablets - D.effervescent tablets
85. Which of the following statements about storage conditions should a
pharmacy technician make to a patient who is taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
sublingual tablets?
A. "Nitroglycerin can be stored in a pill box"
B. "Nitroglycerin should be stored in the original, airtight container"
Pharmacy Certification
76. According to USP <797>, which of the following personal protective
equipment equipment (PPE) should a pharmacy technician apply first when
performing aseptic technique?
A. face mask
B. hair bonnet
C. gown
D. show covers - D.show covers
77. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following
statements is true when no refill information is provided on a noncontrolled
substance prescription?
A. the prescription can be refilled up to five times in 6 months
B. the prescription can be refilled one time
C. refills require authorization from the prescriber
D. refills require authorization from the pharmacist - C. refills require
authorization from the prescriber
78. A pharmacy technician is preparing to make a sterile compound. She is
starting with a non-sterile product. Which of the following categories of
compounded sterile preparation does this compound fall under?
A. low-risk
B. medium-risk
C. high-risk
D. immediate-use - C.high-risk
79. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is
another name for vitamin B12?
A. pyridoxine
B. cyanocobalamin
C. riboflavin
D. pantothenic acid - B.cyanocobalamin
80. Which of the following medications can a pharmacy technician stock in an
automated dispensing machine?
A. penicillin (Pen VK)
, B. triamcinolone ointment (Kenalog)
C. metformin (Glucophage)
D. acetaminophen/codeine suspension (Tylenol with codeine) - C.Metformin
(Glucophage)
81. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following
prescription instructions corresponded with the prescription below? naproxen
(Anaprox) 550 mg 2 tabs po q4-6h prn
A. Take two tablets every 4-6 hours as needed
B. Take two tablets by mouth every 4-6 hours as needed
C. Take two tablets by mouth every 4-6 hours
D. Take two capsule by mouth every 4-6 hours as needed - B. Take two
tablets by mouth every 4-6 hours as needed
82. A pharmacy technician is required to include a patient package insert
when dispensing which of the following medications to a patient?
A. simvastatin (Zocor)
B. drospirenone (Yasmin)
C. oxycodone (Percocet)
D. esomeprazole (Nexium) - B.drospirenone (Yasmin)
83. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following
medications is available to patients over-the-counter (OTC)?
A. minoxidil (Rogaine)
B. escitalopram (Lexapro)
C. phenytoin (Dilantin)
D. sumatriptan (Imitrex) - A.minoxidil (Rogaine)
84. A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is an
example of a solid dosage form?
A. suspension
B. otic drops
C. transdermal patch
D. effervescent tablets - D.effervescent tablets
85. Which of the following statements about storage conditions should a
pharmacy technician make to a patient who is taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
sublingual tablets?
A. "Nitroglycerin can be stored in a pill box"
B. "Nitroglycerin should be stored in the original, airtight container"
