ExCPT 3.0 Practice Assessment 1

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A medication is to be stored between 15°C to 25°C. At which of the following temperatures in Fahrenheit should the pharmacy technician store this medication? 2° F, 42° F, 62° F, 32° F

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62° F

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Which nonprofit organization is dedicated solely to educating the health care community about safe medication practices and the prevention of errors? Options: MedWatch, The Joint Commission (TJC), Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), MEDMARX

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Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)

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Which of the following is the maximum number of times a prescription for a Schedule III to Schedule IV can be refilled within 6 months from the date it was originally written? Six, Zero, Five , One

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Five

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A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following medication instructions will be included on a prescription for levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
Options:
Take the medication with dinner.
Take the medication at least 1 hour after a meal.
Take the medication at bedtime.
Take the medication on an empty stomach.

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Take the medication on an empty stomach.

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Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take when repackaging medications? Repackage the medications in a high-traffic area near all equipment and supplies., Wash the pill tray with distilled water after each use., Wear gloves when handling tablets or capsules., Prepare several medications at one time.

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Wear gloves when handling tablets or capsules.

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Which of the following is covered under Medicare Part B? Hospital stays for a diabetic emergency, Glucometer and blood glucose testing supplies, Insulin, Metformin (Glucophage)

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Glucometer and blood glucose testing supplies.

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A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for eye drops. The technician should identify that which of the following eye drops should be stored in the refrigerator: Latanoprost (Xalatan), Timolol (Timoptic), Cyclosporin (Neoral), Dorzolamide (Trusopt)?

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Latanoprost (Xalatan)

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$30.50

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A pharmacy technician is required to include a patient package insert when dispensing which of the following medication to a patient? Simvastatin (Zocor), Drospirenone (Yasmin), Oxycodone (Percocet), Esomeprazole (Nexium)

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Drospirenone (Yasmin)

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Which of the following tasks can a pharmacy technician legally perform? Make recommendations for over-the-counter (OTC) supplies. Counsel a patient on the use of a medication. Prescribe medication therapy. Fill a unit dose cart.

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Fill a unit dose cart.