ExCPT Practice Exam

How many mL of acyclovir (Zovirax) does a pharmacy tech need to compound a 280 mg bag with a stock vial of 500mg/10mL?

• 3.8 mL

• 4.2 mL

• 5.6 mL

• 6.4 mL

Which of the following health care professionals can prescribe a medication for a child's toothache?

• DVM

• DPM

• DDS

• OD

Which of the following medications should a pharmacy technician identify as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication that is used to treat diarrhea?

• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

• Omeprazole (Prilosec)

• Loperamide (Imodium)

• Loratadine (Claritin)

According to HIPAA privacy rules, a pharm tech should identify that which of the following is a requirement regarding patients' acknowledgement signatures?

• They are required to be on file at the pharmacy before a prescription can be filled.

• They must remain on file for at least 8 years.

• They are only necessary for prescriptions of controlled substances.

• They must be maintained separately from the patient consultation log.

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following information is required on labels prepared for compounded sterile products?

• Prescriber's NPI number

• Prescriber's DEA number

• Preparation date and time

• Beyond-use date

A pharmacy tech is preparing to take inventory of all controlled substances that are in stock at the pharmacy. The tech should identify that the DEA requires reporting of exact quantities for which of the following schedules of controlled substances?

• Schedule II

• Schedule III

• Schedule IV

• Schedule V

A pharm tech is scanning a bar code on a medication bottle. Which of the following information should the tech expect the bar code to include?

• Prescriber's name

• Adverse effects

• Dosage form

• Purchase date

A pharmacy tech should identify that which of the following are examples of look-alike, sound-alike medications?

• Baclofen and benazepril

• Fluoxetine and fenofibrate

• Prednisone and prednisolone

• Tamoxifen and Tamsulosin

A pharmacy tech is preparing to compound sterile products. Which of the following should the tech identify as a method to minimize incompatibilities of compounded solutions?

• Mix drugs that have opposite pH levels.

• Store solutions in a well-lit area.

• Check DEA guidelines for drug interactions.

• Limit the number of drugs added to solutions.

A pharm tech should identify that which of the following prescription instructions corresponds with the prescription below:

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• Take one tablet by mouth four times each morning for high blood pressure.

• Take one tablet by mouth every 4 days in the morning for high blood pressure.

• Take one tablet by mouth once daily in the morning for high blood pressure.

• Take one tablet by mouth every other morning for high blood pressure.