NHA Version A 26-50

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following volumes is equivalent to 45 mL?

• 2 tbsp

• 3 tbsp

• 3 tsp

• 2 tsp

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following describes the purpose of a black box warning on a medication label?

• To indicate that the medication should be disposed of in a biohazard container

• To indicate that the medication should be taken with food

• To indicate a look-alike, sound-alike medication

• To indicate that the medication carries a risk for life-threatening adverse effects

When calculating the beyond-use date (BUD) for a sterile compound, which of the following information should a pharmacy technician consider?

• The indication of the medication

• The brand name of the medication

• The NDC number of the medication

• The stability of the medication

Which of the following should a pharmacy technician recognize as an adverse effect of taking methylphenidate (Ritalin)?

• increased salivation

• Weight Loss

• Constipation

• Decreased blood pressure

Based on the prescription below, how many tablets should a pharmacy technician dispense?

Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) 500 mg tabs 1.5 g qid x 10 days

• 40 tablets

• 60 tablets

• 120 tablets

• 160 tablets

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following statements is true when no refill information is provided on a noncontrolled substance prescription?

• The prescription can be refilled up to 5 times in 6 months.

• The prescription can be refilled one time.

• Refills require authorization from the prescriber.

• Refills require authorization from the pharmacist.

A pharmacy technician is cleaning a laminar flow hood. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Use chlorhexidine to clean the hood.

• Use tap water to clean the hood.

• Wipe the hood in a horizontal fashion, from back to front.

• Wipe the sides of the hood from bottom to top.

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.

Which of the following actions is outside the scope of practice for a pharmacy technician who works at a community pharmacy that provides immunizations?

• Ordering vaccines

• Ensure proper storage of the vaccine vials.

• Explaining potential adverse effects of an immunization.

• Billing and collecting payments for immunization procedures.

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following federal acts requires a patient to receive pharmacist counseling?

• Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987

• Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90)

• Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA)

• Orphan Drug Act of 1983