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PTCE Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) Exam Questions and Answers

Questions 4

Retin-A should be stored with the:

Options:

A.

Liquid preparations.

B.

Chemotherapy drugs.

C.

Refrigerated drugs.

D.

Topical preparations.

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Questions 5

Eliquis is considered ahigh-alert medicationbecause it can cause potentially fatal:

Options:

A.

Respiratory depression

B.

Bleeding

C.

Hyperglycemia

D.

Hypoxia

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Questions 6

Which of the following medications is available only with a prescription?

Options:

A.

Pantoprazole

B.

Omeprazole

C.

Lansoprazole

D.

Esomeprazole

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Questions 7

A patient presents the following prescription:

Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL

1 tsp tid x 10 days

How much of the medication, in mL, will be used during the first 5 days of therapy?

Options:

A.

25

B.

50

C.

75

D.

150

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Questions 8

Which of the following medications is subject to aREMS programdue to the risk ofembryo-fetal toxicity?

Options:

A.

Miconazole

B.

Mycophenolate

C.

Phentermine

D.

Phenytoin

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Questions 9

Which of the followingclasses of medicationsis consideredhigh-alert riskinacute care and ambulatory settings?

Options:

A.

Chemotherapeutic agents

B.

Antibiotics

C.

Corticosteroids

D.

Diuretics

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Questions 10

Which of the following medications is aproton pump inhibitor (PPI)?

Options:

A.

Prilosec

B.

Prozac

C.

Paxil

D.

Plavix

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Questions 11

How much of a drug prescribed at5 mg/kgshould be administered to a patient weighing132 lbs?

Options:

A.

33 mg

B.

300 mg

C.

660 mg

D.

3 g

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Questions 12

What volume, inmL, of morphine sulfate that comes in10 mL vials at a concentration of 5 mg/mLwill be needed to fill an order for25 mg?

Options:

A.

0.5

B.

2

C.

2.5

D.

5

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Questions 13

According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), which of the following is a high-alert medication in an acute care setting?

Options:

A.

Normal saline solution

B.

Transdermal lidocaine

C.

Dextrose 5% solution

D.

Insulin U-500

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Questions 14

Which of the following medications would require the auxiliary label"Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking"?

Options:

A.

Risedronate

B.

Ropinirole

C.

Repaglinide

D.

Rifampin

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Questions 15

Aspacerwas prescribed to accompany ametered dose inhaler (MDI), but the patient never picked it up. The spacer should be returned to:

Options:

A.

Damaged stock

B.

The manufacturer

C.

The study sponsor

D.

Dispensing stock

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Questions 16

Handling hazardous substances should be done:

Options:

A.

In a chemical safety cabinet.

B.

Wearing personal protective equipment.

C.

Using disposable gloves washed between each use.

D.

In a positive-pressure clean room.

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Questions 17

Pharmacies may dispense a supply ofisotretinointhat will last no more than how many days?

Options:

A.

15

B.

30

C.

45

D.

90

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Questions 18

A Class III recall:

Options:

A.

is issued when there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

B.

is initiated by the FDA if a manufacturer has violated the adulteration provisions of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).

C.

occurs when a product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

D.

applies to products that are not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

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Questions 19

If M-M-R II antigen were inadvertently reconstituted with a stock vial of normal saline, pharmacy staff should:

Options:

A.

administer the vaccine as the diluents are equivalent.

B.

report the incident to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

C.

contact the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for guidance.

D.

discard the vaccine as its efficacy could be altered.

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Questions 20

Diflucan is indicated to treat:

Options:

A.

bacterial infections.

B.

gastroesophageal reflux disease.

C.

altitude sickness.

D.

fungal infections.

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Questions 21

Which of the following auxiliary labels would be most appropriate for phenazopyridine?

Options:

A.

May discolor urine

B.

May cause drowsiness

C.

Chew or crush the tablets

D.

Take with food or milk

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Questions 22

While unpacking today's shipment, a pharmacy technician notices that a vial of Apidra arrived frozen. The technician's best course of action is to prepare the item to be:

Options:

A.

thawed and stored in a refrigerator

B.

sent to the prescriber

C.

dispensed to a patient

D.

returned to the distributor

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Questions 23

According to USP, which of the following may be used todecontaminate human skin?

Options:

A.

Antibiotics

B.

Antiseptics

C.

Chemical sterilants

D.

UV irradiation

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Questions 24

Cyanocobalamin is indicated to treat:

Options:

A.

pernicious anemia

B.

alcohol withdrawal

C.

hypothyroidism

D.

narrow-angle glaucoma

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Questions 25

According toUSP, the breaking or separation of an oil phase that is not easily dispersed is indicative of a reaction in a(n):

Options:

A.

Tincture

B.

Solution

C.

Suspension

D.

Emulsion

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Questions 26

A pharmacy technician receives a prescription forZyrtec 10 mg once a dayfor schizophrenia. The technician should alert the pharmacist because:

Options:

A.

Zyrtec requires special handling.

B.

The prescription exceeds the maximum recommended daily dose.

C.

The prescription appears to contain a look-alike sound-alike (LASA) error.

D.

Zyrtec is subject to a REMS program.

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Questions 27

When used in a prescription Sig. "troche" indicates a dosage:

Options:

A.

time.

B.

form.

C.

rate.

D.

route.

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Questions 28

Which of the following medications usually end in "-pril" and are used torelax blood vessels?

Options:

A.

Beta blockers

B.

Calcium channel blockers

C.

ACE inhibitors

D.

Statins

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Questions 29

Nurtec ODT must be stored in the original packaging until ready to use because it is sensitive to:

Options:

A.

moisture

B.

light

C.

heat

D.

cold

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Questions 30

A package with the NDC: 76439-103-10 contains the same medication as a package with which of the following NDCs?

Options:

A.

76439-208-10

B.

76439-103-50

C.

74693-103-10

D.

74693-206-50

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Questions 31

A pharmacy must report the theft or significant loss of which of the following medications to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?

Options:

A.

Pregabalin

B.

Piroxicam

C.

Prochlorperazine

D.

Pioglitazone

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Questions 32

When handling hazardous drugs, exposure control must begin when the drug:

Options:

A.

is dispensed.

B.

enters the facility.

C.

is compounded.

D.

is placed on the pharmacy shelf.

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Questions 33

What volume (in mL) of adexamethasone injection (20 mg/mL)is required to administer a30 mg dose?

Options:

A.

0.15

B.

0.67

C.

1.5

D.

6.7

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Questions 34

A prescription foracetaminophen 325 mg tabletswas inadvertently filled withacetaminophen 500 mg tablets, but the verifying pharmacist caught and corrected the mistake before dispensing. It would be most appropriate to report this situation as a(n):

Options:

A.

Near miss.

B.

Adverse drug reaction.

C.

Drug allergy.

D.

Sentinel event.

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Questions 35

Multiple-dose vials contain preservatives that inhibit:

Options:

A.

stability and compatibility.

B.

sorption and leaching.

C.

microbial growth.

D.

synergistic reactions.

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Questions 36

Famotidine oral suspensionremains stable for a maximum of how many days following reconstitution?

Options:

A.

1

B.

7

C.

21

D.

30

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Questions 37

Themiddle series of numbersin theNational Drug Code (NDC)is used for:

Options:

A.

Identification of therapeutic class

B.

Locating expired medication on the shelf

C.

Proper storage of the medication

D.

Accurate product selection

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Questions 38

Which of the following is the correct interpretation of "Sig: 1 tab PO q.i.d. p.c. & h.s."?

Options:

A.

Take one tablet by mouth five times daily with meals and at bedtime.

B.

Take one tablet by mouth four times daily without meals and at bedtime with a snack.

C.

Take one tablet by mouth four times daily before meals and at bedtime.

D.

Take one tablet by mouth four times daily after meals and at bedtime.

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Questions 39

Which of the following should be used tohelp incorporate a solid (like powder) into an ointmentduringnonsterile compounding?

Options:

A.

Emulsifying agents

B.

Diluents

C.

Levigating agents

D.

Preservatives

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Questions 40

Which of the following products should bestored in a pharmacy refrigerator long-term?

Options:

A.

Filgrastim injection

B.

Ofloxacin solution

C.

Famciclovir tablets

D.

Dorzolamide solution

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Questions 41

Oxybutynin is indicated to treat symptoms associated with:

Options:

A.

Bronchitis

B.

Hyperlipidemia

C.

Overactive bladder

D.

Pancreatitis

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Questions 42

Which of the following is an OTC medication indicated to treat motion sickness?

Options:

A.

Meclizine

B.

Olanzapine

C.

Promethazine

D.

Scopolamine

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Questions 43

Ahazardous drug spill kitfor pharmacy use should include:

Options:

A.

Permeable, disposable protective garments.

B.

Sufficient supplies to absorb a spill of about 10,000 mL.

C.

Reusable absorbent sponges or toweling.

D.

A disposable scoop for glass fragments.

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Questions 44

Asyndrome that can be produced by abrupt cessation or rapid dose reduction of a medicationis:

Options:

A.

Tolerance

B.

Addiction

C.

Withdrawal

D.

Dependency

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Questions 45

Carvedilolmay be a suitable therapeutic substitution for:

Options:

A.

Albuterol

B.

Labetalol

C.

Tramadol

D.

Estradiol

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Questions 46

Which of the following is anon-profit organizationthat focuses oneducating healthcare providers and consumerswith the goal ofpreventing medication errors?

Options:

A.

FDA

B.

ISMP

C.

DEA

D.

CDC

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Questions 47

To decrease the risk of incorrectly filling a prescription for a drug that has a look-alike/sound-alike name, the pharmacy could:

Options:

A.

use both the brand name and the generic name on the prescription label.

B.

place the drug next to another look-alike/sound-alike drug on the shelf if they are alphabetical.

C.

review the first five digits of the NDC to confirm the correct product.

D.

take hazardous drug precautions.

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Questions 48

A pharmacy technician should notify a pharmacist when a refill of sertraline is requested if the patient:

Options:

A.

presents new insurance coverage.

B.

requests the refill two days early.

C.

reports suicidal ideation.

D.

reports improved interest and motivation.

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Questions 49

According tofederal law, a prescription for which of the following medicationsmay be transferredto another pharmacy to be refilled?

Options:

A.

Alprazolam

B.

Methylphenidate

C.

Fentanyl

D.

Hydromorphone

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Questions 50

According to the FDA, a Medication Guide must be given to the patient when dispensing:

Options:

A.

zafirlukast.

B.

Zestril.

C.

zinc.

D.

Zyprexa.

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Questions 51

An error that has the potential to cause harm but is caught and corrected before it reaches the patient should be reported as a(n):

Options:

A.

Adverse drug event (ADE)

B.

Recall

C.

Near miss

D.

Root-cause analysis (RCA)

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Questions 52

Whichvitaminshould be takenbefore and during pregnancyto help avoidneural tube defects?

Options:

A.

Pyridoxine

B.

Ascorbic acid

C.

Thiamine

D.

Folic acid

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Questions 53

Which of the following should be taken on anempty stomach?

Options:

A.

Levothyroxine

B.

Amlodipine

C.

Cyclobenzaprine

D.

Loratadine

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Questions 54

Which type of injection administers a medication into theskin?

Options:

A.

Intraperitoneal

B.

Intravenous

C.

Intramuscular

D.

Intradermal

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Questions 55

Federal law restricts the OTC sale of:

Options:

A.

Loratadine

B.

Pseudoephedrine

C.

Acetaminophen

D.

Naproxen

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Questions 56

Counting trays should be cleaned frequently to:

Options:

A.

Eliminate decontamination

B.

Remove residue

C.

Guarantee aseptic technique

D.

Promote allergic reactions

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Questions 57

Thegeneric name for Concertais:

Options:

A.

Methylphenidate

B.

Dexmethylphenidate

C.

Dextroamphetamine

D.

Lisdexamfetamine

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Questions 58

What is the first thing a pharmacy technician should do when a body area is exposed to a hazardous substance?

Options:

A.

Notify the pharmacy manager

B.

Thoroughly flush with water

C.

Call environmental services for help with cleanup

D.

Go to the emergency department

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Questions 59

A prescription for 1 pint of rifampin 1% suspension. 2 tbsp daily, will be compounded using how many 300 mg capsules of the drug?

Options:

A.

8

B.

16

C.

32

D.

160

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Questions 60

According to the manufacturer, which of the following medications must be dispensed in its original container?

Options:

A.

Furosemide

B.

Linaclotide

C.

Valsartan

D.

Sertraline

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Questions 61

It would be most appropriate to dispose of which of the following medications as hazardous waste?

Options:

A.

Lisinopril

B.

Acetaminophen

C.

Methotrexate

D.

Prednisone

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Questions 62

A physician prescribes5 mg/kgof a drugtwice dailyfor a patient weighing110 lbs. How many0.5 g tabletsof the drug are required for a10-day duration?

Options:

A.

5

B.

10

C.

20

D.

40

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Questions 63

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is indicated for healthcare personnel who:

Options:

A.

are about to touch a contaminated surface.

B.

have just performed an aseptic task.

C.

are about to remove their gloves.

D.

have just touched a patient.

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Questions 64

Medications considered to have a narrow therapeutic index generally exhibit a(n):

Options:

A.

shorter window of guaranteed stability.

B.

incompatibility with therapeutic monitoring.

C.

synergistic effect on other medications.

D.

higher risk of causing serious toxicity.

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Questions 65

Levetiracetam is a(n):

Options:

A.

Antibiotic

B.

Antihyperglycemic

C.

Anticonvulsant

D.

Antihypertensive

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Questions 66

It would be most appropriate to report which of the following toMedWatch?

Options:

A.

Medication reimbursement complaints.

B.

Damaged medications received from a wholesaler.

C.

Complaints about pharmacy staff.

D.

Medical device malfunctions.

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Exam Code: PTCE
Exam Name: Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) Exam
Last Update: Mar 15, 2025
Questions: 223
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