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This course is designed to prepare students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) by covering essential topics such as pharmacology, medication safety, pharmacy law and ethics, inventory management, and prescription processing. Emphasis is placed on developing the practical skills and foundational knowledge required to perform effectively in a pharmacy setting, including accurate dosage calculations, proper drug storage, and patient communication techniques. Through comprehensive review sessions, practice tests, and interactive learning activities, students will gain the confidence and competence needed to successfully pass the certification exam and begin a rewarding career as a pharmacy technician.
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Mosby s Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practice 3rd Edition by Teresa Hopper BS CPhT
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Q1) Gerhard Domagk discovered sulfonamide,the first synthetic antibiotic.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) The first pharmacy technicians were family members of the pharmacist.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
Q3) Which of the following choices best describes sources of materials for remedies in ancient times?
A)Chemicals, minerals, vitamins
B)Minerals, animals, prayer
C)Minerals, animals, plants
D)Plants, seeds, leaves
Answer: C
Q4) A protocol is a set of standards and guidelines within which a facility works.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
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Q1) The Orphan Drug Act passed in which year?
A)1893
B)1389
C)1938
D)1983
Answer: D
Q2) It was estimated that more than ____million childhood deaths were prevented annually because of the use of childproof caps.
A)1.4
B)4.1
C)14
D)41
Answer: A
Q3) Having corrections added to your health information is a right of the patient.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Q1) A pharmacy technician should be able to type at least
A)50 wpm
B)35 wpm
C)45 wpm
D)60 wpm
Answer: B
Q2) Certification is education beyond the basic technical education,usually required for license renewal.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Which one of the following is a common job performed by an outpatient pharmacy technician?
A)Medicare billing
B)Answering the phone
C)Ordering stock
D)All of the above
Answer: D
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Q1) CI = ____
A)51
B)101
C)501
D)11
Q2) A recommended dose for administration of a medication is 21 mg/lb/day.How many milligrams of this drug must be administered daily to a 115 kg adult? ____ mg/day
A)253
B)1097.7
C)2415
D)5313
Q3) The physician orders 500 ml of a drug solution to be administered at a rate of 20 gtt/min.The IV set is calibrated to deliver 15 gtt/ml.How long will it take to administer the entire infusion? ____Â hours
A)6.5
B)6.25
C)1.6
D)10
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Q1) Parenteral medication
A)The relationship between two drugs that have the same dosage form and have similar bioavailability
B)Medication administered by injection or topically that bypasses the gastrointestinal system
C)The processes by which the body breaks down or converts medications to active or inactive substances
D)The final elimination of a drug from the body
E)The taking in of nutrients and drugs from food and liquids
F)Medications that can be purchased without a prescription
G)To place into
H)The degree to which a drug or other substance becomes available to the target tissue after administration
I)The study of the absorption, metabolism, distribution, and excretion of drugs
J)Drugs that require a prescription
Q2) All inhalers must be able to be inhaled easily into the lungs.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Drug Facts and Comparisons is one of the least often used books by pharmacists.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Although technicians cannot relay information from Trissel's Handbook on Injectable Drugs to physicians or nurses,they can find the information and have it ready for the:
A)Physician
B)Nurse
C)Pharmacist
D)None of the above
Q3) The American Drug Index contains more than ____ Rx and OTC drugs.
A)220,000
B)2200
C)22,000
D)220
Q4) The Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs is published by:
A)APhA
B)FDA
C)David Brandes
D)The state board of pharmacy
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Q1) A prescription can arrive in a pharmacy by various methods.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Institutional pharmacies are located outside facilities such as hospitals,prisons,and other institutions.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Filling a prescription is one of the most important and commonly performed duties of a pharmacy technician,regardless of the setting.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The physician needs to check the prescription for the correct drug name,strength,dosage form,and amount and then sign the script.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Decongestants cannot interact with antidepressants.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of these products are being manufactured for use as a remedy for sore throats?
A)Cavity fillings
B)Chewing gum
C)Toothpicks
D)Braces
Q3) OTC medications are able to be taken by all age groups without restriction,which is why they require no prescription.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Aspirin decreases the clotting ability of:
A)Platelets
B)Red blood cells
C)White blood cells
D)All of the above
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Q1) Homeopathy simply means "like suffering."
A)True
B)False
Q2) Products derived from the genus Tanacetum are used to treat all but which of the following?
A)Fever
B)Arthritis
C)Muscle cramps
D)Asthma
Q3) Aloe vera is used on which of these conditions?
A)Coughing
B)Headaches
C)Various skin irritations
D)Diarrhea
Q4) According to the World Health Organization,alternative medicine now is estimated to be used by more than ____ percent of the world's population.
A)60%
B)50%
C)70%
D)80%
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Q1) Hospital units that stock controlled substances must:
A)Keep all medications out in the open
B)Allow only pharmacists to handle the medication
C)Have two nurses conduct an actual count at the change of every shift
D)Have the technicians count the medications every 4 hours.
Q2) A stat order should be filled within 2 to 4 hours.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Policies and procedures binders contain information pertaining to all of the following except:
A)Employees' weekly schedule
B)Emergency situations
C)Daily work routines and responsibilities
D)Mandatory training
Q4) Crash carts contain:
A)Sublingual medications
B)Oral suspensions
C)Creams
D)Injectables
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Q1) Elixir
A)The act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug
B)Base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water
C)Markings on a measuring device
D)Part or portion of a medicine and/or ingredient that has the same volume or weight
E)A small particle
F)Bind together
G)Holds a single-dose tablet or capsule
H)Sealed with a foil card backboard
I)A hydrophilic base
J)An agent that contains small particles (1-1000 nm) that do not precipitate under the influence of gravity but remain distributed throughout either a suspension or an emulsion
Q2) A solvent is the greater part of a solution that dissolves a solute.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A solution is an ingredient to be added to a base in order to be dissolved.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) The volume of hyperalimentation typically ranges from 2 L to:
A)3 L
B)4 L
C)5 L
D)2.5 L
Q2) Both ____and ____ must be able to show competency in compounding.
A)Pharmacists, physicians
B)Physicians, technicians
C)Physicians, nurses
D)Pharmacists, technicians
Q3) A filter needle may be used how many times before being replaced with a regular needle?
A)5
B)1
C)2
D)10
Q4) When preparing compounded sterile products (CSPs),aseptic technique must be used.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) There is open enrollment for Medicare plans each year from November 15th to ____ 31st.
A)November
B)December
C)January
D)March
Q2) Medication is sent back to the warehouse or manufacturer for which of the following reasons?
A)Drug recall
B)Expired stock
C)Damaged stock
D)All of the above
Q3) Both Medicaid and Medicare were implemented in:
A)1965
B)1975
C)1985
D)1995
Q4) Brand name drugs generally have between 17 and 20 years before patents expire. A)True
B)False
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Q1) Drug errors can be reported to:
A)MedWatch
B)USP
C)TJC
D)PTEC
Q2) Only pharmacists can load ADS machines with medications.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Founded by the USP,this is an independent council of more than 25 organizations gathered to address interdisciplinary causes of medication errors and strategies for prevention
A)PTCB
B)ISMP
C)NCC MERP
D)ASHP
E)IHI
F)USP
G)PTEC
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Q1) Cushing's disease
A)A condition that causes an increase in the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone
B)A condition that results in a decrease in corticoid levels
C)A condition in which a long-acting thyroid stimulator protein is constantly produced
D)A condition associated with a decrease in bone density
E)A condition in which a person's tissues are attacked by his or her own immune system
F)A condition associated with a decrease in overall thyroid function
G)A condition that results in softening and weakening of bones
H)A condition in which the thyroid is enlarged because of a lack of iodine
I)A condition in which development of the brain and body is inhibited
J)A condition associated with low concentrations of calcium in the blood
Q2) Which combination drug does NOT have metformin as a main ingredient?
A)Glucovance
B)Avandaryl
C)Actoplus Met
D)Metaglip
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Q1) During a fight-or-flight response:
A)Nonessential systems are shut down
B)Senses are dulled
C)Energy is sent to the muscular system.
D)All the above
E) Only A and C
Q2) The reason the lower leg extends when the knee is tapped is because of the lock and key mechanism.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is not a main function of the nervous system (NS)?
A)Relaying impulses to and from the central nervous system
B)Coordination of nervous system activities
C)Detection of body changes
D)Transportation of nutrients
Q4) Neurotransmitters only excite nerve cells.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A disorganized schizophrenic is very articulate but has a disorganized house.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Elavil
A)Antianxiety
B)Antipsychotics
C)Hypnotics
D)Antidepressant
E)ADD/ADHD medications
Q3) The elderly can have more drug complications because:
A)They normally are taking several medications
B)They cannot read the labels
C)Their organs can take longer to break down chemicals
D)Both A and C are true
Q4) An imbalance of ____ would possibly be the cause of a psychiatric disorder.
A)Serotonin
B)Neurotransmitters
C)Dopamine
D)All of the above
E) None of the above
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Q1) The air we breathe contains:
A)21% oxygen
B)4% hydrogen
C)34% carbon dioxide
D)79% oxygen
Q2) Rhinocort
A)Decongestants
B)Antihistamines
C)Bronchodilators
D)Antitussives
E)Corticosteroids
F)Expectorant
Q3) Our body inhales nitrogen but does not use it.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Rhinovirus can cause a cold.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Keeping eye solutions sterile is imperative because foreign objects instilled into the eyes can cause damage or infection.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Where is the lacrimal gland located?
A)Inside the cornea
B)Inside the orbit
C)Adjacent to the conjunctiva
D)None of the above
Q3) Which of the following is a mast cell stabilizer?
A)Alamast
B)Acular
C)Alphagan P
D)OcuClear
Q4) Which drug is not a cephalosporin?
A)Omnicef
B)Cedax
C)Biaxin
D)Ceftin
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Q1) If a customer complains of head lice,you can tell the customer:
A)Go to a physician because only prescriptions will treat lice
B)There are plenty of OTC products available to treat lice
C)To wash their hair in hot water to kill lice
D)To rub hydrocortisone on the itchy areas
Q2) Acne only appears on the face.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A person with herpes will be:
A)Cured with Zovirax
B)Susceptible to flare-ups when the immune system is weakened
C)On bed rest for the rest of their life
D)None of the above
Q4) Dynapen
A)Antibacterial
B)Antifungal
C)Antivirals
D)Biologics
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Q1) Constipation and diarrhea are some of the most frequent symptoms concerning the intestinal tract.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Dramamine
A)Nausea and vomiting
B)Constipation
C)Antiflatulent
D)Laxative
Q3) Vitamins are difficult to absorb because their absorption requires the presence of intrinsic factor.
A)True
B)False
Q4) FiberCon
A)Nausea and vomiting
B)Constipation
C)Antiflatulent
D)Laxative
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Q1) Nephrolithiasis
A)Kidney stones
B)The loss of control over excretion of urine of feces
C)The loss of bladder control at night
D)The membranous tissue that surrounds and supports the kidneys.
E)Urination
Q2) The kidneys and lungs are the two systems that keep our body in balance.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Nocturia
A)Kidney stones
B)The loss of control over excretion of urine of feces
C)The loss of bladder control at night
D)The membranous tissue that surrounds and supports the kidneys.
E)Urination
Q4) The smell of urine is caused by the presence of methane.
A)True
B)False
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A)True
B)False
Q2) Cardene
A)Antihyperlidemic
B)HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
C)Calcium channel blocker
D)Antihypertensives
E)Anticoagulants
F)Diuretics
G)Antiplatelet
Q3) Lasix
A)Antihyperlidemic
B)HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
C)Calcium channel blocker
D)Antihypertensives
E)Anticoagulants
F)Diuretics
G)Antiplatelet
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Q1) Caverject
A)Erectile dysfunction
B)Infertility medications
C)Long-acting contraceptives
D)STD medications
E)Endometriosis
Q2) Hormone therapy is the most commonly prescribed treatment for prostate cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Prostate cancer treatment has become more promising because of all the following except:
A)The aging population
B)New chemotherapy agents
C)Early diagnosis
D)Increased public awareness
Q4) Breasts are a primary reproductive organ.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) All of the following are third-generation cephalosporins except:
A)Vantin
B)Cefixime
C)Ceftizoxime
D)Cefprozil
Q2) Influenza is most dangerous to all of the following patient populations except:
A)Babies
B)Older adults
C)Immunosuppressed individuals
D)Adults ages 18 to 25 years
Q3) MDROs are multidrug-resistant organisms.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Common methods of transmission of malaria include which of the following?
A)Mosquitos
B)Infected needles
C)Blood transfusions
D)All of the above
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Q1) Colitis
A)Meninges
B)Small intestines
C)Joints
D)Tendons
E)Nose
F)Liver
G)Stomach
H)Ovary
I)Lungs
J)Colon
Q2) The adrenal cortex produces:
A)Corticosteroids
B)Glucocorticoids
C)Mineral corticoids
D)All the above
Q3) The most common condition that is self-medicated is inflammation,followed by the common cold.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Which of the following is not an essential vitamin?
A)Vitamin E
B)Vitamin B
C)Vitamin K
D)Vitamin A
Q2) Essential for normal metabolism
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin D
C)Vitamin E
Q3) Protects the skin against cancer
A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin D
C)Vitamin E
Q4) Which agency supervises food products containing supplements?
A)USDA
B)Department of Commerce
C)FDA
D)All the above
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Q1) Macrophages are large cells that help transport oxygen.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Researchers only require a few cells of the contagion to produce a vaccine.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Avian influenza
A)Inactivated viral vaccines
B)Vaccines against bacterial illness
C)Systemic immunosuppressive agents
D)Biological response modifiers
Q4) Who should not receive a live vaccine?
A)A healthy toddler
B)A senior citizen
C)A person with rheumatoid arthritis
D)A person with allergies
Q5) Immunity can be classified as either active or passive.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) A benign tumor is not life-threatening.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Medications for some cancer patients include schedule IV to schedule V controlled substances.
A)True
B)False
Q3) If the cell control apparatus malfunctions,the cells grow much slower than normal.
A)True
B)False
Q4) How many times will a normal cell divide before it is too old to continue?
A)More than 1000
B)50-100
C)100-200
D)20-60
Q5) Radiation in the form of the sun rays or x-rays may cause cancer.
A)True
B)False
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Q1) Gram-positive cell walls contain a lipid that becomes toxic (endotoxins)when in the bloodstream of the host.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Anaerobic
A)The study of microscopic organisms
B)A protein that accelerates a reaction by reducing the amount of energy required to initiate a reaction; also called a biological catalyst
C)A term that describes organisms that need oxygen to survive
D)The study of viruses
E)Requiring complex carbon and nitrogen for metabolic synthesis
F)A microorganism that can live with or without oxygen
G)A term that describes organisms that live in the absence of oxygen
H)The study of life
I)A microscopic organism that replicates exclusively inside the host's cell, using parts of the host cell including DNA, ribosomes, and proteins
J)Refers to microorganisms not visible without a microscope
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Q1) Chloride is found:
A)Inside and outside the cells of the human body
B)In the liver
C)In the brain
D)In the kidney
Q2) The acronym denoting administration through a smaller peripheral vein is:
A)TPN
B)EBSL
C)PPN
D)GTTS
Q3) The transfer of electrons between two atoms
A)Micro
B)Mole
C)Amino acids
D)Catabolism
E)Ion
F)Covalent bond
G)Metabolism
H)Ionic bond
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