Pharmacy Technician Studies
Practice Exam
Course Introduction
Pharmacy Technician Studies provides students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to support pharmacists in various pharmacy settings. The course covers topics such as drug classification, pharmacy law and ethics, compounding, medication safety, inventory management, and prescription processing. Emphasis is placed on understanding pharmacological principles, communication with healthcare professionals and patients, and maintaining accurate records. Through laboratory exercises and real-world simulations, students gain hands-on experience in preparing and dispensing medications, reinforcing the essential role pharmacy technicians play in promoting safe and effective medication use.
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Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 7th Edition by Marilyn Edmunds
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Chapter 1: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
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Q1) Getting accurate information from a patient during admission is an important job for the nurse recording this information.The answers to which of the following admission questions will help form the best plan of care for the patient? (Select all that apply. )
A) How sick is the patient?
B) What medication procedures will the patient require?
C) Does the patient know you are an LPN/LVN?
D) What special concerns or cultural beliefs does the patient have?
Answer: A,B,D
Q2) When information is reported by the patient,it is considered to be subjective data.Which of the following statements is considered to be objective data?
A) The patient tells the nurse,"I have pain in my lower back."
B) Mr.Williams tells the nurse he is having trouble catching his breath.
C) Miss Sims has told the doctor she has no history of allergies to antibiotics.
D) The patient's skin is warm and dry.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Patient Teaching and Health Literacy
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Q1) Researchers in patient education have suggested that which of the following efforts are useful for nurses to follow to increase a patient's medication compliance?
A) Short verbal responses are easy to learn.
B) Limited visual material with more verbal responses may be helpful.
C) Flash cards are very useful for visualization.
D) A variety of teaching methods,including written information and audiotapes,are useful.
Answer: D
Q2) Basic reasons a treatment plan may be ineffective include which of the following?
(Select all that apply. )
A) Goal content focuses on medical facts.
B) Goal content is not in a handout.
C) Goal content has four objectives.
D) Goal content focuses on behavior.
Answer: A,B,C
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Chapter 3: Legal Aspects Affecting the Administration of Medications
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Q1) Which of the following is the missing component of this medication order: "Atropine 1 mg IV"?
A) Frequency
B) Indication
C) Route
D) Dilution
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following is an example of a Schedule I controlled substance?
A) Morphine
B) Lomotil (diphenoxylate with atropine sulfate)
C) Heroin
D) Pentobarbital
Answer: C
Q3) Which of the following health care professionals is licensed to prescribe controlled substances?
A) LPN/LVN
B) Physical therapist
C) Pharmacist
D) Physician
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology
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Q1) Which of the following can affect the half-life of a drug?
A) Patient age
B) Liver dysfunction
C) Cardiac disease
D) Smoking
Q2) A patient is admitted to the hospital for complaints of drowsiness and nausea after taking an over-the-counter medication for seasonal allergies.The nurse explains to the patient that this could be which of the following problems?
A) Adverse effect
B) Desired action
C) Side effect
D) Paradoxical response
Q3) A patient asks why she needs to report all the over-the-counter medications she takes to her health care provider.Which of the following represents the best response to this inquiry?
A) Some medications interfere with other medications.
B) All medications need to be listed in your record.
C) Sometimes errors are made in storing over-the-counter medications.
D) Some over-the-counter medications are mislabeled.
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Chapter 5: Lifespan and Cultural Modifications
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Q1) Nurses working with older adult patients must remember which of the following factors about their kidney function and administration of their medications? (Select all that apply. )
A) Older adult patients are all alike with regard to kidney function and medications.
B) Drugs excreted by the kidney must be assessed individually in older adults.
C) Longer dosage intervals and lower doses are generally appropriate for older adults with kidney damage.
D) With older adults,creatinine clearance values help measure kidney function.
Q2) An elderly woman comes into the clinic complaining of "feeling bad" since yesterday.She tells the nurse her husband gave her his medication for a headache.Which of the following represents the best response to this information?
A) "The cost of medication is high,so sharing is okay,since he has no problems."
B) "You both have the same health problems,so sharing is all right."
C) "Monitoring the drug effect is easier,since he also takes the medication."
D) "When you take his medication,it makes evaluating the effects of your medication harder."
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Q1) Which of the following herbs is considered unsafe?
A) Rose hips
B) Goldenseal
C) Royal jelly
D) Ginkgo
Q2) A patient with chronic respiratory disease tells the nurse that he has been using aromatherapy for the past 6 months.Which of the following is the best response from the nurse?
A) "The aromatherapy can react with your inhalers.Please stop."
B) "What do you believe this will accomplish for you?"
C) "There is no research that supports the effects of aromatherapy."
D) "Do not swallow the oils,and keep them away from your eyes."
Q3) Which of the following ingredients is often hidden in cough and cold syrups?
A) Potassium
B) Alcohol
C) Steroids
D) Benzocaine
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Chapter 7: Review of Mathematical Principles
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Q1) Which of the following is the solution to this problem? 3/5 ÷ 1/2 = ___.
A) 6/5
B) 3/7
C) 3/10
D) 1 1/5
Q2) The decimal 0.30 is expressed as what percent of 100 and as which of the following common fractions? (Select all that apply. )
A) 0.30%
B) 30%
C) 1/3
D) 3/10
Q3) Which of the following is the solution to this problem? 2/7 × 1/4 × 4 = ___.
A) 7/28
B) 2/7
C) 2/112
D) 16/32
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Chapter 8: Mathematical Calculations Used in Pharmacology
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Q1) A patient's weight is 68 kg.Which of the following represents the patient's weight in pounds?
A) 150 lb
B) 148 lb
C) 135 lb
D) 138 lb
Q2) Nurses have to memorize a great deal of information in clinical practice.When trying to memorize all the different units in the apothecary and metric systems,a nurse should do which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A) Master the familiar units.
B) Learn equivalents in two systems.
C) Memorize all information.
D) Depend on other nurses.
Q3) A patient weighs 100 kg.In pounds,this equals which of the following?
A) 220 lb
B) 45.5 lb
C) 200 lb
D) 50 lb
Q4) Calculate the following: 1 kg = _____g.
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Chapter 9: Calculating Drug Dosages
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Q1) The order reads: Lanoxin 0.125 mg PO now.The medication is available in 0.25 mg tablets.Which of the following represents the number of tablets the nurse will give?
A) 2 tablets
B) 1/2 tablet
C) 1 1/2 tablets
D) 1/4 tablet
Q2) An elixir is ordered for a patient as 0.6 g every 4 hours.The medicine is available as 80 mg/5 mL.Which of the following represents the amount that the nurse will give per dose?
A) 3.75 mL
B) 7.5 mL
C) 28 mL
D) 37.5 mL
Q3) Parenteral medications come in different forms.Which of the following are considered parenteral medications? (Select all that apply. )
A) Prefilled syringe
B) Single-dose ampule
C) Multidose vial
D) Bottle volume pack
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Chapter 10: Preparing and Administering Medications
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Q1) The nurse instructs a clinic patient on using an inhaler for his asthma attacks.Which of the following is correct about the use of an inhaler?
A) The medication must go into the back of the nose.
B) The medication must go directly into the throat.
C) The medication must get to the ears.
D) The medication must go into the lungs.
Q2) An elderly patient is scheduled to take six medications each morning.The nurse administering these medications knows to do which of the following?
A) Allow extra time to administer all of the medications.
B) Allow the patient to take only the medications she can swallow.
C) Crush all of the medications before giving them.
D) Leave the medication at the bedside so the patient can take them slowly.
Q3) When giving a medicine through a nasogastric (NG)tube,the nurse will first do which of the following?
A) Flush the tube with 30 mL of water.
B) Check placement of the tube.
C) Take the vital signs.
D) Ask the patient if the tube is painful.
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Chapter 11: Allergy and Respiratory Medications
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Q1) The patient is an energetic 4-year-old who has had asthma since birth.He takes theophylline regularly.When he comes in,the doctor will be most concerned about which of the following?
A) The presence of infection and bronchospasm
B) His blood theophylline levels
C) His ability to swallow the medication
D) Adverse reactions
Q2) Which of the following is an important concept to teach patients who take expectorants,antitussives,decongestants,or bronchodilators?
A) These are all over-the-counter medications that must be used with caution.
B) Medication effectiveness will be enhanced with adequate patient hydration of more than 2 quarts of water per day.
C) These preparations frequently cause adverse effects,and the patient should not take them without consulting a physician.
D) Patients may expect to develop fever,swollen lymph nodes,and tightness in the chest when taking these products.
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Chapter 12: Antiinfective Medications
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Q1) The LPN/LVN giving primaquine must know this medication is used to treat which of the following conditions?
A) Pneumonia
B) Cardiac disease
C) Edema of the legs
D) Malaria
Q2) Treatment for active tuberculosis includes which of the following?
A) Long-term treatment with more than one drug
B) The need to develop drug-resistant organisms
C) Chemoprophylaxis with bacteriostatic medications
D) Chemotherapy in patients at high risk for developing infection
Q3) Penicillin is the drug of choice in the treatment of which of the following infections?
A) Urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli
B) Otitis media caused by Haemophilus
C) Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci
D) Group B staphylococci
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Q1) A patient comes into the clinic complaining of being exposed to a coworker who has the flu.The patient is asymptomatic.The nurse anticipates that the physician will order which of the following?
A) Flumadine (rimantadine)
B) Valtrex (valacyclovir)
C) Ziagen (abacavir)
D) Crixivan (indinavir)
Q2) Which of the following conditions can result when antifungals are taken concurrently with corticosteroid therapy?
A) CNS depression
B) Superinfection
C) Anemia
D) Photophobia
Q3) Which of the following medications are considered nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)? (Select all that apply. )
A) Abacavir sulfate (Ziagen)
B) Lamivudine (3TC)(Epivir-HBV)
C) Atazanavir (Reyataz)
D) Efavirenz (Sustiva)
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Chapter 14: Antineoplastic Medications
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Q1) Which of the following terms refers to a medication that interferes with metabolic functions in cells?
A) Antibiotic
B) Alkylating agent
C) Antimetabolite
D) Mitotic inhibitor
Q2) Chemotherapeutic agents act on which of the following?
A) Slowing cell growth
B) Only malignant cells
C) The bacterial cell wall
D) Helper T-cell production
Q3) A patient in treatment for multiple myeloma is on Mesnex (ifosfamide).She reports to the nurse that she is having bouts of nausea and has been unable to eat.Which of the following would be the best advice to give her?
A) Take nothing by mouth until this passes.
B) Replace fluid losses right away.
C) Only eat nonsalty foods.
D) Hold ice chips in your mouth.
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Chapter 15: Cardiovascular and Renal Medications
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Q1) A patient with hypertension for 10 years has been told by his health care provider that he has developed nephrotic syndrome,causing generalized edema.Which of the following diuretics will work in the treatment of his condition?
A) Furosemide,a loop diuretic
B) Polythiazide,a thiazide diuretic
C) Metolazone,a sulfonamide diuretic
D) Spironolactone,a potassium-sparing diuretic
Q2) The LPN/LVN should have some understanding about fluid and electrolyte balance.Which of the following is a good rule to remember about this concept?
A) Sodium follows potassium,water remains in the cell.
B) Potassium leaves the cell,water remains in the cell.
C) Water remains with potassium in the cell while sodium leaves.
D) Water tends to follow sodium out of the cell.
Q3) Lidocaine may be used for treating dysrhythmias in which of the following situations?
A) The dysrhythmias are not ventricular in nature.
B) The label indicates that the medication contains preservatives.
C) The medication is given intravenously.
D) The patient is alert and responsive.
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Chapter 16: Central and Peripheral Nervous System
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Q1) The nurse instructs a patient about monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitors before discharge.The nurse tells the patient to avoid certain foods and beverages while she is on the MAO inhibitors because they could cause which of the following problems?
A) An increase in appetite leading to obesity
B) Severe psychosis
C) An increase in depressive behavior
D) Sudden and severe hypertension
Q2) A patient comes into the emergency department with status epilepticus in progress.The nurse expects the physician to order which of the following drugs for this condition?
A) Diazepam (Valium)
B) Clonazepam (Klonopin)
C) Ethotoin (Peganone)
D) Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
Q3) Which of the following statements is true regarding benzodiazepines?
A) These drugs are safe to use in pregnancy.
B) These drugs may be habit forming.
C) If a dose is forgotten,double the next dose.
D) Caffeine enhances the effect.
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Chapter 17: Medications for Pain Management and Anesthesia
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Q1) The nruse would expect to see which of the following symptoms in a patient who is an abuser of narcotics?
A) An outward show of happiness
B) A complete downward spiral in behavior
C) "Hyper" behavior
D) Constipation
Q2) A patient with a head injury should not receive a narcotic agonist for which of the following reasons?
A) The patient will not be able to talk.
B) The drug makes the patient too hyperactive.
C) Addiction is easy at this point.
D) The drug causes a confusing effect.
Q3) A patient has been on hydrocodone for 6 months and asks if this medication is addictive.Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?
A) "Dependence may develop."
B) "This is not an addictive narcotic."
C) "All medications are addictive."
D) "Taking food with this medication will help."
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Chapter 18: Anti-inflammatory, Musculoskeletal, and Anti-arthritis Medications
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Q1) A patient has been on muscle relaxants for a few months.The physician is discontinuing this medication.Which of the following schedules should be used when stopping this medication?
A) Stop the medication after the last dose.
B) Gradually reduce the medication.
C) Refill the medication one more time.
D) Increase the dose one time,then stop taking the medication.
Q2) Allopurinol is not used in the treatment of an acute attack of gout for which of the following reasons?
A) It has no analgesic properties.
B) It cannot work alone.
C) It will not reduce uric acid levels.
D) It causes edema in the feet.
Q3) Antiinflammatory analgesics should be used with caution by patients with which of the following conditions? (Select all that apply. )
A) Liver disease
B) Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
C) Headaches
D) Weight loss
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Chapter 19: Gastrointestinal Medications
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Q1) A patient recovering from alcoholism has been taking disulfiram for a week.On a return visit to the clinic,the patient tells the nurse that he is experiencing flushing and warming of the face.Which of the following may be causing this reaction?
A) The patient may be allergic to the medication.
B) The patient may be putting too much salt in his diet.
C) The patient may still have alcohol in his system.
D) The patient may have no alcohol in his system.
Q2) An alcoholic patient comes to the emergency department after drinking a beer.He has complaints of severe diarrhea,nausea,and vomiting.Which of the following drugs would produce this kind of reaction in the patient?
A) Cephulac (Lactulose)
B) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
C) Disulfiram (Antabuse)
D) Glycerin (Colace)
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Chapter 20: Hematologic Products
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Q1) Which of the following drugs are used to prevent myocardial infarction in men? (Select all that apply. )
A) Vitamin K (AquaMEPHYTON)
B) Dipyridamole (Persantine)
C) Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
D) Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Q2) Protamine sulfate should be given by which of the following health care professionals?
A) A physician
B) A trained IV nurse
C) An OR nurse
D) Any trained medical professional
Q3) A patient on anticoagulant therapy should avoid excessive amounts of which of the following vitamins?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin K
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Chapter 21: Hormones and Steroids
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Q1) A patient is taking insulin each morning.When the insulin peaks,the patient should be observed for which of the following signs of hypoglycemia?
A) Nervousness,hunger,weakness,pallor,and confusion
B) Tachycardia and acetone breath
C) Tachycardia,loss of consciousness,and Kussmaul respirations
D) Serum glucose greater than 150 mg/dL,hunger,and confusion
Q2) A type 2 diabetic patient is learning to control his condition with diet and exercise.The patient was started on Januvia,a new incretin.The nurse expects the dose adjustment to be based on which of the following lab values?
A) CBC
B) TSH
C) Creatinine clearance
D) BUN
Q3) Which of the following are two of the major glucocorticoids produced by the adrenal glands?
A) Vasopressin and aldosterone
B) Hydrocortisone and cortisone
C) Prednisone and hydrocortisone
D) Deltasone and Solu-Cortef
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Chapter 22: Immunologic Medications
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Q1) There is an increased risk in using immunologic agents in people with compromised immune status.Which of the following people is most at risk for a compromised immune status?
A) A postal worker
B) A college student
C) A neonate
D) A pilot
Q2) Which of the following is the nurse's best means of determining whether a patient is immunized against a certain disease?
A) Ask the patient for records.
B) Look for vaccination scars.
C) Call the health department.
D) Obtain a blood titer.
Q3) Which of the following circumstances indicates that a 5-year-old about to enter grade school should be screened for current illness before receiving her immunizations?
A) She will cry and hurt too much.
B) Her father is chronically ill at home.
C) She has another year before she needs them.
D) Her mother passed immunity to her at birth.
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Chapter 23: Topical Medications
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Q1) Acyclovir ointment is prescribed for the treatment of which of the following conditions?
A) Chickenpox
B) Eczema
C) Psoriasis
D) Herpes simplex
Q2) A patient comes to the outpatient eye clinic with a foreign body in the eye.Which of the following medications is the physician likely to use before removing it?
A) Proparacaine
B) Bacitracin
C) Ganciclovir
D) Dexamethasone
Q3) In glaucoma,miotic drugs such as carbachol are used for which of the following purposes?
A) To reduce intraocular pressure
B) To increase secretion in dry eyes
C) To remove redness from the eyes
D) To decrease aqueous humor inflow
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Chapter 24: Vitamins and Minerals
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Q1) The highest amount of vitamin E is found in which of the following food sources?
A) Meat
B) Milk and cheese
C) Wheat germ
D) Fish
Q2) Which of the following minerals is recommended for the prevention of dental caries?
A) Fluoride
B) Vitamin D
C) Iron
D) Calcium
Q3) Fluoride is an essential mineral that is taken into which of the following body surface areas for absorption?
A) Skin
B) Hair
C) Teeth
D) Nails
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