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ExCPT practice quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which federal law requires pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to keep patient information confidential? | HIPAA enforces privacy and confidentiality of patient information. |
| What DEA form is used to order Schedule II controlled substances? | DEA Form 222 is used for ordering Schedule II substances. |
| A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance. How long must records of Schedule II prescriptions be kept on file? | Federal law requires that records for Schedule II controlled substances be kept for at least 2 years. |
| Which of the following medications is classified as a beta-blocker? | Metoprolol is a beta-blocker. |
| A patient with Type 2 diabetes is prescribed metformin. What is the primary purpose of this medication? | Metformin helps control blood sugar in people with diabetes. |
| A prescription reads: “Amoxicillin 500 mg PO q8h for 7 days.” How many tablets should be dispensed for the full course? | 500 mg every 8 hours for 7 days = 21 doses. |
| Which of the following practices helps prevent medication errors? | The “Five Rights” is a safety check system to reduce medication errors. |
| A patient reports an allergy to penicillin. Which of the following antibiotics should be used with caution? | Amoxicillin is a penicillin derivative and may cause an allergic reaction in patients allergic to penicillin. |
| If an error is made while dispensing medication, what is the first step the pharmacy technician should take? | The pharmacist is responsible for addressing errors in medication dispensing. |
| A prescription reads “Lisinopril 20 mg, take one tablet PO daily.” How should this be labeled on the prescription bottle? | Take one tablet by mouth every day |
| A pharmacy technician needs to bill an insurance company for a patient’s medication. Which of the following should the technician verify before submitting the claim? | Checking the formulary ensures that the medication is covered under the patient’s insurance. |
| How should you handle a prescription that is missing the prescriber’s signature? | A prescription must have the prescriber’s signature; call to verify. |