Caiculator Aprescription order is written for 40 mg of a drug. It is a

Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam

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Question 1 of 5.

Caiculator Aprescription order is written for 40 mg of a drug. It is available in a 10 mL vial with a concentration of 25 mg/mL. How many mL are needed for the ordered dose?

A. 0.625

B. 1.6

C. 6.25

D. 16

Explanation: Volume = dose / concentration = 40 mg / 25 mg/mL = 1.6 mL.

Question 2 of 5.

Thiamine is a(n):

A. diuretic.

B. bronchodilator.

C. antibiotic.

D. vitamin

Explanation: Thiamine is vitamin B1, essential for glucose metabolism and nerve function.

Question 3 of 5.

Which of the following tasks may be performed by a pharmacy technician?

A. Assisting in the creation of a policy and procedure manual

B. Suggesting a supportive OTC medication with an existing prescription

C. Recommending an alternative therapy based on laboratory results

D. Interpreting pharmacokinetic data for dosage adjustment

Explanation: Pharmacy technicians can assist in administrative tasks like creating manuals, but clinical tasks are reserved for pharmacists.

Question 4 of 5.

An incorrect generic substitution would occur if a pharmacy dispensed:

A. ramipril for Vasotec.

B. pregabalin for Lyrica.

C. allopurinol for Zyloprim.

D. gemfibrozil for Lopid.

Explanation: Vasotec is enalapril, not ramipril; dispensing ramipril would be incorrect, while the others are correct substitutions.

Question 5 of 5.

The same total number of daily doses is indicated by both abbreviations in which of the following pairs?

A. t.i.d. and q6h

B. q.i.d. and q8h

C. b.i.d. and q12h

D. q.o.d. and q4h

Explanation: b.i.d. (twice daily) and q12h (every 12 hours) both result in 2 doses per day.