Which of the following might cause a Class III recall?

Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam

Question 1 of 5.

A. A package label says 100 tablets, but the package contains only 50 tablets

B. A patient death has resulted from the use of the product

C. A high-dose time-release opioid analgesic patch is leaking medication

D. A package label says 50 mg tablets, but the package contains 500 mg tablets

Explanation: Class III recalls involve minor issues unlikely to cause harm, like incorrect counts.

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.