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Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam

Question 1 of 5.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a medication's beyond-use date?

A. The medication should not be used until its beyond-use date

B. The medication will become less effective after its beyond-use date

C. The medication should be retested for potency on its beyond-use date

D. The medication should not be used after its beyond-use date

Explanation: The beyond-use date is the last date the medication should be used.

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.