CPhT Patient Counseling 2

Question 1

A patient picking up a new nitroglycerin sublingual prescription asks how to store it. Which instruction is correct?

Accepted Answer

Keep in the original amber glass bottle away from heat and light

Answer

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets must be kept in the original amber glass container because plastic absorbs the drug and light/heat degrade it.

Question 2

When a pharmacy technician notices a patient has prescriptions from three different prescribers, the BEST action is to:

Accepted Answer

Alert the pharmacist so they can review for drug interactions

Answer

The technician should flag potential interactions to the pharmacist, who is responsible for clinical review and patient counseling.

Question 3

A patient asks a pharmacy technician whether it is safe to take ibuprofen with their blood pressure medication. The technician should:

Accepted Answer

Refer the patient to the pharmacist immediately

Answer

Drug interaction questions require pharmacist judgment; technicians must refer all clinical questions to the pharmacist.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary label that should be applied to a metronidazole prescription?

Accepted Answer

Avoid alcohol while taking this medication

Answer

Metronidazole can cause a severe disulfiram-like reaction when combined with alcohol, so an 'avoid alcohol' auxiliary label is required.

Question 5

A caregiver picking up a pediatric amoxicillin suspension asks how to measure the dose accurately. The technician should provide:

Accepted Answer

An oral syringe or calibrated dosing cup from the pharmacy

Answer

Calibrated oral syringes or dosing cups ensure accurate measurement; household spoons vary widely in volume.

(CPhT) Certified Pharmacy Technician Practice Test