ExCPT Pharmacology for Technicians Questions and Answers

Question 1

A patient presents a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following drug classifications does this medication belong to?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

Calcium channel blocker

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Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Question 2

A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for warfarin. When filling this prescription, the technician should be aware of a significant drug-drug interaction with which of the following over-the-counter medications?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Loratadine

Answer

Dextromethorphan

Question 3

Which of the following routes of administration would provide the fastest onset of action for a medication?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous (IV)

Answer

Oral (PO)

Answer

Transdermal (TD)

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Subcutaneous (SubQ)

Question 4

A patient's profile shows they have prescriptions for both sertraline (Zoloft) and fluoxetine (Prozac). The pharmacy's computer system flags an alert. What is the most likely reason for this alert?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic duplication

Answer

Drug-allergy interaction

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Incorrect dosage form

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Contraindicated in patient's age group

Question 5

A prescription for levothyroxine 100 mcg has the abbreviation "PO QD". How should the technician interpret these instructions for the prescription label?

Accepted Answer

By mouth every day

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By mouth four times a day

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In the right eye every day

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By mouth every other day

Question 6

Which of the following medications is a controlled substance due to its potential for abuse and dependence, requiring specific handling and record-keeping procedures?

Accepted Answer

Alprazolam

Answer

Metformin

Answer

Atorvastatin

Answer

Amlodipine