Question 1

Which pharmacy law should be followed when a difference exists between the state and federal laws?

Accepted Answer

A) Federal law 
B) State law 
C) Strictest of the federal or state law 
D) Either the federal or the state law 
A) Federal law 
B) State law 
C) Strictest of the federal or state law 
D) Either the federal or the state law

Question 2

What is meant by the term nondiscretionary duties?

Accepted Answer

A) Tasks that do not require training 
B) Tasks that do not require professional judgment 
C) Tasks that rely on technical skills and training 
D) B and C 
A) Tasks that do not require training 
B) Tasks that do not require professional judgment 
C) Tasks that rely on technical skills and training 
D) B and C

Question 3

Which one of the following statements is not true of pharmacy technician CE hours?

Accepted Answer

A) Pharmacy technicians need 20 hours every 2 years. 
B) By 2015, only pharmacy technician-specific CE hours will be accepted. 
C) All valid CE credits must be approved by the ACPE. 
D) Very few areas require CE hours for pharmacy technicians to maintain their license, certification, or registration. 
A) Pharmacy technicians need 20 hours every 2 years. 
B) By 2015, only pharmacy technician-specific CE hours will be accepted. 
C) All valid CE credits must be approved by the ACPE. 
D) Very few areas require CE hours for pharmacy technicians to maintain their license, certification, or registration.

Question 4

The measure of professionalism includes:

Accepted Answer

A) Attitude 
B) Level of competence 
C) Interpersonal skills 
D) All of the above 
A) Attitude 
B) Level of competence 
C) Interpersonal skills 
D) All of the above

Question 5

A good resume should always:

Accepted Answer

A) Be approximately one page long 
B) Contain a long list of references 
C) Focus on educational experience 
D) All of the above 
A) Be approximately one page long 
B) Contain a long list of references 
C) Focus on educational experience 
D) All of the above

Question 6

All of the following statements are true about the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) except:

Accepted Answer

A) The PTCE consists of 90 multiple-choice questions. 
B) The PTCE is a 2-hour process. 
C) All math is performed without a calculator. 
D) The PTCE is a computer-based examination. 
A) The PTCE consists of 90 multiple-choice questions. 
B) The PTCE is a 2-hour process. 
C) All math is performed without a calculator. 
D) The PTCE is a computer-based examination.

Question 7

A stat dose needs to be delivered within ____ minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20

Question 8

Which level of pharmacy technician does not indicate or guarantee the person's skills or knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A) Certified pharmacy technician 
B) Licensed pharmacy technician 
C) Registered pharmacy technician 
D) All of these titles indicate a level of training 
A) Certified pharmacy technician 
B) Licensed pharmacy technician 
C) Registered pharmacy technician 
D) All of these titles indicate a level of training

Question 9

Job sites for pharmacy technicians include:

Accepted Answer

A) Hospital, retail, and long-term care pharmacies 
B) Prisons 
C) Insurance and software companies 
D) All of the above 
A) Hospital, retail, and long-term care pharmacies 
B) Prisons 
C) Insurance and software companies 
D) All of the above

Question 10

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA):

Accepted Answer

A) Administers the ExCPT examination. 
B) Administers the PTCE. 
C) Writes questions for the PTCE. 
D) Scores the PTCE. 
A) Administers the ExCPT examination. 
B) Administers the PTCE. 
C) Writes questions for the PTCE. 
D) Scores the PTCE.

Which pharmacy law should be followed when a difference exists between the state and federal laws?

What is meant by the term nondiscretionary duties?

Which one of the following statements is not true of pharmacy technician CE hours?

The measure of professionalism includes:

A good resume should always:

All of the following statements are true about the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) except:

A stat dose needs to be delivered within ____ minutes.

Which level of pharmacy technician does not indicate or guarantee the person's skills or knowledge?

Job sites for pharmacy technicians include:

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA):

History of Medicine and Pharmacy

Pharmacy Law, Ethics, and Regulatory Agencies

Communication and Role of the Technician With the Customerpatient

Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration

Conversions and Calculations

Drug Information References

Community Pharmacy Practice

Institutional Pharmacy Practice

Additional Pharmacy Practice Settings

Bulk Repackaging and Non-Sterile Compounding

Aseptic Technique and Sterile Compounding

Pharmacy Billing and Inventory Management

Medication Safety and Error Prevention

Therapeutic Agents for the Nervous System

Therapeutic Agents for the Endocrine System

Therapeutic Agents for the Musculoskeletal System

Therapeutic Agents for the Cardiovascular System

Therapeutic Agents for the Respiratory System

Therapeutic Agents for the Gastrointestinal System

Therapeutic Agents for the Renal System

Therapeutic Agents for the Reproductive System

Therapeutic Agents for the Immune System

Therapeutic Agents for the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

Therapeutic Agents for the Dermatologic System

Therapeutic Agents for the Hematologic System

Over-The Counter OTC Medications

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Cam

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Exam 3: Competencies, Associations, and Settings for Technicians

Which pharmacy law should be followed when a difference exists between the state and federal laws?

What is meant by the term nondiscretionary duties?

Which one of the following statements is not true of pharmacy technician CE hours?

The measure of professionalism includes:

A good resume should always:

All of the following statements are true about the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) except:

A stat dose needs to be delivered within ____ minutes.

Which level of pharmacy technician does not indicate or guarantee the person's skills or knowledge?

Job sites for pharmacy technicians include:

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA):

History of Medicine and Pharmacy

Pharmacy Law, Ethics, and Regulatory Agencies

Communication and Role of the Technician With the Customerpatient

Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration

Conversions and Calculations

Drug Information References

Community Pharmacy Practice

Institutional Pharmacy Practice

Additional Pharmacy Practice Settings

Bulk Repackaging and Non-Sterile Compounding

Aseptic Technique and Sterile Compounding

Pharmacy Billing and Inventory Management

Medication Safety and Error Prevention

Therapeutic Agents for the Nervous System

Therapeutic Agents for the Endocrine System

Therapeutic Agents for the Musculoskeletal System

Therapeutic Agents for the Cardiovascular System

Therapeutic Agents for the Respiratory System

Therapeutic Agents for the Gastrointestinal System

Therapeutic Agents for the Renal System

Therapeutic Agents for the Reproductive System

Therapeutic Agents for the Immune System

Therapeutic Agents for the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

Therapeutic Agents for the Dermatologic System

Therapeutic Agents for the Hematologic System

Over-The Counter OTC Medications

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Cam

Filters