Technician Development Program I Practice Exam

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• What does Ra indicate in surface roughness measurement?
• What is the correct days supply on the following prescription? Sertraline (Zoloft) 50mg Tablets; Qty: 60; Sig: 1 tab po qd x 3d then 2 tab po qd
• Which SIG abbreviation means 'one drop in each eye'?
• Days supply is calculated by which method?
• A prescription for Timolol eye drops lists 15 mL and directions 2 gtts OU q12h. The days supply is closest to which value?
• In the Fill station process, which step occurs immediately after retrieving the drug from the shelf?
• How many milligrams are in 9 grams?
• What is a PLC and what are the basic ladder logic elements?
• What part of the Medicare plan is a medical benefit?
• What is the correct days supply on the following prescription? Nasonex nasal spray; Qty: 120 puffs; Sig: 2 puffs EN QAM
• Differentiate a tachometer from an encoder.
• What is the practical difference between bolt grades 5 and 8, and how does this affect torque selection?
• What is the days supply for Lantus insulin #10ml when the patient is injecting 40 units QPM?
• What quantity should be dispensed for the prescription: Ibuprofen 200 mg tablets, Sig: 1-2 tabs QID for 1 month?
• What is the correct days supply on the following prescription? Novolog U-100 Insulin; Qty: 10ml; Sig: 30 units SQ AC TID
• What is a common failure mode for rolling-element bearings?
• Which sequence is correct for the Fill station process?
• Which term describes design features that prevent human errors in manufacturing by making it physically impossible to perform the wrong action?
• In a pneumatic FRL unit, which component is responsible for maintaining the output pressure?
• Which listed medication is a skeletal muscle relaxant?
• In a Timolol prescription with 15 mL bottle and 2 gtts OU q12h, the expected duration of supply is closest to which value?
• What is the days supply for this prescription? Lactulose syrup Disp: 10 oz Sig: 1 TBSP BID
• Which of the following is FALSE regarding generics?
• Bandages are typically found in which OTC category?
• What is backlash in gear systems and how is it measured?
• When "1 CAP PO Q8H 10D" appears on a hard copy, it means:
• What is the first step when a patient's primary insurance rejects a Third Party claim?
• What determines the required arc-flash PPE level?
• What formula should be used to convert 3 teaspoons into milliliters?
• Which statement correctly describes the difference between preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM)?
• What Roman numeral is used to indicate 50?
• What types of prescriptions are available under the Medicare Part B plan?
• Define tolerance and explain how it differs from a limit.
• Which sig abbreviation indicates 'Take 1 tablet by mouth every day before meals'?
• Which action is the first step in a standard lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure before servicing equipment?
• Which of the following medications is allowed up to 5 refills in 6 months?
• Which professional is NOT authorized to prescribe medications?
• Which statement about storage spaces visible to patients is accurate?
• According to USP, what is a Controlled Room Temperature?
• What are the five steps of 5S?
• If a prescription says take 1 teaspoon by mouth four times daily, what is the total daily dosage in milliliters?
• Given the 15 mL bottle and dosing schedule, identify the approximate days supply.
• Which Medicare Part is described as providing medical benefits for outpatient services?
• What is the days supply for the following prescription: Humulin insulin U-100 #10ml bottle Sig: 25 u subQ TID AC
• Which action must be completed before labeling the prescription vial?
• A near-miss incident report should include which elements?
• If a 15 mL Timolol bottle is used as directed (2 drops to both eyes every 12 hours), the days supply is approximately which?
• From a 15 mL Timolol bottle with sig 2 gtts OU q12h, select the closest days supply.
• What is the purpose of lockout devices in LOTO?
• What is the correct quantity to dispense for Ranitidine (Zantac) Syrup Sig: i tsp. three to four times a day for 10 days?
• When handling prescriptions, which step is typically taken to support third-party payment processing?
• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) liquid; Sig: 1/2 tsp 3-4x/day for 7-10 days. What is the correct quantity to dispense?
• Why is documentation control important in a maintenance program?
• Which DMAIC stage focuses on measuring the current process and establishing a baseline performance?
• What does a DAW 2 code indicate?
• Tamper-resistant prescription pads are not required by Medicaid when:
• All phone calls must be answered with the proper greeting and within how many rings?
• For a regimen of 2 drops in both eyes every 12 hours from 15 mL Timolol, the days supply is closest to which number?
• If a torque wrench is found out of calibration, what should be done?
• In a maintenance environment, which statement best describes Authorized personnel?
• In which scenario would you NOT contact a patient?
• If a torque specification is missing, what action should you take?
• Which of the following is an example of a discrete sensor?
• What is calibration traceability and why is it important?
• The prescription direction I GTT OU HS means which of the following?
• What is the primary purpose of root cause analysis?
• Describe the 5 Whys technique used in problem solving.
• How many times can C-V drugs be refilled?
• What is the correct quantity to be dispensed on the following prescription? Prednisone 10mg tablet; Sig: 2 tabs QID X three days, then 1 tab QID X two days, then 1 tab QD X two days
• Which action resolves an NDC/Product Not Covered reject?
• For Timolol ophthalmic solution 15 mL bottle and dosing of 2 gtts OU q12h, the days supply is approximately which of the following?
• What is the days supply for this prescription? Alprazolam 0.5 mg tablets Disp: 100 tabs Sig: 1 tab TID
• A pharmacy technician resolves a Third Part reject by verifying active coverage with the patient. Which reject is most likely being resolved?
• Which of the following is a correct approximation for days supply given a 15 mL Timolol bottle with dosing 2 gtts OU q12h?
• Which of the following best describes the 'Third Party' relationship in prescription processing?
• A patient cannot locate an item in the store and asks for help. Which option is NOT appropriate?
• Which statement is FALSE regarding telephone etiquette?
• When "PRN" appears on a prescription hardcopy, it means:
• What does the abbreviation TID mean in dosing instructions?
• In a parallel circuit with 6 Ω and 3 Ω resistors across a 6 V source, what is the current through each branch?
• What quantity should be dispensed for this prescription? Diphenhydramine syrup (Benadryl). SIG: 2 TSP 2-3 TIMES DAILY FOR 7 DAYS.
• Which telephone call should a technician NOT handle?
• One tablespoon is equivalent to how many milliliters?
• Which statement best describes days supply?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of a private plan?
• What does SIG indicate on a prescription?
• Which action is appropriate if a Medicaid prescription lacks tamper-resistant features and is not a controlled substance?
• Using Timolol ophthalmic solution, 15 mL bottle, dosing 2 gtts OU q12h, the days supply is about which option?
• Which schedule of controlled substances has the highest potential for abuse?
• What is the days supply for this prescription? Ranitidine syrup Disp: 2 oz Sig: 1 TSP QHS PRN
• What is the correct days supply on the following prescription? Amoxicillin 125 mg/5 ml Suspension; Qty: 100 ml; Sig: 1/2 tsp TID
• Which of the following describes the concentration of ibuprofen in the suspension used in the example?
• Which SIG code could be used to encode 'Take 1 tablet by mouth before meals'?
• Which statement about C-IV medications is TRUE?
• Which of the following tasks is specifically performed by a pharmacist in the controlled-substance workflow?
• Which statement is TRUE of C-I drugs?
• What is the days supply for this prescription? Norco 3/325 Disp: 40 Sig: 1 TAB PO AC AND HS
• Which of the following is NOT an example of a telephone call that only pharmacists can handle?
• What is the days supply for Guaifenesin with Codeine cough syrup Disp: 6 oz Sig: 2 tsp TID?
• Calculate the days supply for Timolol 15 mL bottle with 2 gtts OU q12h. The closest value is
• Which listed medication is a benzodiazepine?
• Which is NOT the responsibility of the pharmacy technician?
• Eye drops in solution form have how many drops per milliliter?
• What is the purpose of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in maintenance?
• If you see a hole callout of Ø10.0 ±0.1 on a mechanical drawing, which statement is correct?
• Which OTC category would you find feminine products?
• If the patient uses Timolol as prescribed, what is the approximate days supply for a 15 mL bottle?
• What does ESD stand for and why is it important in electronics work?
• For Amoxicillin suspension 125 mg/5 mL, how many milliliters are needed per dose to deliver 62.5 mg?
• What is the primary function of an actuator in a control system?
• How is an NDC/Product Not Covered reject resolved?
• Novolog units per day when Sig is 30 units SQ AC TID?
• What is the correct order of steps at the Fill station?
• What does QID stand for in prescription directions?
• Which statement expresses Pascal's law in simple terms?
• Which items are verified by the pharmacy team to ensure that correct information is billed to the Third Party plan?
• In the Metformin example, what does '#60' signify?
• In GD&T, which element provides a reference frame for measurements?
• In the LOTO sequence, which action should occur immediately after identifying the energy source and obtaining authorization?
• When "TID" appears on a prescription hardcopy, it means:
• What is the total current in a parallel circuit with 6 Ω and 3 Ω resistors across a 6 V source?
• For a cough syrup with 6 oz and directions 2 tsp TID, the daily dosage in teaspoons is:
• What is the days supply for this prescription? Cetirizine (Zyrtec) syrup Disp: 5 oz Sig: 1-2 TSP QHS
• At what interval should a torque wrench be calibrated?
• What is the days supply for this prescription? Ibuprofen 100mg/5ml suspension Disp: 8 oz Sig: II TSP QID
• In a series circuit with 2 Ω and 3 Ω across a 15 V source, what is the current?
• Which is NOT an example of an OTC drug category?
• What is a classic example of poka-yoke in manufacturing?
• Otic is another word for:
• What is the function of an actuator in a control system?
• Small, oblong gelatin containers filled with medication are:
• In GD&T, how do limits and datum differ?
• Which of the following is a basic component of a pneumatic system?
• Which factor is NOT typically considered when determining calibration intervals?
• Compounding is defined as:
• What does a DAW 1 code indicate?
• What does gauge R&R assess?
• Which of the following best describes the proper way to implement changes to procedures or standards?
• Which item is commonly covered under Medicare Part B?
• How do you read a metric micrometer to the nearest 0.01 mm?
• A patient asks you to special order an OTC item. What should you say to the patient?
• Worker's Compensation is a Third Party plan that:
• According to company policy, who counsels on new prescriptions?
• What does the DISP field represent on a prescription label?
• When a pharmacy technician enters a sig code for a prescription, what verb is used for ointments and creams?
• Which scenario describes Coordination of Benefits?
• What is the role of a hydraulic pump in a hydraulic circuit?
• Which prescription yields approximately a 2-day supply?
• What formula is used to calculate days supply?
• If a prescription instructs 'Take 1 tablet by mouth twice daily for 7 days', how many tablets are needed total?
• Which step of 5S is focused on sustaining the program?
• Adderall XR 15 mg capsule is classified as which controlled substance schedule?
• What information should an incident (near-miss) report include?
• What is the correct days supply on the following prescription? Timolol (Timoptic) Ophthalmic Solution; Qty: 15ml; Sig: 2 gtts ou q12h
• In a basic control loop, what is the role of the sensor?
• In an auto-refill program, the system will contact prescriber for expired or no refills under what condition?
• Which components form a simple control loop in a typical industrial control system?
• What does the 'Disp' field on a prescription indicate?
• Otic means which of the following?
• What is Direct Input?
• When "AD" appears on a prescription hardcopy, it means:
• In a DC circuit with a 12 V source and a 4 Ω resistor, what is the current?
• What is the Rx Origin code for a prescription that is dropped off at the pharmacy?
• What does the DMAIC cycle stand for in Six Sigma methodologies?
• Which steps verify zero energy after applying LOTO?
• In a simple series circuit with resistors 2 Ω and 3 Ω and a 10 V source, what is the total resistance and current?
• Which equation represents Ohm's Law in a DC circuit?
• Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the auto refill program?
• How many milliliters are in 2 fluid ounces?
• Which factors influence how a calibration interval is determined?
• Which of the following medication classes is NOT potentially covered under Medicare Part B?
• Which medication is a Schedule IV drug?
• Which device is typically used to measure rotational speed in motor control loops?
• What is the approximate days supply for this Timolol prescription: 15 mL bottle, dosing 2 gtts OU q12h?
• How does an SDS help a technician handle chemical hazards?
• What does NDC stand for?
• What is the difference between preventive maintenance (PM) and condition-based maintenance (CBM)?
• Which items are typically included in arc-flash PPE?
• Which statement differentiates discrete (digital) sensors from continuous (analog) sensors?
• Why are environmental and waste-disposal considerations important in maintenance work?
• Which statement best describes the National Drug Code (NDC)?
• Under which scenario are you NOT allowed to release prescription records?
• Which maintenance approach uses equipment condition data to determine when maintenance is needed?
• In capability studies, Cp and Cpk measure?
• Which prescription has the largest dispensed volume expressed in milliliters?
• In the Humulin insulin example, what concentration is the insulin?
• What is the correct days supply on the following prescription? Norco 10/325mg Tablets; Qty: 16; Sig: 1-2 tabs q6-8h prn for pain
• On a mechanical drawing, a hole callout of Ø10.0 ±0.1 means the hole diameter must be between which values?
• Third Party is a term used to describe the relationship among which entities?
• What is the purpose of standard work instructions in maintenance tasks?
• What is the days supply for Metformin 500 mg Tablet #60 with Sig: Take 1 BID?
• In the context of third-party prescriptions, which statement is true?
• What is the purpose of a control chart in SPC?
• Which statement nest describes our Company consultation standard?
• If a DAW instruction states ‘Do not substitute per patient’, which action is appropriate?
• What is a typical purpose of standard work instructions in maintenance tasks?
• What should a pharmacy technician do if a Medicaid prescription is not tamper-resistant?
• What is repeatability in a measurement system?
• Which of the following is a task that only a pharmacist can perform?
• What is the days supply for an albuterol inhaler (200 doses) with the directions of 2 puffs QID?
• How do you read a vernier caliper to the nearest 0.001 inch?
• What quantity should be dispensed for this prescription? Cyclobenzaprine 5mg tabs Sig: 10 mg QID X 5 DAYS
• What does the sig code QHS indicate in a prescription?
• Which value best represents the days supply for this Timolol prescription: 15 mL bottle, 2 gtts OU q12h?
• What is the days supply for this prescription? Prednisone 5mg tablets Disp: 100 tabs Sig: 3 tabs QID
• Which statement correctly describes Affected personnel in a maintenance setting?
• A pharmacy technician changes the quantity dispensed and the days supply. Which reject is most likely being resolved?
• Which statement best describes Schedule II controlled substances?
• How many milliliters are in 12 ounces?
• What is a datum in GD&T and why is it used?
• Why is the sale of pseudoephedrine (PSE) products regulated?
• What is the correct days supply on the following prescription? Bactrim Suspension; Qty: 150 ml; Sig: 1 and 1/2 tsp BID
• Which of the following medications is available without a prescription?
• According to the ISMP list of confused drug names, cetirizine might be confused for which medication?
• You should contact the prescriber in which scenario?
• Which medication is a Schedule II controlled substance?
• When answering a business line, which is appropriate to begin?
• Pharmacy technicians are regulated by:
• What is a bill of materials (BOM) and how is it used in maintenance planning?
• What is the approximate days supply for a Timolol (Timoptic) Ophthalmic Solution bottle sized 15 mL with dosing of 2 gtts OU q12h?
• Which reject is most likely resolved by verifying the cardholder ID?
• Under normal circumstances, what is the expected pharmacy wait time for patients in the store?
• Which statement is NOT part of the Company's appearance standards?
• Which combination of tasks best describes the responsibilities of pharmacy technicians at the pharmacy window?
• What does sublingual mean?
• Which of the following is FALSE regarding Third Party prescriptions?
• In geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, which statement best describes a datum?
• In the pharmacy, what does COB stand for?
• What does QHS indicate in dosing instructions?
• Why is lubrication important for bearings, and what could happen if lubrication is inadequate?
• Which hard copy SIG code represents 'twice daily'?
• Which principle explains how a small force can generate a larger force using a confined fluid?
• When "UG" appears on a prescription hardcopy, it means:
• What is the days supply for Ibuprofen 400 mg tablets #90, Sig: 1 tab Q4H?