Pebc Pharmacy Technician Practice Test
Free · 140 Questions.

Question 1

Under the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), which schedule contains drugs with high abuse liability such as morphine, oxycodone, and fentanyl?

• A. Schedule VIII.
• B. Schedule I, following safety rules.
• C. Schedule III, as required by law.
• D. Schedule IV.

Explanation: Under the CDSA, Schedule I contains high-potency opioids (morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl), cocaine, and methamphetamine, carrying the strictest federal controls.

Question 2

Under federal Narcotic Control Regulations (NCR), what is the legal rule regarding REFILLS on verbal narcotic prescriptions?

• A. Narcotics may be refilled automatically through pharmacy software systems, under established provincial operating and compliance protocols, under authorized rules.
• B. Verbal narcotic prescriptions cannot be refilled; only written part-fills (intervals) are permitted if specified by the prescriber.
• C. Verbal narcotics can be refilled up to 5 times within a 12-month period, following standard statutory compliance and regulatory procedures.
• D. Refills are permitted if authorized verbally by a registered nurse, pursuant to governing provincial legislation and regulatory guidelines.

Explanation: Federal law strictly prohibits 'refills' on narcotic prescriptions; prescribers may only authorize 'part-fills' specifying quantity and exact time intervals.

Question 3

Under the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) Drug Schedules, what is a 'Schedule II' drug?

• A. Behind-the-counter (BTC) medication that requires professional pharmacist intervention/triage but no prescription.
• B. Unscheduled product that can be sold in any retail grocery store, under established operating protocols.
• C. Over-the-counter (OTC) medication available freely in the self-selection area, following standard statutory rules.
• D. Prescription-only medication listed in the Prescription Drug List, pursuant to provincial guidelines, under standard rules.

Explanation: NAPRA Schedule II drugs (e.g. iron supplements >30mg, low-dose codeine products, emergency contraception) are kept behind the counter, requiring pharmacist counseling before sale.

Question 4

What is a 'Schedule III' drug under NAPRA harmonized drug schedules?

• A. Pharmacy-only OTC medication available in the self-selection area within the professional boundary of a licensed pharmacy.
• B. Prescription-only injectable chemotherapy drug, pursuant to governing provincial legislation and regulatory guidelines, under authorized rules.
• C. Unscheduled general grocery store merchandise, in accordance with applicable regulatory and safety standards, under official standards, under official standards.
• D. Narcotic prescription medication requiring duplicate triplicate pads, under established provincial operating and compliance protocols.

Explanation: Schedule III products (e.g. hydrocortisone 0.5% cream, certain antihistamines) are available in the public retail area of an accredited pharmacy with a pharmacist available for consultation.

Question 5

What is the scope of practice of a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) regarding 'Technical Verification' (Tech-Check-Tech)?

• A. Counseling patients on clinical side effects and complex drug administration, following standard statutory rules.
• B. Performing clinical drug-utilization reviews (DUR) for therapeutic drug interactions, pursuant to provincial guidelines, in compliance with law.
• C. Diagnosing patient medical conditions and prescribing minor ailment therapies, as specified in the official syllabus.
• D. Independently performing the final technical verification of product preparation, dosage form, strength, and labeling accuracy.

Explanation: RPhTs are legally authorized and responsible for technical verification (ensuring the right drug, dosage, strength, packaging, and label match the order), while clinical assessment remains with the pharmacist.