WAPCP PHARMACY
PRACTICE TEST
COMPLETE 100
Question 1: A pharmacist identi�es that a patient is taking two medicines from the same therapeutic class without a documented indication. What is the best �rst action?
Choices:
1) Stop both medicines immediately 2) Clarify the intended indications and assess the regimen with the prescriber 3) Dispense both medicines without comment 4) Advise the patient to alternate them daily Correct Answer: Clarify the intended indications and assess the regimen with the prescriber Explanation: Potential therapeutic duplication is a drug-therapy problem. The pharmacist should �rst verify the indications and clinical intent, then collaborate with the prescriber before changing therapy.Page 1
Question 2: Which element is most essential when documenting a pharmaceutical
care plan?
Choices:
1) The pharmacist’s personal opinion only 2) A list of all products stocked in the pharmacy 3) Identi�ed drug-therapy problems, goals, interventions, and monitoring plan 4) Only the patient’s demographic information Correct Answer: Identi�ed drug-therapy problems, goals, interventions, and monitoring plan Explanation: A care plan should link identi�ed drug-therapy problems to therapeutic goals, speci�c interventions, and parameters for follow-up and monitoring.Question 3: A patient says, “I often forget my evening dose.” Which response best demonstrates patient-centred communication?
Choices:
1) You must simply try harder 2) Why are you noncompliant?3) Let us explore what makes the evening dose di�cult and �nd a routine that works for you 4) Take two doses the next morning Correct Answer: Let us explore what makes the evening dose di�cult and �nd a routine that works for you Explanation: Open, nonjudgmental questioning helps identify barriers and supports shared problem-solving, which is more e�ective than blame or unsafe dose changes.Page 2
Question 4: Which action best protects patient con�dentiality during medication counselling?
Choices:
1) Discussing the case loudly at the counter 2) Using a private counselling area when sensitive information is involved 3) Leaving the prescription visible to other customers 4) Sharing the medication history with friends of the patient Correct Answer: Using a private counselling area when sensitive information is involved Explanation: Sensitive health information should be discussed discreetly. A private counselling area reduces unnecessary disclosure and supports con�dentiality.Question 5: A pharmacist discovers a dispensing error before the medicine reaches the patient. What is the most appropriate response?
Choices:
1) Hide the error because no harm occurred 2) Correct the error and document it according to the pharmacy quality system 3) Dispense it anyway because the label is already printed 4) Delete all records of the prescription Correct Answer: Correct the error and document it according to the pharmacy quality system Explanation: A near miss should be corrected and documented so the immediate risk is removed and the system can be improved to prevent recurrence.Page 3