Walgreens PTCB Practice Exam Questions + Answers (NEW UPDATED VERSION)
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Section I — Pharmacology & Drug Knowledge (1–15)
1. Which class of drug is lisinopril?
A) ACE inhibitor
B) Beta blocker
C) Calcium channel blocker
D) Diuretic
Answer: A
2. Metformin is commonly prescribed for:
A) Type 2 diabetes
B) Hypertension
C) Hyperlipidemia
D) Asthma
Answer: A
3. Omeprazole belongs to which drug class?
A) Proton pump inhibitor
B) H2 blocker
C) Antacid
D) NSAID
Answer: A
4. Which of the following is a beta blocker?
A) Atenolol
B) Lisinopril
C) Furosemide
D) Metformin
Answer: A
5. Warfarin is primarily used as:
A) Anticoagulant
B) Antiplatelet
C) Antihypertensive
D) Antibiotic
Answer: A
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6. Side effect of statins may include:
A) Muscle pain
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Bradycardia
D) Constipation
Answer: A
7. Albuterol is used to:
A) Relieve bronchospasm
B) Lower blood pressure
C) Treat infections
D) Reduce cholesterol
Answer: A
8. Which drug is an antidepressant?
A) Sertraline
B) Furosemide
C) Metformin
D) Omeprazole
Answer: A
9. Ibuprofen is classified as:
A) NSAID
B) Opioid
C) Antihistamine
D) Beta blocker
Answer: A
10. Common side effect of antihistamines:
A) Drowsiness
B) Hypertension
C) Bradycardia
D) Hypoglycemia
Answer: A
11. Which medication is used to lower cholesterol?
A) Atorvastatin
B) Lisinopril
C) Albuterol
D) Metformin
Answer: A
12. Amoxicillin is:
A) Antibiotic
B) Antihypertensive
C) Antidepressant
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D) NSAID
Answer: A
13. Furosemide is a:
A) Loop diuretic
B) ACE inhibitor
C) Beta blocker
D) Proton pump inhibitor
Answer: A
14. Prednisone is a:
A) Corticosteroid
B) NSAID
C) Antibiotic
D) Beta blocker
Answer: A
15. Side effect of opioids may include:
A) Constipation
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Hypertension
D) Rash
Answer: A
Section II — Pharmacy Law & Regulations (16–25)
16. Which agency regulates controlled substances in the U.S.?
A) DEA
B) FDA
C) CDC
D) OSHA
Answer: A
17. Schedule II drugs:
A) High potential for abuse, no refills
B) Low potential for abuse
C) OTC medications
D) Vitamins
Answer: A
18. HIPAA protects:
A) Patient health information
B) Drug prices
C) Pharmacy inventory
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D) DEA registrations
Answer: A
19. A pharmacist must counsel a patient when dispensing:
A) New prescription
B) Refills only
C) OTC medication
D) Vitamins
Answer: A
20. Expiration dates on medications are required by:
A) FDA
B) DEA
C) HIPAA
D) CDC
Answer: A
21. Which requires special record-keeping?
A) Controlled substances
B) OTC medications
C) Vitamins
D) Generic drugs
Answer: A
22. Prescription labels must include:
A) Patient name, drug name, directions, prescriber, pharmacy info
B) Only drug name
C) Only prescriber name
D) Only pharmacy phone number
Answer: A
23. A pharmacy technician cannot:
A) Counsel patients independently
B) Count tablets
C) Label prescriptions
D) Input data into system
Answer: A
24. Refills for Schedule III–V drugs:
A) Up to 5 within 6 months
B) Unlimited
C) None allowed
D) Only once
Answer: A
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