PTCB PTCE Practice Exam 2026
40 Original Questions with Answers and Rationales
MEDICATIONS FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS PATIENT SAFETY ORDER PROCESSING
14 questions 8 questions 10 questions 8 questions
How to use this paper
Choose the best answer for each question. Complete all 40 questions before checking the answer key. Use the
concise rationales to identify gaps and guide further study.
Important: This independently created resource is aligned broadly with the PTCE content outline effective
January 2026. It is not produced, sponsored, reviewed, or endorsed by the Pharmacy Technician Certification
Board (PTCB). It contains no recalled or copied examination questions. Laws and workplace procedures can
change; confirm current federal, state, and employer requirements.
Suggested time: 55 minutes Target score: 80% or higher
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, MEDICATIONS
1. Which generic medication is marketed under the brand name Lipitor?
A. lisinopril
B. atorvastatin
C. metformin
D. levothyroxine
2. A patient taking warfarin should be referred to the pharmacist before starting which over-the-counter
product?
A. acetaminophen used occasionally
B. saline nasal spray
C. ibuprofen
D. calcium carbonate
3. Which dosage form is designed to release medication slowly over an extended period?
A. enteric-coated tablet
B. sublingual tablet
C. extended-release tablet
D. chewable tablet
4. Which medication is commonly used as a rescue treatment for acute bronchospasm?
A. albuterol
B. montelukast
C. fluticasone
D. tiotropium
5. Which pair represents a therapeutic duplication that should be brought to the pharmacist's attention?
A. lisinopril and losartan
B. acetaminophen and ibuprofen
C. amoxicillin and probiotic
D. insulin and glucose tablets
6. Which medication is classified as a proton pump inhibitor?
A. famotidine
B. omeprazole
C. ondansetron
D. dicyclomine
7. Which auxiliary instruction is most appropriate for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets?
A. swallow whole with food
B. dissolve under the tongue
C. chew before swallowing
D. mix with water
8. Which insulin is rapid acting?
A. insulin glargine
B. insulin detemir
C. insulin lispro
D. NPH insulin
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40 Original Questions with Answers and Rationales
MEDICATIONS FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS PATIENT SAFETY ORDER PROCESSING
14 questions 8 questions 10 questions 8 questions
How to use this paper
Choose the best answer for each question. Complete all 40 questions before checking the answer key. Use the
concise rationales to identify gaps and guide further study.
Important: This independently created resource is aligned broadly with the PTCE content outline effective
January 2026. It is not produced, sponsored, reviewed, or endorsed by the Pharmacy Technician Certification
Board (PTCB). It contains no recalled or copied examination questions. Laws and workplace procedures can
change; confirm current federal, state, and employer requirements.
Suggested time: 55 minutes Target score: 80% or higher
Independent PTCE-style practice material - not an official PTCB exam Page 1
, MEDICATIONS
1. Which generic medication is marketed under the brand name Lipitor?
A. lisinopril
B. atorvastatin
C. metformin
D. levothyroxine
2. A patient taking warfarin should be referred to the pharmacist before starting which over-the-counter
product?
A. acetaminophen used occasionally
B. saline nasal spray
C. ibuprofen
D. calcium carbonate
3. Which dosage form is designed to release medication slowly over an extended period?
A. enteric-coated tablet
B. sublingual tablet
C. extended-release tablet
D. chewable tablet
4. Which medication is commonly used as a rescue treatment for acute bronchospasm?
A. albuterol
B. montelukast
C. fluticasone
D. tiotropium
5. Which pair represents a therapeutic duplication that should be brought to the pharmacist's attention?
A. lisinopril and losartan
B. acetaminophen and ibuprofen
C. amoxicillin and probiotic
D. insulin and glucose tablets
6. Which medication is classified as a proton pump inhibitor?
A. famotidine
B. omeprazole
C. ondansetron
D. dicyclomine
7. Which auxiliary instruction is most appropriate for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets?
A. swallow whole with food
B. dissolve under the tongue
C. chew before swallowing
D. mix with water
8. Which insulin is rapid acting?
A. insulin glargine
B. insulin detemir
C. insulin lispro
D. NPH insulin
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