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PTCB Exam 2026 Study Guide is a comprehensive preparation resource for candidates preparing for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE). It covers the four current exam domains, including Medications, Federal Requirements, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance, and Order Entry and Processing. The resource includes practice questions and correct answers with explanations covering medication names and classifications, federal pharmacy requirements, prescription processing, calculations, medication safety, and pharmacy operations. It is designed for pharmacy technician students and candidates seeking structured review of the current 2026 PTCE content outline. Use it alongside official PTCB resources for focused A+ exam preparation.

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PTCB EXAM 2026 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPLETE PTCE STUDY GUIDE A+ EXAM
PREP



Which of the following is a local anesthetic? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Benzocaine



What does PCA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Patient-controlled
analgesia


The cost of 100 tablets of a particular medication is $2.00. What would the
retail price be if there were a 30% gross profit? - CORRECT ANSWER-
$2.60



Why would a pharmacy receive a noncompliance report? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The pharmacy failed to purchase medications from a specific
vendor with whom an agreement had been negotiated by the GPO.


What auxiliary label should be included on a container of medication that
has the following instruction: "i gtt os bid"? - CORRECT ANSWER-For the
eye

, How much of a D10W solution contains 100 g of dextrose? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1 L


Which of the following herbal products would be used as a laxative? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Cascara sagrada


What does the abbreviation "hs" mean on a prescription? - CORRECT
ANSWER-At bedtime


How often should a fentanyl patch be changed? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Every 3 days



Which of the following drugs is not available as an OTC product? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Lansoprazole


What is the purpose of postmarketing monitoring of new drugs? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Removal of unsafe drugs Which dosage form would
use the process of inunction to be absorbed into the body? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ointments


If a medication has an expiration date of 3/06, when will it expire? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The last day of March 2006

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