Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam 2026 – Complete
Study Guide & Practice Questions
1. Which schedule of drugs has no accepted medical use and high abuse potential?
A. Schedule II B. Schedule III C. Schedule I D. Schedule IV
✔ Answer: C — Schedule I drugs have no accepted medical use and the highest abuse
potential.
2. What is the generic name for Lipitor?
A. Simvastatin B. Atorvastatin C. Rosuvastatin D. Pravastatin
✔ Answer: B — Atorvastatin is the generic name for Lipitor.
3. Which medication is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes?
A. Lisinopril B. Metformin C. Furosemide D. Omeprazole
✔ Answer: B — Metformin helps lower blood glucose in type 2 diabetes.
4. What is an anticoagulant example?
A. Warfarin B. Atenolol C. Lisinopril D. Furosemide
✔ Answer: A — Warfarin prevents blood clot formation.
5. A patient taking warfarin should avoid excessive intake of which vitamin?
A. Vitamin K B. Vitamin C C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin E
✔ Answer: A — Vitamin K counteracts warfarin’s anticoagulant effect.
6. Which of the following are proton pump inhibitors?
A. Metformin B. Omeprazole C. Loratadine D. Furosemide
✔ Answer: B — Omeprazole reduces gastric acid secretion.
, 7. Which organ primarily metabolizes drugs?
A. Kidney B. Heart C. Liver D. Lung
✔ Answer: C — The liver transforms drugs for elimination.
8. Which drug class rapidly lowers blood glucose?
A. Beta-blockers B. Insulins C. Diuretics D. Antacids
✔ Answer: B — Insulins lower blood glucose quickly.
9. An opioid’s common side effect is:
A. Hypertension B. Constipation C. Rash D. Tachycardia
✔ Answer: B — Opioids slow GI motility, causing constipation.
10. Generic name for Tylenol:
A. Ibuprofen B. Acetaminophen C. Aspirin D. Naproxen
✔ Answer: B — Acetaminophen is Tylenol’s generic.
Section 2 — Federal Requirements & Pharmacy Law
11. What does “PRN” on a prescription mean?
A. Four times daily B. As needed C. Before meals D. Once weekly
✔ Answer: B — PRN (pro re nata) means “as needed”.
12. Maximum refills for a Schedule III; IV; or V Rx within 6 months?
A. 1 B. 3 C. 5 D. Unlimited
✔ Answer: C — Up to 5 refills within 6 months.
Study Guide & Practice Questions
1. Which schedule of drugs has no accepted medical use and high abuse potential?
A. Schedule II B. Schedule III C. Schedule I D. Schedule IV
✔ Answer: C — Schedule I drugs have no accepted medical use and the highest abuse
potential.
2. What is the generic name for Lipitor?
A. Simvastatin B. Atorvastatin C. Rosuvastatin D. Pravastatin
✔ Answer: B — Atorvastatin is the generic name for Lipitor.
3. Which medication is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes?
A. Lisinopril B. Metformin C. Furosemide D. Omeprazole
✔ Answer: B — Metformin helps lower blood glucose in type 2 diabetes.
4. What is an anticoagulant example?
A. Warfarin B. Atenolol C. Lisinopril D. Furosemide
✔ Answer: A — Warfarin prevents blood clot formation.
5. A patient taking warfarin should avoid excessive intake of which vitamin?
A. Vitamin K B. Vitamin C C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin E
✔ Answer: A — Vitamin K counteracts warfarin’s anticoagulant effect.
6. Which of the following are proton pump inhibitors?
A. Metformin B. Omeprazole C. Loratadine D. Furosemide
✔ Answer: B — Omeprazole reduces gastric acid secretion.
, 7. Which organ primarily metabolizes drugs?
A. Kidney B. Heart C. Liver D. Lung
✔ Answer: C — The liver transforms drugs for elimination.
8. Which drug class rapidly lowers blood glucose?
A. Beta-blockers B. Insulins C. Diuretics D. Antacids
✔ Answer: B — Insulins lower blood glucose quickly.
9. An opioid’s common side effect is:
A. Hypertension B. Constipation C. Rash D. Tachycardia
✔ Answer: B — Opioids slow GI motility, causing constipation.
10. Generic name for Tylenol:
A. Ibuprofen B. Acetaminophen C. Aspirin D. Naproxen
✔ Answer: B — Acetaminophen is Tylenol’s generic.
Section 2 — Federal Requirements & Pharmacy Law
11. What does “PRN” on a prescription mean?
A. Four times daily B. As needed C. Before meals D. Once weekly
✔ Answer: B — PRN (pro re nata) means “as needed”.
12. Maximum refills for a Schedule III; IV; or V Rx within 6 months?
A. 1 B. 3 C. 5 D. Unlimited
✔ Answer: C — Up to 5 refills within 6 months.
