KENTUCKY PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION EXAM PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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Core Domains
Medications and Pharmacology
Pharmacy Law and Regulatory Compliance
Medication Safety and Error Prevention
Pharmacy Operations and Administration
Patient Communication and Professional Standards
Dosage Calculations and Pharmaceutical Mathematics
Controlled Substances and Inventory Management
Prescription Processing and Dispensing Procedures
,Introduction
This practice assessment is designed to prepare candidates for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
(PTCE) with integrated Kentucky-specific pharmacy law requirements. The exam evaluates essential
competencies including medication knowledge, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy operations,
medication safety, and regulatory compliance. Questions combine multiple-choice formats with real-world
scenarios that test critical decision-making skills. Success requires both foundational theory and applied
professional knowledge essential for safe, effective pharmacy technician practice in community and hospital
settings. Kentucky technicians must understand state registration requirements, KASPER reporting,
technician-to-pharmacist ratios, and controlled substance handling under KRS Chapter 315.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
A pharmacist is supervising a pharmacy technician in a Kentucky community pharmacy. What is the maximum
number of pharmacy technicians a single pharmacist can supervise at one time under Kentucky law?
A. 2 technicians
B. 3 technicians
C. 4 technicians
D. 5 technicians
🟢 Correct answer: C
,🔴 RATIONALE: Kentucky law (201 KAR 2:045) establishes a 4:1 technician-to-pharmacist ratio, meaning one
pharmacist can supervise up to 4 certified pharmacy technicians simultaneously.
Question 2
Which of the following medications is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance under federal law?
A. Diazepam
B. Morphine
C. Tramadol
D. Benzonat
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Morphine is a Schedule II opioid analgesic with high potential for abuse but accepted medical
use. Diazepam is Schedule IV, Tramadol is Schedule IV, and Benzonatate is not a controlled substance.
Question 3
A patient requests a prescription for lisinopril 10mg. What is the correct generic-to-brand relationship for this
medication?
A. Lisinopril is the brand name; Zestril is generic
B. Lisinopril is the generic name; Prinivil is the brand
C. Lisinopril is generic; Norvasc is the brand
D. Lisinopril is brand; Lasix is generic
🟢 Correct answer: B
, 🔴 RATIONALE: Lisinopril is the generic name for the ACE inhibitor. Prinivil and Zestril are both brand names
for lisinopril. Norvasc is amlodipine and Lasix is furosemide.
Question 4
Under Kentucky's KASPER system, when must a pharmacy report the dispensing of a controlled substance?
A. Within 24 hours
B. Within one business day
C. Within 72 hours
D. Within 7 days
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Kentucky regulations require pharmacies to report controlled substance dispensing to
KASPER (Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting) within one business day of dispensing.
Question 5
Which calculation is required to reconstitute a 500mg amoxicillin powder to make 100mL of 250mg/5mL
suspension?
A. Add 100mL water directly
B. Add 80mL water to reach 100mL total
C. Add 50mL water to reach 100mL total
D. Add 90mL water to reach 100mL total
🟢 Correct answer: B
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains
Medications and Pharmacology
Pharmacy Law and Regulatory Compliance
Medication Safety and Error Prevention
Pharmacy Operations and Administration
Patient Communication and Professional Standards
Dosage Calculations and Pharmaceutical Mathematics
Controlled Substances and Inventory Management
Prescription Processing and Dispensing Procedures
,Introduction
This practice assessment is designed to prepare candidates for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
(PTCE) with integrated Kentucky-specific pharmacy law requirements. The exam evaluates essential
competencies including medication knowledge, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy operations,
medication safety, and regulatory compliance. Questions combine multiple-choice formats with real-world
scenarios that test critical decision-making skills. Success requires both foundational theory and applied
professional knowledge essential for safe, effective pharmacy technician practice in community and hospital
settings. Kentucky technicians must understand state registration requirements, KASPER reporting,
technician-to-pharmacist ratios, and controlled substance handling under KRS Chapter 315.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
A pharmacist is supervising a pharmacy technician in a Kentucky community pharmacy. What is the maximum
number of pharmacy technicians a single pharmacist can supervise at one time under Kentucky law?
A. 2 technicians
B. 3 technicians
C. 4 technicians
D. 5 technicians
🟢 Correct answer: C
,🔴 RATIONALE: Kentucky law (201 KAR 2:045) establishes a 4:1 technician-to-pharmacist ratio, meaning one
pharmacist can supervise up to 4 certified pharmacy technicians simultaneously.
Question 2
Which of the following medications is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance under federal law?
A. Diazepam
B. Morphine
C. Tramadol
D. Benzonat
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Morphine is a Schedule II opioid analgesic with high potential for abuse but accepted medical
use. Diazepam is Schedule IV, Tramadol is Schedule IV, and Benzonatate is not a controlled substance.
Question 3
A patient requests a prescription for lisinopril 10mg. What is the correct generic-to-brand relationship for this
medication?
A. Lisinopril is the brand name; Zestril is generic
B. Lisinopril is the generic name; Prinivil is the brand
C. Lisinopril is generic; Norvasc is the brand
D. Lisinopril is brand; Lasix is generic
🟢 Correct answer: B
, 🔴 RATIONALE: Lisinopril is the generic name for the ACE inhibitor. Prinivil and Zestril are both brand names
for lisinopril. Norvasc is amlodipine and Lasix is furosemide.
Question 4
Under Kentucky's KASPER system, when must a pharmacy report the dispensing of a controlled substance?
A. Within 24 hours
B. Within one business day
C. Within 72 hours
D. Within 7 days
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Kentucky regulations require pharmacies to report controlled substance dispensing to
KASPER (Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting) within one business day of dispensing.
Question 5
Which calculation is required to reconstitute a 500mg amoxicillin powder to make 100mL of 250mg/5mL
suspension?
A. Add 100mL water directly
B. Add 80mL water to reach 100mL total
C. Add 50mL water to reach 100mL total
D. Add 90mL water to reach 100mL total
🟢 Correct answer: B
