U.S. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
PTCE® 2026 MASTER BUNDLE — VERSION 2
1000+ PAGE WORKBOOK EDITION
500+ original PTCE-style questions • 200+ Top Drugs • calculation worksheets • flashcards • 8-week plan
Educational study material; not affiliated with or endorsed by PTCB.
U.S. Pharmacy Technician PTCE 2026 — Version 2 — 1000+ Page Workbook Page 1
, PTCE 2026 Blueprint & Exam Strategy
The current PTCE content outline effective January 6, 2026 weights Medications 35%, Federal Requirements 18.75%, Patient Safety and
Quality Assurance 23.75%, and Order Entry and Processing 22.50%. The exam has 90 multiple-choice questions, 80 scored and 10
unscored, with 110 minutes.
Study highest-weight domains first, but do not ignore federal requirements. For every missed practice question, write the rule or concept that
would have produced the correct answer.
8-Week Plan
Week 1
Week 1: Foundations, terminology, dosage forms, routes, SIG codes, NDC and 25 drugs; 60 questions.
Week 2
Week 2: Cardiovascular/endocrine/GI medications; 70 questions plus calculations.
Week 3
Week 3: Anti-infectives/CNS/respiratory/pain/dermatology; 70 questions plus flashcards.
Week 4
Week 4: Federal requirements, DEA, controlled substances, REMS, recalls and DSCSA; 65 questions.
Week 5
Week 5: Patient safety, QA, LASA/high-alert concepts, CQI and error prevention; 65 questions.
Week 6
Week 6: Order entry, calculations, inventory, billing and returns; 70 questions.
Week 7
Week 7: Mixed timed sets and weak-domain remediation; 80 questions.
Week 8
Week 8: Two full timed simulations, final drug review and calculation review.
Calculation Formula Sheet
• Desired dose ÷ dose on hand × quantity on hand = amount to administer.
• Quantity = amount per dose × doses per day × days.
• Days supply = quantity dispensed ÷ amount used per day.
• mL/hr = total mL ÷ hours.
• mg/kg dose = ordered mg/kg × weight in kg.
• 1 g = 1000 mg; 1 mg = 1000 mcg; 1 L = 1000 mL; 1 tsp ≈ 5 mL; 1 tbsp ≈ 15 mL.
• Use a leading zero for doses less than 1; avoid trailing zeros.
200+ Top Drugs
1. acetaminophen — Tylenol — analgesic/antipyretic
2. ibuprofen — Advil/Motrin — NSAID
3. naproxen — Aleve — NSAID
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, 4. diclofenac — Voltaren — NSAID
5. meloxicam — Mobic — NSAID
6. celecoxib — Celebrex — NSAID
7. aspirin — Bayer — antiplatelet/NSAID
8. tramadol — Ultram — opioid analgesic
9. oxycodone — Roxicodone/OxyContin — opioid analgesic
10. hydrocodone/acetaminophen — Norco — opioid combination
11. naloxone — Narcan — opioid antagonist
12. amLODIPine — Norvasc — calcium-channel blocker
13. lisinopril — Prinivil/Zestril — ACE inhibitor
14. enalapril — Vasotec — ACE inhibitor
15. losartan — Cozaar — ARB
16. valsartan — Diovan — ARB
17. irbesartan — Avapro — ARB
18. metoprolol — Lopressor/Toprol XL — beta blocker
19. carvedilol — Coreg — beta blocker
20. atenolol — Tenormin — beta blocker
21. propranolol — Inderal — beta blocker
22. diltiazem — Cardizem — calcium-channel blocker
23. verapamil — Calan — calcium-channel blocker
24. furosemide — Lasix — loop diuretic
25. hydrochlorothiazide — Microzide — thiazide diuretic
26. spironolactone — Aldactone — potassium-sparing diuretic
27. chlorthalidone — Thalitone — thiazide-like diuretic
28. clonidine — Catapres — alpha-2 agonist
29. hydralazine — Apresoline — vasodilator
30. nitroglycerin — Nitrostat — nitrate
31. isosorbide mononitrate — Imdur — nitrate
32. atorvastatin — Lipitor — statin
33. rosuvastatin — Crestor — statin
34. simvastatin — Zocor — statin
35. pravastatin — Pravachol — statin
36. ezetimibe — Zetia — cholesterol absorption inhibitor
37. warfarin — Coumadin/Jantoven — anticoagulant
38. apixaban — Eliquis — factor Xa inhibitor
39. rivaroxaban — Xarelto — factor Xa inhibitor
40. dabigatran — Pradaxa — direct thrombin inhibitor
41. clopidogrel — Plavix — antiplatelet
42. ticagrelor — Brilinta — antiplatelet
43. metformin — Glucophage — biguanide
44. glipizide — Glucotrol — sulfonylurea
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, 45. glimepiride — Amaryl — sulfonylurea
46. sitagliptin — Januvia — DPP-4 inhibitor
47. empagliflozin — Jardiance — SGLT2 inhibitor
48. dapagliflozin — Farxiga — SGLT2 inhibitor
49. semaglutide — Ozempic/Wegovy — GLP-1 receptor agonist
50. dulaglutide — Trulicity — GLP-1 receptor agonist
51. insulin glargine — Lantus — long-acting insulin
52. insulin lispro — Humalog — rapid-acting insulin
53. insulin aspart — NovoLog — rapid-acting insulin
54. levothyroxine — Synthroid — thyroid hormone
55. methimazole — Tapazole — antithyroid
56. alendronate — Fosamax — bisphosphonate
57. calcitriol — Rocaltrol — vitamin D analog
58. omeprazole — Prilosec — PPI
59. esomeprazole — Nexium — PPI
60. pantoprazole — Protonix — PPI
61. lansoprazole — Prevacid — PPI
62. famotidine — Pepcid — H2 blocker
63. sucralfate — Carafate — GI protectant
64. ondansetron — Zofran — antiemetic
65. metoclopramide — Reglan — GI prokinetic
66. loperamide — Imodium — antidiarrheal
67. polyethylene glycol — MiraLAX — osmotic laxative
68. docusate — Colace — stool softener
69. senna — Senokot — stimulant laxative
70. bisacodyl — Dulcolax — stimulant laxative
71. lactulose — Constulose — osmotic laxative
72. mesalamine — Lialda — aminosalicylate
73. amoxicillin — Amoxil — penicillin antibiotic
74. amoxicillin/clavulanate — Augmentin — penicillin combination
75. penicillin V — Veetids — penicillin
76. cephalexin — Keflex — cephalosporin
77. cefdinir — Omnicef — cephalosporin
78. cefuroxime — Ceftin — cephalosporin
79. azithromycin — Zithromax — macrolide
80. clarithromycin — Biaxin — macrolide
81. doxycycline — Vibramycin — tetracycline
82. minocycline — Minocin — tetracycline
83. ciprofloxacin — Cipro — fluoroquinolone
84. levofloxacin — Levaquin — fluoroquinolone
85. clindamycin — Cleocin — lincosamide antibiotic
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PTCE® 2026 MASTER BUNDLE — VERSION 2
1000+ PAGE WORKBOOK EDITION
500+ original PTCE-style questions • 200+ Top Drugs • calculation worksheets • flashcards • 8-week plan
Educational study material; not affiliated with or endorsed by PTCB.
U.S. Pharmacy Technician PTCE 2026 — Version 2 — 1000+ Page Workbook Page 1
, PTCE 2026 Blueprint & Exam Strategy
The current PTCE content outline effective January 6, 2026 weights Medications 35%, Federal Requirements 18.75%, Patient Safety and
Quality Assurance 23.75%, and Order Entry and Processing 22.50%. The exam has 90 multiple-choice questions, 80 scored and 10
unscored, with 110 minutes.
Study highest-weight domains first, but do not ignore federal requirements. For every missed practice question, write the rule or concept that
would have produced the correct answer.
8-Week Plan
Week 1
Week 1: Foundations, terminology, dosage forms, routes, SIG codes, NDC and 25 drugs; 60 questions.
Week 2
Week 2: Cardiovascular/endocrine/GI medications; 70 questions plus calculations.
Week 3
Week 3: Anti-infectives/CNS/respiratory/pain/dermatology; 70 questions plus flashcards.
Week 4
Week 4: Federal requirements, DEA, controlled substances, REMS, recalls and DSCSA; 65 questions.
Week 5
Week 5: Patient safety, QA, LASA/high-alert concepts, CQI and error prevention; 65 questions.
Week 6
Week 6: Order entry, calculations, inventory, billing and returns; 70 questions.
Week 7
Week 7: Mixed timed sets and weak-domain remediation; 80 questions.
Week 8
Week 8: Two full timed simulations, final drug review and calculation review.
Calculation Formula Sheet
• Desired dose ÷ dose on hand × quantity on hand = amount to administer.
• Quantity = amount per dose × doses per day × days.
• Days supply = quantity dispensed ÷ amount used per day.
• mL/hr = total mL ÷ hours.
• mg/kg dose = ordered mg/kg × weight in kg.
• 1 g = 1000 mg; 1 mg = 1000 mcg; 1 L = 1000 mL; 1 tsp ≈ 5 mL; 1 tbsp ≈ 15 mL.
• Use a leading zero for doses less than 1; avoid trailing zeros.
200+ Top Drugs
1. acetaminophen — Tylenol — analgesic/antipyretic
2. ibuprofen — Advil/Motrin — NSAID
3. naproxen — Aleve — NSAID
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, 4. diclofenac — Voltaren — NSAID
5. meloxicam — Mobic — NSAID
6. celecoxib — Celebrex — NSAID
7. aspirin — Bayer — antiplatelet/NSAID
8. tramadol — Ultram — opioid analgesic
9. oxycodone — Roxicodone/OxyContin — opioid analgesic
10. hydrocodone/acetaminophen — Norco — opioid combination
11. naloxone — Narcan — opioid antagonist
12. amLODIPine — Norvasc — calcium-channel blocker
13. lisinopril — Prinivil/Zestril — ACE inhibitor
14. enalapril — Vasotec — ACE inhibitor
15. losartan — Cozaar — ARB
16. valsartan — Diovan — ARB
17. irbesartan — Avapro — ARB
18. metoprolol — Lopressor/Toprol XL — beta blocker
19. carvedilol — Coreg — beta blocker
20. atenolol — Tenormin — beta blocker
21. propranolol — Inderal — beta blocker
22. diltiazem — Cardizem — calcium-channel blocker
23. verapamil — Calan — calcium-channel blocker
24. furosemide — Lasix — loop diuretic
25. hydrochlorothiazide — Microzide — thiazide diuretic
26. spironolactone — Aldactone — potassium-sparing diuretic
27. chlorthalidone — Thalitone — thiazide-like diuretic
28. clonidine — Catapres — alpha-2 agonist
29. hydralazine — Apresoline — vasodilator
30. nitroglycerin — Nitrostat — nitrate
31. isosorbide mononitrate — Imdur — nitrate
32. atorvastatin — Lipitor — statin
33. rosuvastatin — Crestor — statin
34. simvastatin — Zocor — statin
35. pravastatin — Pravachol — statin
36. ezetimibe — Zetia — cholesterol absorption inhibitor
37. warfarin — Coumadin/Jantoven — anticoagulant
38. apixaban — Eliquis — factor Xa inhibitor
39. rivaroxaban — Xarelto — factor Xa inhibitor
40. dabigatran — Pradaxa — direct thrombin inhibitor
41. clopidogrel — Plavix — antiplatelet
42. ticagrelor — Brilinta — antiplatelet
43. metformin — Glucophage — biguanide
44. glipizide — Glucotrol — sulfonylurea
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, 45. glimepiride — Amaryl — sulfonylurea
46. sitagliptin — Januvia — DPP-4 inhibitor
47. empagliflozin — Jardiance — SGLT2 inhibitor
48. dapagliflozin — Farxiga — SGLT2 inhibitor
49. semaglutide — Ozempic/Wegovy — GLP-1 receptor agonist
50. dulaglutide — Trulicity — GLP-1 receptor agonist
51. insulin glargine — Lantus — long-acting insulin
52. insulin lispro — Humalog — rapid-acting insulin
53. insulin aspart — NovoLog — rapid-acting insulin
54. levothyroxine — Synthroid — thyroid hormone
55. methimazole — Tapazole — antithyroid
56. alendronate — Fosamax — bisphosphonate
57. calcitriol — Rocaltrol — vitamin D analog
58. omeprazole — Prilosec — PPI
59. esomeprazole — Nexium — PPI
60. pantoprazole — Protonix — PPI
61. lansoprazole — Prevacid — PPI
62. famotidine — Pepcid — H2 blocker
63. sucralfate — Carafate — GI protectant
64. ondansetron — Zofran — antiemetic
65. metoclopramide — Reglan — GI prokinetic
66. loperamide — Imodium — antidiarrheal
67. polyethylene glycol — MiraLAX — osmotic laxative
68. docusate — Colace — stool softener
69. senna — Senokot — stimulant laxative
70. bisacodyl — Dulcolax — stimulant laxative
71. lactulose — Constulose — osmotic laxative
72. mesalamine — Lialda — aminosalicylate
73. amoxicillin — Amoxil — penicillin antibiotic
74. amoxicillin/clavulanate — Augmentin — penicillin combination
75. penicillin V — Veetids — penicillin
76. cephalexin — Keflex — cephalosporin
77. cefdinir — Omnicef — cephalosporin
78. cefuroxime — Ceftin — cephalosporin
79. azithromycin — Zithromax — macrolide
80. clarithromycin — Biaxin — macrolide
81. doxycycline — Vibramycin — tetracycline
82. minocycline — Minocin — tetracycline
83. ciprofloxacin — Cipro — fluoroquinolone
84. levofloxacin — Levaquin — fluoroquinolone
85. clindamycin — Cleocin — lincosamide antibiotic
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