PTCB PHARMACY TECHNICIAN |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW UPDATE|GRADED A+

PTCB PHARMACY TECHNICIAN |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+


Question 1

What class of medication is commonly used to treat hypertension?

A. Anticoagulant

B. Beta-blockers

C. Antibiotics

D. Antivirals
CORRECT ANSWER

B. Beta blockers are used to manage hypertension by reducing heart rate and the force of
heart contractions




Question 2

Which medication is an example of a proton pump inhibitor?

A. Ranitidine

B. Omeprazole

C. Metformin

D. Ciprofloxacin

CORRECT ANSWER

B. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid production




Question 3

Under the controlled substances act, which schedule drug has the highest potential for
abuse?

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, A. Schedule II

B. Schedule III

C. Schedule IV

D. Schedule V

CORRECT ANSWER

A. Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse and may lead to severe psychological
or physical dependence




Question 4

Which of the following is a critical check before dispensing medication?

A. Checking the drug's color

B. Verifying patient's name and date of birth

C. Assessing the taste of the medication

D. Confirming the price of the drug

CORRECT ANSWER

B. Verifying the patient's identity (name and date of birth) is crucial for safety.




Question 5

What is the primary purpose of medication reconciliation?

A. To ensure that prices are accurate

B. To document the refusal of medication

C. To verify all medications are correctly prescribed and administered

D. To check the expiration dates of drugs on the shelf

CORRECT ANSWER

C. Medication reconciliation ensures all medications are correctly prescribed,
administered, and documented


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