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PTCB TEST BANK 2026/2027 | PHARMACY
TECHNICIAN | 250 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | NGN-ALIGNED | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: PHARMACY LAW AND REGULATIONS - Questions 1-40
Q1: Federal Law
The student is reviewing pharmacy law. Which federal law regulates the manufacture and
distribution of controlled substances?
A. Pure Food and Drug Act
B. Controlled Substances Act (CSA)
C. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
D. HIPAA
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970 regulates the manufacture, distribution, and
dispensing of controlled substances through the DEA. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: DEA Schedules
The student is reviewing controlled substances. Which schedule has the highest potential for abuse
and no accepted medical use?
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Schedule I drugs (e.g., heroin, LSD, marijuana) have a high potential for abuse and no
currently accepted medical use in the U.S. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Schedule II Drugs
The student is reviewing controlled substances. Which of the following is a Schedule II drug?
A. Oxycodone
B. Diazepam
C. Codeine with acetaminophen
D. Alprazolam
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet) is a Schedule II opioid with a high potential for abuse
and dependence. [100% CORRECT]
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Q4: Schedule II Requirements
The student is reviewing controlled substances. What is required for a Schedule II prescription?
A. Written prescription with no refills
B. Oral prescription with refills
C. Faxed prescription with refills
D. Electronic prescription with refills
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Schedule II prescriptions must be written (or electronic if permitted by state law), and no
refills are allowed. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: DEA Number
The student is reviewing DEA numbers. What is the purpose of a DEA number?
A. To identify prescribers authorized to prescribe controlled substances
B. To identify pharmacies
C. To identify patients
D. To identify drug manufacturers
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A DEA number is assigned to healthcare providers authorized to prescribe controlled
substances. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: DEA Number Verification
The student is reviewing DEA numbers. How can a pharmacy technician verify a DEA number?
A. By checking the format and performing a check digit calculation
B. By calling the DEA
C. By checking the prescriber's license
D. By checking the patient's ID
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DEA numbers have a specific format: two letters, six digits, and a check digit. The check
digit is calculated by adding the digits in odd and even positions. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: HIPAA
The student is reviewing HIPAA. What does HIPAA protect?
A. Protected Health Information (PHI)
B. Financial records
C. Employee records
D. Marketing data
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HIPAA protects the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI), including
patient prescription records. [100% CORRECT]
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Q8: Pharmacy License
The student is reviewing licensure. What is required to operate a pharmacy?
A. A state pharmacy license
B. A business license only
C. A DEA license only
D. No license
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pharmacies must be licensed by the state board of pharmacy and comply with state and
federal regulations. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Pharmacist License
The student is reviewing licensure. What is required to practice as a pharmacist?
A. A state pharmacist license
B. A business degree
C. A DEA number
D. No license
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pharmacists must be licensed by the state board of pharmacy after completing a PharmD
degree and passing the NAPLEX and MPJE exams. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: Pharmacy Technician Certification
The student is reviewing certification. What is required to become a certified pharmacy technician
(CPhT)?
A. Passing the PTCB or ExCPT exam
B. A college degree
C. A pharmacist license
D. No certification
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Certified pharmacy technicians must pass the PTCB or ExCPT exam and meet state
requirements. [100% CORRECT]
Q11: Continuous Education
The student is reviewing CE. How many hours of continuing education are required for PTCB
recertification?
A. 20 hours every 2 years
B. 10 hours every year
C. 30 hours every 2 years
D. No CE required
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PTCB requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years for recertification, including
1 hour of pharmacy law. [100% CORRECT]
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Q12: Expired Medications
The student is reviewing expired medications. What should be done with expired medications?
A. Dispose of them according to regulations
B. Return them to the manufacturer
C. Sell them at a discount
D. Use them for training
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expired medications must be disposed of according to federal and state regulations, often
through reverse distribution or incineration. [100% CORRECT]
Q13: Medication Recalls
The student is reviewing recalls. What is a Class I recall?
A. A situation where there is a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or
death
B. A situation where there is a temporary or reversible health hazard
C. A situation where there is a low risk of adverse health consequences
D. A situation where there is no risk
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Class I recalls involve products that may cause serious adverse health consequences or
death. [100% CORRECT]
Q14: FDA
The student is reviewing the FDA. What is the role of the FDA in pharmacy?
A. To regulate the manufacture, distribution, and labeling of drugs
B. To license pharmacists
C. To license pharmacies
D. To enforce HIPAA
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FDA regulates the manufacture, distribution, and labeling of drugs and medical
devices. [100% CORRECT]
Q15: DEA
The student is reviewing the DEA. What is the role of the DEA in pharmacy?
A. To enforce the Controlled Substances Act
B. To license pharmacists
C. To license pharmacies
D. To enforce HIPAA
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The DEA enforces the Controlled Substances Act and regulates the manufacture,
distribution, and dispensing of controlled substances. [100% CORRECT]
PTCB TEST BANK 2026/2027 | PHARMACY
TECHNICIAN | 250 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | NGN-ALIGNED | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: PHARMACY LAW AND REGULATIONS - Questions 1-40
Q1: Federal Law
The student is reviewing pharmacy law. Which federal law regulates the manufacture and
distribution of controlled substances?
A. Pure Food and Drug Act
B. Controlled Substances Act (CSA)
C. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
D. HIPAA
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970 regulates the manufacture, distribution, and
dispensing of controlled substances through the DEA. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: DEA Schedules
The student is reviewing controlled substances. Which schedule has the highest potential for abuse
and no accepted medical use?
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Schedule I drugs (e.g., heroin, LSD, marijuana) have a high potential for abuse and no
currently accepted medical use in the U.S. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Schedule II Drugs
The student is reviewing controlled substances. Which of the following is a Schedule II drug?
A. Oxycodone
B. Diazepam
C. Codeine with acetaminophen
D. Alprazolam
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet) is a Schedule II opioid with a high potential for abuse
and dependence. [100% CORRECT]
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Q4: Schedule II Requirements
The student is reviewing controlled substances. What is required for a Schedule II prescription?
A. Written prescription with no refills
B. Oral prescription with refills
C. Faxed prescription with refills
D. Electronic prescription with refills
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Schedule II prescriptions must be written (or electronic if permitted by state law), and no
refills are allowed. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: DEA Number
The student is reviewing DEA numbers. What is the purpose of a DEA number?
A. To identify prescribers authorized to prescribe controlled substances
B. To identify pharmacies
C. To identify patients
D. To identify drug manufacturers
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A DEA number is assigned to healthcare providers authorized to prescribe controlled
substances. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: DEA Number Verification
The student is reviewing DEA numbers. How can a pharmacy technician verify a DEA number?
A. By checking the format and performing a check digit calculation
B. By calling the DEA
C. By checking the prescriber's license
D. By checking the patient's ID
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DEA numbers have a specific format: two letters, six digits, and a check digit. The check
digit is calculated by adding the digits in odd and even positions. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: HIPAA
The student is reviewing HIPAA. What does HIPAA protect?
A. Protected Health Information (PHI)
B. Financial records
C. Employee records
D. Marketing data
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HIPAA protects the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI), including
patient prescription records. [100% CORRECT]
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Q8: Pharmacy License
The student is reviewing licensure. What is required to operate a pharmacy?
A. A state pharmacy license
B. A business license only
C. A DEA license only
D. No license
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pharmacies must be licensed by the state board of pharmacy and comply with state and
federal regulations. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Pharmacist License
The student is reviewing licensure. What is required to practice as a pharmacist?
A. A state pharmacist license
B. A business degree
C. A DEA number
D. No license
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pharmacists must be licensed by the state board of pharmacy after completing a PharmD
degree and passing the NAPLEX and MPJE exams. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: Pharmacy Technician Certification
The student is reviewing certification. What is required to become a certified pharmacy technician
(CPhT)?
A. Passing the PTCB or ExCPT exam
B. A college degree
C. A pharmacist license
D. No certification
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Certified pharmacy technicians must pass the PTCB or ExCPT exam and meet state
requirements. [100% CORRECT]
Q11: Continuous Education
The student is reviewing CE. How many hours of continuing education are required for PTCB
recertification?
A. 20 hours every 2 years
B. 10 hours every year
C. 30 hours every 2 years
D. No CE required
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PTCB requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years for recertification, including
1 hour of pharmacy law. [100% CORRECT]
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Q12: Expired Medications
The student is reviewing expired medications. What should be done with expired medications?
A. Dispose of them according to regulations
B. Return them to the manufacturer
C. Sell them at a discount
D. Use them for training
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expired medications must be disposed of according to federal and state regulations, often
through reverse distribution or incineration. [100% CORRECT]
Q13: Medication Recalls
The student is reviewing recalls. What is a Class I recall?
A. A situation where there is a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or
death
B. A situation where there is a temporary or reversible health hazard
C. A situation where there is a low risk of adverse health consequences
D. A situation where there is no risk
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Class I recalls involve products that may cause serious adverse health consequences or
death. [100% CORRECT]
Q14: FDA
The student is reviewing the FDA. What is the role of the FDA in pharmacy?
A. To regulate the manufacture, distribution, and labeling of drugs
B. To license pharmacists
C. To license pharmacies
D. To enforce HIPAA
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FDA regulates the manufacture, distribution, and labeling of drugs and medical
devices. [100% CORRECT]
Q15: DEA
The student is reviewing the DEA. What is the role of the DEA in pharmacy?
A. To enforce the Controlled Substances Act
B. To license pharmacists
C. To license pharmacies
D. To enforce HIPAA
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The DEA enforces the Controlled Substances Act and regulates the manufacture,
distribution, and dispensing of controlled substances. [100% CORRECT]
