TEXAS PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION EXAM —QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What agency regulates pharmacy technicians in Texas?
A. Texas Medical Board
B. Texas State Board of Pharmacy
C. Texas Department of Insurance
D. Texas Board of Nursing
Correct Answer: B. Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Rationale: The Texas State Board of Pharmacy regulates
pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and pharmacies in Texas.
A Texas pharmacy technician works under the direct
supervision of whom?
A. Physician
B. Nurse practitioner
C. Pharmacist
,D. Pharmacy manager only
Correct Answer: C. Pharmacist
Rationale: Texas defines the pharmacy technician role as
providing technical services under the direct supervision and
responsibility of a pharmacist.
Which national certifications are currently approved by the
Texas State Board of Pharmacy for pharmacy technician
registration?
A. PTCB and ExCPT
B. NCLEX and PANCE
C. NAPLEX and MPJE
D. CMA and CNA
Correct Answer: A. PTCB and ExCPT
Rationale: Texas currently recognizes the PTCB Pharmacy
Technician Certification Exam and NHA ExCPT for technician
certification.
How long is a Texas pharmacy technician trainee registration
valid?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
,C. 2 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C. 2 years
Rationale: A technician trainee registration is valid for two
years and is not renewable or extendable.
Can a Texas technician trainee registration be renewed?
A. Yes, once
B. Yes, twice
C. Only with pharmacist approval
D. No
Correct Answer: D. No
Rationale: Texas states that trainee registration is not
renewable or extendable.
Before performing technician trainee duties in Texas, the
trainee must have:
A. An active registration
B. A physician's order
C. A pharmacist license
D. A DEA registration
, Correct Answer: A. An active registration
Rationale: Texas requires an active registration before a
technician or technician trainee performs duties.
Which credential is generally required before initial
registration as a Texas pharmacy technician rather than
technician trainee?
A. Current approved national certification
B. Bachelor's degree
C. Nursing license
D. Medical assistant certificate
Correct Answer: A. Current approved national
certification
Rationale: Texas requires current PTCB or ExCPT certification
for initial technician registration.
Which of the following is required as part of the Texas
technician registration process?
A. Fingerprinting
B. Pilot's license
C. Medical residency
D. Dental examination
CERTIFICATION EXAM —QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What agency regulates pharmacy technicians in Texas?
A. Texas Medical Board
B. Texas State Board of Pharmacy
C. Texas Department of Insurance
D. Texas Board of Nursing
Correct Answer: B. Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Rationale: The Texas State Board of Pharmacy regulates
pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and pharmacies in Texas.
A Texas pharmacy technician works under the direct
supervision of whom?
A. Physician
B. Nurse practitioner
C. Pharmacist
,D. Pharmacy manager only
Correct Answer: C. Pharmacist
Rationale: Texas defines the pharmacy technician role as
providing technical services under the direct supervision and
responsibility of a pharmacist.
Which national certifications are currently approved by the
Texas State Board of Pharmacy for pharmacy technician
registration?
A. PTCB and ExCPT
B. NCLEX and PANCE
C. NAPLEX and MPJE
D. CMA and CNA
Correct Answer: A. PTCB and ExCPT
Rationale: Texas currently recognizes the PTCB Pharmacy
Technician Certification Exam and NHA ExCPT for technician
certification.
How long is a Texas pharmacy technician trainee registration
valid?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
,C. 2 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C. 2 years
Rationale: A technician trainee registration is valid for two
years and is not renewable or extendable.
Can a Texas technician trainee registration be renewed?
A. Yes, once
B. Yes, twice
C. Only with pharmacist approval
D. No
Correct Answer: D. No
Rationale: Texas states that trainee registration is not
renewable or extendable.
Before performing technician trainee duties in Texas, the
trainee must have:
A. An active registration
B. A physician's order
C. A pharmacist license
D. A DEA registration
, Correct Answer: A. An active registration
Rationale: Texas requires an active registration before a
technician or technician trainee performs duties.
Which credential is generally required before initial
registration as a Texas pharmacy technician rather than
technician trainee?
A. Current approved national certification
B. Bachelor's degree
C. Nursing license
D. Medical assistant certificate
Correct Answer: A. Current approved national
certification
Rationale: Texas requires current PTCB or ExCPT certification
for initial technician registration.
Which of the following is required as part of the Texas
technician registration process?
A. Fingerprinting
B. Pilot's license
C. Medical residency
D. Dental examination
