PTCB TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (EXAM ALREADY
GRADED A+) LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
Which agency enforces rules and regulations regarding legal and illegal trade of
narcotics and other potentially dangerous drug? - CORRECT ANSWER - DEA
(Drug Enforcement Administration)
The sale of Sudafed is limited and monitored for what reason? - CORRECT
ANSWER - For its potential to be used in the creation of methamphetamine
Which class of drug schedule is considered to have an accepted medical use, but
have a high potential for abuse with severe psychological or physical dependency?
- CORRECT ANSWER - C-II
The following characteristics are used to classify which type of material?
Ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hazardous Materials
The contraindications sections of a monograph lists patient conditions for which: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Medications should not be used
Which of the following organizations oversee the disposal of hazardous waste from
health care facilities? - CORRECT ANSWER - Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
,Which agency contains provisions for the security of protected health information
concerning a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996
This drug class is accepted medical use with low potential for abuse or
dependency. - CORRECT ANSWER - C-IV
Which Federal Agency is responsible for requiring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to be
maintained in pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER - FDA
A prescription, regardless of being controlled or not, is only valid and able to be
dispensed if written for what? - CORRECT ANSWER - A legitimate medical
purpose
What is the maximum number of refills allowed on a Schedule II controlled
substance prescirption? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 refills within a 12 month
period with a doctor's approval
What is an SDS? - CORRECT ANSWER - Safety Data Sheet
Which DEA form is needed for ordering Class II controlled substances? -
CORRECT ANSWER - DEA Form 222
When accepting a prescription for warfarin from a patient the technician should: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Notify the pharmacist if the patient is also buying aspirin
What recall class may cause temporary but reversible adverse effects on a patient?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Class 2
, The recall of a product that may cause temporary but reversible adverse effects, or
in which there is little likelihood of serious adverse effects is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Class II
The major source of contamination in a clean room is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
The people in the room
If you believe someone has presented a fraudulent prescription at your pharmacy,
the appropriate action would be to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Discretely notify the
pharmacist so that the appropriate action may be taken
Baycol was recalled due to rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of muscle tissue. This
was an example of what kind of recall? - CORRECT ANSWER - Class I
According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), with which of the following
medications would a physician need to include his/her DEA number on the
prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER - Methadone
Which of the following is considered appropriate aseptic technique? - CORRECT
ANSWER - a) Wear gown
b) Wear gloves
c) Swab vial with alcohol
d) All of the above
Answer: D
Which of the following is an anticoagulant? - CORRECT ANSWER - a) Aspirin
GRADED A+) LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
Which agency enforces rules and regulations regarding legal and illegal trade of
narcotics and other potentially dangerous drug? - CORRECT ANSWER - DEA
(Drug Enforcement Administration)
The sale of Sudafed is limited and monitored for what reason? - CORRECT
ANSWER - For its potential to be used in the creation of methamphetamine
Which class of drug schedule is considered to have an accepted medical use, but
have a high potential for abuse with severe psychological or physical dependency?
- CORRECT ANSWER - C-II
The following characteristics are used to classify which type of material?
Ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hazardous Materials
The contraindications sections of a monograph lists patient conditions for which: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Medications should not be used
Which of the following organizations oversee the disposal of hazardous waste from
health care facilities? - CORRECT ANSWER - Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
,Which agency contains provisions for the security of protected health information
concerning a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996
This drug class is accepted medical use with low potential for abuse or
dependency. - CORRECT ANSWER - C-IV
Which Federal Agency is responsible for requiring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to be
maintained in pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER - FDA
A prescription, regardless of being controlled or not, is only valid and able to be
dispensed if written for what? - CORRECT ANSWER - A legitimate medical
purpose
What is the maximum number of refills allowed on a Schedule II controlled
substance prescirption? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 refills within a 12 month
period with a doctor's approval
What is an SDS? - CORRECT ANSWER - Safety Data Sheet
Which DEA form is needed for ordering Class II controlled substances? -
CORRECT ANSWER - DEA Form 222
When accepting a prescription for warfarin from a patient the technician should: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Notify the pharmacist if the patient is also buying aspirin
What recall class may cause temporary but reversible adverse effects on a patient?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Class 2
, The recall of a product that may cause temporary but reversible adverse effects, or
in which there is little likelihood of serious adverse effects is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Class II
The major source of contamination in a clean room is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
The people in the room
If you believe someone has presented a fraudulent prescription at your pharmacy,
the appropriate action would be to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Discretely notify the
pharmacist so that the appropriate action may be taken
Baycol was recalled due to rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of muscle tissue. This
was an example of what kind of recall? - CORRECT ANSWER - Class I
According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), with which of the following
medications would a physician need to include his/her DEA number on the
prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER - Methadone
Which of the following is considered appropriate aseptic technique? - CORRECT
ANSWER - a) Wear gown
b) Wear gloves
c) Swab vial with alcohol
d) All of the above
Answer: D
Which of the following is an anticoagulant? - CORRECT ANSWER - a) Aspirin
