PTCB 2025/2026 Practice Test – Latest Exam
Prep & Practice Questions
What class of medication is commonly used to treat hypertension?
A. Anticoagulant
B. Beta-blockers
C. Antibiotics
D. Antivirals - correct answerB. Beta blockers are used to manage hypertension by
reducing heart rate and the force of heart contractions
Which medication is an example of a proton pump inhibitor?
A. Ranitidine
B. Omeprazole
C. Metformin
D. Ciprofloxacin - correct answerB. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces
stomach acid production
Under the controlled substances act, which schedule drug has the highest potential for
abuse?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule IV
D. Schedule V - correct answerA. Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse and
may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence
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 answerB. Verifying the patient's identity
(name and date of birth) is crucial for safety.
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 answerC. Medication
reconciliation ensures all medications are correctly prescribed, administered, and
documented
The abbreviation "q.d" on a prescription stands for:
A. Four times a day
B. Once daily
C. Every other day
,D. As needed - correct answerB. "q.d" is Latin for "quaque die," meaning once a day
Which type of drug is used to lower cholesterol?
A. Antipsychotic
B. Antipyretic
C. Statin
D. Antitussive - correct answerC. Statins are used to lower cholesterol levels in the
blood
What is the primary concern when preparing IV admixtures?
A. Flavor
B. Cost
C. Sterility
D. Color - correct answerC. Ensuring sterility is crucial in the preparation of IV
admixtures to prevent infections
How many milliliters of a 1% solution can be made from 5 grams of solute?
A. 500 ml
B. 50 ml
C. 5 ml
D. 1000 ml - correct answerA. 500 ml of solution is needed for 5 grams of solute to
make a 1% solution (1 gram per 100 ml).
What is the primary objective of inventory management in a pharmacy?
A. Maximizing shelf space
B. Minimizing medication cost
C. Maintaining adequate stock levels
D. Displaying promotional items - correct answerC. The main goal is to maintain
adequate stock levels to meet patient needs without overstocking
What is the key factor in choosing an excipient for a non-sterile compounded
medication?
A. Taste
B. Solubility
C. Color
D. Cost - correct answerB. Solubility is crucial for ensuring the active ingredients are
effectively absorbed
What is the primary purpose of the national drug code (NDC) on prescription drugs?
A. Tracking inventory
B. Identifying drugs uniquely
C. Promoting drugs
D. Regulating drugs - correct answerB. The NDC uniquely identifies all drugs marketed
in the U.S.
, Which federal agency regulates the sale of medications that have the potential for
abuse?
a. FDA
B. DEA
C. FCC
D. USDA - correct answerB. The drug enforcement administration (DEA) regulates the
sale of controlled substances
What is the role of a pharmacy technician in promoting patient safety?
A. Managing the pharmacy's budget
B. Ensuring accurate dispensing and labeling of medications
C. Marketing new mediations
D. Setting prices for medications - correct answerB. Pharmacy technicians ensure
medications are accurately dispensed and labeled, crucial for patient safety
What information is essential when processing a prescription order?
A. Patient's favorite color
B. Time of day
C. Patient's medication allergies
D. Patient's income level - correct answerC. Knowing a patient's medication allergies is
essential to avoid harmful reactions
Calculate the amount of dextrose in grams in 500 mL of D10W.
A. 5 grams
B. 50 grams
C. 10 grams
D. 100 grams - correct answerB. D10W means 10% dextrose, so 500 mL contains 50
grams of dextrose (10 grams
Which medication is NOT considered an anticoagulant?
A. Warfarin
B. Heparin
C. Ibuprofen
D. Enoxaparin - correct answerC. Ibuprofen is a nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID), not an anticoagulant
Which route of medication administration is used for insulin delivery?
A. Oral
B. Subcutaneous
C. Intravenous
D. Topical - correct answerB: Insulin is typically administered subcutaneously
What is the primary use of albuterol?
A. Pain relief
B. Blood clot prevention
C. Asthma symptom control
Prep & Practice Questions
What class of medication is commonly used to treat hypertension?
A. Anticoagulant
B. Beta-blockers
C. Antibiotics
D. Antivirals - correct answerB. Beta blockers are used to manage hypertension by
reducing heart rate and the force of heart contractions
Which medication is an example of a proton pump inhibitor?
A. Ranitidine
B. Omeprazole
C. Metformin
D. Ciprofloxacin - correct answerB. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces
stomach acid production
Under the controlled substances act, which schedule drug has the highest potential for
abuse?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule IV
D. Schedule V - correct answerA. Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse and
may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence
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 answerB. Verifying the patient's identity
(name and date of birth) is crucial for safety.
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 answerC. Medication
reconciliation ensures all medications are correctly prescribed, administered, and
documented
The abbreviation "q.d" on a prescription stands for:
A. Four times a day
B. Once daily
C. Every other day
,D. As needed - correct answerB. "q.d" is Latin for "quaque die," meaning once a day
Which type of drug is used to lower cholesterol?
A. Antipsychotic
B. Antipyretic
C. Statin
D. Antitussive - correct answerC. Statins are used to lower cholesterol levels in the
blood
What is the primary concern when preparing IV admixtures?
A. Flavor
B. Cost
C. Sterility
D. Color - correct answerC. Ensuring sterility is crucial in the preparation of IV
admixtures to prevent infections
How many milliliters of a 1% solution can be made from 5 grams of solute?
A. 500 ml
B. 50 ml
C. 5 ml
D. 1000 ml - correct answerA. 500 ml of solution is needed for 5 grams of solute to
make a 1% solution (1 gram per 100 ml).
What is the primary objective of inventory management in a pharmacy?
A. Maximizing shelf space
B. Minimizing medication cost
C. Maintaining adequate stock levels
D. Displaying promotional items - correct answerC. The main goal is to maintain
adequate stock levels to meet patient needs without overstocking
What is the key factor in choosing an excipient for a non-sterile compounded
medication?
A. Taste
B. Solubility
C. Color
D. Cost - correct answerB. Solubility is crucial for ensuring the active ingredients are
effectively absorbed
What is the primary purpose of the national drug code (NDC) on prescription drugs?
A. Tracking inventory
B. Identifying drugs uniquely
C. Promoting drugs
D. Regulating drugs - correct answerB. The NDC uniquely identifies all drugs marketed
in the U.S.
, Which federal agency regulates the sale of medications that have the potential for
abuse?
a. FDA
B. DEA
C. FCC
D. USDA - correct answerB. The drug enforcement administration (DEA) regulates the
sale of controlled substances
What is the role of a pharmacy technician in promoting patient safety?
A. Managing the pharmacy's budget
B. Ensuring accurate dispensing and labeling of medications
C. Marketing new mediations
D. Setting prices for medications - correct answerB. Pharmacy technicians ensure
medications are accurately dispensed and labeled, crucial for patient safety
What information is essential when processing a prescription order?
A. Patient's favorite color
B. Time of day
C. Patient's medication allergies
D. Patient's income level - correct answerC. Knowing a patient's medication allergies is
essential to avoid harmful reactions
Calculate the amount of dextrose in grams in 500 mL of D10W.
A. 5 grams
B. 50 grams
C. 10 grams
D. 100 grams - correct answerB. D10W means 10% dextrose, so 500 mL contains 50
grams of dextrose (10 grams
Which medication is NOT considered an anticoagulant?
A. Warfarin
B. Heparin
C. Ibuprofen
D. Enoxaparin - correct answerC. Ibuprofen is a nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID), not an anticoagulant
Which route of medication administration is used for insulin delivery?
A. Oral
B. Subcutaneous
C. Intravenous
D. Topical - correct answerB: Insulin is typically administered subcutaneously
What is the primary use of albuterol?
A. Pain relief
B. Blood clot prevention
C. Asthma symptom control
