PTCB EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
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Pharmacy Law & Regulation
1. Which of the following schedules contains drugs with a high potential for abuse and no
accepted medical use in the United States?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule I
D. Schedule V
Answer: C. Schedule I drugs, like heroin and LSD, have a high abuse potential and no accepted
medical use in the U.S.
2. According to the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), which prescription is exempt
from child-resistant packaging?
A. Sublingual nitroglycerin
B. Amoxicillin suspension
C. Atorvastatin tablets
D. Insulin vials
Answer: A. Sublingual nitroglycerin is exempt because it must be accessible to a patient
experiencing a cardiac emergency.
3. A prescriber calls in a Schedule II controlled substance prescription verbally to the
pharmacy. Under what specific circumstance is this permitted?
A. It is never permitted.
B. In cases of emergency dispensing
C. For a patient in a long-term care facility (LTCF)
D. For a 72-hour supply
Answer: B. Emergency dispensing of C-II drugs is permitted via oral order, but the prescriber
must provide a written, hard copy prescription within 7 days.
4. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) primarily governs:
A. Drug manufacturing standards.
B. Patient privacy and security of health information.
,C. Insurance billing codes.
D. Pharmacy technician certification.
Answer: B. HIPAA's main function is to protect the privacy and security of patients' protected
health information (PHI).
5. A pharmacy technician can perform all the following tasks EXCEPT:
A. Receive a new oral prescription from a prescriber's office.
B. Counsel a patient on the side effects of a new medication.
C. Enter prescription data into the computer system.
D. Transfer a prescription to another pharmacy.
Answer: B. Patient counseling is the sole responsibility of the pharmacist.
6. What is the primary purpose of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)?
A. To regulate the price of prescription drugs.
B. To track and trace prescription drugs through the distribution system.
C. To increase the number of generic drugs on the market.
D. To standardize pharmacy technician education.
Answer: B. The DSCSA aims to protect patients from counterfeit, stolen, or otherwise harmful
drugs by creating an electronic, interoperable track-and-trace system.
7. A prescription for methylphenidate (C-II) is written on Tuesday, January 10th. The
patient brings it to the pharmacy on Friday, January 13th. What should the pharmacy staff
do?
A. Dispense the medication normally.
B. Verify the prescription's validity with the prescriber.
C. Inform the patient that a C-II prescription must be dispensed within 21 days.
D. Inform the patient that a C-II prescription is invalid as it is dated more than 2 days ago.
Answer: D. For Schedule II prescriptions in most states, the patient must present the prescription
within a short timeframe (often 2-7 days) of the issue date to be valid.
8. Which organization is responsible for approving new brand-name and generic drugs in
the United States?
A. DEA
B. FDA
C. CDC
D. OSHA
Answer: B. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for the approval and
monitoring of the safety and efficacy of drugs.
9. A patient wishes to transfer their prescription for lisinopril from Pharmacy A to
Pharmacy B. Who is legally authorized to perform the transfer?
A. Pharmacy Technician at Pharmacy B
, B. Pharmacist at Pharmacy B
C. Pharmacy Technician at Pharmacy A
D. Either the pharmacist or technician at either pharmacy
Answer: B. While a technician may gather the information, the actual transfer of prescription
information must be conducted between two licensed pharmacists.
10. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90) mandates that
pharmacists:
A. Offer counseling to all Medicaid patients.
B. Perform a Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and offer counseling to all patients.
C. Dispense generic drugs unless the prescriber writes "Dispense as Written."
D. Use child-resistant packaging for all medications.
Answer: B. OBRA '90 requires pharmacists to perform a prospective DUR and offer counseling
to all patients, not just Medicaid recipients.
Medications & Drug Therapy
11. Which of the following is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
A. Famotidine
B. Lansoprazole
C. Sucralfate
D. Metoclopramide
Answer: B. Lansoprazole (Prevacid) is a PPI. Famotidine is an H2 Antagonist.
12. The brand name for atorvastatin is:
A. Crestor
B. Zocor
C. Lipitor
D. Zetia
Answer: C. Atorvastatin is the generic name for Lipitor.
13. Which class of drugs is commonly used to treat asthma and works by relaxing the
smooth muscles of the bronchi?
A. Beta-blockers
B. Bronchodilators
C. Corticosteroids
D. Antitussives
Answer: B. Bronchodilators like albuterol provide rapid relief by relaxing the muscles around
the airways.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED
PASS <RECENT VERSION>
Pharmacy Law & Regulation
1. Which of the following schedules contains drugs with a high potential for abuse and no
accepted medical use in the United States?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule I
D. Schedule V
Answer: C. Schedule I drugs, like heroin and LSD, have a high abuse potential and no accepted
medical use in the U.S.
2. According to the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), which prescription is exempt
from child-resistant packaging?
A. Sublingual nitroglycerin
B. Amoxicillin suspension
C. Atorvastatin tablets
D. Insulin vials
Answer: A. Sublingual nitroglycerin is exempt because it must be accessible to a patient
experiencing a cardiac emergency.
3. A prescriber calls in a Schedule II controlled substance prescription verbally to the
pharmacy. Under what specific circumstance is this permitted?
A. It is never permitted.
B. In cases of emergency dispensing
C. For a patient in a long-term care facility (LTCF)
D. For a 72-hour supply
Answer: B. Emergency dispensing of C-II drugs is permitted via oral order, but the prescriber
must provide a written, hard copy prescription within 7 days.
4. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) primarily governs:
A. Drug manufacturing standards.
B. Patient privacy and security of health information.
,C. Insurance billing codes.
D. Pharmacy technician certification.
Answer: B. HIPAA's main function is to protect the privacy and security of patients' protected
health information (PHI).
5. A pharmacy technician can perform all the following tasks EXCEPT:
A. Receive a new oral prescription from a prescriber's office.
B. Counsel a patient on the side effects of a new medication.
C. Enter prescription data into the computer system.
D. Transfer a prescription to another pharmacy.
Answer: B. Patient counseling is the sole responsibility of the pharmacist.
6. What is the primary purpose of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)?
A. To regulate the price of prescription drugs.
B. To track and trace prescription drugs through the distribution system.
C. To increase the number of generic drugs on the market.
D. To standardize pharmacy technician education.
Answer: B. The DSCSA aims to protect patients from counterfeit, stolen, or otherwise harmful
drugs by creating an electronic, interoperable track-and-trace system.
7. A prescription for methylphenidate (C-II) is written on Tuesday, January 10th. The
patient brings it to the pharmacy on Friday, January 13th. What should the pharmacy staff
do?
A. Dispense the medication normally.
B. Verify the prescription's validity with the prescriber.
C. Inform the patient that a C-II prescription must be dispensed within 21 days.
D. Inform the patient that a C-II prescription is invalid as it is dated more than 2 days ago.
Answer: D. For Schedule II prescriptions in most states, the patient must present the prescription
within a short timeframe (often 2-7 days) of the issue date to be valid.
8. Which organization is responsible for approving new brand-name and generic drugs in
the United States?
A. DEA
B. FDA
C. CDC
D. OSHA
Answer: B. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for the approval and
monitoring of the safety and efficacy of drugs.
9. A patient wishes to transfer their prescription for lisinopril from Pharmacy A to
Pharmacy B. Who is legally authorized to perform the transfer?
A. Pharmacy Technician at Pharmacy B
, B. Pharmacist at Pharmacy B
C. Pharmacy Technician at Pharmacy A
D. Either the pharmacist or technician at either pharmacy
Answer: B. While a technician may gather the information, the actual transfer of prescription
information must be conducted between two licensed pharmacists.
10. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90) mandates that
pharmacists:
A. Offer counseling to all Medicaid patients.
B. Perform a Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and offer counseling to all patients.
C. Dispense generic drugs unless the prescriber writes "Dispense as Written."
D. Use child-resistant packaging for all medications.
Answer: B. OBRA '90 requires pharmacists to perform a prospective DUR and offer counseling
to all patients, not just Medicaid recipients.
Medications & Drug Therapy
11. Which of the following is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
A. Famotidine
B. Lansoprazole
C. Sucralfate
D. Metoclopramide
Answer: B. Lansoprazole (Prevacid) is a PPI. Famotidine is an H2 Antagonist.
12. The brand name for atorvastatin is:
A. Crestor
B. Zocor
C. Lipitor
D. Zetia
Answer: C. Atorvastatin is the generic name for Lipitor.
13. Which class of drugs is commonly used to treat asthma and works by relaxing the
smooth muscles of the bronchi?
A. Beta-blockers
B. Bronchodilators
C. Corticosteroids
D. Antitussives
Answer: B. Bronchodilators like albuterol provide rapid relief by relaxing the muscles around
the airways.
