Practice Test for the PTCB

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🧪 PTCB Practice Test | 10 Must-Know Questions for Pharmacy Technicians Getting ready for the PTCB exam? Test your knowledge with this realistic 10-question practice test that mirrors the content and difficulty level of the actual Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. Whether you’re just starting your study journey or doing a last-minute review, this quiz-style video will help reinforce the key topics you need to know to pass with confidence. We’ve included questions from all major exam domains: ✅ Medications ✅ Federal Requirements ✅ Patient Safety and Quality Assurance ✅ Order Entry and Processing Hit Like if you find it helpful and Subscribe for more PTCB prep, study guides, and practice tests! 📢 Drop a comment below if you want a specific topic covered in future videos. For additional free practice tests, study guides, and flashcards, check out uniontestprep.com/ptcb-exam

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PracticeTest

Which of the following is classified as a benzodiazepine?
metformin
A
amlodipine
sertraline
lorazepam
B
C
D
Question 1
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PTCB EXAM
PracticeTest

Which of the following is classified as a benzodiazepine?
A
lorazepam
Question 1
for the
PTCB EXAM
Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs primarily used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Lorazepam (brand name Ativan) is a short-acting benzodiazepine. Sertraline is an SSRI antidepressant, amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker, and metformin is an oral antidiabetic agent.
PracticeTest

According to federal law, how often must controlled substance inventory be completed?
every month
A
every year
every 2 years
every 6 months
B
C
D
Question 2
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PTCB EXAM
PracticeTest

According to federal law, how often must controlled substance inventory be completed?
B
every 2 years
Question 2
for the
PTCB EXAM
The DEA requires pharmacies to conduct a complete inventory of all controlled substances at least once every two years. Some states may require more frequent inventories, but federally, biennial inventory is the standard.
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What does the abbreviation "LASA" refer to in pharmacy practice?
low-active substance additives
A
lab-analyzed stability agents
look-alike, sound-alike drugs
long-acting statin agents
B
C
D
Question 3
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PTCB EXAM
PracticeTest

What does the abbreviation "LASA" refer to in pharmacy practice?
B
look-alike, sound-alike drugs
Question 3
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PTCB EXAM
LASA drugs are medications that are easily confused due to similar names or appearances, which increases the risk of medication errors. Strategies like tall-man lettering are used to reduce confusion.
PracticeTest

How many tablets should be dispensed if the prescription reads: Amoxicillin 500 mg, 1 tab po tid × 10 days?
60 tablets
A
30 tablets
20 tablets
10 tablets
B
C
D
Question 4
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PTCB EXAM
PracticeTest

How many tablets should be dispensed if the prescription reads: Amoxicillin 500 mg, 1 tab po tid × 10 days?
C
30 tablets
Question 4
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PTCB EXAM
"Tid" means three times a day, and the prescription is for 10 days.

3 doses per day × 10 days = 30 tablets.
PracticeTest

Which of the following medications should be dispensed in its original container due to light sensitivity?
furosemide
A
nitroglycerin
metoprolol
lisinopril
B
C
D
Question 5
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PTCB EXAM
PracticeTest

Which of the following medications should be dispensed in its original container due to light sensitivity?
C
nitroglycerin
Question 5
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PTCB EXAM
Sublingual nitroglycerin tablets must be stored in their original glass container to maintain potency, as they are sensitive to light, heat, and moisture.

PracticeTest

Which schedule of controlled substances includes drugs with no currently accepted medical use in the U.S.?
Schedule IV
A
Schedule III
Schedule II
Schedule I
B
C
D
Question 6
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PTCB EXAM
PracticeTest

Which schedule of controlled substances includes drugs with no currently accepted medical use in the U.S.?
A
Schedule I
Question 6
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PTCB EXAM
 Schedule I drugs have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. Examples include heroin and LSD.

PracticeTest

Which of the following strategies helps reduce medication errors during transcription?
using Tall Man lettering
A
limiting use of barcoding systems
avoiding double-checks
using only handwritten prescriptions
B
C
D
Question 7
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PTCB EXAM
PracticeTest

Which of the following strategies helps reduce medication errors during transcription?
D
using Tall Man lettering
Question 7
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PTCB EXAM
 This strategy highlights parts of drug names to differentiate similar-sounding drugs, such as “predniSONE” vs. “prednisoLONE,” and is widely used to reduce errors.

PracticeTest

A patient brings in a prescription for insulin glargine to be stored at room temperature. How long is it good for once opened?
60 days
A
28 days
14 days
7 days
B
C
D
Question 8
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PTCB EXAM
PracticeTest

A patient brings in a prescription for insulin glargine to be stored at room temperature. How long is it good for once opened?
C
28 days
Question 8
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PTCB EXAM
 Once opened and stored at room temperature, insulin glargine (e.g., Lantus) is stable for up to 28 days. After that, it should be discarded even if unused.

PracticeTest

Which drug classification does omeprazole belong to?
beta-blocker
A
antihistamine
antihypertensive
proton pump inhibitor
B
C
D
Question 9
for the
PTCB EXAM
PracticeTest

Which drug classification does omeprazole belong to?
A
proton pump inhibitor
Question 9
for the
PTCB EXAM
 Omeprazole is used to reduce stomach acid and treat conditions such as GERD. It works by inhibiting the proton pump in gastric parietal cells.

PracticeTest

Which DEA form must a pharmacy submit to destroy expired controlled substances?
Form 510

A
Form 41
Form 222
Form 106
B
C
D
Question 10
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PTCB EXAM
PracticeTest

What form must a pharmacy submit to destroy expired controlled substances?
C
Form 41
Question 10
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PTCB EXAM
This form is used to document the destruction of controlled substances. DEA Form 106 is for reporting theft or loss, and DEA Form 222 is for ordering Schedule II substances.

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