Practice Test for the PTCB | 10 Questions You Need to Know for the Pharmacy Techn…

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Are you preparing for the PTCB exam? This 10-question PTCB-style practice test is designed to match the difficulty, content, and format of the real exam. Each multiple-choice question covers key topics across all four domains: ✅ Medications ✅ Federal Requirements ✅ Patient Safety & Quality Assurance ✅ Order Entry & Processing Whether you're testing your knowledge or reviewing before exam day, this video gives you the realistic prep you need — with detailed explanations after every answer to help reinforce concepts and correct common mistakes. 📘 Perfect for: * First-time test takers * Pharmacy tech students * Anyone needing a quick but focused review 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss new practice tests and study tips!

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PTCB Exam

A patient is prescribed warfarin and is picking up a new prescription for metronidazole. What should the technician do?
tell the patient to take both medications with food
A
notify the pharmacist of a potential drug interaction
advise the patient to avoid dairy products
dispense both medications without issue
B
C
D
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PTCB Exam

A patient is prescribed warfarin and is picking up a new prescription for metronidazole. What should the technician do?
C
notify the pharmacist of a potential drug interaction
Question 1
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 Metronidazole can significantly increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin, raising bleeding risk. Technicians must alert the pharmacist so they can intervene appropriately.

PTCB Exam

Which of the following is classified as a loop diuretic?
lisinopril
A
spironolactone
furosemide
hydrochlorothiazide
B
C
D
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PTCB Exam

Which of the following is classified as a loop diuretic?
B
furosemide
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 Furosemide (brand name Lasix) is a loop diuretic used to treat edema and hypertension by increasing urine output and reducing fluid in the body.

PTCB Exam

Which of the following contributes to the development of a medication reconciliation process?
 USP 797
A
The Controlled Substances Act
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
The Orange Book
B
C
D
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Which of the following contributes to the development of a medication reconciliation process?
B
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
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The ISMP promotes medication safety initiatives, including standardizing the medication reconciliation process to prevent errors during transitions of care.

PTCB Exam

Which of the following NDC number segments identifies the manufacturer or labeler?
all three segments
A
the third segment
the second segment
the first segment
B
C
D
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Which of the following NDC number segments identifies the manufacturer or labeler?
A
 the first segment
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The National Drug Code (NDC) has three segments: the first identifies the manufacturer or labeler, the second identifies the product, and the third indicates the package size.

PTCB Exam

Which of the following is true regarding emergency CII prescriptions?
the prescriber must indicate “emergency supply” on the original prescription
A
the pharmacist must receive a written prescription within 7 days
a verbal order is not permitted under any circumstance
a hard copy must be mailed within 30 days
B
C
D
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Which of the following is true regarding emergency CII prescriptions?
C
the pharmacist must receive a written prescription within 7 days
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In emergencies, a prescriber may give a verbal order for a Schedule II drug, but a written prescription must follow within 7 days and state "Authorization for Emergency Dispensing."

PTCB Exam

What is the correct day's supply for the following prescription? Clonazepam 0.5 mg, Sig: Take ½ tablet at bedtime, Disp: 15 tablets
7 days
A
45 days
30 days
15 days
B
C
D
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What is the correct day's supply for the following prescription? Clonazepam 0.5 mg, Sig: Take ½ tablet at bedtime, Disp: 15 tablets
B
30 days
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 The prescription instructs the patient to take ½ tablet once daily. Since the pharmacy dispenses 15 whole tablets, and the patient takes only half of one each day, each tablet lasts for 2 days. Therefore, 15 tablets × 2 days per tablet = 30 days’ supply.

PTCB Exam

Which of the following medications is a calcium channel blocker?
amlodipine
A
atenolol
losartan
lisinopril
B
C
D
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Which of the following medications is a calcium channel blocker?
D
amlodipine
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Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain by relaxing blood vessels.

PTCB Exam

A technician receives a DEA Form 222 with minor misspellings but the correct quantities and drug names. What should be done?
White out and correct the misspellings.
A
Return the form to the purchaser for correction.
Fill the order and document the correction.
Contact the DEA for clarification.
B
C
D
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A technician receives a DEA Form 222 with minor misspellings but the correct quantities and drug names. What should be done?
C
Return the form to the purchaser for correction.
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DEA Form 222 must be filled out accurately and without alterations. Any mistakes, even minor, require a new form to be issued.

PTCB Exam

A prescription reads: Take 2 tsp po bid × 7 days,
Disp: Sufficient quantity. How many milliliters should be dispensed?
140 mL
A
210 mL
70 mL
100 mL
B
C
D
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A prescription reads:Take 2 tsp po bid × 7 days,
Disp: Sufficient quantity. How many milliliters should be dispensed?
D
140 mL
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1 tsp= 5 mL

2 tsp = 10 mL

10 mL × 2 times/day = 20 mL/day

20 mL × 7 days = 140 mL

PTCB Exam

Which of the following drugs requires patients to be counseled about avoiding grapefruit juice due to CYP3A4 inhibition?
lisinopril
A
metformin
atenolol
simvastatin
B
C
D
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Which of the following drugs requires patients to be counseled about avoiding grapefruit juice due to CYP3A4 inhibition?
A
simvastatin
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Grapefruit juice inhibits the CYP3A4 enzyme, which can increase simvastatin levels in the blood and elevate the risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. Atenolol, metformin, and lisinopril are not affected in this way.

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