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Most states don’t require pharmacy technicians to be certified, but the majority of employers do.
To become certified, you’ll need to take the exam from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, or PTCB.
To qualify for the exam, you’ll need to complete an approved training program or have at least 500 hours of experience as a pharmacy technician.
The exam is computer based, and has 90 questions, with 80 questions scored.
Our practice test includes all areas of the PCTB exam, including patient safety, medications, federal requirements, and order entry and processing.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Practice Test
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Question 1 |
What is the primary function of a Pharmacy Technician?
Diagnosing medical conditions | |
Dispensing medications | |
Performing surgery | |
Conducting lab tests |
Question 2 |
Which federal agency is responsible for regulating controlled substances in the United States?
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) | |
DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) | |
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) | |
NIH (National Institutes of Health) |
Question 3 |
What is the purpose of the NDC (National Drug Code) number on a medication label?
Manufacturer identification | |
Dosage information | |
Lot number | |
Product identification |
Question 4 |
Which of the following is an example of a Schedule II controlled substance?
Diazepam | |
Codeine | |
Alprazolam | |
Methadone |
Question 5 |
What is the correct way to store a medication labeled "Refrigerate"?
Store at room temperature | |
Store in a cool, dry place | |
Store in the freezer | |
Store in the refrigerator |
Question 6 |
What is the primary function of the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)?
Regulating pharmacies | |
Certifying pharmacy technicians | |
Approving new medications | |
Conducting drug research |
Question 7 |
What is the generic name for the brand-name medication Zocor?
Simvastatin | |
Atenolol | |
Lisinopril | |
Metoprolol |
Question 8 |
Which of the following is an example of a drug dosage form?
50 mg | |
10 mL | |
Tablet | |
qid |
Question 9 |
What is the purpose of the DEA registration number for a pharmacy?
Identifying the pharmacist | |
Identifying the pharmacy | |
Identifying the patient | |
Identifying the drug manufacturer |
Question 10 |
Which organization sets the standards for the storage and handling of hazardous drugs in pharmacies?
CDC | |
FDA | |
USP (United States Pharmacopeia) | |
DEA |
Question 11 |
What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III controlled substance?
0 | |
1 | |
3 | |
5 |
Question 12 |
Which drug classification is used to treat hypertension?
Antipyretics | |
Anticoagulants | |
Antihypertensives | |
Antidepressants |
Question 13 |
What does the acronym HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act | |
High-Intensity Pharmaceutical Assessment Agency | |
Hospital Infection Prevention and Accreditation | |
Human Immunodeficiency Protocol for American Adults |
Question 14 |
Which of the following is an example of a non-prescription (OTC) medication?
Amoxicillin | |
Aspirin | |
Metformin | |
Prednisone |
Question 15 |
What is the primary function of the SIG code on a prescription?
Patient's address | |
Drug name | |
Directions for use | |
Prescriber's signature |
Question 16 |
Which drug dosage form is designed to dissolve in the mouth?
Tablet | |
Capsule | |
Lozenge | |
Injection |
Question 17 |
What is the main purpose of a Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program?
Monitoring pharmacy inventory | |
Reducing medication costs | |
Enhancing patient outcomes through medication therapy | |
Conducting drug trials |
Question 18 |
What is the purpose of a drug formulary in a healthcare setting?
Identifying drug interactions | |
Controlling drug costs | |
Monitoring adverse effects | |
Determining prescription refills |
Question 19 |
Which of the following is a common side effect of NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)?
Drowsiness | |
Constipation | |
Gastric ulcers | |
Hypertension |
Question 20 |
What is the expiration date of a medication?
The date it was manufactured | |
The date it should be dispensed | |
The date it should be used by | |
The date of the last refill |
Question 21 |
In the event of a drug recall, what is the pharmacy technician's primary responsibility?
Notify patients immediately | |
Remove the recalled drug from shelves | |
Determine the cause of the recall | |
Contact the drug manufacturer |
Question 22 |
Which of the following medications requires special handling due to its light sensitivity?
Furosemide | |
Levothyroxine | |
Amiodarone | |
Doxycycline |
Question 23 |
What is the role of a pharmacy technician in the prior authorization process for medications?
Dispensing medications without authorization | |
Obtaining insurance approval for specific medications | |
Conducting clinical trials | |
Recommending alternative medications |
Question 24 |
What is the purpose of a Drug Utilization Review (DUR) in a pharmacy?
Ensuring proper storage of medications | |
Identifying potential drug interactions | |
Conducting clinical trials | |
Monitoring medication costs |
Question 25 |
Which federal law requires pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid patients?
HIPAA | |
OBRA '90 (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990) | |
FDCA (Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) | |
DEA |
Question 26 |
What is the primary function of a Class II laminar flow hood in a pharmacy?
Compounding hazardous drugs | |
Dispensing controlled substances | |
Sterilizing surgical instruments | |
Packaging unit-dose medications |
Question 27 |
Which of the following is a common symptom of an anaphylactic reaction to medication?
Rash | |
Nausea | |
Difficulty breathing | |
Headache |
Question 28 |
What is the purpose of the Orange Book in pharmacy practice?
Identifying drug interactions | |
Providing information on drug pricing | |
Classifying controlled substances | |
Listing FDA-approved generic drugs |
Question 29 |
Which of the following statements is true regarding the transfer of prescription information between pharmacies?
Controlled substance prescriptions cannot be transferred | |
All prescriptions can be transferred without restrictions | |
Prescriptions can only be transferred once | |
Only oral prescriptions can be transferred |
Question 30 |
What is the correct procedure for handling a medication with a Tall Man lettering (e.g., Doxepin vs. Docusate) to reduce the risk of errors?
Store them separately in the pharmacy | |
Dispense the medication with the larger quantity first | |
Highlight the Tall Man letters on the prescription label | |
Replace the medication with a similar-looking one |
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There are 30 questions to complete.
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