PTCB Practice Test 1

This free PTCB Practice Test 1 has 20 questions built to the 2026 PTCE content outline. It focuses on the medications and patient safety domains. You’ll cover drug names, classes, interactions, storage, and error prevention. Each question includes a clear explanation of the correct answer. Work through it and see where you stand before exam day.

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1. What is the generic name for Lipitor?

Atorvastatin

Simvastatin

Pravastatin

Rosuvastatin

Question 1 of 20

2. Metformin belongs to which drug class?

Biguanide

Sulfonylurea

Biguanide

Proton pump inhibitor

Question 2 of 20

3. A patient taking lisinopril reports a persistent dry cough. This is a known effect of which drug class?

Diuretics

ACE inhibitors

Statins

Calcium channel blockers

Question 3 of 20

4. Which vitamin can reduce the effectiveness of warfarin?

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin B12

Vitamin K

Question 4 of 20

5. How should an unopened vial of insulin be stored?

In a freezer

In direct sunlight

Refrigerated

At room temperature indefinitely

Question 5 of 20

6. Levothyroxine is most commonly used to treat which condition?

Diabetes

Hypertension

Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Question 6 of 20

7. Omeprazole belongs to which drug class?

Antacid

Anticholinergic

H2 antagonist

Proton pump inhibitor

Question 7 of 20

8. Albuterol is classified as which type of medication?

Antihistamine

Corticosteroid

Leukotriene inhibitor

Short-acting beta agonist

Question 8 of 20

9. Amoxicillin belongs to which antibiotic class?

Penicillin

Tetracycline

Macrolide

Fluoroquinolone

Question 9 of 20

10. Which electrolyte should be monitored in a patient taking furosemide?

Calcium

Potassium

Magnesium

Phosphate

Question 10 of 20

11. What is the brand name for sertraline?

Prozac

Paxil

Zoloft

Lexapro

Question 11 of 20

12. How should sublingual nitroglycerin tablets be stored?

In the refrigerator

In a moist environment

In a plastic weekly pill organizer

In their original glass container, protected from light

Question 12 of 20

13. A patient is prescribed both ibuprofen and naproxen. This is an example of what?

Therapeutic duplication

A synergistic combination

A drug-food interaction

An appropriate regimen

Question 13 of 20

14. Metoprolol is commonly used to treat which condition?

Depression

Hypothyroidism

Hypertension

Peptic ulcer disease

Question 14 of 20

15. Which of the following is considered a high-alert medication?

Insulin

Docusate

Loratadine

Acetaminophen

Question 15 of 20

16. What is the purpose of "tall man" lettering?

To mark expired stock

To show the drug is high-cost

To indicate a controlled substance

To distinguish look-alike/sound-alike drug names

Question 16 of 20

17. A technician notices a prescribed dose is 10 times the usual amount. What should the technician do?

Fill it as written

Adjust the dose independently

Alert the pharmacist before filling

Refuse and send the patient away

Question 17 of 20

18. What does a National Drug Code (NDC) number identify?

The pharmacy's location

The patient's insurance plan

The prescriber's DEA registration

The product, manufacturer, and package size

Question 18 of 20

19. Why is barcode scanning used when filling prescriptions?

To register the patient

To calculate the copay

To transmit the prescription to insurance

To verify the correct drug and reduce dispensing errors

Question 19 of 20

20. A patient with a documented penicillin allergy is prescribed amoxicillin. What should the technician do?

Dispense it anyway

Substitute a different antibiotic

Alert the pharmacist to the allergy

Ignore the allergy record

Question 20 of 20

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