PTCB Practice Test Pharmacy Technician Certification Practice Test 1. Which of the following is used to treat anxiety? A) Lisinopril B) Alprazolam C) Metformin D) Levothyroxine 2. What does the abbreviation "tid" stand for on a prescription? A) Three times a day B) Two times a day C) Take as directed D) Before meals 3. A patient presents a prescription for Amoxicillin 500 mg capsules. The directions are to take 1 capsule by mouth 3 times daily for 10 days. How many capsules should be dispensed? A) 10 B) 20 C) 30 D) 90 4. Which medication is a common blood thinner used to prevent blood clots? A) Warfarin B) Amlodipine C) Cephalexin D) Omeprazole 5. A prescription label instructs the patient to take the medication qid. How often should the patient take their medication? A) Once a day B) Twice a day C) Three times a day D) Four times a day 6. Which of the following medications should be avoided in patients with a peanut allergy? A) Atorvastatin B) Propranolol C) Promethazine D) Valproic Acid 7. What is the role of the DEA number in a prescription? A) It identifies the patient B) It certifies the pharmacy C) It verifies the prescriber’s authority to write prescriptions for controlled substances D) It tracks the number of prescriptions written 8. Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid medications? A) Constipation B) Hypertension C) Tachycardia D) Dry mouth 9. What does the term "formulary" refer to in a pharmacy setting? A) A list of medications available for purchase B) A list of medications covered by a health insurance plan C) The recipe for compounding a medication D) A list of all patients who have prescriptions at the pharmacy 10. Which of the following is NOT a task typically performed by a pharmacy technician? A) Dispensing medication B) Prescribing medication C) Processing insurance claims D) Reconstituting oral liquids
