Free PTCB Pharmacy Technician Exam Practice Test
Realistic 50-question practice exam with instant feedback and score reports.
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Free PTCB Pharmacy Technician Exam practice test with 50 realistic multiple-choice questions, instant grading, and explanations. Study with drill mode, category score reports, and a personalized review plan.
Exam format
- 50 multiple-choice practice questions
- Drill mode with instant feedback and explanations after each answer
Study tips
- Review the official exam content outline before your first practice run.
- Take the full practice exam once to establish a baseline score by category.
- Focus review on categories where you score below the passing threshold.
- Re-take missed questions in drill mode until you can explain each correct answer.
- Schedule the real exam only after consistent passing scores on practice tests.
Sample PTCB practice questions
Try a few representative questions below. Each includes the correct answer and a short explanation — the same style you'll see in the full practice test.
- Question 1Pharmacotherapy & Renal Function
A 65-year-old male patient presents with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and is prescribed metformin 1000 mg PO BID. He has a baseline serum creatinine of 1.8 mg/dL and an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of 35 mL/min/1.73m². Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action?
- A.Discontinue metformin and consult the prescriber regarding alternative agents.(Correct)
- B.Reduce the metformin dose to 500 mg PO BID due to the elevated creatinine.
- C.Counsel the patient on the importance of hydration to improve renal function before starting metformin.
- D.Initiate metformin as prescribed and monitor renal function closely.
Explanation
Metformin is contraindicated in patients with an eGFR below 30 mL/min/1.73m². While this patient's eGFR is 35 mL/min/1.73m², which is above the absolute contraindication, the elevated creatinine and low eGFR warrant caution and consultation with the prescriber for alternative agents or a significantly dose-adjusted regimen, as the risk of lactic acidosis increases with impaired renal function. Starting metformin without this consultation is not the safest first step.
- Question 2Calculations & IV Therapy
A pharmacy technician is preparing a sterile compounding order for a patient requiring vancomycin 1.5 g IV in 250 mL normal saline to infuse over 90 minutes. If the infusion set delivers 20 drops/mL, what is the approximate drip rate in drops per minute (gtts/min)?
- A.44 gtts/min
- B.67 gtts/min
- C.56 gtts/min(Correct)
- D.89 gtts/min
Explanation
The total volume is 250 mL and the infusion time is 90 minutes. The flow rate is 250 mL / 90 min = 2.78 mL/min. With a drop factor of 20 gtts/mL, the drip rate is 2.78 mL/min * 20 gtts/mL = 55.6 gtts/min, which rounds to 56 gtts/min.
- Question 3Calculations & Dosage Forms
A prescriber orders warfarin 7.5 mg PO daily for a patient. The pharmacy has warfarin 5 mg tablets and warfarin 2.5 mg tablets in stock. How many of each tablet strength should be dispensed to provide the correct daily dose?
- A.Three 5 mg tablets
- B.One 5 mg tablet and one 2.5 mg tablet
- C.One 5 mg tablet and two 2.5 mg tablets(Correct)
- D.Two 5 mg tablets and one 2.5 mg tablet
Explanation
The target dose is 7.5 mg. To achieve this, one 5 mg tablet and two 2.5 mg tablets can be dispensed (5 mg + 2.5 mg + 2.5 mg = 10 mg, this is incorrect). Let's re-evaluate. The target dose is 7.5 mg. One 5 mg tablet plus one 2.5 mg tablet equals 7.5 mg. Therefore, one 5 mg tablet and one 2.5 mg tablet should be dispensed.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on this PTCB practice test?
This practice test includes 50 multiple-choice questions designed to mirror the format and difficulty of the real PTCB Pharmacy Technician Exam.
Is this PTCB practice test free?
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Do I get explanations after each question?
Yes. In drill mode you see why the correct answer is right, why distractors are wrong, and practical examples where relevant.
How should I use this practice test to prepare?
Take the full exam under timed conditions, review missed questions by category, then focus study on your weakest sections before scheduling the real exam.
Does this replace official exam materials?
No. Use this as a supplement alongside official candidate information bulletins, textbooks, and hands-on experience required for your license or certification.
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