PENNSYLVANIA PHARMACY TECHNICIAN EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025|2026 Q&A |
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1. Which organization certifies pharmacy technicians nationally?
• A) FDA
• B) PTCB
• C) DEA
• D) USP
Rationale: The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
administers the PTCE exam.
2. What is the minimum age to register as a pharmacy technician in PA?
• A) 16
• B) 17
• C) 18
• D) 21
Rationale: Registration requires applicants to be at least 17;
certification requires 18.
3. Which act regulates controlled substances in the U.S.?
• A) FDCA
• B) HIPAA
• C) CSA
• D) OBRA
Rationale: The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) governs scheduling
and handling of controlled drugs.
,4. Which of the following is a Schedule II drug?
• A) Diazepam
• B) Oxycodone
• C) Alprazolam
• D) Loratadine
Rationale: Oxycodone has high abuse potential and accepted
medical use.
5. What is the correct abbreviation for “twice daily”?
• A) qd
• B) bid
• C) tid
• D) qid
Rationale: “BID” means twice a day.
6. What is the brand name for acetaminophen?
• A) Motrin
• B) Tylenol
• C) Advil
• D) Aleve
Rationale: Tylenol is the trade name for acetaminophen.
7. Which law requires patient counseling and prospective drug review?
• A) HIPAA
• B) CSA
• C) OBRA ’90
• D) FDCA
Rationale: OBRA 1990 mandates counseling for Medicaid patients.
8. Which route of administration involves injection into a vein?
, • A) IM
• B) SC
• C) IV
• D) PO
Rationale: IV is intravenous.
9. A prescription reads: Amoxicillin 250 mg PO q8h x10 days. How many total
capsules are needed?
• A) 20
• B) 30
• C) 25
• D) 15
Rationale: 3 doses/day × 10 days = 30 capsules.
10. Which auxiliary label should be applied to nitroglycerin tablets?
• A) Take with food
• B) Refrigerate
• C) Keep in original container
• D) Shake well
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is sensitive to light and moisture.
11. Which agency approves new drugs before marketing?
• A) DEA
• B) FDA
• C) CDC
• D) OSHA
Rationale: FDA reviews safety and efficacy of new medications.
12. Which abbreviation means “as needed”?
• A) qd
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025|2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which organization certifies pharmacy technicians nationally?
• A) FDA
• B) PTCB
• C) DEA
• D) USP
Rationale: The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
administers the PTCE exam.
2. What is the minimum age to register as a pharmacy technician in PA?
• A) 16
• B) 17
• C) 18
• D) 21
Rationale: Registration requires applicants to be at least 17;
certification requires 18.
3. Which act regulates controlled substances in the U.S.?
• A) FDCA
• B) HIPAA
• C) CSA
• D) OBRA
Rationale: The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) governs scheduling
and handling of controlled drugs.
,4. Which of the following is a Schedule II drug?
• A) Diazepam
• B) Oxycodone
• C) Alprazolam
• D) Loratadine
Rationale: Oxycodone has high abuse potential and accepted
medical use.
5. What is the correct abbreviation for “twice daily”?
• A) qd
• B) bid
• C) tid
• D) qid
Rationale: “BID” means twice a day.
6. What is the brand name for acetaminophen?
• A) Motrin
• B) Tylenol
• C) Advil
• D) Aleve
Rationale: Tylenol is the trade name for acetaminophen.
7. Which law requires patient counseling and prospective drug review?
• A) HIPAA
• B) CSA
• C) OBRA ’90
• D) FDCA
Rationale: OBRA 1990 mandates counseling for Medicaid patients.
8. Which route of administration involves injection into a vein?
, • A) IM
• B) SC
• C) IV
• D) PO
Rationale: IV is intravenous.
9. A prescription reads: Amoxicillin 250 mg PO q8h x10 days. How many total
capsules are needed?
• A) 20
• B) 30
• C) 25
• D) 15
Rationale: 3 doses/day × 10 days = 30 capsules.
10. Which auxiliary label should be applied to nitroglycerin tablets?
• A) Take with food
• B) Refrigerate
• C) Keep in original container
• D) Shake well
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is sensitive to light and moisture.
11. Which agency approves new drugs before marketing?
• A) DEA
• B) FDA
• C) CDC
• D) OSHA
Rationale: FDA reviews safety and efficacy of new medications.
12. Which abbreviation means “as needed”?
• A) qd
