{"id":18800,"date":"2015-08-24T21:56:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-24T21:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=18800"},"modified":"2026-07-31T14:07:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T19:07:06","slug":"ptcb-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ptcb-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"PTCB<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB<sup>&reg;<\/sup>) has created a Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) for those wishing to become certified pharmacy technicians. With this credential, pharmacy technicians show that their knowledge of medication safety and effective patient care across pharmacy settings is up to the standards of any employer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notice\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2em;\"><em>The board uses the terms &#8220;PTCB exam&#8221; and &#8220;PTCE exam&#8221; interchangeably, so take note that these terms refer to exactly the same exam: the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.<\/em><\/div>\n<p>To help you practice for the PTCB exam, we&#8217;ve gathered all of the information you need to know right here on this page. To take a free PTCB practice test, click the &#8220;Start Test&#8221; button below.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck with your studying!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/ptcb\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=ptcb-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'PTCB Course Click']);\">PTCB Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/ptcb\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'PTCB Guide Click']);\">PTCB Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/ptcb\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'PTCB Flashcard Click']);\">PTCB Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PTCB_Question_of_the_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PTCB Question of the Day<\/h2>\n<div class=\"klaviyo-form-Xie7u8\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"About_the_PTCB_Exam\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>About the PTCB Exam<\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few statistics regarding the PTCE:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>According to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, 49,253 PTCE exams were administered in 2025, and the 2025 pass rate for the Certified Pharmacy Technician credential was 69%.<\/li>\n<li>PTCB has granted more than 876,000 pharmacy technician certifications since 1995 through the exam and transfer process.<\/li>\n<li>The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects pharmacy technician employment to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.<\/li>\n<li>In PTCB\u2019s 2025 workforce survey, 63% of pharmacy technicians reported long-term career commitment, up from 59% in 2022. PTCB also reported a 20% wage advantage for nationally certified pharmacy technicians over uncertified peers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Eligibility_Requirements\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>PTCB candidates need to first finish a PTCB-Recognized Education\/Training Program OR have equivalent, eligible work experience:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:none\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:\" 12px\"><strong>Option 1:<\/strong>\u00a0A\u00a0<a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptcb.org\/educators\/ptcb-recognized-education-training-program-directory\">PTCB-Recognized Education\/Training Program<\/a> (or be expected to complete within 60 days). There are currently more than 1,400 approved education and training programs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Option 2:<\/strong> Minimum of 500 work hours as a pharmacy technician. This secondary option provides a path to certification for experienced technicians who cannot attend a PTCB-Recognized program. The PTCB accepts work experience from a wide variety of pharmacy practice settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The PTCB test consists of 90 multiple-choice questions that are divided into four knowledge domains and areas. During the exam, you are given a total of two hours to answer each of the 90 questions (ten of which are unscored).<\/p>\n<p>The PTCB questions are divided into four different knowledge domains that have been designed by pharmacy content experts to test potential candidates on the skills required for the position of pharmacy technician.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PTCB-Exam-Outline.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PTCB-Exam-Outline.svg\" alt=\"PTCB exam outline chart showing content categories, number of scored questions, and percentage of exam, plus exam format details and a pie chart.\" width=\"566.95\" height=\"434.7\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285004\"  role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -0.5em;\">I. Medications (35%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Generic and brand names of medications, as well as their classifications<\/li>\n<li>Therapeutic equivalence<\/li>\n<li>Life-threatening drug interactions and contraindications<\/li>\n<li>Dosage forms, routes of administration, instructions for special handling and administration, and duration of drug therapy<\/li>\n<li>Medication side effects, adverse effects, and allergies<\/li>\n<li>Indications of medications<\/li>\n<li>Drug stability<\/li>\n<li>Proper medication storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>II. Federal Requirements (18.75%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Handling of hazardous, non-hazardous, and pharmaceutical substances<\/li>\n<li>Prescriptions for controlled substances and DEA controlled-substance schedules<\/li>\n<li>Receiving, storing, dispensing, ordering, and labeling controlled substances<\/li>\n<li>Restricted drug programs and processing pertinent medication<\/li>\n<li>Recall requirements from the FDA<\/li>\n<li>FDA product serialization, tracking, tracing, handling, and quarantining requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>III. Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (23.75%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Medications that are high-risk and high-alert, as well as medications that look alike\/sound alike<\/li>\n<li>Strategies to prevent errors<\/li>\n<li>Issues that require the intervention of a pharmacist<\/li>\n<li>Procedures for reporting events<\/li>\n<li>Prescription errors<\/li>\n<li>Infection prevention procedures and cleaning standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1.2em\">\n<summary>IV. Order Entry and Processing (22.25%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Sig codes, formulas, proportions, alligations, conversions, ratios, and calculations<\/li>\n<li>Drug administration supplies and equipment<\/li>\n<li>NDC numbers, expiration dates, and lot numbers<\/li>\n<li>Identifying and returning supplies and medication which have expired, are dispensable, or are non-dispensable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's PTCB Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/ptcb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/ptcb\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ptcb-27643.jpg\" alt=\"PTCB\/PTCE Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Top_3_Most_Challenging_PTCB_Questions\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Top 3 Most Challenging PTCB Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know more about the test, try your hand at some targeted practice!<\/p>\n<p>Over the last year, we&#8217;ve compiled the data from about 7,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 75% of people answered these three questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n<p>Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you&#8217;ve got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/academy-pq.app.mometrix.com\/practicequestion\/products\/PTCBPQ\" target=\"_blank\">full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 2em;\"><div class=\"ptcb-question-container\">\r\n    <p class=\"ptcb-question-text\">1. Your stock level of Percocet 5 mg\/325 mg tablets is low, so the pharmacist places an order for five bottles of 100 tablets. There is a manufacturing shortage of these tablets, so your wholesaler only sends you two bottles. Within what timeframe must the wholesaler send you the remaining three bottles?<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <label class=\"ptcb-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"A\" class=\"ptcb-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;24 hours<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"ptcb-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"B\" class=\"ptcb-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;72 hours<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"ptcb-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"C\" class=\"ptcb-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;30 days<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"ptcb-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"D\" class=\"ptcb-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;60 days<\/label>\r\n    <button class=\"ptcb-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(1)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback1\" class=\"ptcb-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation1\" class=\"ptcb-explanation-text\">\r\nOxycodone-acetaminophen (Percocet) is a Schedule II controlled substance. Schedule II substances must be ordered using a DEA 222 form. Only the registrant authorized by the DEA can complete the DEA 222 form, which is usually the pharmacy manager. Wholesalers can partially fulfill an order, but the remaining quantity must be shipped within 60 days of the order date.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=PTCB&prefill_Question+Number=1&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20PTCB%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"><div class=\"ptcb-question-container\">\r\n    <p class=\"ptcb-question-text\">2. Which of the following products requires child-resistant packaging according to the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970?<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <label class=\"ptcb-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"A\" class=\"ptcb-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"ptcb-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"B\" class=\"ptcb-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;Sacrosidase oral solution<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"ptcb-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"C\" class=\"ptcb-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;Topical lidocaine cream >5mg per package<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"ptcb-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"D\" class=\"ptcb-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;Beclomethasone inhaler<\/label>\r\n    <button class=\"ptcb-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(2)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback2\" class=\"ptcb-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation2\" class=\"ptcb-explanation-text\">\r\nThe Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 requires that medications be packaged in a childproof container that 80% of children under the age of five cannot open but that 90% of adults can open. Patients can make a request (oral or written) that non-safety caps be used for all their medications, whereas prescribers can only request non-safety caps on behalf of a patient for each specific prescription. Certain products are exempt from this law and are not required to be packaged or dispensed with a childproof cap.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=PTCB&prefill_Question+Number=2&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20PTCB%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 3.5em;\"><div class=\"ptcb-question-container\">\r\n    <p class=\"ptcb-question-text\">3. Prescription records can be kept at a central storage location so long as the DEA is notified beforehand and the records remain retrievable within ____ business day(s).<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <label class=\"ptcb-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"A\" class=\"ptcb-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;1<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"ptcb-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"B\" class=\"ptcb-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;2<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"ptcb-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"C\" class=\"ptcb-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;3<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"ptcb-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"D\" class=\"ptcb-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;7<\/label>\r\n    <button class=\"ptcb-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(3)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback3\" class=\"ptcb-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation3\" class=\"ptcb-explanation-text\">\r\nHard copy prescription files can take up a lot of space. As an alternative to storing prescription records within the pharmacy, records can be kept at a central storage location so long as the DEA is notified beforehand and the records can be retrieved within two business days.\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\nPrescriptions must be kept on file for at least two years from the date of their last dispensation according to federal law, but most state laws and insurance regulations require prescription records to be kept for longer. Inventories and ordering forms (DEA 222) for Schedule II drugs must be kept separate from other records. Certain records, such as inventories and executed DEA 222 forms, must be kept at the pharmacy and cannot be sent to a central location.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=PTCB&prefill_Question+Number=3&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20PTCB%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>In order to register to take the examination, you will need to have your application approved. Once you have been approved, you will be authorized for 90 days to schedule to take the PTCE. To schedule an appointment time, you can either register online or call Pearson VUE. The examination is administered by Pearson Professional Centers throughout the nation. You will receive a confirmation once your appointment time has been sent.<\/p>\n<p>There is a $129 application fee for the exam.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Exam_Cancelation\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Cancelation<\/h3>\n<p>After you have scheduled to take the exam, if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment you will need to contact Pearson VUE. There are no fees for canceling or rescheduling, but you must do so at least 24 hours prior to your appointment time. If you fail to do so or do not appear for your appointment time, you will forfeit all exam-related fees.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"What_to_Expect_on_Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>What to Expect on Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>During the pharmacy tech certification tutorial, you will have the opportunity to learn the pharm tech exam format and how to navigate the testing screen. It is recommended to take pharmacy technician practice tests to familiarize yourself with this format prior to testing day as well.<\/p>\n<p>On your designated testing day, you should plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to your appointment time. You will need to bring an approved form of identification with you to the pharmacy certification exam site. You will not be permitted to take the examination without proper identification that matches your name as it is written within your PTCB Account, so be diligent in checking your identification when you register.<\/p>\n<p>Most personal items must be kept in a locker and will not be permitted within the testing room. You may not bring a personal calculator as one is built into the examination; however, a testing center staff member may be able to provide a physical calculator at your request. Bringing prohibited items into the testing room will result in your dismissal from the testing site and forfeiture of all fees.<\/p>\n<p>Before you begin the examination, you will be asked to read and agree to all National Pharmacy Technician Certification policies, such as the Code of Conduct and Test Center Rules. You will then be presented with an optional tutorial.<\/p>\n<p>During the exam, you are able to leave comments to challenge any questions that you feel may be inaccurate. You are also given 30 days following your examination date to submit a challenge in writing to the Certification Appeals Procedures.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PTCB_Scores\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PTCB Scores<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Scored_Questions_vs_Unscored_Questions\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Scored Questions vs. Unscored Questions<\/h3>\n<p>Of the 90 multiple-choice certified pharmacy technician questions, only 80 are scored. Ten of the questions are unscored, but these unscored questions are not identified. They are also randomly distributed throughout the PTCB exam to prevent identification of the unscored PTCB questions.<\/p>\n<p>Your final score will not be influenced by these unscored questions but will be based on your answer selections for the remaining 80 scored exam questions. To get a feel for how the examination will be set up, be sure to test yourself with a PTCB practice test before your test date.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"PTCB_Score_Range\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PTCB Score Range<\/h3>\n<p>A passing score is 1400 or above, with a range of possible scores between 1000 and 1600.<\/p>\n<p>This score has been established by a panel of content experts based on a modified-Angoff method. Through this method, the panel of experts is required to evaluate each individual test item to determine what percentage of already qualified pharmacy technicians would be capable of correctly responding to the question. These estimates were then averaged to come up with the passing score.<\/p>\n<p>All scores are scaled to compensate for ranging difficulties on the exam from year to year.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Receiving_Your_Exam_Score\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Receiving Your Exam Score<\/h3>\n<p>Your PTCB exam score report will reveal score information for each of the four knowledge domains. This information should be used to evaluate your strengths and areas for improvement. In the event that you do not receive a passing score, you will have the opportunity to retake the examination. In this case, you should carefully review your exam scores to identify which knowledge domains were more difficult so you can revisit these topic areas in your pharmacy technician study guide.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Retaking_the_Exam\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h3>\n<p>You will be able to retake the exam after you receive your score report. After your third attempt, you will be required to wait six months for each retake thereafter. If you do not successfully pass the PTCB exam after four attempts, you will not be able to apply until you complete and provide evidence of preparation activities.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's PTCB Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex PTCB\/PTCE subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/ptcb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/ptcb\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-removebg-preview-9.png\" alt=\"PTCB\/PTCE Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_to_Prepare_for_the_Pharmacy_Technician_Exam\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Exam<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Start_with_a_PTCB_Practice_Test\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Start with a PTCB Practice Test<\/h3>\n<p>Before creating your study schedule, take a PTCB practice test to establish a starting point. You don&#8217;t need to wait until you have memorized every medication, federal regulation, calculation, and pharmacy procedure. At this stage, the goal is to identify where your preparation time will have the greatest effect.<\/p>\n<p>Review your results by section:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 600\">Medications:<\/strong> Can you connect generic and brand names, recognize medication classes and indications, identify therapeutic duplications, and understand common interactions, contraindications, adverse effects, and stability?<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 600\">Federal Requirements:<\/strong> Do you understand federal rules involving controlled substances, hazardous and nonhazardous pharmaceutical waste, restricted drug programs, medication recalls, and take-back and destruction procedures?<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 600\">Patient Safety and Quality Assurance:<\/strong> Can you recognize high-alert and look-alike\/sound-alike medications, identify prescription errors, apply error-prevention practices, and follow infection-prevention procedures?<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-weight: 600\">Order Entry and Processing:<\/strong> Can you interpret prescriptions and Sig codes, complete pharmacy calculations, determine quantities and days supply, work with concentrations and dilutions, identify administration supplies, and handle expired or non-dispensable products correctly?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Identifying those specific weaknesses will show you where to devote more attention during your study time.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Review_Difficult_Questions\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Review Difficult Questions<\/h3>\n<p>After each practice session, review every question you answered incorrectly AND every question you guessed on or answered with low confidence. A correct guess does not demonstrate that you could process a prescription safely or accurately in a pharmacy.<\/p>\n<p>For each difficult question, determine which of the following caused the problem:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You didn&#8217;t know the medication\u2019s generic name, brand name, class, or indication.<\/li>\n<li>You confused two medications with similar names.<\/li>\n<li>You confused a dosage form, route, strength, or administration instruction.<\/li>\n<li>You applied the wrong federal requirement or controlled-substance rule.<\/li>\n<li>You overlooked a high-alert or look-alike\/sound-alike medication.<\/li>\n<li>You misunderstood the prescription or Sig code.<\/li>\n<li>You selected the wrong formula or conversion factor.<\/li>\n<li>You calculated the dose correctly but not the quantity or days supply.<\/li>\n<li>You used the wrong concentration or dilution relationship.<\/li>\n<li>You knew the material but worked too slowly.<\/li>\n<li>You changed a defensible answer without identifying a specific reason it was wrong.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then, outline a specific plan for improvement based on what you discovered. In other words, don&#8217;t just say, \u201cI need to study medications.\u201d Specify that you need to learn the brand names, indications, major adverse effects, and storage requirements of common anticoagulants.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, replace \u201creview pharmacy law\u201d with a specific task such as comparing the federal prescription, refill, transfer, storage, and disposal rules for each controlled-substance schedule.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Utilize_Answer_Explanations\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Utilize Answer Explanations<\/h3>\n<p>Answer explanations are an underutilized studying resource. To take full advantage of them, read the explanation for every question you found difficult, including questions you answered correctly.<\/p>\n<p>For each one, make sure you can confidently explain:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Why the correct answer is correct<\/li>\n<li>Why each incorrect option is wrong<\/li>\n<li>Which medication fact, federal requirement, safety principle, or calculation is being tested<\/li>\n<li>Which information in the question controls the answer<\/li>\n<li>Whether the technician should complete the task or refer the issue to the pharmacist<\/li>\n<li>How the same knowledge could appear in a different pharmacy scenario<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For federal-requirement questions, identify the exact activity being tested. Receiving a controlled substance, refilling its prescription, transferring it, reporting a loss, returning it, and destroying it are separate processes.<\/p>\n<p>For order-entry questions, trace the complete process. 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You should understand how dose, strength, concentration, volume, frequency, quantity, and days supply affect one another.<\/p>\n<p>The exact questions on your test will be different from the ones you encounter during practice. If you can explain a skill without looking at your notes and then apply it correctly to a new question, that is a good indication that you have mastered it.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"PTCBCourse\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PTCB_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PTCB Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online PTCB prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the PTCB course:<br \/>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\"><ul>\n  <li class=\"moclessons\"><span class=\"moc-feature-text\">60 Review Lessons Covering Every Topic<\/span><\/li>\n  <li class=\"mocpqs\"><span class=\"moc-feature-text\">1,150 PTCB Practice Questions<\/span><\/li>\n  <li class=\"mocflash\"><span class=\"moc-feature-text\">300+ Digital Flashcards<\/span><\/li>\n  <li class=\"mocvideos\"><span class=\"moc-feature-text\">20+ Instructional Videos<\/span><\/li>\n  <li class=\"mocmoney\"><span class=\"moc-feature-text\">Money-back Guarantee<\/span><\/li>\n  <li class=\"mocmobile\"><span class=\"moc-feature-text\">Mobile Access<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<br \/>\nEveryone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the PTCB online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the PTCB exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/ptcb\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=ptcb\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'PTCB Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start your PTCB Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the pharmacy tech exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The PTCB exam contains 90 multiple-choice questions. This includes 80 scored questions and 10 unscored questions. Each question will contain four possible answers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">Are you allowed to use a calculator on the PTCB national certification exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>You are allowed to use a calculator on the PTCB exam. However, you will not be allowed to bring in your own calculator. You will be provided an erasable board and a handheld calculator.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does it cost to take the PTCB exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The application fee for the PTCB certification and to take the PTCB exam costs $129.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many times can you fail the PTCB?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>If you fail, you must wait for your official score report before reapplying. There is no retake wait period for the second and third attempts. If you need a fourth attempt, you must wait six months.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long does it take to get the PTCB results?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>After taking the PTCB exam, it takes about three weeks for you to receive your official score report. You will receive your certificate and wallet card four to six weeks after the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How do you become a pharmacy technician?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To become a pharmacy technician, a high school diploma and pharmacy technician certification is usually required. Many pharmacy technicians learn through on-the-job training. Many states may also require a pharmacy technician to have a license or certification.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long does it take to become a pharmacy technician?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>If you decide to attend classes to become a pharmacy technician, some schools may have programs that can take as little as 15 weeks or up to two years if you wish to obtain an associates degree.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much do pharmacy technicians make?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>According to the PTCB, the average hourly rates for pharmacy technicians are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pharmacy-Technician-Hourly-Rates-2022.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pharmacy-Technician-Hourly-Rates.svg\" alt=\"Average hourly rates for pharmacy technicians are $14.20 for uncertified, $16.70 for PTCB-certified, and $20.71 for PTCB-certified advanced\" width=\"392\" height=\"439\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-138145\"  role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Kate Nockunas.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/tinywow_tinywow_Kate-Nockunas-Cropped-min_24640345_24640389.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Kate Nockunas<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Kate has been Mometrix\u2019s Nursing and Medical Editor for over four years. She has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Communications from Vanderbilt University, a bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing from Marymount University, and a master\u2019s degree in Education from Johns Hopkins. Kate is a critical care registered nurse who still works occasionally in the ICU and PACU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. He regularly produces, updates, proofreads, and edits content to ensure it meets Mometrix\u2019s quality and accessibility standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"alignright author-desc author-link\"><a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/editorial-guidelines\/\">Learn more about our editorial guidelines<\/a> \u2192<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"home-buttons\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/\">Mometrix Academy &#8211; Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">PTCB is a registered trademark of Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, Inc., which is not affiliated with Mometrix Test Preparation and does not endorse this page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB&reg;) has created a Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) for those wishing to become certified pharmacy technicians. 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