PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (OK)

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (OK): a 27-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 3 full papers of 27 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily 21 CFR (24%) and PTCB Certification Exam Content Outline (20%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

27

questions per paper

27

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

automated-dispensing4%
controlled-substance-inventory4%
controlled-substance-security-ok4%
days-supply-calculation4%
dea-registration-verification4%
drug-recall-classification4%
high-alert-medications4%
hipaa-in-pharmacy-context4%
look-alike-sound-alike4%
medication-error-reporting4%
ndc-number4%
non-sterile-compounding4%
patient-safety-error-prevention-ok4%
poison-prevention-packaging4%
prescription-transfer4%
ptce-content-outline4%
schedule-ii-prescriptions4%
schedule-iii-v-refills4%
sterile-compounding4%
tech-to-pharmacist-ratio-ok4%
technician-employment-requirement-ok4%
technician-minimum-age-ok4%
technician-permit-ok4%
technician-renewal-ok4%
technician-scope-counseling-ok4%
technician-training-phases-ok4%
verification-role-ok4%

5 real sample questions

A manufacturer recalls a batch of medication because it could cause serious, life-threatening health consequences. How does the FDA classify this recall?

A. Class III recall

B. Class I recall

C. Class II recall

D. There is no formal classification system for drug recalls

Source: FDA recall classification, 21 CFR § 7.3(m)

On the PTCE, which knowledge domain carries the largest single weighting of exam content?

A. Medications, covering generic/brand names, classifications, interactions, dosage forms, and storage

B. Federal Requirements, covering controlled substance schedules and recordkeeping

C. Order Entry and Processing, covering prescription and medication order entry

D. Patient Safety and Quality Assurance, covering error prevention and reporting

Source: PTCB Certification Exam Content Outline (2026), Domain 1: Medications

A pharmacy technician receives a request to refill a patient's Schedule II oxycodone prescription that has zero refills remaining. What is the correct action?

A. Process the refill if the pharmacist verbally approves it over the phone

B. Inform the patient that Schedule II prescriptions cannot be refilled and a new prescription is required

C. Add one refill automatically since the patient has an established relationship with the pharmacy

D. Dispense a partial quantity to hold the patient over until a new prescription arrives

Source: 21 CFR § 1306.11 / 21 U.S.C. § 829(a)

A patient's Schedule IV prescription for alprazolam was written 4 months ago with 2 refills authorized. Under federal law, is it still fillable?

A. No, because Schedule IV drugs can never be refilled under any circumstances

B. Yes, but only if the prescriber re-authorizes it every 30 days

C. Yes, because Schedule III-V prescriptions may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months of the date issued, if authorized

D. No, because all controlled substance prescriptions expire after 90 days regardless of schedule

Source: 21 CFR § 1306.22

A technician is entering a new controlled substance prescription and notices the prescriber's DEA number on the script. What is the purpose of verifying this number's format?

A. To calculate the patient's insurance copay

B. To determine which pharmacy the prescription must be filled at

C. To identify which state issued the patient's driver's license

D. To help confirm the prescriber is registered with the DEA to prescribe controlled substances

Source: 21 CFR § 1301.11

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Real-world data for this exam

Pharmacy Technicians: real median wage (OK)May 2025$40,500/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (OK) practice test?

27 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 27 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (OK) test cover?

27 domains, with the heaviest weight on automated-dispensing (4%), controlled-substance-inventory (4%), and controlled-substance-security-ok (4%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (OK) questions come from?

Primarily 21 CFR (24%) and PTCB Certification Exam Content Outline (20%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free diagnostic for PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (OK)?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.