PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (TN)

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

TL;DR

PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (TN): a 30-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 3 full papers of 30 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 (33%) and T.C.A. (33%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

30

questions per paper

30

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Federal Requirements30%
Medications23%
Order Entry Processing23%
Patient Safety Quality Assurance23%

5 real sample questions

Which of the following characteristics correctly describes DEA Schedule I controlled substances?

A. Highest abuse potential, accepted medical use, available for prescription

B. Highest abuse potential with no accepted medical use in the United States

C. Moderate abuse potential, accepted medical use, limited refills allowed

D. Lowest abuse potential with accepted medical use in all states

Source: 21 CFR 1308.1 (Schedule I)

A patient presents a prescription for oxycodone written by their physician. Which statement accurately reflects the DEA requirements for this Schedule II controlled substance?

A. The prescription can be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months

B. The prescription cannot be refilled; only one fill is permitted

C. The prescription requires a triplicate form but can be filled by phone

D. The prescription can be transmitted electronically if the pharmacist verifies prescriber DEA registration

Source: 21 CFR 1308.2 (Schedule II)

How many times can a Schedule III or IV controlled substance prescription be refilled within a 6-month period?

A. Two times

B. Three times

C. Five times

D. Ten times

Source: 21 CFR 1308.3-1308.4 (Schedules III-IV)

Which of the following medications is correctly matched with its generic name?

A. Crestor is the brand name for lovastatin

B. Vytorin is the brand name for simvastatin monotherapy

C. Zocor is the brand name for pravastatin

D. Lipitor is the brand name for atorvastatin

Source: FDA approved medications

Which of the following represents a high-alert medication that requires additional safety measures during dispensing?

A. Insulin injections for diabetes

B. Diphenhydramine 25 mg tablets

C. Acetaminophen 325 mg tablets

D. Amoxicillin 500 mg capsules

Source: ASHP Guidelines, ISMP High-Alert Medications

Same exam, other states

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Real-world data for this exam

Pharmacy Technicians: real median wage (TN)May 2025$41,920/yr

Frequently asked questions

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

30 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 30 each with no repeats across papers.

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

4 domains, with the heaviest weight on Federal Requirements (30%), Medications (23%), and Order Entry Processing (23%).

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

Primarily 21 CFR (33%) and T.C.A. (33%) 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 (TN)?

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