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Free Tennessee PTCB Practice Test Online

Official exam: PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (TN)

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First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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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 written to the exam sponsor's published content outline.

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Every question in this bank cites a 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
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
Show answer and reasoning

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

This correctly identifies Schedule I drugs.

  • A: Schedule II has accepted medical use and is available for prescription, unlike Schedule I.
  • C: Moderate abuse potential describes Schedules III-IV, which allow refills.
  • D: Schedule V has the lowest abuse potential among controlled substances.
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
Show answer and reasoning

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

This correctly reflects Schedule II no-refill requirement.

  • A: Schedule II prescriptions cannot be refilled at all; refill limits apply only to Schedules III-V.
  • C: Triplicate forms are outdated; Schedule II prescriptions use electronic CSOS, not phone.
  • D: While e-prescribing is allowed for Schedule II, the statement implies general phone transmission.
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
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. Five times

This correctly identifies the 5-refill limit for Schedules III-IV within 6 months.

  • A: Two refills is not the standard refill limit for these schedules.
  • B: Three refills does not match the federal regulation.
  • D: Ten refills exceeds the legal refill limit for controlled substances.
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
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. Lipitor is the brand name for atorvastatin

This correctly pairs Lipitor brand with atorvastatin generic.

  • A: Crestor is rosuvastatin; lovastatin is generic for Mevacor.
  • B: Vytorin is a combination of ezetimibe and simvastatin, not monotherapy.
  • C: Zocor is the brand name for simvastatin, not pravastatin (Pravachol).
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
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Insulin injections for diabetes

Insulin is correctly identified as a high-alert medication requiring careful dosing verification.

  • B: Diphenhydramine is an over-the-counter antihistamine with standard safety measures.
  • C: Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter analgesic without high-alert status.
  • D: Amoxicillin is a standard antibiotic with standard safety protocols.
Source: ASHP Guidelines, ISMP High-Alert Medications
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Real-world data for this exam
Pharmacy Technicians: real median wage (TN)May 2025$41,920/yr

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free Tennessee PTCB practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free Tennessee PTCB practice test online is a full 30-question practice paper built to the real exam's domain weights, with every answer explained, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 30-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the exam sponsor's published content outline, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.
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 PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (TN) practice test?
Yes -- one full 30-question practice paper built to the exam's domain weights, free with no sign-up, with every answer explained and a domain-by-domain score at the end.
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