PTCB Practice Test - 90 Questions with Answers - Answer Key and Explanations

Sep 30, 2026

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PTCB Practice Test provides a full-length practice exam aligned to the 2026 PTCE content outline, formatted as multiple-choice pharmacy questions with an answer key placed at the end. The material covers common therapeutic drug topics and pharmacy fundamentals, including drug brand-to-generic identification, major drug classes and indications, typical side effects, and National Drug Code (NDC) structure and assignments. Explanations support selected answers to strengthen review and exam readiness.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time43 min

AccessFree to download

Practice Questions

Drug Classes and Brand Names

Drug Side Effects and Indications

National Drug Code (NDC) Fundamentals

PTCB Practice Test: 90 Questions with Answers A full-length practice exam weighted to the 2026 PTCE content outline. Answer key with explanations at the end. Source: [ptcbquizprep.com. Questions written](ptcbquizprep.com. Questions written) from primary sources (PTCB outline, DEA, FDA, ISMP) . Last reviewed July 15, 2026. 1. Lipitor is the brand name for which generic medication? A. Rosuvastatin B. Simvastatin C. Atorvastatin D. Pravastatin 2. To which drug class does metformin belong? A. Biguanides B. Sulfonylureas C. Thiazolidinediones D. DPP-4 inhibitors 3. A patient taking lisinopril reports a persistent, dry, nagging cough. This side effect is most characteristic of which drug class? A. Beta blockers B. Calcium channel blockers C. Angiotensin II receptor blockers D. ACE inhibitors 4. Synthroid is a brand name for which generic drug? A. Liothyronine B. Levothyroxine C. Methimazole D. Propylthiouracil 5. Amlodipine (Norvasc) is primarily prescribed to treat which of the following? A. Chronic heart failure exacerbations B. Peptic ulcer disease C. High blood pressure and angina D. Hypothyroidism 6. Toprol-XL (metoprolol succinate) belongs to which drug class? A. Calcium channel blockers B. Beta blockers C. ACE inhibitors D. Alpha-1 blockers 7. A patient started on amlodipine returns complaining of swelling in the ankles and feet. Which side effect of amlodipine does this represent? A. Swelling of the ankles and feet (peripheral edema) B. Persistent dry cough C. Elevated potassium D. Slow heart rate 8. Prilosec is the brand name for which generic medication? A. Pantoprazole B. Famotidine C. Ranitidine D. Omeprazole Free PTCB study resources at [ptcbquizprep.com](ptcbquizprep.com) Page 1 of 17 9. Omeprazole and pantoprazole are both classified as which type of medication? A. Histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonists B. Proton pump inhibitors C. Antacids D. Prokinetic agents 10. Cozaar is a brand name for which generic medication? A. Valsartan B. Candesartan C. Losartan D. Olmesartan 11. A prescription for losartan (Cozaar) is presented at the pharmacy. Losartan is a member of which drug class? A. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) B. ACE inhibitors C. Beta blockers D. Direct renin inhibitors 12. A patient with asthma is given a ProAir HFA (albuterol) inhaler to use for sudden shortness of breath. Albuterol works as which type of agent? A. Inhaled corticosteroid B. Leukotriene receptor antagonist C. Long-acting muscarinic antagonist D. Short-acting beta2-agonist bronchodilator 13. A patient using albuterol notices shakiness and a fine tremor of the hands. Which common side effect of albuterol is this? A. Fine tremor and nervousness B. Slow heart rate C. Constipation D. Weight gain 14. Neurontin is the brand name for which generic medication? A. Pregabalin B. Gabapentin C. Topiramate D. Levetiracetam 15. In addition to controlling partial seizures, gabapentin (Neurontin) carries an FDA-approved indication for relieving which type of pain? A. Acute migraine B. Fibromyalgia pain C. Rheumatoid arthritis pain D. Postherpetic neuralgia 16. Zoloft (sertraline) is classified as which type of antidepressant? A. Tricyclic antidepressant B. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) C. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) D. Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) 17. Imitrex (sumatriptan) is used for the acute treatment of migraine. It belongs to which drug class? A. Ergot alkaloids B. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs C. Beta blockers D. Triptans (serotonin 5-HT receptor agonists) Free PTCB study resources at [ptcbquizprep.com](ptcbquizprep.com) Page 2 of 17 18. A patient is prescribed Cymbalta (duloxetine) for depression along with diabetic nerve pain. Duloxetine belongs to which class? A. Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

FAQs

What is this PTCB practice test designed to match?

It is a full-length practice exam weighted to the 2026 PTCE content outline.

How is the answer information presented?

An answer key with explanations is provided at the end of the questions.

What pharmacy topics does the test include besides drug brand/generic matching?

It also covers drug class identification, typical side effects and indications, and National Drug Code (NDC) structure and FDA assignment rules.

Sep 30, 2026

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