Practice Questions

Each of the module-specific documents below contain 10 practice questions designed to test your understanding of the content from that module. Using these module-specific practice questions as a self-assessment before looking at the answers is highly recommended. The “Combined Questions with Answers for All Modules” document contains all of the correct answers to the practice questions for the thirteen modules in one document.

• Module 1 Pharmacology – Cardiovascular and Endocrine Systems
• Module 2 Pharmacology – Psychiatric, CNS and Pain Disorders
• Module 3 Pharmacology – Immunology
• Module 4 Pharmacology – Hepatic, Renal, Digestive, and Reproductive Systems
• Module 5 Medication Order Entry and Fill Process
• Module 6 Sterile and Non-sterile Compounding
• Module 7 Medication Safety
• Module 8 Pharmacy Quality Assurance
• Module 9 Pharmacy Information Systems Usage and Application
• Module 10 Pharmacy Inventory Management
• Module 11 Pharmacy Billing and Reimbursement
• Module 12 Pharmacy Law and Regulation
• Module 13 Pharmacy Calculations I

Answer Key

Practice References

The references linked below contain information about common medications related to the pharmacotherapy modules. Studying these resources before attempting the practice questions is recommended.

• Cardiovascular Medications
• Endocrine Medications
• Anti-infective Agents
• Respiratory Agents
• Immunological Agents
• Common Analgesic Pain Medications
• Central Nervous System Medications
• Treatment for Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease
• Treatment for Hepatic Diseases
• Reproductive System Medications
• Digestive System Medications

Completing the Pharmacy Tech Prep Online Program

• Completing Your On-the-Job Training Hours
  You and your employer are responsible for the on-the-job training requirements. You will be asked to attest to the fact that you have completed the requirements as determined by your employer when you submit your application for graduation.
• Taking the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Examination
  One of the requirements for graduation from the Pharmacy Tech Prep Online program is successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) offered through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). The application to become a certified technician and take the PTCE is done directly through PTCB. You may visit their website at www.PTCB.org for information about how to take the examination. Pharmacy Services Inc. is not involved in the examination process. All fees for the exam must be paid directly to PTCB and are not included as part of the Pharmacy Tech Prep Online enrollment fee.
• Obtaining a Pharmacy Technician License in Michigan
  After you have passed the PTCB examination, you will need to apply for your Michigan pharmacy technician license. This process is through Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The application for a pharmacy technician license can be found on LARA’s website under Pharmacy or by clicking here. Please refer to LARA for all questions about the licensing process.
• Applying for Graduation from Pharmacy Tech Prep Online
  After you have passed the PTCB examination AND received your Michigan pharmacy technician license, you may apply for graduation from the Pharmacy Tech Prep Online program. Please complete this Application for Program Graduation form and email it to Products@PSI.solutions. PSI will process your graduation application and, if everything is in order, will provide you with a Certificate of Program Completion.