What gets tested on the PTCB exam? An estimated 40.1 million people in the United States have diabetes – either diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes. That’s…

Facts Every Pharmacy Technician Should Know. The PTCB exam tests some knowledge more than others. This is to be expected, because some information is more…

PTCB Guide to Side Effects. Under the Medications knowledge domain, many questions on the PTCB exam ask about side effects. For example, you may be…

What drug interactions get tested on the PTCB exam? On the PTCB exam, drug interactions are tested with a focus on high-risk, commonly prescribed drugs…

What are Proton Pump Inhibitors? Proton pump inhibitors are among the most widely used medicines in the United States. In 2019, they reached a record…

What are corticosteroids? [Last Updated: February 20, 2026] Corticosteroids are drugs used in the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. They are among the most…

What are pharmacy technicians required to learn? SSRIs are among the most widely prescribed medicines in the United States. Among all antidepressants prescribed, SSRIs remain…

What are Contraindications? Contraindications refer to situations in clinical practice where a drug or treatment should not be used because it is harmful to the…

What are ACE Inhibitors?  ACE inhibitors are among the most widely dispensed medicines in the United States. Over 40 million people currently take an ACE inhibitor,…

What do pharmacy technicians need to learn? Half-life is a foundational concept in pharmacology. It is tested under the Medications knowledge domain of the PTCB…