PTCB PRACTICE TEST 2026:
PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

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How many grams of dextrose are in 500 mL of D5W?*
- 25 g
- 10 g
- 12.5 g
- 50 g
Which one of the following components is not a principle for contamination control?*
- Material handling
- Hand hygiene and garbing
- Conduct in controlled environment
- Compounding risk levels
Mrs. Brown is on chronic opioid therapy for severe osteoarthritis. She experiences constipation after seven days of therapy. Constipation is considered a(n) _______.*
- Allergy
- Adverse drug reaction
- Side effect
- Clinical misuse
Which of the following entities can earn accreditation from The Joint Commission?*
- Veterinary clinics
- Drug manufacturers
- Retail pharmacies
- Hospitals
While compounding sterile preparations, sterile gloves should be disinfected with _________.*
- Hydrogen peroxide
- 0.9% sodium chloride
- 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
- Sterile water for injection
According to USP 797, how long does the entire hand hygiene process take?*
- 5 minutes
- 10 minutes
- 30 seconds
- 1.5 minutes
A prescription is written for Augmentin® 30mg/kg/day BID for 7 days for a 35 lbs pediatric patient. The pharmacy has Augmentin® 400mg/5mL in stock. How much medication (in mL) should be administered every time?*
- 4 mL
- 8 mL
- 2.9 mL
- 5.9 mL
Which regulatory agency can order a drug recall?*
- CDC
- DEA
- TJC
- FDA
Which USP chapter requires pharmacy personnel to be able to read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)?*
- USP 795
- USP 800
- USP 825
- USP 797
Which of the following methods can contribute to a reduction of medication errors?*
- Category H
- Category D
- Category A
- Category I
Which organization is known as the gold standard for medication safety information?*
- TJC
- ISMP
- FDA
- CDC
Which of the following medications is not included in the Beers Criteria?*
- Ibuprofen
- Terazosin
- Diphenhydramine
- Acetaminophen
Which of the following drug classes is considered “potentially inappropriate medication” for geriatric patients?*
- Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
- All of the above
- Antipsychotics
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
After undergoing a hip replacement surgery, Mrs. Smith, a 78-year-old woman who has early onset dementia, dropped off a prescription for rivaroxaban 10 mg for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis. The prescription is written for 35 tablets of rivaroxaban 10 mg, to take one tablet daily for 35 days. After picking up the medication, Mrs. Smith’s daughter double-counted her mother’s medication and verified that there are indeed 35 tablets in the bottle. Mrs. Smith returned to the pharmacy 17 days later requesting a refill for this medication. She reported taking one tablet twice daily. This is an example of _______.*
- Improper dose error
- Drug non-adherence caused by patient barriers
- Prescribing error
- Prescription drug abuse
Which of the following statements regarding the pharmacy technician’s roles in medication therapy management (MTM) is false?*
- Promote the availability of MTM to patients
- Certified pharmacy technician might perform MTM under direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Optimize pharmacy workflow while the pharmacist performs MTM
- Offer to schedule MTM appointment during refill reminder telephone call
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About the PTCB Practice Test: Patient Safety And Quality Assurance

On this page you’ll see 15 PTCB practice test questions, all representative of the type of questions you can expect to see in your PTCB exam testing your knowledge of Patient Safety And Quality Assurance.

Patient Safety and Quality Assurance make up 23.75% of the PTCE. The four knowledge domains are:

Medications (35% of the exam’s content)
Federal Requirements (18.75%)
Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (23.75%)
Order Entry and Processing (22.50%)

Weights are from the PTCB PTCE Content Outline effective January 6, 2026.

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