About this test
This 45-question practice exam is a half-length version of the real PTCE, keeping the same pacing (about 73 seconds per question) and the same domain proportions as the official 2026 content outline. It's ideal for a focused study session, a quick readiness check between full-length attempts, or building exam stamina early in your prep.
Questions are drawn fresh from the full question bank on every attempt, and each answer comes with a source-cited explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a mini-lesson rather than a mystery.
New to the material? Work through our 2026 PTCB study guide first.
What's in the question bank
| Topic | Questions in bank |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | 19 |
| Brand Generic | 13 |
| Storage | 10 |
| Interactions | 10 |
| Lasa | 10 |
| High Alert | 10 |
| Abbreviations | 10 |
| Reporting | 10 |
Key concepts to know
When to use the half-length exam
Early in prep, use this exam to find your weakest domain, then drill that domain's section quiz. In the final two weeks, switch to the full 90-question exam to build endurance for the real 110-minute sitting.
Same weighting, smaller dose
The 45 questions keep the official proportions: 16 medications, 11 patient safety, 10 order entry, and 8 federal requirements, so your per-domain results are still meaningful.
45-Question Practice Exam: FAQ
How is this different from the 90-question exam?
It's exactly half the length (45 questions in 55 minutes) with the same domain weighting and question style. Use it for shorter study sessions; use the 90-question version for full exam simulation.
Is 45 questions enough to know if I'm ready?
It's a good readiness signal per domain, but before booking your exam we recommend at least two or three full 90-question attempts, since stamina over 110 minutes is part of the challenge.
Official sources checked
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