TL;DR

Learn generic and brand name equivalents, therapeutic substitution rules, and formulary management. Drug equivalency knowledge is essential for pharmacy practice.

By Valenke Exam Prep Team·Last updated 2026-06-03

Free Brand & Generic Names Practice Questions

PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification · Medications

This module covers Brand & Generic Names as part of the Medications section, testing your understanding of core concepts and their practical application.

Exam	PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification
Pass Rate	72%
Duration	120 minutes
Module	Brand & Generic Names

Why Brand & Generic Names matters

Brand & Generic Names is a commonly tested topic on the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification because it covers fundamental knowledge required for competent professional practice.

Sample Practice Questions (5)

1. A prescription is received for aripiprazole 10mg daily as adjunctive therapy for a patient with major depressive disorder. Which brand name should the pharmacy technician select?

Abilify
Seroquel
Risperdal
Zyprexa

2. A pharmacy technician receives a prescription for "Suboxone." Which generic combination does this contain?

Buprenorphine/naloxone
Naltrexone/bupropion
Methadone/naloxone
Hydrocodone/naloxone

3. The prescriber writes for "Brilinta." What is the generic name, and how does it differ from clopidogrel (Plavix)?

Ticagrelor — a reversible P2Y12 inhibitor dosed twice daily, unlike clopidogrel which is irreversible and dosed once daily
Prasugrel — a thienopyridine prodrug like clopidogrel but with faster onset
Cangrelor — an IV-only antiplatelet agent for hospital use
Vorapaxar — a PAR-1 antagonist used in combination with aspirin

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4. A pharmacy technician is verifying brand-generic equivalents for a group of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) during inventory reconciliation. Which brand-generic pairing is CORRECT?

Benicar — olmesartan
Diovan — irbesartan
Atacand — telmisartan
Avapro — candesartan

5. A pharmacy receives a prescription for Invokana 300mg daily for a patient with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. What is the generic name for this SGLT2 inhibitor?

Canagliflozin
Dapagliflozin
Empagliflozin
Ertugliflozin

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Brand & Generic Names questions are on the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification?▼

The Medications section, which includes Brand & Generic Names, typically represents a significant portion of the exam. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing exact question counts, as the exam uses adaptive testing.

What is the best way to study Brand & Generic Names?▼

Use active recall and spaced repetition rather than passive reading. Practice with realistic exam questions, review explanations for both correct and incorrect answers, and focus on understanding the reasoning behind each concept.

What topics within Brand & Generic Names should I focus on most?▼

Focus on the concepts that appear in our practice questions and any areas where you consistently score below 70%. The adaptive practice mode will automatically target your weak areas for efficient study.