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Which of the following is typically found on prescriptions? 

patients name, perscribers signature, patients address, perscribers address

Entering the prescriber's information accurately on prescription labels is critical. Which of the following is a consequence of printing the wrong prescriber name?

It causes problems when the prescription is renewed.

Which of the following statements are accurate with respect to verbal, faxed, and electronically delivered prescriptions? 

Some states allow prescribers to fax prescriptions to pharmacies, Verbal prescriptions must be transcribed in writing at the time of receipt.

Which of the following statements is true of transferred prescriptions?

Some states require that a new prescription be received from a prescriber.

Which of the following is true regarding a prescriber's signature on a hard-copy prescription?

It is handwritten on the prescription.

pharm tech enters a perscribers info into a computer and multiple perscribers with the same last name are presented. which of the following actions should the tech take to ensure the correct perscriber is assigned?

Match the prescriber's first name and address to the prescription.

a pharm tech notices that the signatire on a perscription from a clinic with mutliple providers is illegible. which of the following actions should a tech take to verify the perscriber?

ask the patient

which of the following medical professionals is authorized to perscribe medications without supervision in all states?

physician

which of the following actions should a pharm tech take if a perscription does not indicate the number of refills?

Identify that zero refills are authorized for the prescription.

a pharm tech recives perscription that does not specify which dosage form and strength to dispense. which of the following actions should the tech take?

notfiy the pharmacist

A prescription has the following directions written for the patient: i po qhs. What is the meaning of this abbreviation?

one dose by mouth at bedtime

A prescriber sends a prescription for insulin to the pharmacy with the following directions: inj 30u sq ac utd. Which of the following are considered error-prone abbreviations by ISMP?

sq and u

The brand-name medications Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Procardia XL, and Zyrtec have which of the following in common?

taken once a day

Which of the following describes how the abbreviation OJ (for orange juice) can be misread?

os for left eye

what does pc mean

after food/meals

for which of the following reasons should the symbol “s with a line on top” be avoided in a perscription?

can be misread as “c with a line on top” which means with.

which of the following actions should a pharm tech take if the route of admin. is not specified on a perscription?

check the dosage form

a pharm tech recives a handwritten perscription for magnesium sulfate (MgSO4). the tech has a hard time reading the perscription and mistakenly fills it for morphone sulfate (MSO4). which of the following actions should the tech have taken instead?

Seek assistance from the pharmacist.

a pharm tech recives a perscription containing an abbrevation that the tech does not recognize. which of the following actions should the tech take?

request help from the pharmacist

which of the following describes why it would be helpful for a pharm tech to know the names and uses of medication?

To be able to read prescriptions more easily

Which of the following are steps involved in receiving prescriptions? 

Verify that all information is included on the prescription and is legible/Ask patients if they will be waiting for their prescription/Gather patient-specific information

Which of the following are ways that a prescription can be received by the pharmacy? 

The prescriber can call in the prescription by phone/The prescriber can fax the prescription to the pharmacy/The prescriber can electronically prescribe the prescription

a pharm tech recives the following perscrption: sitagliptin (januvia) 100 mg tablets 1 qd. the perscriber signed and dated the perscription but nothing else was filled out. what should the tech do?

Enter the prescription after having the pharmacist confirm the quantity.

a pharm tech is dispensing a perscription to a new patient. which of the following actions should the tech take?

Ensure the patient signs HIPAA statements and verifies pick up for the insurance log.

which is true regarding a pharmacy’s workflow?

Pharmacy workflow is developed according to individual pharmacy policy.

a pharm tech recives a call from a patient who ask if it is safe to take aspirin with her perscribed medication. which of the following actions should the tech take?

Refer the patient's question to the pharmacist.

which of the following roles takes the responsibility and ultimate liability to dispense and fill perscriptions accurately?

pharmacist

drug utilization review (DUR)

a process which patterns of perscribing/dispensing/using perscription medications are monitored. may be retrospective or prospective

Sometimes a handwritten prescription can be hard to read. When a pharmacy technician receives such a prescription, which of the following are the best steps to follow? 

If the pharmacy technician cannot read the medication or directions, they should ask the pharmacist to confirm/If the pharmacy technician cannot read a patient's name or address, they should ask the patient what it is and write it legibly in their own hand

Asking a patient if any health conditions have developed since their last visit to the pharmacy is important for which of the following reasons?

Knowing a health condition change becomes part of the drug-disease alert procedure.

which of the following info enables a pharm tech to determine if a patient might have medication interactions?

Patient's list of herbal supplements

which of the following first action a pharm tech should take after receving a perscription?

Confirm the spelling of the patient's name and address.

a pharm tech needs to obtain a patients insurance info. which of the following actions should the tech take?

Ask the patient for the information when they drop off the prescription.

which of the following factors can cause a inaccurate interperation of a perscription?

perscriber with illegible handwritting

a pharm techr receives a new perscription. which of the following actions should the tech take after verifying the patients name and address?

verify the perscribers name

NDC number

identifies the manufactuer, the drug, and the package size

which of the following statements is true regarding early refills?

patients can receive an early refill depending on the situation

a pharm tech receives a perscription that does not indicate a brand-name product is required. the brand-name product is not available, but generic equivalent is which of the following actions does the pharm tech take?

Refer to the pharmacy's procedures to determine next steps.

which of the following resovles and determines the course of action for an alerts?

pharmacist

a pharm tech receives a medication allergy warning for a perscription. which of the following actions should the tech take?

alert the pharmacist

a pharm tech receives a perscription for rabeprazole (aciphex) from a patient who picked up a perscription for pantoprazole (protonix) which of the following warnings should the tech expect to be displayed during the drug utilization review?

therapuetic duplication

a pharm tech is notfied by pharmacy software that auxilliary labels should be attached to a perscription container. which of the following actions should the tech take?

Confirm with a pharmacist that the auxiliary labels should be applied.

a patient ask a pharm tech if she can share her diazepam (valium) perscription with her boyfriend. after reffering the patient to the pharmacist for consuel which of the following auxilliary labels should the tech place on the patients medication container?

"Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed."

which of the following pieces of info is required on patient container labels?

refill info

which of the following processes is completed automatically after all info is entered into pharmacy software?

The patient's profile and records are updated.

the purpose of a perscription label?

provides directions about how to take the medication

While trying to fill a prescription, a pharmacy technician discovers there is not enough medication in stock. Which action should they take?

Check the pharmacy's out-of-stock policy before talking to the patient.

a pharm tech is selecting a medication stock bottle to fill a perscription. how many times should the tech check to ensure the correct stock bottle is selected?

three

a pharm tech is reconstituting a powdered medication. which of the following types of water should the tech use?

distiled

a pharm tech spills a liquid medication. which of the following actions should the tech take?

wipe soiled surfaces immediately with a damp paper towel or a cloth

a pharm tech in a pharmacy is counting penicillin and sulfa products. which of the following actions should the tech take?

Use separate counting trays and wipe the trays between prescriptions.

a patient drops off a perscription listing aripiprazole (abilify) 20 mg qd. after entering the perscription and printing the label a pharm tech realizesn that the bottle has only seven tablets. which of the following actions should the tech take?

Consult with the pharmacist on the appropriate course of action.

a pharm tech should recognize that which of the following supplies info written specifically for patients about a medications use and its potential side effects

maufacturer

which of the following auxilliary labels should be placed on a reconstititued bottle of amoxill?

“shake well”

which of the following auxilliary labels is commonly placed on pain meds

"May cause drowsiness. Alcohol may intensify this effect. Use caution when operating a car or machinery."

a pharmacists initials and the date of refills are the only items recorded on the back of a perscription form. which of the following statements is likely to be true?

the refilll was for the full amount of the perscription

which of the following documents indicates a patient has received their perscription meds?

Third-party signature log

a female patient presents a new perscription for isotretinoin (accutane). in the previous week the patient had picked up a perscription for a prenatal vitamins. which of the following warning should the pharm tech expect to see?

Contraindication

which of the following is another name for a perscription serial number?

Rx number

a pharm tech ises an automated counting system to dispense the correct number of tablets to fill a perscription. which of the following actions should the tech take after having the pharmacist check the perscription?

Replace the stock bottle cap and secure it tightly.

a pharm tech dispenses a perscription to a patient who is also purchasing an OTC medication that might interact wiith the perscription med. which of the following action should the tech take?

Alert the pharmacist of a potential patient counsel.

a pharm tech has processed and filled a perscription but is unable to complete the dispensing process. another tech is assigned to complete the perscription which of the following actions should the second tech take?

Have a pharmacist check the prescription.

how are electronic perscriptions filled out?

Electronic prescriptions are queued in the computer system and filled as time allows.

which of the following is kept behind a pharmacy counter?

syringes

a pharm tech is reconstititing a powdered medication which of the following actions should the tech take?

Shake loose the powder, add one-half of the liquid, shake the bottle, add the other one-half of liquid, and shake again.

following elements should be included on a perscription?

directions for use

pharm tech should identify that the perscription below contains which of the following errors?

The dosage does not include a leading zero.

a patient writes down their perscription number and brings it to a pharmacy to have it refilled. which of the following actions should a pharm tech take?

Pull up the prescription number and verify the prescription information with the patient.

which of the following requirements is unique to perscriptions for controlled substances?

perscribers DEA number

a patient request an early refill of their perscription due to vacation. the pharmacy computer issues an early refill alert. which of the following actions should the pharm tech take?

Notify the pharmacist, who will address the alert.

which of the following info should a pharm tech review immediately after retreiving a medication from the shelf?

NDC number

a patient returns to a pharmacy to pick up their perscription. which of the following actions should a pharm tech take?

Check the receipt for third-party notations.

which of the following entities maintains a list of error prone abbreviations?

ISMP (institute for safe medication practices

legend drug

medication that cannot be legally obtained over-the-counter because it requires professional supervision due to potential side effects