Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Content Overview

Prescription Order

Request for medication from patient or prescriber.

Patient Profile

Record containing patient's medication history and allergies.

Medication Distribution

Process of delivering medications to patients.

Inventory Control

Management of medication stock and supplies.

Compounding

Preparation of customized medications for patients.

Controlled Substances

Drugs regulated by law due to potential abuse.

Repackaging

Transferring medications into different containers.

Sanitation Procedures

Protocols for maintaining cleanliness in pharmacy.

Drug Diversion

Misuse of prescription drugs for non-medical purposes.

Therapeutic Outcome

Desired result from medication therapy.

Adverse Reactions

Negative effects from medication use.

Medical History

Patient's past health information and treatments.

Visual Impairment

Reduced ability to see affecting medication use.

Physical Disability

Impairment affecting daily activities and medication access.

Formulary Changes

Updates to the list of approved medications.

Quality Control

Processes ensuring the standard of pharmacy products.

Hazardous Waste Handling

Safe disposal of dangerous pharmaceutical waste.

Patient Package Inserts

Information provided with medications for patient education.

Reimbursement Mechanisms

Processes for obtaining payment for pharmacy services.

Prescription Completeness

Verification that all required information is present.

Pharmaceutical Orders

Requests for medications and medical supplies.

Communication in Pharmacy

Exchange of information among pharmacy staff.

Study Manual

Comprehensive guide for pharmacy studies.

Math Workbook

Resource for practicing pharmacy-related calculations.

Advanced Math Problems

Challenging exercises for pharmacy math skills.

Practice Exams

Mock tests for exam preparation.

Prescription

Order for medication by licensed practitioner.

Medication Order

Medications written for hospital patient care.

Patient Profile

Essential record for patient medication history.

Referral to Pharmacist

When patient needs specialized medication advice.

Latin Abbreviations

Common terms used in prescriptions.

ADME

Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Elimination processes.

Dosage Forms

Forms in which medications are available.

NDCs

National Drug Codes for identifying medications.

Expiration Dates

Date after which a drug should not be used.

Unit Doses

Single doses of medication for administration.

Conversions

Changing units of measurement in pharmacy.

Alligations

Method for calculating concentrations of mixtures.

Celsius and Fahrenheit

Temperature scales used in medication storage.

Flow Rates

Speed of IV fluid administration.

Balances

Class A, B, Analytical for weighing substances.

Mortars

Tools for grinding and mixing substances.

Levigation

Process of reducing particle size in a liquid.

Trituration

Grinding of a substance into a fine powder.

Punch Method

Technique for preparing tablets from powders.

Conical Cylinder

Used for measuring liquids with precision.

Graduated Cylinder

Used for accurate liquid volume measurement.

Antibiotics

Medications used to treat bacterial infections.

Cardiovascular Medications

Drugs for heart and blood vessel conditions.

GI Medications

Medications for gastrointestinal issues.

Respiratory Medications

Drugs for treating respiratory conditions.

Diabetes Medications

Drugs for managing blood sugar levels.

Analgesics

Pain relief medications.

Blood Disorder Medications

Drugs for treating blood-related conditions.

Psychotherapeutic Medications

Drugs for mental health treatment.

Hormones

Substances regulating bodily functions.

HIV/AIDS Medications

Drugs for managing HIV/AIDS.

Topicals

Medications applied to the skin.

Auxiliary Labels

Labels providing additional medication instructions.

Aseptic Technique

Method for preventing contamination in pharmacy.

Flowhoods

Equipment for sterile compounding.

Syringes

Devices for injecting medications.

Vials

Containers for storing liquid medications.

Ampoules

Sealed containers for single-use medications.

IVs

Intravenous administration of fluids or drugs.

TPNs

Total Parenteral Nutrition for patients.

Antineoplastics

Drugs for treating cancer.

Distribution and Inventory

Management of medication stock and supplies.

Robotic Names

Automated systems for medication dispensing.

Formulary System

List of approved medications for use.

Inventory Systems

Methods for tracking medication stock.

Purchasing Choices

Options for acquiring pharmacy supplies.

Drug Recalls

Withdrawal of unsafe medications from market.

Computer Terminology

Key terms related to pharmacy software.

FDA Regulations

Guidelines for drug safety and efficacy.

Durham-Humphrey

Law distinguishing prescription and OTC drugs.

Kefauver-Harris

Law ensuring drug efficacy and safety.

PPIs

Proton Pump Inhibitors for acid reduction.

Poison Prevention Packaging Act

Regulation for child-resistant packaging.

Occupational Safety Act

Standards for workplace safety.

Poison Log Requirements

Documentation for tracking poison exposures.

Controlled Substance Act

Regulation of drugs with abuse potential.

DEA Identification

Registration for handling controlled substances.

Refill Limitations

Regulations on prescription refills.

Pharmacy Technician Limitations

Scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.

Repackaging Requirements

Standards for repackaging medications.

OBRA

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act for pharmacy.

DEA Forms

Documentation for controlled substances.

Classroom Quiz

Assessment of knowledge on pharmacy topics.

Past Exam Questions

Review material for exam preparation.

Study Tips

Strategies for effective learning and retention.

Syllabus Checklist

Guide for tracking course requirements.

Patient's Name

Identifies the individual receiving medication.

Drug Name

Generic or brand name of the medication.

Route of Administration

Method by which the drug is given.

Dosage Form

Form of medication, if multiple forms exist.

Dose

Amount of medication to be administered.

Strength

Concentration of the drug, if multiple strengths exist.

Quantity and Frequency

Amount and how often the medication is taken.

Prescriber's Name

Name of the healthcare provider prescribing medication.