Pharmacy Technician Exam Review
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A comprehensive set of flashcards covering key concepts from pharmacy technician training, including DEA forms, controlled substances, prescription regulations, dosage forms, and technician responsibilities.
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Which DEA form is used to order Schedule II medications?
DEA Form 222
Which DEA form is used for destruction of controlled substances?
DEA Form 41
Which schedule requires DEA Form 222?
Schedule II
Which schedules allow refills?
Schedule III-V
How many refills are allowed for Schedule III-IV?
5 refills in 6 months
Are Schedule II prescriptions refillable?
No
Which law regulates controlled substances?
Controlled Substances Act
Which DEA letters may start a prescriber number?
A, B, F, M, X
What system allows electronic ordering of Schedule II drugs?
CSOS
Which schedule has lowest abuse potential?
Schedule V
Can a technician counsel a patient?
No
Can a technician recommend OTC medications?
No
Who performs final verification?
Pharmacist
Who provides patient counseling?
Pharmacist
What should a technician do if unsure?
Refer to pharmacist
Can technicians compound under supervision?
Yes
Can technicians transfer prescriptions?
No
What is the technician's primary role?
Support pharmacy operations
Which dosage form is solid?
Effervescent tablet
Which dosage form is semi-solid?
Cream or ointment
Which dosage form contains oil and water?
Emulsion
Which dosage form must be shaken?
Suspension
Is a transdermal patch solid?
No
Which dosage form bypasses GI tract?
Transdermal
Which ointment base molds most?
Emulsion base
What does LASA stand for?
Look-alike sound-alike
Give a LASA example.
Prednisone / Prednisolone
What should be done if a patient may be pregnant?
Notify pharmacist
Which item draws blood?
Lancet
Which item reads glucose?
Test strip
What protects patient privacy?
HIPAA
What must be on bulk repackaged labels?
Lot number
Is Rx number required on bulk labels?
No
What is alligation used for?
Mixing strengths
How many grams of 10% for 15g of 5%?
5 grams
How many grams of 2.5% for 15g of 5%?
10 grams
What is compounding?
Customized medication preparation
What must occur before dispensing?
Final verification
Which communication uses body language?
Non-verbal
What is active listening?
Restating information