ExCPT Pharmacy Technician Exam (CPhT) Online Study Guide 2.1

SLAY AND MAKE A 100 ON THE PHARM TEST

The formula for converting between Celsius an Fahrenheit

5F = 9C + 160

Class I medication recall

Most serious recall. A medication product is being recalled because there is a strong chance of serious adverse effects or death to the patient.

Class II medication recall

A medication product is being recalled because there is temporary (but reversible) chance of adverse effect or little chance of serious adverse effect.

Class III medication recall

A medication product is being recalled because of a problem that is not likely to cause adverse effects.

Intake area

Designate location where the patients can leave prescriptions. Keep the intake are clean, uncluttered, and structured to facilitate a positive first impression.

Processing area

Where data entry occurs; should be as free from distraction as possible. There should be areas for prescriptions that require processing, those waiting for preparation or dispensing, those requiring verification and those needing intervention. Each prescription will have a separate bin or tote to prevent mislabeling. This area also houses counting equipment, distilled water, compounding or repackaging equipment, scales, calculators, containers, and labels.

Processed prescriptions area

Stores complete prescriptions until patient pick-up. Only prescriptions that have completed the final verification process are allowed in this area.

Out Window

Area designated for patients to pick up completed prescriptions. Cash registers are located here to process payments for the verified prescriptions.

Reorder Points (ROP)

A set minimum stock level in which a medication should be reordered.

Reorder Quantities (ROQ)

Identifies how much of the medication should be ordered.

Technician responsibilities when ordering prescriptions.

Review computer generated orders and edits as needed. Fill out DEA-222 for all CII controlled substance an have authorized pharmacists sign. Inspect fast movers an emergency medication shelved for stock levels. Notify the pharmacist of back ordered or discontinued items. Print copies of submitted orders.

Technician responsibilities when receiving prescriptions

Verify the supplier name, address, and quantity of the order. Inspect shipments for damage and note all observations. Check that shipments match the details on the purchase order. Sign and date the invoice Check expiration dates bring products that are new, discounted, partial fills, special orders, or on back order to the attention of the pharmacist or management.

Technician responsibilities when stocking prescriptions

Check expiration dates and stock using the first in first out (FIFO) method. Inspect products for anything unusual. Identify and communicate prescription patterns to members of the team responsible for purchasing. Use ROP/ROQ to identify items that need to be ordered. Examine stock for damaged products or products subject to recall.