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Which of the following ancient civilizations is associated with the physician's name who is the root of galenicals class of pharmaceuticals compounded
Roman
Which of the following was established in Sicily during the 13th century?
separation of pharmacist and physician responsibilities
Who was a leader in establishing the American Pharmacists Association
William Procter Jr.
traditional era
dispensing medications from natural resources
clinical era
dispensing medication, information, warnings, and advice to patients
pharmaceutical era
focus on positive outcomes from medication therapy
scientific era
focus on development of synthetic medications
which of the following 21st century trends describes the process of comparing a patient's medication order to all of the medications that a patient has been taking
medication reconciliation
what is the meaning of the greek term pharmakon
drug
what pharmacy era witnessed the mass production of synthetic medications
scientific era
who is known for recording observations of medical treatments in the text De Materia Medica
Pedanius Dioscorides
what is the purpose of medication reconciliation
to reduce medication errors
what is the name of the first pharmacopeia established in 1498
nuovo receptario
how did John Morgan contribute to the field of pharmacy
first to support the use of written prescriptions
who is the father of American pharmacy
William Proctor Jr.
which era includes providing drug information, warnings, and advice to patients
clinical era
what was listed in the first United States Pharmacopeia
accepted medication standards
Who was the early philosopher that researched the medicinal qualities of herbs
Theophrastus
What are some of the roles of a pharmacy technician
ordering durable medical equipment, maintaining pharmacy department, preparing prescriptions
what can only be done by a pharmacist, not a pharmacy technician
explaining to patients how to take their medication
what are some educational requirements of pharmacy technicians
can be trained on the job and receive no formal education, some states require certification, can receive formalized education from high education institutions
who performs drug utilization review
pharmacists
who consults with prescribers to make changes to a prescription
pharmacists
who enters patient, prescriber, and prescription information into the computer
pharmacy technician
who stocks OTC departments and assist patients in finding OTC medication
pharmacy technician
who receives written prescriptions or telephoned refill requests
pharmacy technician
who submits prescription claims to insurance providers for adjudication
pharmacy technician
who orders and checks in medication from suppliers
pharmacy technician
who consults with patients about prescribed medications and other health issues
pharmacists
who immunizes patients
pharmacists
who recommends OTC medications
pharmacists
who files written prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed
pharmacy technician
who helps prepare prescriptions by labeling containers and pricing prescriptions
pharmacy technicians
who rings purchases on cash registers and records them in logs when necessary
pharmacy technicians
who is the pharmacy technician allowed to share patient health information to
the patient or the patient's caregiver
A patient asks a pharmacy technician which antibiotic is the most effective to treat a case of swimmer's ear that has been resistant to over-the-counter medications. Which of the following is the appropriate response for the technician to give the patient?
ask the pharmacist
a pharmacy technician takes a phone call from a provider's office wishing to call in a new prescription of levothyroxine for a patient. what is an appropriate response?
The pharmacist will be right with you
What is in the scope of practice of all pharmacy technicians
label a prescription
can a pharmacy technician adjudicate prescription claims to a third-party payer
yes
can a pharmacy tech prepare a patient's medication from a prescription
yes
can a community pharmacy technician compound a patient's non-sterile prescription
yes
a patient asks a pharmacy technician about a medication a friend is taking, and the technician explains that the medication is for a gastrointestinal issue. What concept is the technician violating?
pharmacy ethics
pharmacy technician asks whether sertraline has any side effects. Which of the following is the appropriate response for the technician to give the patient?
"the pharmacist will be right over to provide you with the information you need"
graduate pharmacy students must pass what exam to become a licensed pharmacist
NAPLEX
which of the following benefits can a pharmacy technician receive by joining a professional organization
opportunities for professional development
which of the following defines the purpose of a medication bay
to keep medications arranged so the pharmacist can reach them with fewer steps
preparing creams, ointments, lotions, gel
compounding area
discussing medications with patients outside of high-traffic area
counseling area
completing the sales transactions while the patient is in their vehicle
drive-through window
greeting patients and obtaining patient information about prescription and refill
in-window
completing the sales transaction
out-window
prescription forms awaiting data entry into the computer
to-be-entered section
a rack or filing system containing files arranged by pickup
to-be-filled section
label, original, prescription order, and stock bottles of medication
staging section
what would you find in a dispensing area
distilled water dispenser, counting trays, calculator, auxiliary labels
what should staff members follow to maintain pharmacy security
keep pharmacy entrance doors closed at all times, keep sales representatives out of the pharmacy work area, keep store personnel out unless schedules to work in the pharmacy, keep pharmacy department locked when pharmacist is not on duty
where should a pharmacy technician prepare medications for infusion
clean room
a pharmacy technician places 40 tablets of penicillin v potassium in a pill counting tray. What should they use to clean the counting tray before counting out the next medication
isopropyl alcohol
a patient has questions for the pharmacist about a new medication, where should the pharmacy technician direct the patient
counseling counter
before dispensing a medication, where should the pharmacy technician place the original prescription, its lavel, and the stock bottle
staging section
the daily delivery from a local drug wholesaler has arrived at the pharmacy, where should the pharmacy technician check this order
administration area
a pharmacy technician is reconstituting a powdered oral antibiotic for a patient. What diluents should the technician select
distilled water
a pharmacist asks a pharmacy technician to retrieve a vial of influenza vaccine, where should the technician go to find this vaccine
pharmacy refrigerator
a pharmacy technician is locating a filled prescription that has been filed in the bins in the pick-up area, what describes how filled prescriptions are organized alphabetically?
by patient's last name
a pharmacy technician should expect to locate a common antibiotic during the winter months where
fast-mover shelf
where should a pharmacy technician expect to find an automated pharmacy device in a community pharmacy
dispensing area
passed by legislatures and approved by the chief executive
statute
adopted by executive agencies (such as state board of pharmacy) and given authority by the legislature
regulation
a requirement or set of requirements which do not have the force of law
professional standard
ensures that all medication are pure and safe
food, drug, and cosmetic act
prohibits the interstate transportation or sale of adulterated or misbranded medications and food
food and drug act
requires all products to have adequate directions for use or the federal legend "Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a presription"
Durham-Humphrey Amendment
provides requirements for handling substances defined as anabolic steroids to include registration, security, labeling and packaging, inventory, record keeping, and criminal liability
anabolic steroid act
outlines the critical steps to build a system to identify and trace prescription medications as they are distributed throughout the U.S.
drug supply chain security act
creates a new category of products called scheduled list chemical product and includes any nonprescription product that contains ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine (PPA)
combat methamphetamine epidemic act
what agency implemented the CPE Monitor to serve as a repository for continuing education documentation
national association of boards of pharmacy
a pharmacy technician learns that the joint commission is surveying the hospital and will be inspecting the pharmacy today. what could be a consequence of failed inspection
loss of accreditation by the joint commission, loss of eligibility for reimbursement by medicare and medicaid
what agency provides specific information about all the approved medications in the U.S.
FDA
a pharmacist asks a pharmacy technician to assist in reporting a medication error that occurred in the pharmacy which organization should the technician report the error to
Institute for safe medication practices
a medication can be recalled from the market if it is not effective toward its stated indication, which piece of legislation requires a medication to be effective
Kefauver Harris 1962
A pharmacy asks a pharmacy technician for information about the number of medication recalls reported in the news due to impurities due to medication and labeling. The technician should inform the patient that which of the following agencies is responsible for monitoring purity
Food and Drug Administration
What piece of legislation enables well-organized medication recalls
Drug Supply Chain Security Act
A pharmacy technician works in a hospital that is seeking accreditation. What organization establishes standard for accreditation
The Joint Commission
what is the generic medication regulated under the combat methamphetamine epidemic act
pseudoephedrine
a pharmacy technician is affixing an auxiliary label with the words "Caution: Federal Law prohibits dispensing without a prescription" What legislature piece requires the technician to take this action
Durham-Humphrey Amendment
a pharmacy technician enters a new patient's profile into the pharmacy's computer system upon receiving a prescription. What piece of legislature requires this action?
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990
a pharmacy technician is preparing nitroglycerin sublingual tablets prescription for a patient in a non-child restraint container. What federal agency oversees legislation that allows for this?
Consumer product safety commission
what reference sources would contain the medication indication for a Schedule IV medication
physicians' desk reference, USP, drug facts and comparisons
what reference source would have the average wholesale price
red book
what reference is dedicated to providing drug information on OTC medications
Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs
provides point-of-care medication information, including dosing, administration, warnings, and precautions as well as clinical content, such as clinical practice guidelines, and IV compatibility from Trissel's 2 Clinical Pharmaceutics Database
Lexicomp Online
provides medication and disease information, medication interactions, a pill identifier and guidelines in the treatment of various health conditions and diseases
epocrates online
a web application that addresses medication disease toxicology management and formulary management
Micromedex
a key reference used in hospital or home-infusion settings with information based on the results of primary research or parenteral medication stability and compatibility
handbook of injectable drugs
a listing of more than 4,000 current brand-name and generic medication with descriptions, photos, and information on their usage, warnings, and medication interactions
physicians' desk reference
a list of all FDA-approved prescription and OTC medications rated for safety and effectiveness, as well as bioequivalence
Orange Book
a pharmacist asks a pharmacy technician to access a medication fact sheet for a patient taking levothyroxine. What reference source should the technician use?
Micromedex
the pharmacist asks a pharmacy technician to compound an ointment for a patient's prescription. What source should the technician use
USP-NF
a pharmacists asks a pharmacy technician to research off-label information for a prescription presented to the pharmacy. What medication reference source should the technician use?
lexicomp online
members of the national institutes of health and the cdc submit information to what reference book
American Hospital Formulary Services Drug Information
