PharmTech Module 1 Questions

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