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A series of multiple-choice questions and answers designed to prepare students for the ptcb pharmacy technician certification exam. it covers various aspects of prescription handling, medication knowledge, dosage forms, and abbreviations commonly used in pharmacy practice. The questions test understanding of legal requirements, medication administration, and safe dispensing procedures. This resource is valuable for students seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in pharmacy.
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not on a retail pharmacy prescription?
the paper prescription contains only the information needed to fill the prescription, dosage directions, and information given by the patient. Therefore, the diagnosis and dosage schedule would not be included; however, they would be found on a hospital order
acceptance?
When the prescription is received, it must contain information relating to the patient and prescriber. Information such as the patient's address, age, and allergies may be taken at the time of acceptance
the technician may fill prescriptions that have been properly documented (ex. hard copy prescription). Since refills are made on a previous filled (documented) prescription, and prescriptions are normally filled off of hard-copy prescriptions, the technician may do both of these. However, prescriptions submitted by electronic
means must be transferred to a hard-copy from by the pharmacist (or intern) before filling, and refill authorizations may only be taken by the pharmacist.
order?
the drug information on a hospital order is essentially the same as the paper prescription; however, a physician practicing in a hospital will have a DEA number
weeks ago and appears to be altered. You should:
controlled substances must be filled within three days of writing
depending on the state. Therefore, the prescription is no longer valid. The problem should be transferred to the pharmacist
prescriber has written the generic name on the prescription.You should:
the prescription and consult the pharmacist a prescription that is written for a generic drug may always be filled with a proprietary (brand) name. Thus, you may fill the prescription with the brand name; however, the pharmacist may wish to explain the situation to the patient.
the prescription form:
no information is to be added or changed on a prescription for a schedule II drug
Transdermal- through the skin:
determines how the tablet can be used. · A sublingual tablet is made to dissolve quickly. Under the tongue, and therefore cannot be pressed hard into a dense tablet: · Ex. A nitroglycerin tablet, which is made to dissolve quickly so the drug may be rapidly absorbed into the system
from acid into the stomach. Enteric coated tablets should not be split or crushed.
liquid formulation, or an oil. Ex. Antibiotic capsules, liquid vitamins, and many over the counter cold remedies
absorption. This dosage from is particularly useful for administration of pain medication for chronic pain and for the relief of nausea during cancer chemother- apy
Drugs in suspension need to be handled carefully, as drug particles may settle to the bottom of the container while the dose is being withdrawn!
cally.: The tincture is an alcohol-based drug forms, such as tincture of merthiolate, and is normally dispensed in a dropper bottle. These drugs are not taken internally.
the particular hospital unit where it is located. Like the med carts, drugs are filled in locked drawers within the cabinet. The computer within the Pyxis is on a local area network, which interfaces with the main hospital computer. Thus, the unit actually charts patient medications as they are withdrawn from the cart by hospital personnel.
layers, within the bottle. The shipment has probably:
emulsions, such as lotions, are delicate mixtures of oil and water. Rapid changes in temperature or prolongued exposure to very hot or cold temperatures will cause them to separate.
even if you don't remember the notations, your first clue should be the brand name, Timoptic; gtt drop, o eye, u both, bid means two times a day.
solid dosage forms are, in general, those which can be picked up and handled. the only one that cannot be safely handled is cream
most doses to the patient are dispensed using a unit dose cart. Occasionally, individual doses may be ordered, under special circumstances, but normal dosing is done with the use of a unit dose cart
Procardia and Procardia XL (the extended release form) are not the same. Even though the names look similar, the technician could not dispense this drug for Pericardia.
Enteric-coated drugs are designed to dissolve in the intestines. The coating is a protection for the drug against stomach acid in order for it to make it to the intestines safely.
Syrups contain high concentrations of sugar, extracts contain high concentrations of oils or plant portions, and elixirs contain high concentration of alcohol
SQ injections are placed just under the skin so a very fine needle is required.
the half-life defines how long a drug is active in the body, so it can be used to determine how often it should be given
DAW means that no generics may be dispensed. Therefore, the brand name of the drug must be dispensed.
is allowed to request a copy of his or her patient profile. The pharmacy is allowed to charge a fee for this service.
medications":
concurrent medications are those which the patient is taking at the same time as the prescription drug. These include any medications, whether they are over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin; prescription drugs; or potent herbal med- ications, such as "herbal Fen-Fen" or goldenseal, both of which mimic the sympa- thetic nervous system and act as sympathomimetic drugs.
anyone who receives prescription medications from any pharmacy A patient profile must be created for ANYONE receives prescription drugs form a pharmacy
changed. You should:
information and update his patient profile a change in demographic information must be recorded in the profile but is not sufficient importance to report to the pharmacist. The technician may simply update the profile
prescription that he had filled a few days ago. You should:
capsules
prescription for Tylenol #3, when the patient is taking acetaminophen capsules a therapeutic duplications means two of the same drug, or drugs that do exactly the same thing. Thrimethoprim and sulfisoxazole are both antibiotics but may be used together. Antihistamines and aspirin are not related. Tylenol #3 contains acetaminophen, so it would be a duplication to take acetaminophen as well
identification information includes name, address, and date of birth
in order for a prescription to be filed, the co-pay or self-pay information is necessary
hospital profiles include labs, diet information, blood work results, diagnosis, and treatment information
concurrent medications means that multiple medications are being taken by the patient.