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Module 4
Section 9 Key terms and definitions
Question | Answer |
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Which 5 elements of a medication container are checked by the pharmacist before a prescription is dispensed to a patient? | has the correct medication, is for he correct patient, contains the correct dose and strength, is for the correct route of administration, has the correct directions. |
What should the pharmacy technician do after the pharmacist has checked and approved prescriptions? | put containers and any patient information sheets in the bags, staple the receipts on the outside or place then in the bags |
If multiple prescriptions are dispensed to the same patient at the same time, how should they be bagged? | They should be in the same bag. |
Where are bags containing completed prescriptions placed if the patients do not wait for them? | In the holding bins |
What are the five steps for ensuring delivery of the right medication to the right patient? | verify the number of prescriptions being picked up, check the prescription, check the receipt for any third part notations, inform the patient that counseling with the pharmacist is available, process the sale at the cash register and thank the patient. |
For which types of sales are signature logs used? | Medicaid and other third party payer prescriptions, over the counter (OTC) schedule 5 medications, OTC products kept behind the pharmacy counter (for example, products containing pseudoephedrine.), hypodermic needles and syringes. |
Which type of pharmacy record is filed to ensure easy retrieval of information such as the date of issue, strength of medication, and number of refills? | original prescription forms |
Which type of pharmacy record indicates new and refill prescriptions dispensed each day? | daily log |