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Cengage Ch. 12

Study Guide PhT 2 Week 1

QuestionAnswer
A prescription for a medication may only be ordered by who? Physicians
What type of drug is Tylenol considered? Legend, OTC, BTC? Over-the-counter (OTC) drug
What term refers to all drugs available for sale in a pharmacy? Inventory
What term describes a group of pharmacies owned by a corporation, with shared branding and centralized management? Chain pharmacy
Who is responsible for ensuring patient understanding of his or her medication? Pharmacist
What should you avoid when using a computer in a pharmacy? Shopping online for your personal items
Which OTC medication must be kept "behind-the-counter (BTC)"? Those containing ephedrine
What is the pharmacy technician required to ask the patient when a prescription is given to him or her? If there are any questions for the pharmacist
What must be done when pharmaceutical products are received in the pharmacy? Check the expiration dates on products
The selection of drugs to be stocked in the pharmacy is primarily whose responsibility? Pharmacist
Who is allowed to enter the prescription processing areas? Any authorized individuals
What kind of pharmacies are the primary providers of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical care services to patients? Community Pharmacies
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of e-prescribing? Software incompatibilities
What is NOT the goal of transaction windows in the community pharmacy? The pharmacist can counsel the patient
Where must controlled substances requiring refrigeration be kept? In a separate refrigerator from other medications
What must be done with EXPIRED medications? Medications cannot be dispensed or sold and must be separated from all other pharmacy stock medications.
What should be used to clean the NONSTERILE compounding area? isopropyl alcohol (70%)
What area of pharmacy is defined as an external site at a pharmacy that can be accessed by driving up in a car? drive thru
Cash register machines are connected into the pharmacy's computer system and provide prices automatically by using what device? bar code scanners
How are filled prescriptions stored? Filled prescriptions should be alphabetized by the name of the patient.
What should be done with damaged products discovered when they arrive at a the pharmacy? Damage products must be reported without delay and returned to the manufacturer.
What is the definition of ethics? the study of moral values or principles
What is the definition of a legend drug? Medications dispensed legally only by prescription are referred to as legend drugs.
What is the purpose of HIPAA helps ensure the confidentiality of medical records.
When can a medication error occur? during prescribing, dispensing, or administering of medications.
How do biometrically protected locks work? They use the fingerprints of pharmacy staff members in order to gain access.
What is the subscription portion of a prescription? The dispensing directions to the pharmacist.
What is a refill count on a prescription? number of authorized filling times
What is the Rx symbol known as? the Superscription portion of prescription
What is the inscription portion of a prescription? the medication prescribed
What is a signa on a prescription? Directions for patient
What is NOT a duty of a pharmacy technician? Counseling patients
 

 



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