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Cengage Ch. 2 & 13

Study Guide PhT 2 Week 2

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What is not a characteristic of a profession? code of ethics
What do most hospitals utilize pharmacy technicians to assist with? preparation of intravenous admixtures.
What has happened to the role of the pharmacy technician in recent years? It has been increasing.
How often must a pharmacy technician renew their certification? every two years
Specialized pharmacy compounding within the pharmacy is no longer required as often as a result of what factor? the increased availability of prepackaged medications.
The amount of medical knowledge gained is said to double how often? every 5 years
Of the number of required continuing education hours for the CPhT, how many hours must be related to pharmacy law? 1 hour
When pharmacies are involved in manufacturing, repackaging, and relabeling, they fall under which Act? Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
What are 2 responsibilities of a certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)? Monitor inventory and repackage medication under pharmacist supervision.
Many clerical tasks in pharmacies are now performed by who? Pharmacy Technicians
What are some basic principles that should make up a code of ethics? continuously improving levels of professional knowledge and skills
In 1992, the majority of pharmacy schools in the United States voted to change the type of Professional degree to what degree? PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)
What has been caused by the role of pharmacists in long-term care? Decrease overall medication costs.
What will happen to the number of acute beds relative to beds in long-term care in the future? They will decrease
What does the growth of home health care depend on? physician acceptance, increase in the number of elderly patients, improvement of technology
What type of services are available for home health care? pharmaceutical services, nursing services, and/or rehabilitation services.
What is included in home infusion pharmacy? enteral nutrition therapy
What does a Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) consist of? both amino acids and dextrose
What piece of equipment is typically found in a home infusion pharmacy? laminar airflow hood
What clinical service is usually provided by pharmacies to hospice patients? pain management
What is the latest and most penetrating type of radiation? gamma
What is one of the fastest growing areas of pharmacy? mail-order pharmacies
What is true about radiopharmaceuticals? they require a receipt of a valid prescription or drug order.
How are radiopharmaceuticals usually transported throughout an institution? Lead-lined containers
In hospice care, physicians must certify that the life expectancy to the patient is within how long? Six months
What is a disadvantage of a mail-order pharmacy? Not accessible in emergencies
What is not a type of home health care service? radiopharmaceutical compounding
 

 



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