Chapter 1: Today's Pharmacy Technician

Question 1

How many certifications can you receive under the PTCB?

Answer 1

over 10

Question 2

What does it mean to be a CSPT?

Answer 2

a certified compounded sterile preparation technician demonstrates the knowledge and skill as a specialized pharmacy technician as well as their commitment to the role they play in ensuring medication safety

Question 3

What is a pharmacist?

Answer 3

a pharmacist is a licensed healthcare professional who has advanced training in the pharmaceutical sciences

Question 4

What are some of the responsibilities of the pharmacist?

Answer 4

offering patient counseling on prescription medications, assisting patients to select the most appropriate OTC medications, and monitoring medication dosing and medication effectiveness in patients

Question 5

What are some of the responsibilities of the pharmacy technician?

Answer 5

receiving prescriptions or refill requests from patients or their caregivers, preparing non-sterile compounds, establishing and updating patient profiles, assisting the pharmaicst in ordering prescription and OTC medications, helping patients locate OTC medications and identify the medication’s ingredients, maintaining a clean working environment within the pharmact

Question 6

What are some things that can help a technician demonstrate professionalism?

Answer 6

putting the patient first, being a team player, being honest, and delivering optimal care