Pharmacy Business: Module 1 Review Flashcards
(106 cards)
1
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The _____ and science of dispensing and preparing medication, and providing drug-related information to the public
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art
2
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Pharmacy technicians should assist in providing information that is _____, _____, and _____.
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truthful, accurate, and understandable
3
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Two career paths in pharmacy are _____ and _____.
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pharmacist, pharmacy technician
4
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In 1992, most pharmacy colleges voted to award the _____ degree.
A
Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy)
5
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Becoming a pharmacist requires _____ years of undergraduate study plus _____ years of graduate study.
A
2, 4
6
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State boards of pharmacy are overseen by the _____.
A
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
7
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One major pharmacist role is _____, adjusting, or renewing prescriptions based on expertise.
A
initiating
8
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Pharmacists use drug lists recommended by the pharmacy and _____ committee.
A
therapeutics
9
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Pharmacists monitor _____ for continuing clientele.
A
dosages
10
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Pharmacists also dispense _____ medications.
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nonprescription
11
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A pharmacy technician certificate takes less than _____ of study.
A
a year
12
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A pharmacy tech diploma takes _____ of skills-based training.
A
a year
13
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An AS degree takes _____ years and includes broader study.
A
2
14
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Pharmacy techs perform many _____ duties.
A
nondiscretionary
15
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A pharmacy technician must have a _____ diploma.
A
high school
16
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To become certified, you must pass the national _____ exam.
A
Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCE)
17
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The PTCE is a _____ test that measures core pharmacy technician skills.
A
computerized
18
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The PTCE measures skills in assisting the pharmacist, maintaining inventory systems, and participating in _____.
A
pharmacy administration and management
19
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The _____ exam is also recognized by many states.
A
ExCPT
20
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The largest section of the PTCE focuses on assisting the pharmacist in _____.
A
serving patients
21
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One part of assisting the pharmacist includes interpreting _____.
A
prescription orders
22
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This section also includes structure and use of patient _____.
A
profiles
23
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Dispensing, labeling, storing, and delivering _____ are part of this section.
A
medications
24
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You must know how to perform _____ calculations.
A
drug
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The inventory control section covers storage, ordering, prepackaging, labeling, and _____.
record keeping
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Unit-dose distribution is part of the _____ and inventory section of the PTCE.
Medication
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The PTCE section on administration and management includes safety, cleanliness, infection control, pharmacy law, communication, and _____.
computers
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Education continues after _____ training.
formal
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Medical knowledge is said to double every _____ years.
5
30
Pharmacy knowledge is enhanced by continuing education classes, seminars, and _____.
workshops
31
_____ are required to maintain a pharmacy technician's certification.
Continuing education units (CEUs)
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Community-related activities include health fairs, fundraisers, and support groups for specific _____.
diseases
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Pharmacy practices should hold high standards of dispensing, provide proper information, and offer _____ prices.
fair
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Pharmacies should build community _____ and maintain trust.
rapport
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Pharmacies ensure services are safe and _____.
reliable
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The goal of drug control is to improve _____.
saftey
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Safety is ensured by procedures, skills, controls, and _____ standards.
ethical
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The _____ oversees formulation, manufacture, and distribution of drugs.
FDA
39
Quality control must be built into _____.
Manufacturing
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_____ represents all pharmacy colleges and schools.
AACP (American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy)
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_____ promotes pharmaceutical certification.
AAPT (American Association of Pharmacy Technicians)
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_____ accredits pharmacy education programs.
ACPE (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education)
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_____ represents pharmacists in hospitals.
ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)
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_____ offers the PTCE exam.
PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)
45
_____ educates pharmacy technicians.
PTEC (Pharmacy Technician Educators Council)
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USP sets standards for identity, strength, and _____ of drugs.
purity
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The United States Pharmacopeia is also known as the _____.
United States Pharmacopeial Convention
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The Code of Ethics encourages respect and fair treatment of all _____.
patients
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Core values include patient autonomy, dignity, and _____.
rights
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The increased _____ population boosts demand for pharmacy technicians.
elderly
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pharmacy technicians now perform tasks once done only by _____.
pharmacists
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A group with the responsibility for auditing the control system and evaluating product quality; similar to a quality control unit.
assay and control unit
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For a pharmacy technician, this means being granted recognition by a nongovernmental agency or association because of meeting predetermined qualifications they have specified as necessary. A certified pharmacy technician is credentialed as a “CPhT.”
certified
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Unique skill sets and abilities in a particular field. complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) — A large, diverse set of systems of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention based on philosophies and techniques outside those of conventional Western medicine.
competencies
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The nondisclosure of a customer’s privileged information unless the customer has given his or her consent.
confidentiality
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Additional topics of study that must be earned in order to maintain certifications, including certified pharmacy technician status.
continuing education
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A method used to eliminate or reduce the potential harm of the drug distributed.
drug control
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A set of standards of behavior; in a profession, a guide to correct actions that should be followed.
ethics
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Also called acting internships, in which individuals work in actual pharmacies in order to gain practical, hands-on experience.
externships
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Refers to inside a hospital or other health care institution. In relation to pharmacy, this means that the pharmacy is located in a hospital or institution in which patients stay overnight or for longer periods of time.
Inpatient
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Periods of work experience, usually at the beginning of a person’s career, located within organizations for a limited time period, to gain skills and experience.
internship
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Being granted permission by a government agency to engage in an occupation. Most states do not require pharmacy technicians to be licensed.
licensed
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Not subject or left to an individual’s own discretion. For pharmacy technicians, nondiscretionary duties include typing, computer usage, reports and other documentation, and ordering of supplies.
nondiscretionary
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In relation to pharmacy, this means community pharmacy settings.
outpatient
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The art and science of dispensing and preparing medication and providing drug-related information to the public.
pharmacy
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A person who guides, tutors, and provides direction aimed at a specific performance.
preceptor
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In the pharmaceutical field, an organized effort of all individuals directly or indirectly involved in the production, packaging, and distribution of quality medications, which are safe, effective, and acceptable.
quality control
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A group with the responsibility for auditing the control system and evaluating product quality; sometimes called an assay and control unit.
Quality Control Unit
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Being placed on a list of similar practicing individuals by the state board of pharmacy.
registered
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A nonprofit organization that sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, purity, packaging, and labeling of drug products; www.usp.org.
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
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The core requirements for a two-year associate degree for pharmacy technicians include:
terminology
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The core requirements for a two-year associate degree for pharmacy technicians include:
8.75
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When pharmacies are involved in manufacturing, repackaging, and relabeling, they fall under the:
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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Good sources for continuing education in the field of pharmacy include:
workshops and seminars offered by pharmacy organizations.
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Which organization sets the standards for the identity, strength, quality, purity, packaging, and labeling of drug products?
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
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In order to keep pace with the rapid changes within the profession, ______________________ for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists is essential.
Correct!
continuing education
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A profession is characterized by all the following, except:
provision of a unique service to society.
Specialized knowledge based upon advanced education.
ability to produce a good or service that is socially useful.
code of ethics.
code of ethics.
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The role of the pharmacy technician in recent years has been:
increasing
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The largest national pharmacy organization is the:
American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
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The official publication of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) is the ____________________.
Journal of Pharmacy Technology
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offers instruction and supervision at an externship location
preceptor
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tasks required by an employer
nondiscretiional
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sets standards for drug quality and purity
USP
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a set of accepted standards
ethics
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recognized by a state board of pharmacy in regard to pharmacy practice
registered
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nondisclosure of privileged information
confidentiality
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a period of work to gain experience, as arranged for by a college
externship
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The ____________ has established industry standards to facilitate online electronic billing to third-party insurance carriers.
NCPDP National Council for Prescription Drug Programs
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the largest of all the pharmacy organizations
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
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represents pharmaceutical scientists
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
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represents all 87 pharmacy schools in the United States
American Association of College of Pharmacy (AACP)
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provides resources for clinical pharmacists
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
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national accrediting agency for pharmacy education programs
American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)
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promotes certification of pharmacy technicians
American Association of Pharmacy Technicians (AAPT)
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represents pharmacists working in hospitals
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
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Specialties in the profession of pharmacy include:
drug information
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Choose the correct answer.
All professionals who prescribe any controlled substances must maintain a valid registration with the:
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
State Board of Pharmacy (BOP)
None of the above.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
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The Doctor of Pharmacy degree requires a total of ____________________ years of academic study.
six
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__________________ must be part of the manufacturing process and cannot be added after the product is made.
quality control
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Of the number of required continuing education hours for the CPhT, how many hours must be related to pharmacy law?
1 hour
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In order to become recertified, the CPhT must meet requirements of ____________________ contact hours of pharmacy-related continuing education.
20
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A(n) __________________ serves to encourage respect and fair treatment for all patients.
code of ethics
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The quality and control unit responsible for auditing the control system and evaluating product quality is sometimes referred to as:
assay and control
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Specialized pharmacy compounding within the pharmacy is no longer required as often as a result of:
the increased availability of prepackaged medications.
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A national professional organization that represents pharmacy technicians and promotes certification of technicians is the ____________________.
American Association of Pharmacy Technicians
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