quiz 1 Flashcards
(23 cards)
define pharmacy
The science of preparing and dispensing medication and information about medication.
an activity that a pharmacy professional might do
Answer a patient’s questions about a particular medication
Why does New drugs being released into the marketplace challenge the pharmacy profession
Drugs interact with each other and pharmacists must pay careful attention to all of a patient’s medications.
Why are pharmacy professionals in a good position to help patients who are frustrated with the healthcare system
They interact with patients every day and can take the time to answer patients’ questions about drug interactions, generic medications and other problems.
In the future what may pharmacy professionals be able to do
Formulate a drug that is specific to a patient’s DNA
Along with computers, what will help meet the challenges that face the pharmacy profession today
Pharmacy technicians
who Takes patient history information from a new patient
Pharmacy technicians
who Sets up a new patient’s medication order
Pharmacists
who Maintains medication inventory
Pharmacy technicians
who Signs medical records
Pharmacists
How does the role of the pharmacy professional fit with the roles of other types of healthcare professionals
Pharmacy professionals aren’t physicians—they don’t diagnose or treat diseases. They also aren’t pharmacologists—they don’t research drugs and develop new ones. However, they work closely with physicians to ensure that patients receive the correct drugs.
List the trends that affect the pharmacy profession today
New drugs on the marketplace challenge pharmacy professionals to monitor all of a patient’s drugs. New drugs also raise a patient’s expectations that drugs will cure his condition. The costs of health care, including drugs, are rising. The Baby Boom generation is aging, which means that more people will become patients and there aren’t enough pharmacy professionals.
What are the important personal characteristics of a successful pharmacy technician
Good character, good health; good appearance and hygiene; good math skills; good language skills, good computer skills; good attention to detail; good customer service skills.
TRUE OR FALSE
USP sets standards for prescription and OTC medications, and enforces these standards
False
TRUE OR FALSE
The FDA determines the requirements for a pharmacy technician, and the regulations for pharmacies.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE
The PTCB offer pharmacy technicians certifications
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Phase 1 of drug testing can take up to two years
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE
The main purpose of Phase 2 is safety
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE
Safety, dosage and effectiveness is the purpose of Phase
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE
Safety, dosage and effectiveness is the purpose of Phase
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE
Model State Pharmacy Practice Act encourages consistency in laws from state to state
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
The pharmacy board may revoke the professional’s license if a pharmacy law is violated
TRUE
Which professional pharmacy organization would pharmacy technicians benefit from belonging to
American Association of Pharmacy Technicians
