Role Of The Pharmacy Technician

Question 1

What does scope of practice provide pharmacy technicians?

Answer 1

Boundaries for duties pharmacy techs can and cannot perform.

Question 2

In which type of pharmacy will a pharmacy technician typically package medication to ship to patients via Postal Service?

Answer 2

Mail-order pharmacy.

Question 3

What is the role of a physician when working with the pharmacy team?

Answer 3

Resolves medication therapy issues.

Question 4

In which setting is a technician most likely to package medication’s in blister packs for nursing homes?

Answer 4

Long-term care pharmacy.

Question 5

What is the primary role of a pharmacy technician?

Answer 5

Assist the pharmacist with dispensing prescriptions.

Question 6

If a state board of pharmacy requires pharmacy technicians to meet special qualifications, the technician should be considered:

Answer 6

Certified

Question 7

What is an example of maintaining high standards of integrity and conduct?

Answer 7

Avoiding activities that discrete the pharmacy profession.

Question 8

Corey, a community pharmacy technician, follows his pharmacies protocols for keeping protected health information safe which code of ethic is this example of?

Answer 8

Maintaining patient confidentiality

Question 9

Mr. Wagner has a prescription for promethazine syrup. What is one of your main rules as a pharmacy technician?

Answer 9

Gather a list of Mr. Warner’s current medications and medical conditions.

Question 10

What are the 5 key components of the patient care process?

Answer 10

Collect
Assess
Plan
Implement
Follow up

Question 11

Depending on state law, who can perform the same tasks as pharmacists?

Answer 11

Intern

Question 12

Regulations and requirements to practice as a pharmacy technician are set by:

Answer 12

State Board of Pharmacy

Question 13

Completing continuing education courses is a way to:

Answer 13

Expand knowledge and grow professionally