test 1 Flashcards
from what greek word did the word pharmacy originate
pharmacon
The first organization of pharmacists was founded when and where
in 1617 in England
Who founded Boston and the first apothecary
John Winthrop
When was the pharmacopeia made?
1820
Who wrote the pharmacopeia (USP)
William Proctor, Jr.
First Pharmacy Tech was established where and as what
The United States Armed Forces as pharmacy assistants
What is Medication Reconciliation
An active list of medications that a patent is taking
What are the pharmacy areas
Patent intake area, verify area and counseling area, pharmacist checkpoint #1, filling station, pharmacist checkpoint #2, bagging station, patient pickup
What is a pharmacy techs responsibility
Always work under the supervision of one or more pharmacists. It is important for pharmacy technicians to anticipate the needs of the pharmacist, patient, and healthcare providers, and Pharmacy technicians must follow all applicable and relevant laws, regulations, and standards for optimal patient safety outcomes.
What are pharmacy techs guidelines
Any thing you do shapes the perception of the pharmacy in the patient’s eyes. Pharmacists are legally and professionally responsible for your action, and mistakes can seriously effect a patient’s overall health
DEA
U.S Drug enforcement agency
TJC
The Joint commission
ISMP
Institute for safe medication practices
CMS
Center for Medicare and Medicaid services
OSHA
Occupational safety and health administration
NDC
National Drug Code
FDA
Food and drug administration
DAW
Dispense as written
class one recall
A drug recall that could cause serious injury or death
Class two recall
A drug recall that might cause serious injury or temporary illness
Class three recall
A drug recall that is unlikely to cause harm, but still violates the FDA’s labeling guidelines
what recall are a Wrong product, Chemical contamination with a serious outcome, and microbial contamination of sterile injectable or ophthalmic products
class one recall
