Intro to Pharm Tech Flashcards
list of medication and prescription drug information and pill identifiers for consumers and pharmacy professionals
drug reference guide
written documentation used to determine decisions, actions, methods, and operations that take place within the boundaries set by the workplace
policies and procedures
a number assigned by the DEA, allowing a qualified healthcare provider to prescribe controlled substances
DEA number
to say, express, or proclaim clearly
enunciation
the way in which a word is sounded out, declared, or announced
pronunciation
supplies all nutrients to a patient through the veins
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
creation of a particular pharmaceutical product specific to a patient’s needs using appropriate ingredients and processes
compounded medication
tagging the package of each item with a UPC to identify a medication
barcoding
individual doses prepared by the pharmacy and delivered in individually labeled packets
unit-dosing
basic/moderate understanding of how to use a computer
computer literacy
specific situation in which a drug shouldn’t be used because it’s harmful to the person
contraindications
assigning degrees of urgency to decide the order in which a situation will be treated
triage
computerized drug storage and dispensing device located in healthcare settings like hospitals and nursing homes rather than in central pharmacy
automated dispensing machine
identification number assigned to a particular quantity or batch from a single manufacturer
lot number
a unique 10-digit, 3-segment number that identifies prescription and nonprescription drugs
NDC number
complied list of medications that need to be ordered by the pharmacy buyer to restock appropriately
want book
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group
etiquette
relating to relationships or communication between 2 people
interpersonal
pharmacists that use large automated dispensing machines at a main distribution center and fill prescriptions for a 3 month supply
mail order pharmacy
caters to clients with insurance through HMOs and PPOs
clinic pharmacy
large chain drug stores, privately owned pharmacies, grocery store pharmacies, and large discount store pharmacies
community pharmacy
“walk-in” facilities where customers purchase prescription or OTC medications
ambulatory pharmacy
allows plan participants to use doctors and hospitals they choose
preferred provider organization instance (PPO)
combines a wide range of coverages to a group; medical professionals offer a flat monthly rate with no deductible
health maintenance organization insurance (HMO)
medication sold directly to a customer without the need of a prescription
over the counter medication (OTC)
compounds and dispenses radioactive materials
nuclear pharmacy
prepares personalized intravenous medicine
infusion pharmacy
prepares personalized medications for patients
compounding pharmacy
the official name given by the FDA to a medication which is described by its chemical nature
generic medication
trademarked medications manufactured and advertised by a pharmaceutical company
brand-name medication
a person with expertise in the particular application of a technology
technician
a relationship where a more experienced person guides a less experienced person
mentoring
performing a number of tasks or activities simultaneously during a short period
multitasking
comparing patient drugs and dosages with the medical doctor’s records to prevent discrepancies
medical reconciliation
appropriate clothing, dress, or apparel
attire
healthcare services provided with a sensitivity to diverse ethnic and social backgrounds
cultural competence
taking responsibility for one’s own actions
accountability
the requirement of healthcare professionals to respect and protect the privacy of personal health information
confidentiality
the skills, qualities, a judgment, and behavior expected from a person with the special education, training, and skills to perform a job with these requirements
professionalism
an order for a medication written by a medical doctor for a pharmacist to prepare and fulfill
prescription
provide medicinal drugs
dispense
related to the preparation, sale, or use of a medicinal drug
pharmaceutical
a store where prepared medicines were sold or a person who specialized in the preparation of medicine
Apothecary
