Intro to Pharm Tech

Question 1

list of medication and prescription drug information and pill identifiers for consumers and pharmacy professionals

Answer 1

drug reference guide

Question 2

written documentation used to determine decisions, actions, methods, and operations that take place within the boundaries set by the workplace

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policies and procedures

Question 3

a number assigned by the DEA, allowing a qualified healthcare provider to prescribe controlled substances

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DEA number

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to say, express, or proclaim clearly

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enunciation

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the way in which a word is sounded out, declared, or announced

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pronunciation

Question 6

supplies all nutrients to a patient through the veins

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total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

Question 7

creation of a particular pharmaceutical product specific to a patient’s needs using appropriate ingredients and processes

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compounded medication

Question 8

tagging the package of each item with a UPC to identify a medication

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barcoding

Question 9

individual doses prepared by the pharmacy and delivered in individually labeled packets

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unit-dosing

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basic/moderate understanding of how to use a computer

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computer literacy

Question 11

specific situation in which a drug shouldn’t be used because it’s harmful to the person

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contraindications

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assigning degrees of urgency to decide the order in which a situation will be treated

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triage

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computerized drug storage and dispensing device located in healthcare settings like hospitals and nursing homes rather than in central pharmacy

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automated dispensing machine

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identification number assigned to a particular quantity or batch from a single manufacturer

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lot number

Question 15

a unique 10-digit, 3-segment number that identifies prescription and nonprescription drugs

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NDC number

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complied list of medications that need to be ordered by the pharmacy buyer to restock appropriately

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want book

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the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group

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etiquette

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relating to relationships or communication between 2 people

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interpersonal

Question 19

pharmacists that use large automated dispensing machines at a main distribution center and fill prescriptions for a 3 month supply

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mail order pharmacy

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caters to clients with insurance through HMOs and PPOs

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clinic pharmacy

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large chain drug stores, privately owned pharmacies, grocery store pharmacies, and large discount store pharmacies

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community pharmacy

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“walk-in” facilities where customers purchase prescription or OTC medications

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ambulatory pharmacy

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allows plan participants to use doctors and hospitals they choose

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preferred provider organization instance (PPO)

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combines a wide range of coverages to a group; medical professionals offer a flat monthly rate with no deductible

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health maintenance organization insurance (HMO)

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medication sold directly to a customer without the need of a prescription

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over the counter medication (OTC)

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compounds and dispenses radioactive materials

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nuclear pharmacy

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prepares personalized intravenous medicine

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infusion pharmacy

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prepares personalized medications for patients

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compounding pharmacy

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the official name given by the FDA to a medication which is described by its chemical nature

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generic medication

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trademarked medications manufactured and advertised by a pharmaceutical company

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brand-name medication

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a person with expertise in the particular application of a technology

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technician

Question 32

a relationship where a more experienced person guides a less experienced person

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mentoring

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performing a number of tasks or activities simultaneously during a short period

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multitasking

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comparing patient drugs and dosages with the medical doctor’s records to prevent discrepancies

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medical reconciliation

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appropriate clothing, dress, or apparel

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attire

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healthcare services provided with a sensitivity to diverse ethnic and social backgrounds

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cultural competence

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taking responsibility for one’s own actions

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accountability

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the requirement of healthcare professionals to respect and protect the privacy of personal health information

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confidentiality

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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

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professionalism

Question 40

an order for a medication written by a medical doctor for a pharmacist to prepare and fulfill

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prescription

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provide medicinal drugs

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dispense

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related to the preparation, sale, or use of a medicinal drug

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pharmaceutical

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a store where prepared medicines were sold or a person who specialized in the preparation of medicine

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Apothecary