Module 3 Ch 4 Flashcards
Pharm Tec roles
Enter
Package
Operate
Maintain
Arrange
Take
Process
verify
Compound
Reconcile
Manage
Assist
Many
Limits of Pharm tec
Any sort of clinical knowledge, judgement, or insight
Sources of drug info requests
patients
caregivers
physicians
nurse practitioners
physician assistants
nurses
respiratory therapists
dietitians
other healthcare professionals
other employees
Q’s a pharm tec could answer
Brand vs generic names
Drug availability
preparation
pricing
storage and stability
general drug info
Q’s that must be addresed by Pharmacist
Drug safety
Dosing and Admin
Interchangeability
Therapeutic Uses
Monitoring
Drug Misuse or adherence issues
Drug utilization review
Drug safety Q’s
Adverse effects
Allergies
Contraindications
Drug Interactions
Pregnancy and Lactation Inquires
Dosing and Admin Q’s
Dose
Frequency
Duration
Route
Special instructions
Compatibilty
Other sample Pharmacist Q’s
Interchangeability
Therapeutic uses
Monitoring
Drug Utilization Review
Most insurance companies utilize the national council for prescription drug programs telecommunications standards when handling prescription drug claims
Techs may enter a DUR rejection code when processing a prescription order
(In coordination with pharmacist, process med order)
DUR codes
Many different codes and issues
Formulary control
Diagnosis mismatch
Drug interactions
Dosing problems
Prescriber limitations
Monitoring/REMS requirement
Duration of therapy issues
Early refill
Adherence problems
duplicate therapy
Gender or age precaution
pregnancy precaution
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990
requires all Medicaid outpatients be offered consultation about meds
- Good pharmacy practice in general
Health disparities
Cultural Blends
Structural racism
Disabilities
Socioeconomic status
Language barriers
