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Pharmacy Business Module 1 Flashcards

1
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A group with the responsibility for auditing the control system and evaluating product quality; similar to a quality control unit.

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assay and control unit

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For a pharmacy technician, this means being granted recognition by a nongovernmental agency or association because of meeting predetermined qualifications they have specified as necessary. A certified pharmacy technician is credentialed as a “CPhT.”

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certified

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Unique skill sets and abilities in a particular field. complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) — A large, diverse set of systems of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention based on philosophies and techniques outside those of conventional Western medicine.

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competencies

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The nondisclosure of a customer’s privileged information unless the customer has given his or her consent.

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confidentiality

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Additional topics of study that must be earned in order to maintain certifications, including certified pharmacy technician status.

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continuing education

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A method used to eliminate or reduce the potential harm of the drug distributed.

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drug control

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A set of standards of behavior; in a profession, a guide to correct actions that should be followed.

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ethics

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Also called acting internships, in which individuals work in actual pharmacies in order to gain practical, hands-on experience.

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externships

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Refers to inside a hospital or other health care institution. In relation to pharmacy, this means that the pharmacy is located in a hospital or institution in which patients stay overnight or for longer periods of time.

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inpatient

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Periods of work experience, usually at the beginning of a person’s career, located within organizations for a limited time period, to gain skills and experience.

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internships

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Being granted permission by a government agency to engage in an occupation. Most states do not require pharmacy technicians to be licensed.

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licensed

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Not subject or left to an individual’s own discretion. For pharmacy technicians, nondiscretionary duties include typing, computer usage, reports and other documentation, and ordering of supplies.

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nondiscretionary

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In relation to pharmacy, this means community pharmacy settings.

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outpatient

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13
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The art and science of dispensing and preparing medication and providing drug-related information to the public.

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pharmacy

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A person who guides, tutors, and provides direction aimed at a specific performance.

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preceptor

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An occupation or career that requires specialized education, ongoing training, and knowledge.

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profession

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In the pharmaceutical field, an organized effort of all individuals directly or indirectly involved in the production, packaging, and distribution of quality medications that are safe, effective, and acceptable.

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quality control

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17
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Being placed on a list of similar practicing individuals by the state board of pharmacy.

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registered

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A nonprofit organization that sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, purity, packaging, and labeling of drug products; www.usp.org.

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United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

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19
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In order to become recertified, the CPhT must meet requirements of ____________________ contact hours of pharmacy-related continuing education.

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20

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In order to keep pace with the rapid changes within the profession, ______________________ for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists is essential.

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continuing education

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21
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The largest national pharmacy organization is the:

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American Pharmacists Association (APhA).

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22
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The quality and control unit responsible for auditing the control system and evaluating product quality is sometimes referred to as:

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assay and control

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23
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The percentage of women enrolled in pharmacy schools in the U.S. colleges of pharmacy in 1993 was:

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63%

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24
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the largest of all the pharmacy organizations

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American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

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25
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represents pharmaceutical scientists

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American Associations of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)

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26
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represents all 87 pharmacy schools in the United States

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American Associations of College of Pharmacy (AACP)

27
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provides resources for clinical pharmacists

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American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

28
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national accrediting agency for pharmacy education programs

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American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)

29
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promotes certification of pharmacy technicians

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American Association of Pharmacy Technicians (AAPT)

30
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When pharmacies are involved in manufacturing, repackaging, and relabeling, they fall under the:

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Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

30
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represents pharmacists working in hospitals

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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

31
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The pharmacy technician certification must be renewed every:

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two years

32
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The section of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) related to maintaining medication and inventory control systems comprises ____________________ percent of the exam.

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8.75

33
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A national professional organization that represents pharmacy technicians and promotes certification of technicians is the ____________________.

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American Association of Pharmacy Technicians

34
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Some basic principles that should make up a code of ethics include:

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continuously improving levels of professional knowledge and skills.

35
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Which organization sets the standards for the identity, strength, quality, purity, packaging, and labeling of drug products?

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United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

36
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A(n) __________________ serves to encourage respect and fair treatment for all patients.

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code of ethics

36
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__________________ must be part of the manufacturing process and cannot be added after the product is made.

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Quality control

37
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The role of the pharmacy technician in recent years has been:

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increasing

38
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Choose the correct answer.

All professionals that prescribe any controlled substances must maintain a valid registration with the:

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
State Board of Pharmacy (BOP)
None of the above.

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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

39
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The number of questions on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) is:

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90

40
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The organization that represents pharmacists who practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and other institutions is the ____________________.

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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

41
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offers instruction and supervision at an externship location

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Preceptor

42
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tasks required by an employer

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Nondiscretionary

43
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sets standards for drug quality and purity

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united States Pharmacopeia

44
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a set of accepted standards

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ethics

45
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recognized by a state board of pharmacy in regard to pharmacy practice

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Registered

46
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nondisclosure of privileged information

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comfidenttiality

47
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a period of work to gain experience, as arranged for by a college

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Externship

48
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Specialized pharmacy compounding within the pharmacy is no longer required as often as a result of:

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the increased availability of prepackaged medications.

49
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Professional people in the pharmacy have created organizations or associations to ____________________ the purpose of their profession.

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advance

50
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Many clerical tasks in pharmacies are now performed by:

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pharmacy technicians

51
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The ____________ has established industry standards to facilitate online electronic billing to third-party insurance carriers.

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National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP)

52
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The official publication of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) is the ____________________.

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Journal of Pharmacy Technology

53
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Specialties in the profession of pharmacy include:

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drug information

54
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Of the number of required continuing education hours for the CPhT, how many hours must be related to pharmacy law?

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1

55
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Good sources for continuing education in the field of pharmacy include:

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workshops and seminars offered by pharmacy organizations.

56
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The Doctor of Pharmacy degree requires a total of ____________________ years of academic study.

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six

57
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The role of pharmacy technicians has allowed the pharmacist more time to spend delivering ____________________ services to patients.

A

Pharmaceutical care

58
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____________________ is a method used to eliminate or reduce the potential harm of the drugs being distributed.

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control

59
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A profession is characterized by all the following, except:
provision of a unique service to society.
specialized knowledge based upon advanced education.
ability to produce a good or service that is socially useful. code of ethics.

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code of ethics.

60
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The core requirements for a two-year associate degree for pharmacy technicians include:

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terminology

61
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In 1992, the majority of pharmacy schools in the United States voted to change the type of professional degree to the ____________________ degree.

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Doctor of Pharmacy

62
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