Pharmacy Business Module 1

Question 1

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

Answer 1

assay and control unit

Question 2

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.”

Answer 2

certified

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

competencies

Question 4

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

Answer 4

confidentiality

Question 5

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

Answer 5

continuing education

Question 6

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

Answer 6

drug control

Question 7

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

Answer 7

ethics

Question 8

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

Answer 8

externships

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

inpatient

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

internships

Question 11

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

Answer 11

licensed

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

nondiscretionary

Question 12

In relation to pharmacy, this means community pharmacy settings.

Answer 12

outpatient

Question 13

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

Answer 13

pharmacy

Question 14

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

Answer 14

preceptor

Question 15

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

Answer 15

profession

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

quality control

Question 17

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

Answer 17

registered

Question 18

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

Answer 18

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Question 19

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

Answer 19

20

Question 20

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

Answer 20

continuing education

Question 21

The largest national pharmacy organization is the:

Answer 21

American Pharmacists Association (APhA).

Question 22

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

Answer 22

assay and control

Question 23

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

Answer 23

63%

Question 24

the largest of all the pharmacy organizations

Answer 24

American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

Question 25

represents pharmaceutical scientists

Answer 25

American Associations of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)

Question 26

represents all 87 pharmacy schools in the United States

Answer 26

American Associations of College of Pharmacy (AACP)

Question 27

provides resources for clinical pharmacists

Answer 27

American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

Question 28

national accrediting agency for pharmacy education programs

Answer 28

American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)

Question 29

promotes certification of pharmacy technicians

Answer 29

American Association of Pharmacy Technicians (AAPT)

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Question 30

represents pharmacists working in hospitals

Answer 30

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

Question 31

The pharmacy technician certification must be renewed every:

Answer 31

two years

Question 32

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

Answer 32

8.75

Question 33

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

Answer 33

American Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Question 34

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

Answer 34

continuously improving levels of professional knowledge and skills.

Question 35

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

Answer 35

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Question 36

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

Answer 36

code of ethics

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Quality control

Question 37

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

Answer 37

increasing

Question 38

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.

Answer 38

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Question 39

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

Answer 39

90

Question 40

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

Answer 40

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Question 41

offers instruction and supervision at an externship location

Answer 41

Preceptor

Question 42

tasks required by an employer

Answer 42

Nondiscretionary

Question 43

sets standards for drug quality and purity

Answer 43

united States Pharmacopeia

Question 44

a set of accepted standards

Answer 44

ethics

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Registered

Question 46

nondisclosure of privileged information

Answer 46

comfidenttiality

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Externship

Question 48

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

Answer 48

the increased availability of prepackaged medications.

Question 49

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

Answer 49

advance

Question 50

Many clerical tasks in pharmacies are now performed by:

Answer 50

pharmacy technicians

Question 51

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

Answer 51

National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP)

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Journal of Pharmacy Technology

Question 53

Specialties in the profession of pharmacy include:

Answer 53

drug information

Question 54

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

Answer 54

1

Question 55

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

Answer 55

workshops and seminars offered by pharmacy organizations.

Question 56

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

Answer 56

six

Question 57

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

Answer 57

Pharmaceutical care

Question 58

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

Answer 58

control

Question 59

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.

Answer 59

code of ethics.

Question 60

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

Answer 60

terminology

Question 61

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

Answer 61

Doctor of Pharmacy