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Prescriptions, Prescription Information, the Filling Process, and Labels Flashcards

1
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Elements of the prescription

A 
Dr. Name, title, office address and phone #
Dr. NPI
Dr. DEA (required for controlled Rx)
Pt name
Pt address
Date written
Inscription- name, strength, and quantity of medication
Sig code
Recipe (for compounding medications)
Refill instructions
DAW/PSC
Dr. signature
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This info must be entered by the pharmacist or the pharm tech

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Date product is dispensed
Price charged
Manufacturer and NDC
Initials of who filled
Patient insurance info
Prescription/transaction number
Signature of pharmacist if prescription is verbal order
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3
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Determine the ______ name so that multiple files are not created for one patient

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exact.

avoid nicknames, initials. get a full name.

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4
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Always confirm the information on the prescription is _______.

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current

record the patient’s date of birth on the prescription to use as a double check when filling the prescription.

make sure all the required info is on the prescription before letting them go.

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5
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During the fill process, the pharmacy technician is responsible to ______?

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complete fill process by placing the correct amount of medication into a container and labeling it correctly. (fill)

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6
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During the fill process, the pharmacist is responsible to ______?

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check the final product and the label. (verify)

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7
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fill process: common errors

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wrong medication
wrong amount
wrong dosage
wrong directions/sig
forged or altered prescription
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8
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fill process: considerations

Are the fill instructions ____ and _______?

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clear and reasonable

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9
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fill process: considerations

Are the ______ ________ clear?

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administration directions

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10
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Are the ____-____ names?

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look-alike

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11
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fill process: considerations

Don’t ______ _________!

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add information

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12
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fill process: considerations

Pay attention to _______!

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warnings

when a warning sign pops up, call a pharmacist to evaluate each warning. It is up to the pharmacist to decided how important a warning is.

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13
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fill process: considerations

Check against the _______!

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original

when in doubt, refer to the original prescription before looking at the label.

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14
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Assisting the pharmacist in routine, technical aspects of prescription filling

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Tech

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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Treating each patient, their personal information, and their medications with respect

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Tech

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16
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Accepting new prescriptions from patients, obtaining all necessary information, and keying it into the computer

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Tech

17
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Getting advice whenever a warning note pops up on the screen

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Tech

18
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Faxing or telephoning refill and clarification requests to prescribers

A

Tech

19
Q

Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Consulting to formularies and responding appropriately to third-party adjudication messaging, such as: non preferred drug, prior authorization, or step-edit required

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Tech

20
Q

Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Recording the dispensing of controlled medications

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Tech

21
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Checking the work of other techs, if instructed by pharmacist.

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Tech

22
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

ALWAYS ensuring accuracy and safety of the prescription by incorporating quality control checks into every step in the process

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Tech

23
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

The correct medication, strength, and dosage form is dispensed.

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Pharmacist

24
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Directions for patient are clear and concise.

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Pharmacist

25
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Patient knows how to take the medication and how and when to fill it.

A

Pharmacist

26
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

No problems with allergies and interactions.

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Pharmacist

27
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Patient knows beneficial effects and side effects.

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Pharmacist

28
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Prescriber has been contacted regarding the prescription, if appropriate.

A

Pharmacist

29
Q

Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

The prescription has been accurately billed to the patient and/or the appropriate third party.

A

Pharmacist

30
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Counsel patient on prescription and OTC medications.

A

Pharmacist

31
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Roles: Pharmacist or Pharm Tech?

Receive telephone requests for new prescriptions.

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Pharmacist

32
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Components of a label

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name, address, and telephone number of the pharmacy
prescription/transaction number
name of patient
patient address
medication name, dosage, and quantity
instructions
date filled
number of refills
initials of filler
refill info
manufacturer
name of prescriber
expiration date of medication
33
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Directions for use should start with a ____ and ___________.

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verb and completely, clearly, and accurately describe the administration of the medication.

34
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Directions for use should indicate the ______ of administration

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route

35
Q

Use _____ _____, not _________.

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whole words, abbreviations

36
Q

Use _______ words, especially in measurements.

A

familiar

37
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Prescription process

A 
Prescription written by prescriber.
Written prescription presented at the pharmacy.
Prescription information is checked.
Patient and prescription data is entered into system
Insurance and billing processed
Label is generated
Prescription is prepared
Pharmacist checks the prescription
Patient receives the prescription
Pharmacist provides counseling.

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