Quiz cpter 2 Flashcards
On a hard copy prescritption, a prescriber has written “lorazepam 1mg, take 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime, #30” for patient. Which would be the dose?
A: by mouth
B: #30
C: 1mg
D: tablet
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Which of the following is NOT an important reason to get the correct phone number from the patient when he or she drops off a prescription?
A: to verify the patients name in the computer system
B: to be able to reach the patient in case of questions
C: to sell the patient new OTC products available at the pharmacy store.
D: to let the patient know when a prescription is ready to be picked up.
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For how long is a non-controlled medication prescription viable after it is written by the physician?
A: a year from the date it is written
B: six months from the date it is written
C: Until it runs out of refills
D: A non-controlled medication prescription is only good for one month after it is been written.
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Why is it important to have correct physical location entered on the prescription if the physician has multiple offices?
A: This information is required by law.
B: The patient may call the pharmacy to ask for the physicians phone number.
C: The pharmacy may need to call the physician for refills or questions. Calling the wrong office is inconvenient and wastes time.
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When processing a controlled medication prescription, which of the following should NOT influence the pharmacy technician when checking to see if the prescription is possibly forged?
A: if the quantity of refills look altered.
B: if the physicians handwriting and signature look correct
C: If the prescription looks copied
D: if the patient is acting nervous
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When transferring a prescription from one pharmacy to another, pharmacy technicians can get all the information from the patient and/or patients prescription bottle for the pharmacist ( who then calls for the transfer) EXCEPT for which of the following?
A: patients name
B: amount of refills left on prescription
C: name of drug
D: pharmacy name
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Which of the following describes when a prescription has no refills left and the physicians office gives more refills on the prescription?
A: a refill request
B: workflow
C: a refill authorization
D: maintenance medications
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What is the fist and more important steps taken when inputting new prescriptions for patients?
A: inputting correct prescription information into the correct fields.
B: inputting third-party payer information
C: adding override codes
D: being sure to enter the correct information under the correct patient profile.
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Current medications are added to a patients profile for all EXCEPT which of the following reasons?
A: in case the patient has arthritis and cannot open the bottle.
B: to detect therapeutic duplications
C: to detect drug duplications
D: to check for adverse reactions
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Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacist with all these aspects of MTM EXCEPT which of the following? A: compliance B: administrative duties C: patient counseling D: collecting patient data
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Which is NOT a government health plan?
A: Medicare
B: Private employee group health plans
C: Medicaid
D: TRICARE
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Which drug tier is for preferred brand names?
A: Tier 1
B: Tier 2
C: Tier 3
D: Tier 4
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All of the following are eligible for Medicaid EXCEPT:
A: patients who are blind
B: patients who are disabled
C: Patients whose incomes are below the poverty level.
D: patients above the poverty level who do not work
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Which is NOT a reason for rejected claim? A: refill too soon B: quantity limits exceeded C: no refills available D: prior authorization required
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What is a PCN number on the patients medical ID card?
A: a number used by PBMs for network benefit routing; it may change depending on what benefit is being billed?
B: a number that directs the claim to the specific insurance benefits for that group ( the groups are collections of people who have similar benefits packages such as employee groups )
C: a number that directs the claim to the correct third-party provider.
D: a number that indicates the beneficiary who received the health insurance. ( this person may not be the patient who brought the prescription in to be filled )
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