Standards of Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists

Question 1

Standard #1

Answer 1

act professionally

• work collaboratively with colleagues
• compliance with laws
• trained in CPR

Question 2

Standard #2

Answer 2

establish and maintain professional relationships with patients

Question 3

Standard #3

Answer 3

consider appropriate information

Question 4

Standard #4

Answer 4

determine whether there is a drug therapy problem

Question 5

Standard #5

Answer 5

take appropriate action if there is a drug therapy problem

Question 6

Standard #6

Answer 6

determine the appropriateness of each prescription

Question 7

Standard #7

Answer 7

follow proper procedures when dispensing

Question 8

Standard #8

Answer 8

release of drugs and providing patients with sufficient information

• confirm patient identity
• inform pt that a pharmacist is available if needed
• explain side effects to pt verbally

Question 9

Standard #9

Answer 9

offer assistance with schedule 3 products

Question 10

Standard #10

Answer 10

compound according to written formulas and process

Question 11

Standard #11

Answer 11

comply with regulatory framework if prescribing

Question 12

Standard #12

Answer 12

follow proper procedures when adapting a prescription

Question 13

Standard #13

Answer 13

adhere to restrictions when prescribing in an emergency

Question 14

Standard #14

Answer 14

base prescribing at initial access or to manage ongoing therapy on appropriate information

Question 15

Standard #15

Answer 15

separate prescribing and dispensing

Question 16

Standard #16

Answer 16

ensure proper procedures and environment when administering a drug, blood product or vaccine

Question 17

Standard #17

Answer 17

ensure patient safety when administering a drug, blood product or vaccine

Question 18

Standard #18

Answer 18

create and maintain patient records

Question 19

Standard #19

Answer 19

do not accept drugs or health products for reuse

Question 20

Standard #20

Answer 20

provide direction and supervise others responsibly

Question 21

Standard #21

Answer 21

protect patient safety when repackaging