test 4 Flashcards
b.i.d
twice a day
Caps
capsule
disp.
Dispense
Gtt.
Drop
p.o.
By mouth
p.r.n
As Needed
q.d.
every day
S.L.
Sublingual
Does a Pharmacy Technician serve patents or pharmacists
Both
How can a Pharmacy Technicians assist the Pharmacist in providing direct patient care
Collecting up to date information for patient records. Assisting in medication therapy or medication reconciliation.
An article published in the American Journal of Health System Pharmacists in 1999, defined direct patent care as using a combination of the following
Medication informationSelf careClinical PharmacyPharmaceutical Practice Distribution Practice
Patients expect what kind of care in the pharmacy
caring and personal
Patients may have concerns about how the medication will effect them such as:
proper method of administration.Possible side effects.interactions with other medicines.
What kind of relationship should a Pharmacy Technician always build
A positive Patient-Pharmacy staff relationship
What is the Pharmacy Technicians job
Meet patents needs and wants while following proper pharmacy procedures.
What sets a pharmacy apart from other pharmacies patients may chose?
The caring attitude with which the Pharmacy Technician and their coworkers serve patients.
What is a set of behaviors that characterizes someone who specializes in a particular field dedicated to service
Professionalism
Professionals are also distinguished by their what
Conduct Appearance,and adherence to to moral standard
What are characteristics of a professional
Being honestRespecting patient autonomyPracticing confidentialityPracticing beneficenceHaving Fidelity
What are moral principles that govern an individual or group
Ethics
What are ways that a Pharmacy Technician will communicate with patients ,prescribers and healthcare workers to ensure patent care
Telephone, Fax, and email
What calls are referred to the pharmacist
Calls from prescribers, about emergencies, from other pharmacies ,and about prescription errors.
What skills include how they stand, what their facial expressions are ,and how they use their gestures
Nonverbal
What is the body movements made when communicating
Kinesics