Test Four 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 information
Self care
Clinical Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical 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.