Question 1

Alphabetic keys on a keyboard are also called&#10;A) typing keys&#10;B) control keys&#10;C) function keys&#10;D) letter keys

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typing keys

Question 2

Advantages of the newer optical mouse over the wheeled mouse include&#10;A) moving parts&#10;B) smoother response&#10;C) uses a mouse pad&#10;D) both a and b

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The newer optical mouse offers a smoother response compared to the wheeled mouse, which relies on mechanical parts that can wear out or get obstructed, leading to less smooth operation. Optical mice use a light source and sensor to detect movement, providing a more consistent and smooth experience.

Question 3

Robots differ from the carousel (cassette) type of automated systems in that they do not require&#10;A) electricity&#10;B) computers&#10;C) space&#10;D) staff members to intervene with their actions

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Robots are fully automated systems that are designed to work independently without the need for staff members to intervene with their actions. Unlike carousel systems that require staff members to load and unload the carousels, robots can perform these tasks themselves, making them a more efficient and streamlined solution. While robots may require electricity and computers to operate, they do not necessarily require additional space beyond their own physical footprint.

Question 4

Which key is considered a control key?&#10;A) number lock&#10;B) tab key&#10;C) shift key&#10;D) page up key

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Question 5

Which of the following systems is used to send medications and supplies to different floors of the hospital?&#10;A) satellite pharmacies&#10;B) pneumatic tubes&#10;C) telepharmacies&#10;D) automated dispensing facilities

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Pneumatic tubes are specifically designed to send medications and supplies quickly and securely between different floors of a hospital. Satellite pharmacies are smaller pharmacies located in different departments of the hospital, but do not necessarily involve transportation systems. Telepharmacies involve remote medication dispensing, and automated dispensing facilities are typically located within a unit or department, not used for inter-floor transportation.

Question 6

Which of the following types of computer memory is able to allow reading but not rewriting?&#10;A) RAM&#10;B) ROM&#10;C) CD-RW&#10;D) cache

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ROM (Read-Only Memory) is designed to be read-only, meaning that the data stored in it cannot be modified. It is commonly used to store the computer's startup instructions and other important data that should not be altered. RAM, CD-RW, and cache are all types of memory that allow both reading and rewriting.

Question 7

An example of patient information that must be kept confidential is a patient's&#10;A) list of medications&#10;B) hospital room number&#10;C) medical record number&#10;D) initials

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Question 8

Input devices for a computer include the&#10;A) monitor&#10;B) printer&#10;C) keyboard&#10;D) all the above

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Input devices are devices that allow you to input data into a computer. Among the options given, the only input device is the keyboard (option C). The monitor (option A) is an output device, and the printer (option B) is a peripheral device.

Question 9

An example of automated sterile compounding systems is the&#10;A) RIVA(R) system&#10;B) Pyxis Carousel&#10;C) Omnicell(R)&#10;D) Pyxis MedStat

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The RIVA system is specifically designed for sterile compounding, whereas the other options listed are primarily medication dispensing systems.

Question 10

The part of the computer that actually does the computations is the&#10;A) memory&#10;B) CPU&#10;C) hard drive&#10;D) mouse

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CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the part of the computer that performs the computations and manages the flow of data within the computer. Memory (A) is used to store the data being processed, while the hard drive (C) is used for long-term storage of data. The mouse (D) is an input device used to control the cursor on the screen.

Question 11

External storage of data includes&#10;A) main memory&#10;B) RAM (random access memory)&#10;C) hard drive&#10;D) both b and c

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Question 12

Laser printers work though the use of&#10;A) direct impact heads&#10;B) ink-jet nozzles&#10;C) static electricity&#10;D) thermal paper

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Question 13

A device that can convert printed material to digital images is a&#10;A) printer&#10;B) router&#10;C) scanner&#10;D) modem

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Question 14

Output devices include all of the following, EXCEPT&#10;A) printer&#10;B) scanner&#10;C) monitor&#10;D) speakers

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Question 15

Linear laser scanners are used for&#10;A) changing text copy to digital format&#10;B) reading two dimensional bar codes&#10;C) verifying driver license information&#10;D) both b and c

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Question 16

The most used output device on a computer is the&#10;A) printer&#10;B) monitor&#10;C) speakers&#10;D) hard drive

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Question 17

The four types of components in a computer include all of the following, EXCEPT&#10;A) CPU&#10;B) input/output devices&#10;C) memory&#10;D) personal digital assistant (PDA)

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The answer of The four types of components in a...

Question 18

Touch screen applications are more familiar with what age group?&#10;A) 35 years old and younger&#10;B) 25 to 45 years old&#10;C) 35 to 55 years old&#10;D) 55 to 65 years old

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Question 19

The &#34;brains&#34; of the computer is the&#10;A) memory&#10;B) CPU&#10;C) hard drive&#10;D) mouse

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Question 20

The word &#34;modem&#34; is a contraction of the following words&#10;A) modulator and device&#10;B) monitor and demodulator&#10;C) modulator and demodulator&#10;D) modulator and demonstrator

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Question 21

A handheld device that runs on its own battery so that it may be used anywhere is a(n) ____________________.

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Question 22

The ____________________ is a private Intranet for the staff and contractors of the National Health Service and is secure for sending and receiving patient-identifiable data between NHS sites.

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Question 23

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Question 24

A computer ____________________ is simply a set of data or program instructions that has been given a name.

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Question 25

A(n) ____________________ is a disclosure of patient information to a third party without the patient's consent or a court-ordered disclosure.

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Question 26

What are the advantages of an electronic chart versus a paper chart? What are the advantages for the pharmacy when utilizing electronic charts?

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Question 27

Give one specific example where a personal digital assistant (PDA) may be used in an institutional (hospital) pharmacy. Give one example of where a PDA may be used in a community pharmacy environment.

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Question 28

What are some features found in many institutional (hospital) pharmacy applications?

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Question 29

What are three ways computers help reduce errors to provide better care to patients?

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Question 30

A piece of programmable equipment that stores, retrieves, and processes data is called a(n) ____________________.

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Question 31

What are some general questions to consider when choosing a physician order entry system?

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Question 32

What is telemedicine? Give an example of how telemedicine may be useful in the future.

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Question 33

The basic type of internal memory in a computer is called ____________________.

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Question 34

Backup of a pharmacy system's files is usually done on ____________________ on a semi-regular basis.

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Question 35

The arrangement of keys on a computer, similar to its predecessor the typewriter, is often named ____________________.

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The answer of The arrangement of keys on a computer,...

Question 36

The term ____________________ refers to sets of electronic instructions that tell the hardware what to do.

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Question 37

Many pharmacies have a(n) ____________________ by which customers can phone in refill orders.

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Deck 27: Computers in the Pharmacy