Question 1

Interpreting,transcribing,producing labels,filling,and checking are the &#34;____ and ____&#34; of the pharmacy business.&#10;A)Meat, potatoes&#10;B)Apples, bananas&#10;C)Chocolate, peanut butter&#10;D)Peas, carrots

Accepted Answer

Interpreting,transcribing,producing labels,filling,and checking are the "meat and potatoes" of the pharmacy business.

Question 2

When it comes to medications and proper billing,responsibility falls on the:&#10;A)Technician&#10;B)Physician&#10;C)Nurse&#10;D)Pharmacist

Accepted Answer

Patients expect perfection when it comes to their medications and billing practices.This is clearly the responsibility of the pharmacist in charge,per pharmacy law,although technicians may also be held accountable.

Question 3

During which part of the workday are electronic backup copies usually made of all the orders in the system?&#10;A)Beginning&#10;B)End&#10;C)Middle&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

RAT: At the end of the workday,electronic backup copies are usually made of all the orders in the system in case of a computer malfunction.

Question 4

Take care when cutting a ____ so that it will not be apparent to the patient.&#10;A)Mixture&#10;B)Label&#10;C)Sticker&#10;D)Tag

Accepted Answer

Take care when cutting a label so that it will not be apparent to the patient.

Question 5

Federal law states that all prescriptions must be kept on file for a period of at least how many years?&#10;A)7&#10;B)5&#10;C)2&#10;D)3

Accepted Answer

Federal law states that all prescriptions must be kept on file for a period of at least 2 years,although each state may increase this amount.

Question 6

For injectable or intravenous medications,the pharmacy will also fill limited quantities and provide them to the patient's care area,usually for the next 48 or 72 hours.

Accepted Answer

For injectable or intravenous medications,the pharmacy will also fill limited quantities and provide them to the patient's care area,usually for the next 12 or 24 hours.

Question 7

Filling a prescription is one of the most important and commonly performed duties of a pharmacy technician,regardless of the setting.

Accepted Answer

Filling a prescription is one of the most important and commonly performed duties of a pharmacy technician,regardless of the setting.

Question 8

Institutional pharmacies are located outside facilities such as hospitals,prisons,and other institutions.

Accepted Answer

Institutional pharmacies are located inside facilities such as hospitals,prisons,and other institutions.

Question 9

Although many inpatient pharmacies are open 24 hours a day,7 days a week,staffing is limited throughout the night,and computer dispensing systems can help increase staffing needs.

Accepted Answer

Although many inpatient pharmacies are open 24 hours a day,7 days a week,staffing is limited throughout the night,and computer dispensing systems can help reduce staffing needs.

Question 10

A prescription can arrive in a pharmacy by various methods.

Accepted Answer

A prescription can arrive in a pharmacy by various methods.

Question 11

If the patient or the patient's physician has requested no ____,then the cap can be replaced with a snap-on lid.&#10;A)Twist caps&#10;B)Labels&#10;C)Childproof caps&#10;D)Dosage forms

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The answer of If the patient or the patient's physician...

Question 12

If a new stock bottle is opened to fill an order,mark it across the front with an X (in pencil)to alert fellow employees that it is not a full bottle.

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The answer of If a new stock bottle is opened...

Question 13

The physician needs to check the prescription for the correct drug name,strength,dosage form,and amount and then sign the script.

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The answer of The physician needs to check the prescription...

Question 14

In an outpatient setting the way in which prescriptions enter the pharmacy will determine the processing of the:&#10;A)Billing&#10;B)Medication&#10;C)Paperwork&#10;D)FDA

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an outpatient setting the way in...

Question 15

Which of these is not one of the five steps required for filling a prescription?&#10;A)Filling the prescription&#10;B)Charging the customer&#10;C)Taking the prescription&#10;D)Consulting the patient

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The answer of Which of these is not one of...

Question 16

It is a bad idea for the pharmacist to know the prescriber who will be faxing prescriptions,because personal prejudices are likely to occur.

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The answer of It is a bad idea for the...

Question 17

States have passed regulations to mandate verbal,written,or both types of counseling to patients with each new prescription or refill.

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The answer of States have passed regulations to mandate verbal,written,or...

Question 18

In a hospital pharmacy,computer entry can be done by a pharmacist or:&#10;A)Technician&#10;B)Physician&#10;C)Patient&#10;D)Nurse

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The answer of In a hospital pharmacy,computer entry can be...

Question 19

Additional information,such as allergies and current medical conditions,is also entered into the database for future reference.

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The answer of Additional information,such as allergies and current medical...

Question 20

From the beginning,it is important that the technician pay close attention to the prescription he or she is filling because this is where many ____ can be avoided.&#10;A)Labels&#10;B)Mistakes&#10;C)Drugs&#10;D)Dosages

Accepted Answer

The answer of From the beginning,it is important that the...

Question 21

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.Slang word used to describe a medical prescription
b.A pharmacy in a hospital
c.List of drugs that are not normally stocked by the pharmacy
d.Electronically sent prescription from prescriber's computer or mobile device that is transmitted directly to the pharmacy
e.Means to write
f.Attached to a container with specific instructions or information pertaining to the medication
g.These pharmacies are not open to the public
h.Machine that holds a supply of various medications
i.Found as a symbol on the header of a prescription
j.Also known as an outpatient or retail pharmacy
Automated dispensing system (ADS)

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