Deck 7: Prescription Processing

Question 1

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

A)Meat, potatoes
B)Apples, bananas
C)Chocolate, peanut butter
D)Peas, carrots

Answer 1

A
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:

A)Technician
B)Physician
C)Nurse
D)Pharmacist

Answer 2

D
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?

A)Beginning
B)End
C)Middle
D)All of the above

Answer 3

B
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.

A)Mixture
B)Label
C)Sticker
D)Tag

Question 5

Federal law states that all prescriptions must be kept on file for a period of at least how many years?

A)7
B)5
C)2
D)3

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.

Question 7

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.

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.

Question 10

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.

A)Twist caps
B)Labels
C)Childproof caps
D)Dosage forms

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.

Question 13

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

Question 14

In an outpatient setting the way in which prescriptions enter the pharmacy will determine the processing of the:

A)Billing
B)Medication
C)Paperwork
D)FDA

Question 15

Which of these is not one of the five steps required for filling a prescription?

A)Filling the prescription
B)Charging the customer
C)Taking the prescription
D)Consulting the patient

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.

Question 17

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

Question 18

In a hospital pharmacy,computer entry can be done by a pharmacist or:

A)Technician
B)Physician
C)Patient
D)Nurse

Question 19

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

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.

A)Labels
B)Mistakes
C)Drugs
D)Dosages

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
Auxiliary label

Question 22

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)

Question 23

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
Institutional pharmacy

Question 24

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
Script

Question 25

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
Sig

Question 26

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
Community pharmacy

Question 27

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
Non-formulary

Question 28

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
Closed door pharmacy

Question 29

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
E-Prescribing

Question 30

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
Rx