ch 3 pharm

Capability or proficiency to perform a function is referred to as ​ ​ (a)  

• competency
• negligence
• knowledge
• critical thinking
• coherence

Answer explanation

Competent: able to do something

Which of the following is NOT an example of competency?

• pharmacy law

• dosage forms & routes of administration

• patient consulations

• conversions & calculations

Answer explanation

Techs can't do patient consults

The BOP can do which of the following?

• Register techs & licensing pharmacists

• A way to file complaints

• Inspect pharmacies to verify they comply with their standards

• Revoke registration/license

Answer explanation

They also review and update their rules and fine pharmacies for noncompliance

Managing inventory, billing, repackaging medications, and filling automated dispensing machines are all examples of ​ (a)   tasks.

• nondiscretionary
• discretionary
• important
• competent
• essential

Answer explanation

Nondiscretionary means clearly defined and doesn't require professional judgment.

Which of the following is a nondiscretionary task that a pharm tech can do?

• interpret scientific studies

• bill

• counsel patients

• confer with medical personnel about proper treatment

Answer explanation

The other 3 need professional judgment!

Match the following nondiscretionary tasks with their category:

• speed & accuracy of typing info

• Reports & Documents

• ordering & filling prescriptions

• Computer

• med reports

• Inventory

• ordering stock

• Typing

Answer explanation

Nondiscretionary tasks are simple and don't need professional judgment.

Organize the information into the right types of pharmacy.

Groups:

(a) Inpatient

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(b) Outpatient

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(c) Closed-Door

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(d) Mail & E-Pharm

• Prepare IV meds

• Insurance coverage

• Community

• High volume of prescriptions

• Nuclear pharmacies

• Hospitals

• Communication skills (phone)

• Nonsterile compounding

• Billing

• Document controlled substances

• Reduce costs of meds

• Wide range of stock

• Deliver meds to hospitals, clinics, ALFs, etc.

• Order stock in a timely manner

• STAT orders

• Not open to the public

• VIPPS

• pharmacy-checker.co

Answer explanation

Inpatient: patients are in the place

Outpatient: patients are outside

Closed-Door: not open to public

​ (a)   is a common job for inpatient technicians. On the other hand, ​ (b)  

• Chemotherapy tech
• Tech Trainer
• Patient Consult

Answer explanation

Inpatient: hospitals

Outpatient: community/with patients

The Pharmacy Tech. Acccrediation Commision (PTAC) was made under the partnership of

• PTCB & NHA

• ACPE & SEPhT

• SEPhT & PTCB

• ASHP & ACPE

Answer explanation

Both are major pharmacy technician organizations.

The new standards of the PTAC are administration, program faculty, education & training, students, ________________, and graduation & certificate.

• evaluation & assessment

• sterile & nonsterile compounding

• quality assurance

• personal/interpersonal knowledge & skills

Answer explanation

The rest of them are part of the ASHP model!