GI System
The mouth, small and large intestine, and stomach are just a few components of which body system?
the gastrointestinal tract
A large teaching hospital has an opening for a position to help with an investigational drug trial. What qualifications would be especially applicable to this job?
inventory management
Identify a consideration when storing SPIRIVA HandiHaler capsules?
Store it in a dry place at room temperature.
What is an over the counter OTC screening device to monitor oxygen function?
oximeter
What section of the SDS is used for emergency action plans?
8 - procedure for spills or leaks
Antimotility medications are used to treat what condition?
chronic diarrhea
As a pharmacy technician, you have strong leadership and management skills. You could possibly pursue a role as a(n) ____________.
senior technician (Or Lead)
When patients fail to adhere to the prescribed drug regimen, this is referred to as?
Nonadherence (or Non Compliance)
How can you think outside the box if a patient cannot afford their medication?
Offer to help the patient find discount card information
Pharmacies that perform POCT (Point of Care Testing) have additional training requirements from:
OSHA
Which of the following is an OTC antidiarrheal agent?
Imodium-AD
Which of the following includes gathering information on all of a patient's medications history including prescriptions, OTC and herbal supplements to helps assist the pharmacist?
medication reconciliation
Reminders to take medication at a certain time of day when tasks are performed, placing colored stickers on the calendar after the medication is taken, and using pillboxes with daily compartments are all tactics to help:
improve medication adherence
Who can recommend a specific monitoring device to a patient? (IE- Accu-Check Glucometer VS Contour)
pharmacist
After taking a dose of Advair inhaler for asthma, what should the patient do?
rinse mouth
What route of administration is often used if a patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting, and parenteral administration is not desired?
Rectal
How many hours of continuing education hours are required to maintain pharmacy technician certification?
20 hours every 2 years
Which nitrate drug is allowed to be dispensed in a non-childproof bottle?
Nitrostat SL tablets
A very common reason for a claim to be rejected by insurance is:
refill too soon
What drug class is warfarin?
anticoagulant
Which class of medications is used to treat GERD?
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
What is an emerging skill that technicians are gaining, to help assist the pharmacist?
vaccination certification
What auxiliary label would you add to a Robitussin AC prescription bottle?
May cause drowsiness
What else is a letter of medical necessity known as?
prior authorization
Order for Lovenox (enoxaprin) 90mg SC bid. Which product would you select to fill this prescription, when these are your options:
A- 100mg/ml
B- 60mg/0.6ml
C- 120mg/0.8ml
A- 100mg/ml