The More You Know
According to your notes for how long has medicine been practiced?
Thousands of years
What should Pharmacy Technicians strive to earn from patients/customers?
Their trust and satisfaction
Hopping Bonus (+100):terms may cause injury due to mishandling of medication?
Alduteration
WooHoo Bonus (Double Points):What did the Sumerians believe was the cause of illness in 4000 B.C.?
Demons
What must always be present on a prescription for it to be valid?
Prescriber's signature
Which term is defined as the intentional misuse of a drug intended for a medical purpose?
Drug Diversion
What did the Sumerians study to find clues to the supernatural causes of illnesses?
The stars and the intestines of animals
What is done if the patient is new to the pharmacy?
The patient's information is collected to be registered in the pharmacy database
WooHoo Bonus (double points): Which term is associated with ensuring that drugs are used appropriately?
Drug Utilization Evaluation
What was Aesculapius known for?
Greek Physician
Bringing back people from the dead
What is the primary focus of a Medication Reconciliation Technician?
Reconciling medications
What is the main purpose of the FEDERAL LEGEND?
To prohibit the dispensing of medications without a prescription
What was the active ingredient discovered in the bark of the white willow tree used by ancient Greeks as a pain reliever?
Salicylic Acid
Clapping Bonus (Your choice points): What is a superscription in the context of a prescription?
The Rx symbol
Which act establishes national standards for electronic healthcare communication and privacy?
HIPAA