History
Which philosopher was known as the "Father of medicine"?
Hippocrates
What score do you need to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam?
1400
What are appropriate standards of behavior within a profession called?
Ethics
The abbreviation "prn" means?
As needed
Which route of administration will give the highest blood concentration in the shortest time?
Intravenous
What was the first chemical antibiotic drug produced?
Penicillin
What are the top two workplaces where Pharmacy Technicians are employed?
Community Pharmacies and Hospitals
Which federal law is associated with protecting patient privacy?
HIPPA- Healthy Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Which medical suffix means "pain"?
Algia
How are needle gauges determined?
By the diameter of the lumen
In the 1880s what was the first local anethestic used?
Cocaine
To prevent medication errors, the NCCMERP (National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention) recommends labels be read at least how many times?
Three times
What type of scheduled drugs has a high potential for abuse, but is currently accepted for medical treatment in the US?
Schedule II
What is the term for low blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia
What type of medication effect occurs when drug activity is at the site of administration?
Local effect
What common OTC pain reliever is made from salicylic acid from the bark of the white willow tree?
Aspirin
What education does a pharmacy technician need to complete on an ongoing basis?
20 CE credits every 2 years, with one hour in pharmacy law and one hour in patient safety.
Which classification has the highest potential for abuse and addiction?
Schedule I
Aphasia means difficulty with or loss of what function?
Speaking
How are Nicotine and Nitroglycerin drugs usually administered?
Transdermally
In what part of the world did a great change in attitude, with greater interest in pharmacy and drug therapy, occur?
The Western World
Who administers the pharmacy technician examination?
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
What is a less serious crime, punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less that one year called?
A Misdemeanor
Which bodily system includes the skin, hair, and nails?
Integumentary system
Which form of medication forms a liquid that consists of water, alcohol, and sugar?
An elixir