Drug Name Game
This common pain reliever is also known by the brand name Tylenol
What is acetaminophen?
The abbreviation Rx commonly refers to this.
What is a prescription?
A prescription calls for 1 tablet twice daily for 10 days. This is the quantity needed.
What is 20 tablets?
Before discussing a member's protected health information, pharmacy staff should complete this important step.
What is identity verification?
The healthcare professionals celebrated during Pharmacy Technician Day.
Who are pharmacy technicians?
This medication, commonly known by the brand name Lipitor, is used to lower cholesterol.
What is atorvastatin?
This abbreviation means “by mouth.”
What is PO?
A prescription contains 30 tablets with directions to take one tablet every day. This is the days' supply.
What is 30 days?
A member says they don't understand the instructions on their prescription. This licensed healthcare professional should be consulted when counseling or clinical interpretation is needed.
Who is the pharmacist?
This symbol, commonly seen in pharmacy-related contexts, consists of a bowl with a snake wrapped around it.
What is the Bowl of Hygieia?
This medication is commonly known by the brand name Synthroid.
What is levothyroxine?
This abbreviation means “as needed.”
What is PRN?
A patient takes 2 tablets daily for 30 days. This is the quantity required.
What is 60 tablets?
A member says they have no medication remaining and need a refill. This information should be checked before determining the appropriate next step.
What is the prescription/refill status?
This professional is responsible for reviewing prescriptions for clinical appropriateness and counseling patients about their medications.
Who is the pharmacist?
This antibiotic belongs to the penicillin family and is commonly prescribed for bacterial infections.
What is amoxicillin?
In pharmacy terminology, BID means a medication should be taken this many times per day.
What is twice daily?
A medication is supplied as 250 mg per 5 mL. This many milligrams are contained in 10 mL.
What is 500 mg?
When communicating with members, pharmacy technicians should protect this type of sensitive health information.
What is PHI, or Protected Health Information?
True or False: Pharmacy technicians can play an important role in medication safety by helping maintain accurate prescription information and following established pharmacy procedures.
What is True?
This acid-reducing medication, commonly used for GERD, is known by the brand name Prilosec.
What is omeprazole?
This term describes a medication that requires authorization from an insurer before the plan will provide coverage under its benefit rules.
What is prior authorization?
A prescription has a quantity of 180 tablets with directions to take 1 tablet twice daily. This is the days' supply.
What is 90 days?
A member asks a clinical question that is outside the technician's permitted responsibilities. This is the appropriate action.
What is refer/escalate the question to the pharmacist?
Besides technical skills, name two qualities that help make someone an excellent pharmacy technician.
Accuracy, attention to detail, communication, teamwork, organization, professionalism, empathy, and customer service.