Agencies
This is the difference between BOP and PTCB in pharmacy roles.
What is licensure(BOP) vs certification (PTCB)
Which law established the authority of the FDA?
The Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDC)
What class of drug is xanax?
Benzodiazepines
Which book has guidance about vaccines?
Pink Book.
How are medication errors prevented in the pharmacy?
Medication errors are prevented through double-checking prescriptions, following safety procedures, using barcode systems, and confirming patient information carefully.
This organization assigns drug schedules (I–V), but relies on scientific and medical evaluation from another agency name both.
What are the DEA and the FDA?
What event led to the requirement of safe and effective medications?
Thalidomide Tragedy (Kefauver-Harris)
True or false, all insulins are High Alert?
True
Which chapter of USP is about hazardous drugs?
Chapter 800
What role does a pharmacy technician play in inventory management and stocking medications?
Technicians monitor stock levels, order medications, rotate inventory, check expiration dates, and organize supplies.
This federal department oversees agencies like CDC and NIOSH.
What is HHS?
What does HIPAA law protect?
Individuals PHI or protected health information
What is the box warning for metformin?
lactic acidosis
Who provides orange book?
FDA.
How do pharmacy technicians handle insurance claims and billing issues?
They process insurance information, submit claims, resolve billing problems, and communicate with insurance companies when needed.
USP and CDC both issue widely used guidance, but this one is not part of the federal government at all.
What is USP?
What is the maximum amount of (pseudo)ephedrine that someone can buy under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA)?
3.6 grams/3,600 mg per day
9 grams/9,000 mg per 30 days
Which classes of drugs need a med guide
Antidepressants, NSAIDS
What is Yellow Book about?
Health recommendations about international travelers.
What procedures are followed when handling controlled substances?
Controlled substances are tracked carefully, stored securely, counted regularly, and documented according to federal and state regulations.
This organization accredits healthcare facilities and can impact whether hospitals receive reimbursement.
What is TJC?
Which forms of medications are exempt from the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA)?
Inhalers, blister packs, and creams
Most opioids are which schedule of controlled substance
2
What is the purple book
Biosimilars
What customer service responsibilities are expected from pharmacy technicians?
Technicians greet customers, answer questions, assist with prescription pickups, explain pharmacy procedures, and provide respectful service.