Pharmacy Basics
What does CPHT stand for
Certified Pharmacy Technician
What pharmacy setting serves patients directly in retail locations?
Community (outpatient) pharmacy
What task involves entering prescription and patient information into a computer?
Data Entry
What does ASHP stand for?
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
What national certification examination is administered by PTCB?
PTCE
What state agency regulates pharmacy practice and registers technicians?
State Board of Pharmacy (BOP)
What pharmacy setting serves patients admitted to hospitals?
Inpatient pharmacy
What duty includes ordering, receiving, stocking, and tracking medications?
Inventory management
What does PTCB stand for?
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
What does CE stand for?
Continuing Education
What are duties called when they follow established procedures and do not require professional judgment?
Nondiscretionary duties
What pharmacy is not open to the public and delivers medications to facilities or patients?
Closed-door pharmacy
What does STAT mean on a medication order?
Immediately
What organization abbreviated AAPT focuses on pharmacy technician education and advancement?
American Association of Pharmacy Technicians
Which organization administers the ExCPT certification examination?
What is the difference between a registered and a certified pharmacy technician?
Registration is with the state Board of Pharmacy; certification involves passing a recognized certification examination.
Which pharmacy setting commonly handles IV preparations, unit-dose medications, and STAT orders?
Inpatient pharmacy
Which specialized inpatient technician prepares IV medications and total parenteral nutrition in a sterile environment?
IV technician
What does NABP stand for?
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
Name two specialized areas in which pharmacy technicians may pursue additional training or certification.
Sterile products/IV preparation, chemotherapy preparation, or compounding. Any two.
Name three responsibilities of a State Board of Pharmacy
Register technicians, license pharmacists, monitor compliance, investigate complaints, and enforce pharmacy regulations. Any three.
What pharmacy setting uses large automated facilities to process and ship prescriptions directly to patients?
Mail-order pharmacy
What is the difference between discretionary and nondiscretionary duties?
Discretionary duties require professional judgment; nondiscretionary duties follow established procedures and may be delegated to trained technicians.
What organization abbreviated SEPhT focuses on pharmacy technician education and training standards?
Society for the Education of Pharmacy Technicians
Name three qualities employers look for in professional pharmacy technicians.
Honesty, punctuality, teamwork, communication, adaptability, problem-solving, or professional appearance. Any three.