Prescription Labels
What type of sticker is placed on a prescription bottle to indicate any alerts that will help the patient take the medication in a safe way?
Auxiliary Sticker
The single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
hygiene
Before dispensing a medication, pharmacy staff should verify this information to ensure it is the correct patient.
What are two patient identifiers (such as name and date of birth)?
This law protects patient privacy.
HIPAA
During a pharmacy technician job interview, employers may ask about this document that lists your pharmacy experience, education, certifications, and training.
What is a résumé?
What is the most common auxiliary sticker?
May cause drowsiness
These three words describe the personal protective equipment commonly used to reduce exposure to infectious materials.
What are gloves, gowns, and masks?
This over-the-counter medication reduces fever and pain but does not reduce inflammation.
What is acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
This federal organization is responsible for approving new medications and monitoring drug safety after approval.
What is the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)?
This quality involves arriving on time, completing assigned tasks, and being dependable at work.
What is reliability?
______ presriptions save time and reduce errors.
Electronic
A pharmacy technician should never work if they have this type of illness because it could put patients and coworkers at risk.
What is a contagious illness (such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or influenza)?
This type of medication can be purchased without a prescription.
What is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication?
This federal agency regulates controlled substances and enforces rules related to their storage, dispensing, and recordkeeping.
What is the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)?
This workplace skill involves organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and completing work efficiently.
What is time management?
Who regulates what information is placed on a prescription label?
The FDA
Used needles, lancets, and other sharp objects should be disposed of immediately in this type of container.
What is a sharps container?
This dosage form is designed to release medication slowly over an extended period of time and should generally not be crushed.
What are extended-release tablets or capsules?
Pharmacy technicians must follow this process to ensure medications are not dispensed after their manufacturer expiration date or beyond the pharmacy’s assigned use period.
What is checking expiration dates and beyond-use dates (BUDs)?
This process helps employees improve their skills and knowledge throughout their career.
What is continuing education or professional development?
Before handing a prescription to a patient, these two patient identifiers should always be verified.
Patient's name and DOB
A pharmacy technician has a cut on their hand. Before preparing medications, they should first do this to reduce the risk of contamination.
What is cover the wound with a clean bandage and wear gloves if appropriate?
This medication is commonly used to treat bacterial infections but does not work against viral infections like the common cold.
What are antibiotics?
These prescriptions have the highest level of federal control and cannot be refilled.
What are Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions?
This certification is commonly required or preferred by employers to demonstrate that a pharmacy technician has met national competency standards.
What is PTCB certification (or CPhT certification)?