PT110
How many CE hours must a technician have to renew their certification and how often must that be done? pg 75
20 hours every 2 years with at least 1 hour in patient safety. The hours must pharmacy technician specific and must be approved thru ACPE
Name the types of capsules. pg 104
Gelatin, pulvules, spansules
In which ways can drugs be eliminated (excreted) from the body? pg 117
Urine, feces, sweat, breastmilk, and even exhalation
What is the main advantage of the IV route of administration? pg 113
Fat onset of action
What must a technician learn in order to interpret medical terminology? pg 120
prefixes, suffixes, and root words
Which drug classification reduces the workload of the heart? pg 454 and 464
Beta blockers and nitrates - moodle had incorrect answer
What type of inhaler is more expensive than a CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) yet replaced them in 2009? pg 109
HFA (hydrofluoroalkane)
How would a technician know a medication is a "statin"? pg 459
The chemical name or generic name has an ending of statin such as simvastatin, lovastatin, and rosuvastatin
What causes (precipitates) angina which is chest pain? pg 463
Lack of blood flow to the coronary muscle (heart)
Which organ has a toxicity warning by the overuse of statins? pg 459
Liver
Which classification of drug has a suffix of -sartan? pg 447 or 453
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB's)
2 1/4 tbsp = how many tsp?
1tbsp = 3tsp
1tbsp/3tsp 2.25tbsp/X = 6.75tsp
How many grams of zidovudine are in a 2500mg dose?
2500mg divided by 1000 = 2.5g
How many ounces are in 4 pounds in the household system?
1 lb = 16 oz = 16 x 4 = 64 oz
What is a flexible spending account? pg 304
Similar to a savings account, it can be used to pay medical bills before a deductible has been met, also copays, prescriptions, and office visits. The government places limits on the amounts put into these accounts each year, and you must use-it or you lose-it. Restrictions are placed on what services are covered.
Who is responsible for paying for workers compensation? pg 297
Employers
List the ways a patient can dispose of unwanted medications. pg 309
mixing them with either coffee grounds or kitty litter and then placing them in the garbage is advisable. Medications should never be emptied into a toilet or a drain because the drugs can then infiltrate the water supply.
In what circumstances is a patient allowed to get an early refill on their medications? pg 303
vacations or devastating events
What is the Medigap plan? pg 288
supplemental insurance provided through private insurance companies to help cover costs not reimbursed by the Medicare plan, such as coinsurance, copays, and deductibles.
What is the day supply given to a patient in a long term care setting? pg 188
30 days in blister packs
What are the pharmacists in an institutional setting? pg 348
Discharge planning, evaluating laboratory values, and participating in risk management and evaluation of therapies
Who may counsel a patient?
A pharmacist, physician or nurse. NEVER a pharmacy technician
What are the roles of a community pharmacist? pg 348
administering immunizations, monitoring medication adherence, and participating in medication management therapy
When would a pharmacy technician be allowed to use the inititals CPhT after his/her name? pg 70
After passing the PTCB/PTCE
What does the White Paper on Pharmacy Technicians of 2002 address? pg 59
pharmacy technician qualifications, knowledge, and responsibilities