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39 Cards in this Set
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is it required to writh all controlled drug prescriptions in pen?
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yes
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when is a DEA number required on prescriptions?
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if a controlled drug is being dispensed
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is an order(doctor's order) written in a patient chart is considered a legal prescription?
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yes
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in an inpatient setting, how long are the prescription orders are filled for?
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3 years
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is it the technician or pharmacist that usually enters prescriptions into the computer in an inpatient setting?
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pharmacist
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is it acceptable to cut a prescription label and adhere it to the bottle?
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yes
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who makes the dicision as to which auxiliary labels should be placed on a prescription?
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pharmacist
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who is responsible for consulting a patient on all new prescriptions?
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pharmacist
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can a patient refuse consultation on a new prescription?
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yes
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can a technician get authorization for prescription with no refills?
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yes,under the pharmacist directions
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can certified pharmacy technicians receive new prescription call-ins?
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no, by a regisered pharmacist
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how long must the record for controlled substance must be kept?
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2 years
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identify the steps which may only be performed by the pharmacist?
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consulting the patient,
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who initials a presctiption during the filling process?
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technicians
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when can a prescription be given without a childproof cap?
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when a waiver is signed by the patient or his or her physician
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identify the information required by law to be placed on ta prescription label?
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name,address,phone number of pharmacy, prescription #,patient name, drug, strength, form, manufacturers name, and instructions, and date filled
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what is the purpose of placing and "X" on the fornt of a medication bottle?
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to alert fellow employees that this is not a full bottle
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what is the most common auxiliary label used on antibiotics?
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use until gone
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identify the advantages of automated dispensing systiems in an outpatient setting?
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cut down on errors, increase productivity, and inventory control
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what are the five right of a patient?
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the right medication,dose,route,time, price,dosage form, and patient
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according to federal law, what type of prescription can be transferred one time only?
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controlled substances
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all prescription must be kept on file for a minimum of ___ years.
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3 years
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how are persctiptiosn usually filed?
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by perscription number
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identify the three identifiable factors that make health care insurable include.
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health care is essential, expensive, and need for it is uncertain
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identify the annual estimate of medication errors, occurring in or out of the hospital.
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over 7,000 deaths
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how can pharmacy technicians recognize potential medication errors?
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developing skills and highlighting
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identify the six steps associated with quality improvement.
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1)identify a project
2) establish the project 3)diagnose th cause 4)remedy the cause 5)hold the gain 6)replicate results and nominate new projects |
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what does teh acronym PBM stand for?
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Pharmacy Benifits Manager
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how many prescriptions per hour can the SP200 process?
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150/hr
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how many drugs can the SP200 contain?
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200
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what is the defintion for
pre-existing condition? |
conditions that exist at the time the insurance begins. insurers often will diny coverage for such conditions
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what is the defintions for prior-authorization?
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a designtion for drugs that will be covered only after permission has been recieved from the PBM(pharmact benifits manager
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what is the defintion for
co-insurance? |
a form of cost-sharing. the insured person is required to cover a defined percetage of te approved cost
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what is the defintion for
co-payment? |
a form of cost sharing. the insured person is required to pay a defined dollar amount
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what is the definition for
deductible? |
a form of cost-sharing. the amount the insured must pay for covered services before benifits begin
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what is the defintion for
formulary? |
a complation of pharmaceutical(and related) products sanctioned for patient treatment in a given dilivery or contractual situation
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identify the two major government-sponsored health benifit programs.
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medicare and medicaid
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identify who and how are the SP200 cells calibrated
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pharmacy staff on site
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is it necessary for the prescribing physician to follow-up a faxed prescription for a for a Schedule III drug with a written prescription and why?
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yes
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