COMMUNITY PHARM FINAL REVIEW || QUESTIONS AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS.
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COMMUNITY PHARM
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding mail-order pharmacies?
They are more likely to dispense a 90-day supply of medication than an independent pharmacy.
They are less likely than a chain to fill a 90-day supply of a medication.
They are more likely than a chain to compound indiv...
COMMUNITY PHARM FINAL REVIEW || QUESTIONS
AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding mail-order pharmacies?
They are more likely to dispense a 90-day supply of medication than an independent pharmacy.
They are less likely than a chain to fill a 90-day supply of a medication.
They are more likely than a chain to compound individualized prescriptions.
They are less likely to substitute with generic drugs. correct answers They are more likely to
dispense a 90-day supply of medication than an independent pharmacy.
A pharmacy technician might help with MTM by
counseling patients on drug therapy.
recommending over-the-counter products to patients.
suggesting to physicians lower priced pharmaceuticals.
entering accurate patient history. correct answers entering accurate patient history.
Which of the following statements about pharmacy technicians is true?
They work independently of a pharmacist and physician to prescribe to patients.
They are under the direct supervision of another pharmacy technician.
They work independently to manage medication therapy.
They act as cashiers, inventory managers, and check patient demographics for accuracy. correct
answers They act as cashiers, inventory managers, and check patient demographics for accuracy.
The _____ takes final responsibility and liability for a pharmacy technician's actions.
A prescription is received for " doxycycline 100 mg 1 po BID." How often should the
medication be taken?
every other day
once a day
twice a day
three times a day correct answers twice a day
What is the purpose of the DEA number on a prescription?
to authorize the pharmacist to substitute a generic drug
to authorize the prescriber to prescribe controlled substances
,to authorize the prescription to be refilled the designated number of times
to authorize the prescriber to e-prescribe correct answers to authorize the prescriber to prescribe
controlled substances
Select the correct statement about pharmacy technicians and new prescriptions in most states.
The technician may take a new prescription over the telephone.
The technician may take written prescriptions from walk-in customers.
The technician may discuss a potential drug interaction with a physician.
The technician may counsel a patient about a new prescription. correct answers The technician
may take written prescriptions from walk-in customers.
What does the prescription's sig refer to?
prescriber's signature
directions for the patient to follow
medication prescribed
patient information correct answers directions for the patient to follow
Select the correct statement regarding e-prescriptions.
E-prescriptions can mean decreased wait time for patients.
The popularity of e-prescriptions is decreasing.
The federal government requires all prescriptions to be electronic.
Only 25% of prescriptions are communicated electronically. correct answers E-prescriptions can
mean decreased wait time for patients.
The e-prescriber's signature for all e-prescriptions _____________________
may be omitted.
must be through a secure network approved by the state Board of Pharmacy
must be handwritten and scanned in as part of the e prescription
must be encrypted and triple authenticated with password and other security measures correct
answers must be through a secure network approved by the state Board of Pharmacy
Select the true statement about transferring a prescription.
Once a transfer out occurs, it is closed at the originating pharmacy.
Early refills of controlled substances need to be transferred out.
The patient is charged for the transfer out.
A transfer in is allowed only between pharmacies of the same chain. correct answers Once a
transfer out occurs, it is closed at the originating pharmacy.
Select the statement regarding Schedule III and IV prescription refills that is correct.
Refills are allowed from the date a prescription is filled.
, Prescriptions may be refilled up to five times within six months.
Refills can be transferred to another pharmacy three times.
Prescriptions may be refilled up to six times within six months. correct answers Prescriptions
may be refilled up to five times within six months.
What is the purpose of the MedGuide?
to provide information on the safe use of any prescribed medication
to warn patients of potential adverse side-effects of high-risk medications
to prepare prescriptions for Schedule II-V drugs
to identify where a drug is located in the inventory correct answers to warn patients of potential
adverse side-effects of high-risk medications
The pharmacist is going to administer the shingles vaccine to a patient. How can a technician
help?
counsel the patient
take the patient's blood to test for shingles antibodies
notify primary care physician
sign the consent form correct answers notify primary care physician
What information would you NOT find in the medication information sheet for the patient?
ingredient names
pharmacokinetics
possible side effects
how to use the medication correct answers pharmacokinetics
The transfer warning must be on all prescriptions for _______________________
A prescription for ofloxacin otic drops has the directions, "5 gtt as bid". What directions should
be typed on the label?
Place 5 drops in both ears two times a day.
Place 5 squirts in the left ear two times a day.
Place 5 drops in the right eye four a day
Place 5 drops in the left ear two times a day. correct answers Place 5 drops in the left ear two
times a day.
After the pharmacy technician completes the fill, the pharmacist initials the prescription. What
does this mean?
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