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Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? - ✔✔making eye contact
Which of the following statements about a patient's right to privacy is correct? - ✔✔The
medical record is the property of the facility that generates it, and the information may not be
sold or distributed without authorization.
Which statement regarding a P&P manual is correct? - ✔✔Technicians should always check
their employer's P&P manual to ensure the safe operation of their pharmacy.
Taking pride in the workplace is a good example of - ✔✔attitude.
Unwanted sexual advances in the pharmacy workplace is considered to be - ✔✔harassment.
During a pharmacy robbery, you should do all the following except - ✔✔resist if you are
physically able.
According to the DEA, how many individuals die each day as the result of the misuse of
prescription pain medications? - ✔✔50
A patient's private medical and pharmacy information is protected by - ✔✔HIPAA
A former classmate is prescribed a medication for herpes. Under what conditions can you
discreetly discuss his or her diagnosis outside of work? - ✔✔under no circumstances
,An organization that certifies pharmacy technicians is the - ✔✔Pharmacy Technician
Certification Board (PTCB).
The format for the PTCE and ExCPT examinations is - ✔✔multiple choice.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for pharmacy technicians within the next
few years will - ✔✔increase.
Which of the following items is not a requirement for a candidate taking the pharmacy
technician certification exam? - ✔✔50 hours of work experience in a community or hospital
pharmacy
Once a technician becomes certified (i.e., a CPhT), he or she must become recertified every -
✔✔two years.
Which category of the PTCE carries the highest weighted percentage? - ✔✔Medication
Order Entry and Fill Process
A standard resume typically does not provide - ✔✔the names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of references.
A candidate without a great deal of work experience can compensate for this deficiency by
emphasizing the - ✔✔skills section of the resume.
The cover letter sent with a resume should highlight your - ✔✔qualifications.
How will the increasing geriatric patient population affect the job responsibilities of pharmacy
technicians? - ✔✔Technicians will need to become familiar with Medicare Part D to assist
these patients in gaining needed information about this drug coverage program.
,Which of the following statements about pharmacy technician certification is correct? -
✔✔Certification is transferable to all states.
Since its inception, the passing rate for the PTCB certification exam is approximately -
✔✔75%
Studies have demonstrated that the most important part of preparing for a job interview is to -
✔✔learn as much as you can about the job and responsibilities.
Within the next decade, prescription costs alone are projected to consume what percent of the
gross domestic product (GDP) in the United States? - ✔✔11%
What is the estimated number of excessive deaths due to noncompliance to prescribed
medication? - ✔✔125,000
By definition, a certified pharmacy technician is considered a - ✔✔paraprofessional.
While all the following qualities are important, one of the greatest predictors of job success is
your - ✔✔personality.
Within 30 days of working in a pharmacy, most states require you to register with the -
✔✔State Board of Pharmacy.
For the pharmacy technician, proper credentialing is accomplished through -
✔✔certification.
The trend in technician training programs is - ✔✔more standardization and more
experiences.
, Misspellings on your resume may negatively reflect on your - ✔✔accuracy.
Within the next decade, total healthcare spending will consume what percent of gross domestic
product (GDP) in the United States? - ✔✔20%
The number of prescriptions projected to be filled annually over the next 5 to 15 years in retail
pharmacies is - ✔✔8.4 billion.
Prescription coverage for seniors over age 65 is covered under which Medicare plan? -
✔✔Part D
By 2020, what will be the projected shortage of pharmacists in the United States? -
✔✔140,000
Beyond-use dating is the expiration date of - ✔✔a compounded preparation
The most accurate balance used in a compounding pharmacy is a - ✔✔digital electronic
analytical balance
An alternative to the ointment slab is - ✔✔parchment paper
A Class III prescription balance is unlocked, temporarily, when the technician - ✔✔checks a
measurement
When measuring the amount of liquid in a graduated cylinder, read the level of the liquid at eye
level and read the level of the meniscus from the - ✔✔bottom
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