M4.7 Stocking, Checking, and Preparing Rx

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key responsibility of a pharmacy technician?

• Administering vaccines directly to patients

• Ensuring patients receive unexpired, quality medications

• Diagnosing patient illnesses

• Performing surgical procedures

Open Ended

Why is it important for pharmacy technicians to ensure that patients receive unexpired, quality medications?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a possible approach when a medication is out of stock in a pharmacy?

• Partial fill the prescription and complete it when shipment arrives

• Schedule a later pickup when restock is available

• Refer to another pharmacy with pharmacist approval

• Dispense a different medication without approval

Multiple Select

Which steps are part of the Three-Step Check for checking medication before dispensing? (select all that apply

• Select product by name at the shelf

• Verify NDC number on Rx vs. stock bottle

• Check product quality for defects

• Check stock bottle label one more time before pharmacist approval

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to check the expiration date of medication before dispensing. What could happen if expired medication is given to a patient?

Fill in the Blanks

Bar code scanning matches the stock bottle with the prescription in the

system.

Multiple Choice

What should a pharmacy technician do if they find broken tablets while preparing medication?

• Ignore the defect and dispense the medication

• Ask the pharmacist to check the product if in doubt

• Try to fix the broken tablets

• Return the medication to the patient

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of advanced automated counting machines such as Baker cells?

• Manually count tablets using trays

• Store bulk medications in bins

• Write prescription labels by hand

• Verify patient insurance information

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items should a pharmacy technician keep together until the pharmacist checks them?

• Vial, prescription label, auxiliary labels, patient info pamphlets, stock container

• Prescription label, insurance card, payment receipt, stock container

• Vial, insurance card, auxiliary labels, patient info pamphlets, payment receipt

• Prescription label, auxiliary labels, stock container, insurance card, payment receipt

Multiple Select

Which of the following are required on bulk medication bin labels in automated systems? (select all that apply)

• Name of medication

• Strength and lot number

• NDC number

• Expiration date

Open Ended

Compare the error risks associated with manual counting and automated counting systems in pharmacies.

Fill in the Blanks

Automated dispensing systems help to reduce

errors in pharmacies.

Multiple Choice

Why should automated machines not be used for penicillin or sulfa-containing products?

• They are too expensive to process these medications

• Residue may contaminate future prescriptions and cause allergy danger

• Machines cannot count these medications accurately

• These medications require refrigeration

Multiple Choice

When measuring liquid medications, what is the correct way to read the meniscus?

• Measure from the top of the meniscus at eye level

• Measure from the bottom of the meniscus at eye level

• Measure from the bottom of the meniscus above eye level

• Measure from the top of the meniscus below eye level

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for turning the label to the front or up before pouring liquids from a stock bottle?

• To prevent drips or spills from ruining the label

• To make the bottle easier to hold

• To ensure the liquid pours faster

• To keep the bottle cap clean

Multiple Select

When reconstituting powders into liquids, which of the following are important safety precautions to follow? (select all that apply)

• Use distilled water only

• Measure water at eye level, bottom of meniscus

• Avoid inhaling powder, especially allergenic medications

• Use tap water for convenience

Open Ended

Describe the steps involved in reconstituting powders into liquids and explain why proper technique is important.

Open Ended

What are some key responsibilities of a pharmacy technician when it comes to stocking, checking, and preparing medications?