Module 4: The Dispensing Process

a pharmacy tech is reconstituting a powered medication . which of the following actions should the technician take?

• shake loose the powder, and all liquid , then shake the bottle.
• shake loose the powder, and one half the the liquid, shake the bottle, and the other half of the liquid, and shake again.
• add one half of the liquid, shake the bottle, and the other half of the liquid , and shake the bottle again.
• and all the liquid at once, put the cap on, and shake vigorously.

Which of the below should be included on a prescription?

• directions for use
• expiration date
• minimum dosage
• patients DOB

Which of the following can be granted the right to prescribe medications ( prescription authority ) by their state board?

• vet tech
• physician assistant
• medical assistant
• dental assistant

Which of the following characteristics of a prescription notation most commonly describes the quantity of a medication that should be dispensed?

• the quantity is calculated after reading the sig.
• the unit of measure
• the quantity follows the # symbol
• the quantity may be incorporated with the patient directions and must be calculated

Which of the following requirements is unique to prescriptions for a controlled substance?

• quantity to be dispensed
• date the prescription id issued
• prescriber's DEA number
• if generic substitution is permitted.

A pharmacy tech receives a written prescription . Which of the following actions should the technician take first?

• enter the prescription information into the computer.
• review the prescription to verify it is complete and legible .
• request another technician to review for accuracy.
• ask is the patient would like to wait for the prescription or come back

i tab qid x 7 days . How much medication is needed to fill this prescription?

• 7
• 40
• 28
• 4

Which of the following actions should a pharmacy tech take if the route of administration is not specified on a prescription?

• call the prescriber
• check the dosage form
• assume the route is oral
• consider the prescription incomplete and invalid.

A pharmacy tech should identify that the rx below contains which of the following errors? alprazolam .5mg qd

• the dose is to high
• the dosage does not include a leading zero.
• the dosage should include a trailing zero
• the rx contains incomplete directions.

Why is it important for pharmacists to know a patients date of birth when receiving a prescription?

• it allows the pharmacist know a patients condition
• it allows the pharmacist to determine the appropriate dosage frequency
• it allows the pharmacist to ensure appropriate day's supply.
• it allows the pharmacist to ensure appropriate dosage.