NHA Pharmacy Technician Fall Final Exam

What is the difference between a hypodermic needle and a vented needle?

• A hypodermic needle is used for injections, while a vented needle allows air to enter a vial, preventing a vacuum.

• A hypodermic needle is used for drawing blood, while a vented needle is used for suturing.

• A hypodermic needle is thicker than a vented needle, which is used for intravenous therapy.

• A hypodermic needle is used for vaccinations, while a vented needle is used for administering oral medications.

What tasks are pharmacy technicians prohibited from performing?

• Final product verification

• Compounding medications

• Administering vaccines

• Monitoring patient progress

What does 'gtts' mean in a prescription?

• Grams

• Drops

• Tablets

• Syrup

What is the significance of controlled substance disposal?

• It helps in reducing the risk of drug abuse and environmental harm.

• It is a task that pharmacy technicians may assist with, ensuring compliance with regulations.

• It allows for the safe storage of medications for future use.

• It is primarily a financial decision for pharmacies.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What does 'UD' mean in a prescription?

• 'UD' stands for 'as directed,' indicating that the medication should be used according to the prescriber's instructions.

• 'UD' means 'use daily,' suggesting the medication should be taken every day.

• 'UD' indicates 'under dosage,' referring to a lower than prescribed amount.

• 'UD' stands for 'urgent delivery,' meaning the medication should be delivered quickly.

What is the role of a pharmacy technician in patient counseling?

• Pharmacy technicians can counsel patients about prescribed medication use.

• Pharmacy technicians are responsible for verifying prescriptions.

• Pharmacy technicians cannot counsel patients about prescribed medication use; this is the responsibility of the pharmacist.

• Pharmacy technicians can only provide information about over-the-counter medications.

What is the scope of practice for a pharmacy technician?

• Pharmacy technicians can perform final product verification and counsel patients.

• Pharmacy technicians can prepare insurance claims, assist pharmacists, and manage inventory.

• Pharmacy technicians can only manage inventory and cannot assist pharmacists.

• Pharmacy technicians can perform all tasks related to patient counseling.

What does 'ii gtts ad tid UD' mean in a prescription?

• It means to instill two drops in the right ear three times per day as directed.

• It means to take two tablets by mouth every day.

• It means to apply one cream to the affected area twice daily.

• It means to inject one dose into the left arm once a week.

What is medication reconciliation?

• A process of obtaining a complete medication history to ensure accurate medication management.

• A method for prescribing new medications without reviewing existing ones.

• A technique for reducing the number of medications a patient takes.

• A strategy for increasing the dosage of medications without patient consent.

What is the role of a pharmacy technician in compounding medications?

• Pharmacy technicians can compound IV chemotherapy medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.

• Pharmacy technicians are responsible for prescribing medications to patients.

• Pharmacy technicians can independently create new medications without supervision.

• Pharmacy technicians only assist in the distribution of medications, not compounding.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-4