The Pharmacy Technician

Chapter 2

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What function(s) does a pharmacy technician

perform?

Filling prescriptions

Compounding prescriptions

Working on inventory control

All of the above

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Which statement is NOT true?

The pharmacy technician works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

The pharmacist is not legally responsible for the technician’s performance.

Pharmacists rely upon the assistance of trained support staff.

The estimate of pharmacy technicians employed will increase by more than 30% through 2020.

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Where would you NOT find a pharmacy technician

employed?

Nuclear pharmacies

Hospitals

Gas stations

Long-term care facilities

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In 1996, what law was passed to ensure patient

confidentiality?Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

American Health-System Pharmacy Act

Safe Medicine Practice Act

Commission for Certification Act

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Pharmacy technicians must be competent in which skill

areas?

Interpersonal skills

Mathematics, problem solving, and computer

Language and terminology

All of the above

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Which statement is NOT true?

The ASHP is the leading association for pharmacists practicing in hospitals.

The ASHP is responsible for maintaining a directory for pharmacy technician training programs.

Regulations to be a pharmacy technician do not vary from state to state.

Your employer is legally responsible for your performance.

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Yes No(Hint: see page 28 of The Pharmacy Technician

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State training requirements for pharmacy technicians are

found on which website?

NABP

APhA

PTCE

ExCPT

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Certification must be renewed every

One year

Two years

Three years

Four years

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Which statement is NOT true about pharmacy

certification?There are federal standards required for training or competency of a pharmacy technician.

Certification is a mark of achievement recognized by employers.

Some employers may pay for some of the cost of a certification exam.

Certification is mainly voluntary.

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Which statement is NOT true about the PTCE and

ExCPT examinations?

Only the PTCE is certified by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Beginning in 2013, the PTCE will cover nine Knowledge Domains.

PTCE candidates must have never been convicted of a pharmacy or drug-related misdemeanor.

ExCPT candidates must be at least 18 years old.

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