Mixed Deck — All CPHT Topics Flashcards
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A medication is removed from use because the manufacturer issued a Class I recall. This means the product:
Answer: Will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
A Class I recall indicates the product poses a serious risk of adverse health consequences or death.
Which of the following technical skills is important for a pharmacy technician?
Answer: Operating pharmacy management software
Pharmacy management software is the central tool for daily operations in most pharmacies, used for entering prescriptions, managing patient profiles, processing insurance claims, and tracking inventory. Proficiency in operating this software is essential for efficient, accurate, and compliant workflow in any pharmacy setting.
A pharmacy technician working the overnight shift in a hospital notices an unusual spike in controlled substance waste documentation. What is the most appropriate action?
Answer: Alert the on-call pharmacist immediately and follow controlled substance discrepancy protocols
Controlled substance discrepancies must be reported immediately to the pharmacist and investigated per facility protocol to comply with DEA regulations.
Which safety program do many hospital pharmacy departments implement to reduce medication errors and near-misses?
Answer: ISMP Medication Error Reporting Program (MERP)
ISMP's MERP allows healthcare professionals to report medication errors and near-misses to improve safety practices across the industry.
ASHP's Model Curriculum for pharmacy technician programs emphasizes competency in which of the following domains?
Answer: Foundational knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors
ASHP's Model Curriculum organizes competency around foundational knowledge, technical skills, and professional behaviors appropriate for technicians.
What does 'NKA' mean on a patient profile?
Answer: No Known Allergies
NKA stands for 'No Known Allergies,' indicating the patient has no documented drug, food, or environmental allergies on record.
What distinguishes a compounding pharmacy from a standard retail pharmacy?
Answer: It customizes drug formulations to meet individual patient needs not available commercially
Compounding pharmacies create customized medications — such as altered doses, forms, or combinations — for patients with specific medical needs.
Which of the following actions is within the scope of a pharmacy technician?
Answer: Entering prescription data into the dispensing system
Data entry into the dispensing system is a standard technician duty performed under pharmacist supervision.
What is the PCN number on an insurance card used for?
Answer: Processor Control Number used to route claims within a PBM's system
The PCN (Processor Control Number) works with the BIN to route the pharmacy claim to the correct processor within the PBM's system.
What is the primary purpose of the National Drug Code (NDC) number on a medication label?
Answer: To uniquely identify the manufacturer, product, and package size
The NDC is an 11-digit code that uniquely identifies the labeler, product, and trade package of every drug.
Which federal agency regulates controlled substances dispensed in a pharmacy?
Answer: DEA
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulates the handling, dispensing, and record-keeping of controlled substances.
How many 250 mg capsules are needed to fill a prescription for amoxicillin 500 mg TID for 10 days?
Answer: 60 capsules
500 mg ÷ 250 mg = 2 capsules/dose × 3 doses/day × 10 days = 60 capsules.
A TPN order calls for 500 mL of 70% dextrose and 500 mL of 10% amino acids. What is the final dextrose concentration in the combined 1,000 mL bag?
Answer: 35%
500 mL × 70% = 350 g dextrose; 350 g ÷ 1,000 mL × 100 = 35%.
A prescription calls for 1 tsp of a liquid medication TID for 7 days. How many mL should be dispensed?
Answer: 105 mL
1 tsp = 5 mL; 5 mL × 3 doses/day × 7 days = 105 mL.
What does 'COB' stand for in pharmacy billing?
Answer: Coordination of Benefits
COB (Coordination of Benefits) is the process of determining which insurance plan pays first when a patient has multiple insurance plans.
A patient requests an early refill of their Schedule IV benzodiazepine, claiming they lost their medication. Which action is most appropriate?
Answer: Consult the PDMP, use professional judgment, and document the reason if dispensed
For lost CIII–CV medications, pharmacists should check the PDMP, use professional judgment, and document the reason; there is no absolute federal prohibition on early dispensing for these schedules.
A pharmacy technician notices that a co-worker is regularly accessing patient profiles for individuals who are not current customers. What should the technician do?
Answer: Report the behavior to the pharmacist or compliance officer as a potential HIPAA violation
Unauthorized access to patient records is a HIPAA violation that must be reported to supervisors or the privacy compliance officer immediately.
What is the purpose of a 'certificate of analysis' (COA) when procuring bulk drug substances for compounding?
Answer: It documents identity, purity, potency, and sterility test results for the raw ingredient
A COA from the manufacturer or third-party lab confirms the active pharmaceutical ingredient meets stated specifications before use in compounding.
When a pharmacy technician notices a patient has prescriptions from three different prescribers, the BEST action is to:
Answer: Alert the pharmacist so they can review for drug interactions
The technician should flag potential interactions to the pharmacist, who is responsible for clinical review and patient counseling.
Which schedule of controlled substances has NO currently accepted medical use in the United States?
Answer: Schedule I
Schedule I substances like heroin and LSD have no accepted medical use and the highest potential for abuse under federal law.