Patient Counseling Flashcards
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A patient picking up a new nitroglycerin sublingual prescription asks how to store it. Which instruction is correct?
Answer: Keep in the original amber glass bottle away from heat and light
Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets must be kept in the original amber glass container because plastic absorbs the drug and light/heat degrade it.
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.
A patient asks a pharmacy technician whether it is safe to take ibuprofen with their blood pressure medication. The technician should:
Answer: Refer the patient to the pharmacist immediately
Drug interaction questions require pharmacist judgment; technicians must refer all clinical questions to the pharmacist.
Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary label that should be applied to a metronidazole prescription?
Answer: Avoid alcohol while taking this medication
Metronidazole can cause a severe disulfiram-like reaction when combined with alcohol, so an 'avoid alcohol' auxiliary label is required.
A caregiver picking up a pediatric amoxicillin suspension asks how to measure the dose accurately. The technician should provide:
Answer: An oral syringe or calibrated dosing cup from the pharmacy
Calibrated oral syringes or dosing cups ensure accurate measurement; household spoons vary widely in volume.
A patient states they cannot afford their brand-name medication. The pharmacy technician's FIRST step should be to:
Answer: Inform the pharmacist and ask about generic alternatives or assistance programs
The technician should involve the pharmacist and explore generics or manufacturer assistance programs as appropriate next steps.
Which statement about medication adherence counseling is within the pharmacy technician's scope of practice?
Answer: Reminding the patient of the refill due date and encouraging them to return on time
Technicians can support adherence through administrative reminders; clinical recommendations require pharmacist involvement.