Work Environment and Opportunities Flashcards
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What is a key responsibility of a pharmacy technician working in a home infusion pharmacy?
Answer: Preparing sterile IV medications for patients receiving treatment at home
Home infusion pharmacy technicians prepare sterile IV preparations that patients or caregivers administer at home under a care plan.
Which ASHP document outlines the minimum required competencies and training standards for pharmacy technician practice?
Answer: ASHP Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Education and Training
ASHP's Model Curriculum defines core competencies for pharmacy technician education programs to ensure standardized training nationwide.
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.
In which work environment would a pharmacy technician most likely need certification in hazardous drug handling per USP ?
Answer: Oncology infusion pharmacy preparing chemotherapy agents
USP governs hazardous drug handling, and oncology pharmacies preparing chemotherapy must strictly comply with these standards.
Which scheduling system do most hospitals use for pharmacy technicians to ensure 24-hour medication coverage?
Answer: Rotating shifts covering days, evenings, nights, and weekends
Hospitals require 24/7 pharmacy coverage, so technicians typically rotate through day, evening, and overnight shifts including weekends.
What is the primary purpose of a pharmacy technician advanced practice role in medication reconciliation?
Answer: To identify discrepancies between a patient's medication history and current hospital orders
Medication reconciliation technicians compare home medication lists with hospital orders to catch errors or omissions that could cause patient harm.
Which professional resource would a pharmacy technician most likely consult to stay current on drug shortages affecting their practice setting?
Answer: The FDA Drug Shortages Database
The FDA Drug Shortages Database is updated regularly and is the primary resource for tracking current and resolved medication supply issues.