Question 1

One of the reasons that nuclear pharmacy technicians usually make a higher salary than those in traditional settings is that:

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A)   Nuclear pharmacy technicians require an associate's degree
B)   Opportunities for jobs are limited in this field
C)   Risks are associated with this position
D)   Nuclear pharmacies are in remote areasE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Radiopharmaceuticals can be administered by:

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A)   Mouth
B)   Injection
C)   Installation in the bladder
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

What is the first task a pharmacy technician will do when performing medication reconciliation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Collect patient's insurance information
B)   Develop a list of current medications
C)   Develop a list of drug allergies
D)   Inform patients their rights under HIPAAE) A) and B)
F) None of the above B

Question 4

Which pharmacy setting may tech-check-check take place if approved by state law?

Accepted Answer

A)   Community pharmacy
B)   Hospital pharmacy
C)   Long-term care pharmacy
D)   Nuclear pharmacyE) A) and B)
F) A) and D) B

Question 5

Who is responsible for updating the Model Pharmacy Act every August?

Accepted Answer

A)   APHA
B)   ASHP
C)   BOP
D)   NABPE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

For which type of pharmacy technician position is it preferred that the technician have a bachelor's degree in computer science?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pharmacy technician educator
B)   Pharmacy informatics technician
C)   Nuclear pharmacy technician
D)   Medication reconciliation technicianE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following universities offer nuclear pharmacy training for technicians?

Accepted Answer

A)   University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
B)   Purdue University
C)   Ohio State University
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is(are)  required for a pharmacy technician to teach at an accredited college?

Accepted Answer

A)   National certification
B)   Retail and hospital pharmacy experience
C)   An associate or bachelor's degree
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following reasons account for the expected growth in employment opportunities for pharmacy technicians?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medication safety regulations.
B)   Increasing number of medications being developed.
C)   Growth of the older adult population.
D)   All of the above.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The specific class of drugs used in a nuclear pharmacy is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Nuclear medicines
B)   Radiopharmaceuticals
C)   Radiotherapies
D)   Radioactive medicinesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

What is medication reconciliation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ensuring all of the prescriptions are correctly filled.
B)   Ensuring all of the ordered prescriptions are filled.
C)   Comparing patients' medication orders with the medications they were taking before admission to the hospital.
D)   All of the above.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The increase in the number of older adult patients is attributable to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Improved health care
B)   Discovery of more effective treatments for medical conditions and diseases
C)   People having more money
D)   A and BE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

In what type of pharmacy setting are the pharmacist and technician not in direct contact with one another?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nuclear pharmacy
B)   Inpatient pharmacy
C)   Telepharmacy
D)   Retail pharmacyE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The job of a pharmacy purchasing agent may include:

Accepted Answer

A)   Meeting with sales representatives
B)   Negotiating prices and contracts
C)   Placing orders
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The provision of pharmaceutical care through the use of telecommunications and information technologies to patients at a distance is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Wireless pharmacy
B)   Telecom pharmacy
C)   Techno pharmacy
D)   TelepharmacyE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which type of advanced position involves traveling to the client's site to promote a medication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pharmaceutical sales representative
B)   Managed care technician
C)   Medication reconciliation technician
D)   Pharmacy informatics technicianE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

A medication reconciliation technician can help prevent:

Accepted Answer

A)   Drug omissions and duplications
B)   Dosing errors
C)   Drug-drug interactions
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) D

Question 18

Pharmacy benefit management (PBM)  companies hire pharmacy technicians to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Process claims for members according to their benefits
B)   Provide benefit information to patients
C)   Prepare mail-order prescriptions
D)   Perform all of the above tasksE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following advanced practice positions involve(s)  communication with patients?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pharmacy purchasing agent
B)   Medication reconciliation technician
C)   Managed care pharmacy technician
D)   B and CE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

What is the most important characteristic for someone wishing to obtain a position in health care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Certification
B)   Education
C)   Experience
D)   ProfessionalismE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 10: Additional Pharmacy Practice Settings

One of the reasons that nuclear pharmacy technicians usually make a higher salary than those in traditional settings is that:

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Radiopharmaceuticals can be administered by:

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What is the first task a pharmacy technician will do when performing medication reconciliation?

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Which pharmacy setting may tech-check-check take place if approved by state law?

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Who is responsible for updating the Model Pharmacy Act every August?

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For which type of pharmacy technician position is it preferred that the technician have a bachelor's degree in computer science?

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Which of the following universities offer nuclear pharmacy training for technicians?

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Which of the following is(are) required for a pharmacy technician to teach at an accredited college?

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Which of the following reasons account for the expected growth in employment opportunities for pharmacy technicians?

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The specific class of drugs used in a nuclear pharmacy is known as:

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What is medication reconciliation?

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The increase in the number of older adult patients is attributable to:

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In what type of pharmacy setting are the pharmacist and technician not in direct contact with one another?

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The job of a pharmacy purchasing agent may include:

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The provision of pharmaceutical care through the use of telecommunications and information technologies to patients at a distance is called:

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Which type of advanced position involves traveling to the client's site to promote a medication?

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A medication reconciliation technician can help prevent:

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Pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies hire pharmacy technicians to:

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Which of the following advanced practice positions involve(s) communication with patients?

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What is the most important characteristic for someone wishing to obtain a position in health care?

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