ExCPT Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Online Study Guide 2.0 NHA Pharmaseer
Modules 1 & 2 Vocabulary & Questions
The Formula for converting between Celsius and Fahrenheit
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-5F = 9C + 160
Class I medication recall
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Most serious recall. A medication product is
being recalled because there is a strong chance of serious adverse effects or
death to the patient
Class II medication recall
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-A medication product is being recalled because
there is a temporary (but reversible) chance of adverse effect or little chance
of serious adverse effect
Class III medication recall
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-A medication product is being recalled because
of a problem that is not likely to cause adverse effects
Intake area
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Designated location where patients can leave
prescriptions. Keep the intake area clean, uncluttered, and structured to
facilitate a positive first impression.
Processing area
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Where data entry occurs; should be as free from
distraction as possible. There should be areas for prescriptions that require
processing, those waiting for preparation or dispensing, those requiring
verification, and those needing intervention. Each prescription will have a
separate bin or tote to prevent mislabeling. This area also houses counting
equipment, distilled water, compounding or replacing equipment, scales ,
calculators, containers, and labels.
Processed prescriptions area
, M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Stores completed prescriptions until patient
pick-up. Only prescriptions that have completed the final verification process
are allowed in this area.
Out window
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Area designated for patients to pick up
completed prescriptions. Cash registers are located here to process payments
for the verified prescriptions.
Reorder Points (ROP)
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-A set minimum stock level in which a medication
should be reordered
Reorder Quantities (ROQ)
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Identifies how much of the medication should be
ordered.
Technician responsibilities when ordering prescriptions
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Review computer generated order and edit as
needed.
Fill out DEA-222 for all CII controlled substances and have an authorized
pharmacist sign.
Inspect fast movers and emergency medication shelves for stock levels.
Notify the pharmacist of back ordered or discontinued items.
Print copies of submitted orders
Technician responsibilities when receiving prescriptions
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Verify supplier name and address and quantity
of the order.
Inspect shipments for damage and note all observations.
Check that shipments match details on purchase order.
Sign and date the invoice
Check expiration dates
Bring products that are new, discontinued, partial fills. Special orders, or on
back order to the attention of the pharmacist or management.
Technician responsibilities when stocking prescriptions
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Check expiration dates and stock using first in
first out (FIFO) method.
Inspect products for anything unusual
Online Study Guide 2.0 NHA Pharmaseer
Modules 1 & 2 Vocabulary & Questions
The Formula for converting between Celsius and Fahrenheit
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-5F = 9C + 160
Class I medication recall
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Most serious recall. A medication product is
being recalled because there is a strong chance of serious adverse effects or
death to the patient
Class II medication recall
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-A medication product is being recalled because
there is a temporary (but reversible) chance of adverse effect or little chance
of serious adverse effect
Class III medication recall
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-A medication product is being recalled because
of a problem that is not likely to cause adverse effects
Intake area
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Designated location where patients can leave
prescriptions. Keep the intake area clean, uncluttered, and structured to
facilitate a positive first impression.
Processing area
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Where data entry occurs; should be as free from
distraction as possible. There should be areas for prescriptions that require
processing, those waiting for preparation or dispensing, those requiring
verification, and those needing intervention. Each prescription will have a
separate bin or tote to prevent mislabeling. This area also houses counting
equipment, distilled water, compounding or replacing equipment, scales ,
calculators, containers, and labels.
Processed prescriptions area
, M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Stores completed prescriptions until patient
pick-up. Only prescriptions that have completed the final verification process
are allowed in this area.
Out window
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Area designated for patients to pick up
completed prescriptions. Cash registers are located here to process payments
for the verified prescriptions.
Reorder Points (ROP)
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-A set minimum stock level in which a medication
should be reordered
Reorder Quantities (ROQ)
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Identifies how much of the medication should be
ordered.
Technician responsibilities when ordering prescriptions
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Review computer generated order and edit as
needed.
Fill out DEA-222 for all CII controlled substances and have an authorized
pharmacist sign.
Inspect fast movers and emergency medication shelves for stock levels.
Notify the pharmacist of back ordered or discontinued items.
Print copies of submitted orders
Technician responsibilities when receiving prescriptions
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Verify supplier name and address and quantity
of the order.
Inspect shipments for damage and note all observations.
Check that shipments match details on purchase order.
Sign and date the invoice
Check expiration dates
Bring products that are new, discontinued, partial fills. Special orders, or on
back order to the attention of the pharmacist or management.
Technician responsibilities when stocking prescriptions
M.1 VOCAB - correct answer-Check expiration dates and stock using first in
first out (FIFO) method.
Inspect products for anything unusual
