Week 1 General Meeting Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) Pre-Pharmacy Society Week 1 General Meeting Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
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Drug of the Week Brand Name : Namenda Generic Name : ________
Drug of the Week Brand Name : Namenda Generic Name : Memantine Use: Treatment of _______'s Disease
Drug of the Week Brand Name : Namenda Generic Name : Memantine Use: Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Dosage Form : 5 mg tablet, 10 mg tablet, ____ mg/mL oral solution
Drug of the Week Brand Name : Namenda Generic Name : Memantine Use: Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Dosage Form : 5 mg tablet, 10 mg tablet, 2 mg/mL oral solution
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ICEBREAKER WATERMELON!! 1. Make a circle out of your family! To pass left: move right hand across your face to the left while making a slurping sound To pass right: move left hand across your face to the right while making a slurping sound to skip to the left: move your right hand upwards towards your face while making an "AHHH" noise to skip to the right: move your left hand upwards towards your face while making an "AHHH" noise
Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
What is the PTCE? Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Fulfills the "Qualifying Documentation" requirement for the application to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Who can apply for licensure? Anyone who has a... High school diploma or GED Can disclose all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration/licensure actions Comply with all applicable PTCB certification policies Passing score on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
When can you take the PTCE? There are many different times you will be able to choose from to take the examination. No set time in the year you must take your examination.
Where can you take the PTCE? Pearson VUE Professional Centers Closest Centers Lake Forest - 7.5 miles away from Irvine Anaheim - 9.9 miles away from Irvine
Logistics 90 Multiple Choice Questions 110 Minutes to answer (1 hour and 50 minutes) 10 out of 90 do not count toward the score (they are pilot questions) No penalty for guessing 5 minute tutorial before and 5 minute survey after the test Total of 120 minutes ( two hours)
What is covered on the PTCE? Broken down into 3 Categories 1.Assisting the Pharmacist in Serving Patients 66% of the exam. 2. Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems. 22% of the exam. 3. Participating in the Administration and Management of Pharmacy Practice 12% of the exam.
Assisting the Pharmacist in Serving Patients Receive prescription/medication order(s) from patient/patient's representative, prescriber, or other healthcare professional Process a prescription/medication order Enter prescription/medication order information onto profile Calculate quantity and days supply of finished dosage forms for dispensing. http://www.ptcb.org/get-certified/prepare/content-outline-1#.UVxqNJOTjKA
Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems Identify pharmaceuticals, durable and non- durable medical equipment, devices, and supplies to be ordered Dispose of or destroy pharmaceuticals or supplies (for example, hazardous substances, investigational products, controlled substances, non-dispensable products) Perform required inventories and maintain associated records http://www.ptcb.org/get-certified/prepare/content-outline-2#.UVyNpZOTjKA
Participating in the Administration and Management of Pharmacy Practice Coordinate written, electronic, and oral communications throughout the practice setting (route phone calls, faxes, verbal and written refill authorizations) Update, maintain, and use manual or electronic information systems (patient profiles, prescription records, inventory logs, reference materials) in order to perform job related activities http://www.ptcb.org/get-certified/prepare/content-outline-3#.UVyM7pOTjKA
How should you study for the exam? 1. Mosby's Review for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (~35$) 2. Review books are available in the Pharm Sci Office 3. Online Resources http://www.pharmacy-tech-study.com/index.html 4. Pharmacy Technician School*
Tips for the Examination 1. Get Sleep 2. Use common sense! 3. Don't be anxious, its not too bad 4. Read the question carefully 5. Go with your gut instinct!
Things to make sure you understand. 1. SIG abbreviations 2. Pharmaceutical Math 3. Laws
Changes coming to the PTCE 1. Pharmacology for Technicians (13.75%) 2. Pharmacy Law and Regulations (12.50%) 3. Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding(8.75%) 4. Medication Safety (12.50%) 5. Pharmacy Quality Assurance (7.50%) 6. Medication Order Entry and FIll Process (17.5%) 7. Pharmacy Inventory Management (8.75%) 8. Pharmacy Billing and Reimbursement(8.75%) 9. Pharmacy Information Systems Usage and Application (10%)
SIG Review ss = _______
SIG Review ss = one half po = ______
SIG Review ss = one half po = by mouth qod= _______
SIG Review ss = one half po = by mouth qod= every other day prn = _____________
SIG Review ss = one half po = by mouth qod= every other day prn = as needed qs= ___________
SIG Review ss = one half po = by mouth qod= every other day prn = as needed qs= quantity sufficient cc = ___________
SIG Review ss = one half po = by mouth qod= every other day prn = as needed qs= quantity sufficient cc = cubic centimeter (1 mL) im= _________
SIG Review ss = one half po = by mouth qod= every other day prn = as needed qs= quantity sufficient cc = cubic centimeter (1 mL) im= intramuscular N/V= ___________
SIG Review ss = one half po = by mouth qod= every other day prn = as needed qs= quantity sufficient cc = cubic centimeter (1 mL) im= intramuscular N/V= nausea and vomiting
Sample Questions When a community pharmacy orders stock from a new wholesaler, which drugs must be ordered using a DEA form 222? A. CII only B. CII and CIII only C. CII, CIII, and CIV only D. ALL controlled substances
Sample Questions When a community pharmacy orders stock from a new wholesaler, which drugs must be ordered using a DEA form 222? A. CII only B. CII and CIII only C. CII, CIII, and CIV only D. ALL controlled substances
Sample Questions A new customer at your retail pharmacy has brought in a script for: Percocet 2.5mg 1- 2tab Q4h. Which of the following information is NOT required on the patients packing label. A. Prescription Number B. Patients name C. Filling pharmacists name D. Prescribing doctors DEA number
Sample Questions A new customer at your retail pharmacy has brought in a script for: Percocet 2.5mg 1- 2tab Q4h. Which of the following information is NOT required on the patients packing label. A. Prescription Number B. Patients name C. Filling pharmacists name D. Prescribing doctors DEA number
Sample Questions If 3 grams of active ingredient are needed to make 1 pint of a suspension, how much active ingredients is needed to make 1 gallon of the suspension? A. 50 grams B. 18 grams C. 24 grams D. 30 grams
Sample Questions If 3 grams of active ingredient are needed to make 1 pint of a suspension, how much active ingredients is needed to make 1 gallon of the suspension? A. 50 grams B. 18 grams C. 24 grams D. 30 grams
Sample Questions If a Tadalafil 10mg/tab has a typical half life of 17.5 hours, how long will it take until the blood concentration of this dosage falls to 25% of its initial strength? A. 70 Hours B. 52.5 Hours C. 35 Hours D. 17.5 Hours
Sample Questions If a Tadalafil 10mg/tab has a typical half life of 17.5 hours, how long will it take until the blood concentration of this dosage falls to 25% of its initial strength? A. 70 Hours B. 52.5 Hours C. 35 Hours D. 17.5 Hours
Sample Questions Which route of administration will give the highest blood concentration level in the shortest time. A. Sub-Lingual B. Transdermal Patch C. Vaporizer D. Intravenous
Sample Questions Which route of administration will give the hihest blood concentration level in the shortest time. A. Sub-Lingual B. Transdermal Patch C. Vaporizer D. Intravenous
Sample Questions A patient suffering severe pain is prescribed Vicodin which contains 10mg of Hydrocodone and 660mg of APAP. The script reads: Vicodin HP 1 TAB QID PRN x 10D How many grams of Hydrocodone will be in this order? A. .004 B. .040 C. .400 D. 4.00
Sample Questions A patient suffering severe pain is prescribd Vicodin which contains 10mg of Hydrocodone and 660mg of APAP. The script reads: Vicodin HP 1 TAB QID PRN x 10D How many grams of Hydrocodone will be in this order? A. .004 B. .040 C. .400 D. 4.00
Becoming a Certified Pharmacy Tech Passing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam does NOT mean you are a certified Pharmacy Technician You must complete an application found on the the Board of Pharmacy website
Things You Need to Complete the Application 1. Application Fee- 80$ 2. 2x2 Passport Style Photo must be taken within 60 days of filing the application. 3. A filled out Application - can be found on http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/forms/tch_app_pkt.pdf 4. A transcript from your High School showing that you graduated. 5. Qualifying Documentation
Qualifying Documentation Can be either: 1. Affidavit of Completed Coursework or Graduation for Pharmacy Technician 2. Certified Copy or Original Certificate of your PTCB certification 3. Copy of your military training DD214
Overall Cost Application Cost - 80$ Notarizing(Self Query + PTCE Certificate) - 20$ Fingerprint Scan- 73$ Self Query - 16$ Passport Style Photo ~ 20$ Taking the PTCE - 123$ Total Cost ~ 332$
Sample Questions From the following directions, determine the number of tablets to be dispensed: 1 tab po qid x 5 days 1 tab po tid x 5 days 1 tab po bid x 5 days ss tab po qd x 5 days A. 46 B. 47.5 C. 45 D. 44.5
Sample Questions From the following directions, determine the number of tablets to be dispensed: 1 tab po qid x 5 days 1 tab po tid x 5 days 1 tab po bid x 5 days ss tab po qd x 5 days A. 46 B. 47.5 C. 45 D. 44.5
Sample Questions Three separate drugs are required to make a 3:5:7 450g ointment. How much of each drug is needed, respectively? A. 70g; 140g; 240g B. 90g;150g;210g C. 100g; 100g; 250g D. 150g; 150g; 150g
Sample Questions Three separate drugs are required to make a 3:5:7 450g ointment. How much of each drug is needed, respectively? A. 70g; 140g; 240g B. 90g;150g;210g C. 100g; 100g; 250g D. 150g; 150g; 150g
Sample Questions To be in compliance with the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, an individual's purchase of pseudoephedrine must be limited to _____ in a 24 hour period. A. 3.6g B. 7.5g C. 9g D. None of the above
Sample Questions To be in compliance with the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, an individual's purchase of pseudoephedrine must be limited to _____ in a 24 hour period. A. 3.6g B. 7.5g C. 9g D. None of the above
Sample Questions An IV has been ordered to run at 10 drops/min. It contains 450mg of a particular drug in a total of 1000mL. How many mg of the drug will the patient receive per hour if the set is calibrated to deliver 60drops/mL? A. 10mg/hr B. 14.5mg/hr C. 4.5mg/hr D. 600mg/hr
Sample Questions An IV has been ordered to run at 10 drops/min. It contains 450mg of a particular drug in a total of 1000mL. How many mg of the drug will the patient receive per hour if the set is calibrated to deliver 60drops/mL? A. 10mg/hr B. 14.5mg/hr C. 4.5mg/hr D. 600mg/hr
Sample Questions Which of the following classes of antibiotics does gentamicin belong to? A. Aminoglycosides B. Cephalosporins C. Fluoroquinolones D. Macrolides
Sample Questions Which of the following classes of antibiotics does gentamicin belong to? A. Aminoglycosides B. Cephalosporins C. Fluoroquinolones D. Macrolides
Sample Questions How much 75% ethanol is needed to make 300ml of 30% ethanol? A. 80mL B. 120mL C. 180mL D. 240mL
Sample Questions How much 75% ethanol is needed to make 300ml of 30% ethanol? A. 80mL B. 120mL C. 180mL D. 240mL
Sample Questions Which of the following drugs, when prescribed in the US, may not have any refills on the same script? A. Xanax B. Ativan C. Percocet D. Vicodin
Sample Questions Which of the following drugs, when prescribed in the US, may not have any refills on the same script? A. Xanax B. Ativan C. Percocet D. Vicodin
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