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Module 4
Section 10 Key terms and definitions
Question | Answer |
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How many times can a medication be dispensed if the prescriber indicates 5 refills? | six times ( the original dispensing plus five refills) |
How can a pharmacy technician look up refill information on the computer if the patient brings an empty container or receipt to the pharmacy? | by prescription number in the computer |
The patient does not remember the name of the medication they need to have refilled. What should the pharmacy technician do if there is a long list of medications in the patient's electronic profile? | ask the patient what the medication is used for the help narrow down the medication by therapeutic category. |
What information should be verified if a patient brings in an empty container when requesting a refill? | whether the information that appears in the computer or file matches the information on the container or leaflet |
What are the refill regulations for schedule 2 medications? | refills are not permitted. |
What are the refill regulation for schedule III and IV medications? | cannot be refilled more than five time or after 6 months of date of issue |
Which type of refill is dispensed as needed up until the expiration date determined by the board of pharmacy? | PRN refill |
Most third party programs limit the number of doses that can be dispensed at one time to what amount? | a one month supply |
What type of medications do some third party programs allowed to be dispensed in larger quantityes? | maintenance medications |