Sterile Compounding for Pharm Techs--A text and review for Certification

Sterile Compounding for Pharm Techs--A text and review for Certification
Author: Kristy Malacos
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2014-10-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071831517
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PREPARE SAFE AND QUALITY STERILE PRODUCTS IN ANY PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Training and Review for Certification is an essential resource for students in pharmacy technician programs and for technicians requiring training for IV certification or employment. It is designed to teach student technicians important theory and concepts of sterile compounding and to keep seasoned practitioners current with the ever-changing regulatory standards, as well as the many new products and technologies designed to minimize contamination and improve quality. Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Training and Review for Certification is enhanced by easy-to-follow instructional charts and illustrations. Each chapter includes discussion questions, laboratory exercises, practice questions, and PTCB-style review questions. In addition, a sterile compounding final exam is included to provide a complete review of the text. INTRODUCTION TO STERILE COMPOUNDING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR STERILE COMPOUNDING QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE PHARMACY CALCULATIONS ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE STERILE PRODUCT PREPARATION TPN, CHEMOTHERAPY, AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHARMACY

Mosby's Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians

Mosby's Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians
Author: Karen Davis
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2019-12-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323709818
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Gain a complete introduction to institutional pharmacy practice and efficiently prepare for the new sterile compounding certification exam! Comprehensively covering sterile products, aseptic technique, and the workings of the sterile compounding facility, Mosby's Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition, focuses on safe and accurate practice. This edition has expanded and updated coverage to address preparation, processing, medications, technique, and documentation, with review, analysis, and application of , , and and additional content on waste management, workflow, safety and compliance, billing and reimbursement, and emergency management. Illustrations abound, and content is brought to life with an updated art program, step-by-step procedures, and technician notes and alerts. Certification review questions are included with each chapter, and online student and instructor resources round out the offering. - Competency forms, lab activities, and sample compounding orders allow you to perform basic, hands-on aseptic manipulations in the lab. - Mini-case scenarios promote critical thinking and application. - Tech Notes, Tech Alerts, and Did You Know? boxes offer key information on-the-job success. - Content modeled after ASHP curriculum for technician training. - Chapter quizzes and an online sample exam offer student practice and exam preparation. - Instructor support materials online, including lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, student handouts, answer keys, an image collection, and chapter pretests. - NEW! Expanded and updated content on all aspects of preparation, processing, medications, techniques, and documentation plus new content on the sterile environment; , , and ; hazardous materials and waste management; workflow, quality control; safety and compliance; billing and reimbursement; and emergency and disaster planning. - NEW! Procedure boxes with step-by-step instructions, technique photos, and rationales. - NEW and EXPANDED! Updated art program focuses on the sterile environment, equipment and supplies, and skills. - NEW! Chapter quiz questions and a sample exam prepare students for classroom exams or the new certification credentialing exam.

Certification Exam Review for the Pharmacy Technician

Certification Exam Review for the Pharmacy Technician
Author: Mike Johnston
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-03-20
Genre: Pharmacy
ISBN: 9780134056449
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For all courses intended to help students prepare for the PTCB pharmacy technician certification exam Certification Exam Review for the Pharmacy Technician has one purpose--to aid students in successfully passing the PTCB national certification exam on the first attempt. Unlike other PTCB study guides, Certification Exam Review for the Pharmacy Technician weights its content to precisely reflect the PTCB's exam weightings, and carefully avoids distracting material not covered on the exam. The Third Edition contains nine all-new chapters that match the new exam blueprint. The authors present five complete practice exams, each with 90 multiple-choice questions designed to closely replicate the actual three-hour PTCB exam experience. All answers are provided, along with clearly explained rationales for each. To provide even more practice, the book also contains three math and two trade/generic classification tests.

Manual for Pharmacy Technicians

Manual for Pharmacy Technicians
Author: Bonnie S. Bachenheimer
Publisher: ASHP
Total Pages: 1066
Release: 2019-08-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 158528503X
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The Trusted Training Resource for Pharmacy Technicians at All Levels The role of pharmacy technicians is rapidly expanding, and demand for well-trained technicians has never been higher! Technicians are assuming more responsibilities and are taking on greater leadership roles. Quality training material is increasingly important for new technicians entering the field, and current technicians looking to advance. Look no further than the new 5th edition of the best-selling Manual for Pharmacy Technicians to master the practical skills and gain the foundational knowledge all technicians need to be successful.

Non-Sterile for Pharm Techs-Text and Certification Review

Non-Sterile for Pharm Techs-Text and Certification Review
Author: Denise Propes
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2014-10-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 007182989X
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LEARN HOW TO PREPARE QUALITY COMPOUNDED PHARMACEUTICALS IN ANY PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT Non-Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians is written to provide pharmacy technicians with a solid foundational knowledge of non-sterile compounding and toprepare them for the Pharmacy Technician Board Certification examination. It explains in detail the tools, equipment, and documents necessary to ensurethe accurate preparation of compounded pharmaceuticals. You will find easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures for preparing liquid, solid, and semi-solid compounded dosage forms. Each chapter includes Pharmacy Technician Board Certification-style questions, calculation exercises designed to reinforce key concepts, and discussion topics to promote creative thinking. Non-Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians covers all the concepts and processes necessary to prepare the student, novice, or seasoned pharmacy technician with the tools to enter this growing pharmacy sector, or enhance their skills in order to be successful in any non-sterile compounding practice environment.

The Pharmacy Technician, 7e

The Pharmacy Technician, 7e
Author: Perspective Press
Publisher: Morton Publishing Company
Total Pages: 689
Release: 2020-01-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1640432183
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Endorsed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), The Pharmacy Technician, 7e, is a valuable tool for pharmacy technician students. This applied, accessible book is a practical text for understanding the principles, career concepts, and pharmacy skills needed to be a successful pharmacy technician. It offers clear, concise information to help students learn the material and pass the national certification exams: the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), and the Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). This book was designed to be accompanied by The Pharmacy Technician, Workbook & Certification Review, 7e, to help prepare for the certification exams. This textbook aligns with the Fifth Edition of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Programs and the 2020 content outline for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE).

Pharmacy Technician Exam

Pharmacy Technician Exam
Author:
Publisher: Learning Express (NY)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Pharmacy
ISBN: 9781576857373
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This book is part of the Success in 20 minutes a Day series, a proven program, now revamped, with an eye-catching, modern design and updates throughout. This invaluable skill-building guide features: a pretest, which pinpoints strengths and weaknesses - hundreds of exercises in a test format for essential practice, including lessons in fractions, probability, word problems, algebraic equations, and more - a posttest to reveal progress - additional resources and tips for preparing for important tests

Sterile Processing for Pharmacy Technicians

Sterile Processing for Pharmacy Technicians
Author: Karen Davis, AAHCA, BS, CPhT
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2013-09-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455711276
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Covering aseptic technique and how to prepare sterile products, Sterile Processing for Pharmacy Technicians ensures safety, accuracy, and correctness of medications. Reflecting American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) competencies, this comprehensive book provides principles and guidelines, laboratory exercises, and hands-on practice with actual institutional orders. Written by expert pharmacy technician educator Karen Davis, Sterile Processing for Pharmacy Technicians also provides checklists that map to ASHP competencies! Complete coverage of USP 797 guidelines, basic aseptic manipulations, and working with IVs prepares you for institutional externships and for practice. Unique! ASHP competency checklists allow accurate documentation of competencies. Lab activities allow you to perform basic, hands-on aseptic manipulations in the lab. Tech Notes provide hints that you can use on the job. Tech Alerts provide safety warnings and help you avoid common errors. Guidelines and objectives are consistent with the ASHP Model Curriculum for Technician Training. Student resources on an Evolve companion website help you review and apply what you have learned with quizzes, syringe calculations, and critical thinking exercises.

Ptcb Exam Study Guide

Ptcb Exam Study Guide
Author: Ptce Exam Study Guide Team
Publisher:
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2017-05-27
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 9781628454420
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PTCB Exam Study Guide: Test Prep Book & Practice Test Questions for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) Developed for test takers trying to achieve a passing score on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), this comprehensive study guide includes: -Quick Overview -Test-Taking Strategies -Introduction to the PTCB -Pharmacology for Technicians -Pharmacy Law and Regulations -Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding -Medication Safety -Pharmacy Quality Assurance -Medication Order Entry and Fill Process -Pharmacy Inventory Management -Pharmacy Billing and Reimbursement -Information System Usage and Application -Practice Questions -Detailed Answer Explanations Each section of the test has a comprehensive review that goes into detail to cover all of the content likely to appear on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). The practice test questions are each followed by detailed answer explanations. If you miss a question, it's important that you are able to understand the nature of your mistake and how to avoid making it again in the future. The answer explanations will help you to learn from your mistakes and overcome them. Understanding the latest test-taking strategies is essential to preparing you for what you will expect on the exam. A test taker has to not only understand the material that is being covered on the test, but also must be familiar with the strategies that are necessary to properly utilize the time provided and get through the test without making any avoidable errors. Anyone planning to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) should take advantage of the review material, practice test questions, and test-taking strategies contained in this study guide.