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Nov 28, 2015
Question about compounding with NaCl
I'm practicing for my board exam, and I'm stumped on this particular practice question: A patient needs IV infusion of 0.9% NaCl. You have water for injection
Nov 28, 2015
Pharmacy Math Problem Involving Sodium Phosphate
sodium phosphate contains 4 meq of sodium per ml and 3 mmol of phosphorus per ml. If you are asked to add 24 meq of sodium, how many mmol of phosphorus
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Nov 28, 2015
Math problem STUCK
How many cc of 1:20 solution is needed to obtain a dose of 500mg? (w/v)
Nov 28, 2015
calculating creatinine clearance in elderly patients
Patient is 82 yr old male weighing 188 lb and having a serum creatinine of 1.8 mg/dL So far I've converted 188 lb to kg which is 85kg.I don't understand
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Nov 28, 2015
How do I do this Math question? I'm completely lost here.
You receive an order for 380 ml of 0.5% dextrose solution. You have 1500 L of 5% dextrose solution, how much of the 5% solution and sterile water will
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Nov 28, 2015
Do I have to retake the PTCB every two years?
I live in Arizona and according to our state board of Pharmacy I have to renew my license every two years. Does this mean that I have to retake the PTCB
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Nov 28, 2015
Working in a mail order pharmacy
I've been searching for a new pharmacy technician job and I was wondering if mail order pharmacies have to compound or deal with insurance related problems
Nov 28, 2015
Explaining why I was fired from my first pharmacy technician job
I had a job as a retail pharmacy technician. I was fired because my boss thought that I wasn't being independent on the computer, but I wasn't trained
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Nov 28, 2015
When Would a Tech Perform Temperature Conversions?
when would a pharmacy technician need to perform temperature conversions?
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Nov 28, 2015
Walgreens Intercom Plus Sales Reporting
Is there a way to make Intercom Plus (Walgreens software) report on sales to cash-paying customers?
Nov 28, 2015
Low-Cost Pharmacy Ebooks
This page lists some Low-Cost Pharmacy Ebooks for visitors to Pharmacy-Tech-Resources.com.
Nov 28, 2015
Pharmacy Abbreviations
Pharmacy Abbreviations - More than you ever wanted to know about Pharmacy Abbreviations and where they come from!
Nov 28, 2015
Pharmacy-Tech-Resources.com Offers Information and Resources for Pharmacy Techs
Pharmacy-Tech-Resources.com offers resources and information for Pharmacy Technicians.
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Nov 28, 2015
Unofficial PTCB Practice Test
Unofficial PTCB Practice Test and Answer Key - Use this FREE practice test to give you an idea of the type of questions on the test.
Sep 12, 2015
Dispense As Written Codes Explained
The topic of this page is Dispense As Written Codes. What are they? And why are they important?
Sep 12, 2015
Days Supply
This page discusses how to calculate Days Supply for Pharmacy Technicians. You divide the maximum amount of medication used daily by the total amount of medication.
Sep 10, 2015
Fingertip Units as used by Pharmacy Techs
This page covers Fingertip Units and Days Supply as used by Pharmacy Techs
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Sep 09, 2015
Pharmacy Technician Certification
This page covers Pharmacy Technician Certification. Also, the two organizations who certify techs, the PTCB and the ICPT. This page also includes a Certification Poll.
Aug 29, 2015
Needles and Compounding
My work was genius enough to give a new hire authority in the IV Room, with no prior hospital experience whatsoever. Along with this we hired 5 new technicians
Aug 29, 2015
Mail Order Pharmacy Question
do you have to be standing all day? How much math is involved?
Aug 29, 2015
Amoxicillin Question: 500mg every 8 hours for 7 days as directed
Rx order: amoxicillin 500mg po q8h for 7days ug ad Supply: amoxicillin 250mg/5ml-100ml bot for 4 bots How many of the mls will the patient receive in
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May 01, 2015
Pharmacy Tech Continuing Education
Pharmacy Tech Continuing Education Resources for maintaining your national certification.
May 01, 2015
IV Compounding Pharmacy Technician
IV Compounding Pharmacy Technician: What they do, where they work, and what aseptic technique is.
Apr 27, 2015
How many milligrams of sodium chloride are in a 250ml bag of 0.9% NaCl?
How many mg of sodium chloride are contained in a 250ml bag of 0.9% NaCl?
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Apr 22, 2015
Prescription Insurance
This page covers Prescription Insurance - In the Retail Pharmacy Setting, Perscription Insurance Cards, Co-payments, and Deductibles
Mar 09, 2015
How does Canada Certify Pharmacy Technicians?
If you are PTCB certified in the US is it recognized in Canada? Answer: Canada has their own certification/testing organization and process for pharmacy
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Mar 09, 2015
Change of Employment and Notifying the Board of Pharmacy
What do I do when I terminate with one pharmacy and beging working at another pharmacy? How do I get registered with the Board with my new pharmacy? Answer:
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May 31, 2014
question on assignment
I am trying to identify errors in aseptic techniques assignment. She piled several syringes and needles in the hood as well as several vials of various
May 31, 2014
Victoza Quantity for 90 Days?
IF I AM DISPENSING 0.8ML OF VICTOZA DAILY. WHAT IS QUANTITY FOR 90 DAYS
May 22, 2014
Pharmacy Technician Settings
Pharmacy Technician Settings - Discover the many settings Techs are employed in.
May 01, 2014
A Question About Being a Licensed Pharmacy Technician.
I want to be a pharmacy technician. I have a medical background and training. Do I have to take the pharmacy technician course in order to take the certification
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Apr 27, 2014
Prescription Insurance Question from Pharmacy Tech Student
What ar the most common problems with claims being rejected in a pharmacy setting? Answer: -Filled After Coverage Terminated (Customer no longer has
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Apr 26, 2014
Medicaid, Chargebacks, and Geodon DAW 2
A doctor wrote a script for Geodon but did not specify brand medically necessary. The patient has requested brand and has been on brand for some time.
Feb 19, 2014
The FDA and Drug Development in the United States
This page discusses Drug Development in the United States and the role of the FDA.
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Feb 08, 2014
Cefazolin Dilution Pharmacy Math Question
Prepare 15 mL of a 50 mg/mL cefazolin dilution from a stock of 1 g/5 mL. How many milliliters of diluent and stock solution will be needed? I am having
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Feb 06, 2014
brand medically necessary
Our pharmacy is requiring us to fax doctors asking them to prescribe lipitor as brand medically necessary so that we will get full reimbursement from the
Jan 31, 2014
Volume/Volume Compounding - Solution Alligation Question
Prepare 480mL of a 1:30 solution using a 1:10 solution and a 1:50 solution. How many mL of each solution is needed?
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Jan 29, 2014
Coumadin 7.5mg: What is the Dosage with Coumadin 5mg Tablets?
I have an order for Coumadin 7.5 mg po qd and I have a supply of Coumadin 5mg tablets. What is the dosage?? Answer: The dosage is 1 & 1/2 of the 5mg
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Jan 28, 2014
Question about Patient Consent and Potential HIPPA Violation With Insurance
Do you have to give consent for the pharmacy to provide your information, or a prescription, to your insurance company? If the pharmacy faxes the prescription
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Nov 20, 2013
How much dextrose would be in 100 ml of water of D50W?
D5W is 5% dextrose in water NS is normal saline which is 0.9% sodium chloride in water These are just two of the types of IVs you may get when you go
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Nov 09, 2013
Daily Maintenance fluid needs for pediatrics (Holiday-Segar method- long version)
Calculate the total volume and hourly IV flow rate for a 3500 g infant receiving maintenance fluids.Infuse __________mL at ____mL/hr. I've converted 3500
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Nov 09, 2013
Calculating IV drug infusion using Volume ctrl set (pediatric)
I can't seem to figure out how much IV fluid (mL) to add to the chamber. Ordered: D5 0.33% NaCl IV at 66 mL/hr with Fortaz 720 mg IV q8h to be infused
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Nov 09, 2013
What are the Two Legal Classifications of Medication?
What are two broad legal classifications of medications in community(retail) pharmacy? ANSWER from PTR: In the US, there are only two legal classifications
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Nov 09, 2013
Pharmacy Math Question about 10% w/v Dextrose Solution
How many gram of Dextrose are contained in 30ml of a 10% w/v Dextrose solution?
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Nov 08, 2013
How many grams of Antipyrine should be used in this Pharmacy Math Problem?
Rx: Antipyrine 5% Glycerin ad 60 ml Sig: gtt v in right ear tid How many grams of antipyrine should be used in preparing the prescription?
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Recent Articles
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Question about compounding with NaCl
Nov 28, 15 09:37 PM
I'm practicing for my board exam, and I'm stumped on this particular practice question: A patient needs IV infusion of 0.9% NaCl. You have water for injection
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Pharmacy Math Problem Involving Sodium Phosphate
Nov 28, 15 09:36 PM
sodium phosphate contains 4 meq of sodium per ml and 3 mmol of phosphorus per ml. If you are asked to add 24 meq of sodium, how many mmol of phosphorus
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Math problem STUCK
Nov 28, 15 09:33 PM
How many cc of 1:20 solution is needed to obtain a dose of 500mg? (w/v)
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