BOOK
Pharmacy Management Software for Pharmacy Technicians: A Worktext - E-Book
(2013)
Additional Information
Book Details
Abstract
Gain a head start on your career as a pharmacy technician with Pharmacy Management Software for Pharmacy Technicians, 2nd Edition. This innovative software/worktext package incorporates the full version of real pharmacy management software to give you hands-on training performing the day-to-day tasks of a pharmacy technician just as you will on the job. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions guide you through entering patient data, prescription/medication orders, and insurance information, reviewing inventory, and more, enabling you to acquire the skills and experience for professional success before you leave the classroom!
- UNIQUE! Full version of DAA Enterprises' Visual Superscript pharmacy management software reflects the software programs you'll encounter in the workforce and enables you to work through realistic practice scenarios. Compatible with Windows 7, Vista, and XP.
- UNIQUE! Fully functional patient record database corresponds to worktext exercises to provide realistic practice:
- Adding new patients
- Determining possible adverse reactions
- Filling and refilling prescriptions
- Examining a patient's prescription history
- Identifying potential allergic reactions to drug ingredients
- And more
- Worktext activities and case studies walk you through essential pharmacy tasks just as you'll perform them on the job.
- Detailed screenshots guide you through the pharmacy management software.
- Study tools on the companion Evolve website provide technical support, laboratory tips, and additional practice.
- UNIQUE! Enhanced institutional pharmacy coverage provides additional practice in:
- Extemporaneous compounding
- Total parenteral nutrition
- IV label preparation
- UNIQUE! Lab tips help you perform tasks more efficiently.
- Convenient new design incorporates full-color software screenshots, perforated pages, and a spiral binding to help you easily find and apply information.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | Cover | ||
| Pharmacy Management Software: For Pharmacy Technicians: A Worktext | iii | ||
| Copyright Page | iv | ||
| Table of\rContents | vii | ||
| Preface | v | ||
| Introduction | ix | ||
| a.\rInstallation | ix | ||
| b. Navigating Visual SuperScript: The Basics | x | ||
| Section I: Community Pharmacy Practice | 1 | ||
| Chapter 1. Adding a Physician or Prescriber to the Database | 2 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 2 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 2 | ||
| Steps to Add a Physician or Prescriber to the Database | 3 | ||
| Exercise | 6 | ||
| Chapter\r2. Adding a New Patient to the Database | 9 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 9 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 9 | ||
| Steps to Add a New Patient to the Database | 10 | ||
| Exercise | 15 | ||
| Chapter\r3. Making a Change to the Patient Profile or Prescriber Information | 17 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 17 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 17 | ||
| Steps to Change the Patient Profile or Prescriber Information | 18 | ||
| Exercise | 19 | ||
| Quick Challenge | 20 | ||
| Steps to Merge Customer Records | 20 | ||
| Steps to Edit a Prescriber Form | 21 | ||
| Exercise | 22 | ||
| Chapter\r4. Adding Insurance Plans to the Database | 23 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 23 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 23 | ||
| Pre Lab Information | 23 | ||
| Steps to Add Insurance Plans to the Database | 24 | ||
| Questions for Review | 32 | ||
| Exercise | 34 | ||
| Chapter 5.\rAdding a Drug to the Database and Other Inventory Tasks | 35 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 35 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 35 | ||
| Steps to Add a Drug to the Database | 36 | ||
| Exercise | 39 | ||
| Quick Challenge | 39 | ||
| Steps to Adjust the Reorder Quantities for a Drug | 40 | ||
| Steps to Verify Drug Identity | 40 | ||
| Exercise | 42 | ||
| Chapter 6.\rEntering a New Prescription | 43 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 43 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 43 | ||
| Pre Lab Information | 43 | ||
| Steps to Enter a New Prescription | 44 | ||
| Exercise | 48 | ||
| Chapter 7.\rObtaining a Refill Authorization | 49 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 49 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 49 | ||
| Steps for Refilling a Prescription Using a Prescription Number | 50 | ||
| Steps for Refilling a Prescription Once the Refill Authorization Has Been Granted | 52 | ||
| Steps to Refilling a Prescription Using a Patient’s Name | 52 | ||
| Questions for Review | 54 | ||
| Exercise | 54 | ||
| Chapter 8.\rProcessing a New Prescription for Prior Drug Approval | 55 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 55 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 55 | ||
| Pre Lab Information | 55 | ||
| Steps to Process a New Prescription for a Prior-Approved Drug | 56 | ||
| Exercise | 60 | ||
| Chapter 9.\rRefilling, Transferring, Filing, and Prescription Reversal | 61 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 61 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 61 | ||
| Refilling Prescriptions by Customer Name | 62 | ||
| Steps to Refill Ronald Jackson’s 2005 Medications | 62 | ||
| Transferring a Prescription | 64 | ||
| Steps to Transferring a Prescription | 64 | ||
| Putting a Prescription on File | 66 | ||
| Steps to Putting a Prescription on File | 67 | ||
| Quick Challenge | 69 | ||
| Reversing a Prescription Order | 69 | ||
| Steps for Reversing a Prescription Order | 69 | ||
| Chapter 10.\rExtemporaneous Compounding | 71 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 71 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 71 | ||
| Pre Lab Information | 71 | ||
| Steps to Enter Compound Drug Information | 72 | ||
| Steps to Perform a Drug Look-Up | 77 | ||
| Quick Challenge | 77 | ||
| Chapter 11.\rProcessing a New Prescription for an Insurance Patient | 79 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 79 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 79 | ||
| Pre Lab Information | 79 | ||
| Pre Lab Information-cont’d | 80 | ||
| Steps to Process a New Prescription for an Insurance Patient | 80 | ||
| Exercise | 84 | ||
| Chapter 12.\rBlister Packing: Batch Filling for a Nursing Home | 85 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 85 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 85 | ||
| Pre Lab Information | 85 | ||
| Scenario | 86 | ||
| Task | 86 | ||
| Steps to Prepare a Batch Refill | 86 | ||
| Preparing the Report | 88 | ||
| Steps to Prepare a Batch Refill Report | 88 | ||
| Section II: Institutional Pharmacy Practice | 91 | ||
| Chapter 13.\rEntering New Intravenous Orders | 92 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 92 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 92 | ||
| Pre Lab Information | 92 | ||
| Steps to Enter a New Intravenous Order | 93 | ||
| Quick Challenge | 98 | ||
| Additional Exercises | 99 | ||
| Chapter 14.\rEntering Total Parenteral Nutrition Orders | 100 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 100 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 100 | ||
| Pre Lab Information | 100 | ||
| Steps to Enter a Total Parenteral Nutrition Order | 101 | ||
| Steps to Add Electrolytes | 105 | ||
| Quick Challenge | 107 | ||
| Additional Exercises | 108 | ||
| Chapter 15.\rEntering New Chemotherapy Intravenous Orders | 109 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 109 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 109 | ||
| Pre Lab Information | 109 | ||
| Steps to Enter a Chemotherapy Intravenous Order | 110 | ||
| Section III: Reports | 115 | ||
| Chapter 16.\rControl Drug Report | 116 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 116 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 116 | ||
| Steps to Create a Control Drug Report | 117 | ||
| Exercise | 119 | ||
| Quick Challenge | 120 | ||
| Chapter 17.\rDaily Prescription Log Report | 121 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 121 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 121 | ||
| Steps to Create a Daily Prescription Log Report | 122 | ||
| Exercise | 124 | ||
| Quick Challenge | 125 | ||
| Chapter 18.\rCustomer History Report | 126 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 126 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 126 | ||
| Steps to Create a Customer History Report | 127 | ||
| Exercise | 129 | ||
| Section IV: Assessment | 131 | ||
| Chapter 19.\rCommunity Pharmacy Comprehensive Exercise | 132 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 132 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 132 | ||
| New Prescriptions | 133 | ||
| Refills Requested | 137 | ||
| Chapter 20.\rInstitutional Pharmacy Comprehensive Exercise | 138 | ||
| LAB OBJECTIVES | 138 | ||
| STUDENT DIRECTIONS | 138 | ||
| Appendixes | 144 | ||
| A.\rSig Abbreviation Shortcuts | 144 | ||
| B.\rCommunity Prescriptions | 149 | ||
| C.\rNonsterile Extemporaneous Compound Prescriptions | 155 | ||
| D.\rIntravenous Orders | 159 | ||
| E.\rChemotherapy Orders | 165 | ||
| F.\rTotal Parenteral Nutrition Orders | 174 |