Comprehensive Exam Review for the Pharmacy Technician

Dr. Moini is a retired Professor of Health and Science who most recently taught at Eastern Florida State College. He previously served as Director of Allied Health Programs at Everest University, where he initially established the Pharmacy Technician Program before becoming director. Prior to coming to the United States, Dr. Moini served an Assistant Professor at Tehran University Medical and Nursing School. An internationally published author of 38 allied health textbooks, Dr. Moini devotes himself to helping today's students successfully prepare for a variety of health-related careers.

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.
1. Pharmacy Technicians and Professional Organizations.
2. Pharmacy Law and Ethics for Technicians.
3. Pharmaceutical Terminology and Abbreviations.
4. Structures and Functions of Body Systems.
5. Common Disorders and Conditions.
6. Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration.
7. Pharmacy Calculations and Mathematics.
8. Biopharmaceutics and Factors Affecting Drug Activity.
9. Pharmacology Related to Various Body Systems.
SECTION II: ASSISTING THE PHARMACIST IN VARIOUS SETTINGS.
10. Safety in the Workplace.
11. Hospital Pharmacy.
12. Community Pharmacy.
13. Advanced Pharmacy.
14. The Roles and Duties of Pharmacy Technicians.
15. Sterile and Non-sterile Compounding.
SECTION III: ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF PHARMACY PRACTICE.
16. Policies and Procedures.
17. Management of Pharmacy Operations.
18. Financial Management and Health Insurance.
19. Computer Technology.
20. Inventory Control.
Appendix A: Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination.
Appendix B: State Boards of Pharmacy.
Appendix C: Professional Organizations.
Appendix D: Vitamins.
Self-Examinations:
Test I.
Test II.
Test III.
Test IV.
Test V.
Test VI.
Test VII.
Test VIII.
Glossary.
Answer Keys.
Index.