Mosby's Review for the Pharmacy Technician Certification

Mosby's Review for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination, 2e

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Great, basically what you need
This is basically what you need to review for the exam. It's not ALL you need, however.If you have no previous pharmacy experience:1. Read an actual text, such as The Pharmacy Technician by Perspective Press2. Then use a review book, such as Mosby's Review for the Pharmacy TechnicianIf you have the general gist of pharmacy, the CD that comes with this book is pretty much all you need. The CD contains flashcards, a study mode, and an exam mode for you to practice reviewing and testing in a format similar to the real test.If you don't know what to study:1. Calculations and conversions (flow rates, alligations, dosages, etc.--know these solidly)2. Drug regulation laws/agencies (HIPAA, DEA forms, FDA, etc.)By taking practice tests, you will pick up on random tidbits of information and begin to recognize drug names. Take a lot, because there were questions on the actual test I had seen before. As for the Top 200 drugs,...
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August 11, 2010 (CA) | Helpful Votes: 92 | Rating: 5

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This complete review includes everything you need to study for and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and ExCPT exams! Review the content you'll see on the exam with handy outlines and helpful electronic flash cards, then prepare for the exam with a section on test-taking tips. Plus, you can test your knowledge with mock exams in the book and on the companion CD-ROM for even more practice.

• Tips and suggestions prepare you for test-taking success with helpful strategies and information on what to expect and how to prepare.
• A convenient outline format helps you to quickly review important information you'll see on the exam.
• Six printed mock exams feature the same format and content emphasis as the national exam.
• Ten practice exams on the Companion CD in both timed and untimed modes help you easily recognize important areas for study and identify your weaknesses.
• Over 600 electronic flash cards that cover the top 200 most prescribed pharmaceuticals, the top 50 herbals, abbreviations, and sound-alike drugs offer a quick practice tool for important information.
• Evolve Resources include everything from the Companion CD-ROM, plus appendices and internet resources, for more study opportunities.

• Mock exams have the same 100-question format used on the PTCB and ExCPT exams for a realistic test taking experience.
• The latest information on HIPPA and the Medicare Modernization Act, plus other recent pharmacy laws, keeps you up-to-date on important content featured on the PTCB exam.
• Discussions of the United States Pharmacopeia guidelines prepare you for updated material in the Compounding and Regulation sections.
• Internet resources feature links to pharmacy and PTCB and ExCPT-related web resources for access to more study tools.

Excellent Book To Study With, But Still Some Shortcomings
I bought this book after taking a class at a career college for a year, and seeing a copy of it on my pharmacy tech program director's desk. This book is also sold in Barnes and Noble, but I would recommend getting it off Amazon as it is much cheaper! Anyways, on to the review. I wasn't sure what to think of this book when I first got it. There just seemed to be so much information in there, that at times it was hard to know where to start. (Let me also just say that I took the ExCPT exam, not the PTCB as my state will recognize either one, and the ExCPT exam was cheaper and you got your results back right away, go to www.nationaltechexam.org for more info) So I started reading through the chapters one at a time. The book is split up into three sections, each focusing on a different area of the test, with Chapter review questions at the end of each Chapter. The book also contains seven practice exams, and comes with a CD-ROM that has ten more practice exams on it. I would suggest...
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July 16, 2010 (Salt Lake City, Utah USA) | Helpful Votes: 20 | Rating: 4

good, but a few errors
I took a class at the local college before using this book to go over some practice tests and I have noticed that on a few questions the answers given by the answer key were incorrect. I thought that I was wrong at first, but I brought it to my teacher's attention and she actually agreed that the answer key was incorrect. On one question I found a digit of a number missing on the correct answer, so there was no correct answer choice available and on another one the definition for qid was left out of the possible answer, so again there was no correct answer to choose from. Those are just minor thing I found, but I began to wonder if all the answers on drug names etc were correct. I have no way of finding out until I actually work in a pharmacy for a while. I like the CDrom that comes with it... but again, I have found some errors on it regarding feedback on answers. Eg, it rated my answer as incorrect, but the explanation showed my choice of answer correct. I would still recommend the...
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August 15, 2009 (Minneapolis, Minnesota United States) | Helpful Votes: 21 | Rating: 4

Guide to Federal Pharmacy Law (Reiss, Guide to Federal Pharmacy Law)

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Great Review/Study Guide
Have relocated and need to get licensed in another state and must take the required Jurisprudence exam (MPJE)Its been a great review for Federal Law with questions at the end of every section plus questions at the end of the book.
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December 8, 2010 | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 5

good quick reference guide
I think this book is a good quick reference book if you have prior knowledge of pharmacy law and have experienced the MPJE boards before. It is concise and highlights the major points for review. I am preparing to state the pharmacy state boards in another state and this book has been very helpful in reviewing basic federal law for pharmacists, since becoming licensed years ago. The material is presented in a straight forward brief summation. However, if you are a new graduate from pharmacy school taking boards for the first time, this book will serve as a good supplement to your existing school texts/notes. It is not exhaustive and very detailed as you would expect from a pharmacy law class in school. I would recommend it's use as an additional aide to supplement existing materials for new grads. There's a lot of detailed facts missing in some of the chpts, which unless you have actual practice experience, you might miss out on.
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January 12, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 4 | Rating: 5

Great Resource for Study
This book was very helpful in preparing to take my state pharmacy law exam. It was very easy to understand and not too wordy. I also love that there are questions at the end of each section and at the back of the book. I have taken and passed my state law exam and I am planning to take a different state law exam and will definitely use this book in preparation for that one too.
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August 23, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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This NEW 2010 BEST SELLER is a comprehensive, easy-to-study guide to current federal pharmacy law. It is designed to help you review the most important federal statutes and regulations, including the newest changes in the Patient Protection and Affordable Health care Act of 2010 (also known as the Health Care Reform Bill of 2010), Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (EPCS), Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program guidelines, Medicare Part D, the Controlled Substance Ordering System (CSOS), new rules for prescribing and dispensing drugs that have restricted distribution systems, the Methamphetamine Anti-proliferation Act (MAPA), new HIPAA regulations, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), modified requirements for labeling herbal products, and much more. This book is designed to assist candidates in preparing for pharmacy law examinations in all states. Also includes over 350 practice federal law questions and answers.

Pharmacy Technician Exam

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Better than Mosby's review.
I took the test last Friday and I was able to pass the PTCB exam on my first trial with this book. I only did self-study. I absolutely love this book. Very satisfied. I had not had have any pharmacy technician background before. This book is written in English that can be easily understood. It was written right to the point. At first, I was afraid that this book wasn't enough for me, so I bought the Mosby's review for the pharm tech exam. That book was so hard to understand. So many unnecessary details. Also, it doesn't explain the math section well enough.This book contains EVERYTHING that you should know about the exam. It gave you enough information so that you can eliminate the wrong choices on the test. EVERY sentence in this book is a fact that you MUST know. Don't leave out a single detail when you go through it. Math portion in this book is clearly explained with enough examples. I am a recent high school graduate. And I must say that this book make the real test...
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September 13, 2011 (Cincinnati, OH United States) | Helpful Votes: 32 | Rating: 5

Worthwhile Resource
I purchased this book about 6 weeks prior to taking the PTCE and was very pleased with the content. Along with providing useful and up to date material to study, the author has provided excellent suggestions on How to study the material. The author has also provided helpful information about how to Mentally and Physically prepare for the exam. The practice tests are Right On Target for providing the same types and variety of questions you will see on the PTCE. I personally also studied from another popular Workbook and Practice Exam publication because I was so worried that I might miss something that I needed for the exam, but I now feel comfortable that this book will provide most everything you need to prepare for test day.
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July 18, 2011 (Santa Monica, CA USA) | Helpful Votes: 21 | Rating: 5

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There are approximately 285,000 pharmacy technicians across the United States, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment rate to increase by 32% in the next seven years. With the aging American population, there is an increasing need for pharmaceutical products. As this shift occurs, more middle-aged and elderly people will require proper drug therapy, and that means a greater need for certified technicians to administer the medications. In addition to the demographic shift, there has also been a considerable increase in medical and scientific advances, which translates into more drug treatments to be dispensed by pharmacies. This comprehensive test preparation book, Pharmacy Technician Examination, covers everything tested on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE), the exam that certifies people for this lucrative and growing career. All aspiring pharmacy technicians, in both retail pharmacies and other institutions such as hospitals or research labs, need to pass this exam in order to be successful in the field. This guide includes everything students need to pass the challenging exam, including: Two full-length practice exams with details answer explanations A complete review of the career, including top schools, requirements, recommended courses, and professional resources Helpful illustrations throughout A complete review of pharmacy science and math, medications, dosages, pharmacy law, state and federal regulations, and more An appendix with all state resources and requirements A glossary of key pharmacy tech terms With such a resourceful tool at the hands of potential pharmacy technicians, those interested in entering the said field have all that is necessary for them to perform excellently on the exam, while attaining the confidence they need to be productive workers. Of the many skills that Pharmacy Technician Examination helps students achieve, the most important is recognizing that with practice comes perfection. If readers of this manual learn to incorporate pharmaceutical review into their daily schedule, then they will learn to stick to a strict regimen and appreciate the information in front of them. Pharmacy Technician Examination helps learners recognize their full potential while chasing their occupational dreams. Top to learn more

Not detailed enough
Maybe I got a hard test, but there were about 20 very specific/detailed questions I got that the book did not cover. The book also contains quite a few errors which is annoying, especially the math ones.Some of the Errors.pg. 110 Celexa's generic name is Citalopram (listed as Citalpram)also they spelled Protonix incorrectly (listed as Prontonix).pg. 165 #29 not only did they forget to convert but they multiplied wrong, too. the answer should be 100mg (10gr = 600mg/1oz(30ml) = 20mg/1ml) so 5ml equals 100mg.pg. 166 #33 they mixed up their conversions (100mg = 1.6gr which is equal to, according to the question 4500 units, so if you're trying to figure out how many grains equals 1 unit the answer is going to be a really low numberthere are about 3 other math questions wrong throughout the math sections which makes me wonder if anyone went through them before they were published; tedious I know, but necessary.The positive is they...
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November 28, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 7 | Rating: 3

The APhA Complete Review for Pharmacy (Gourley, APha Complete Review for Pharmacy)

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The NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) is the standard licensing exam that all U.S. pharmacy students must pass to practice pharmacy. It's an arduous exam that tests a daunting range of knowledge. Approximately 10 per cent of students taking the exam for the first time fail to achieve a passing score. Preparing for the NAPLEX by reviewing all of the material from each pharmacy school course would be overwhelming. A far better approach would be to study only the information most relevant to the exam, summarized in abbreviated bullet format - and that's what The APhA Complete Review for Pharmacy contains. Features of this title include:
Top 200 drugs: Begin your NAPLEX preparation by learning the generic and trade names for the top 200 drugs,
Math: After generic and trade names, this is the most important single area to review,
Drug therapy for chronic and common diseases: This is the heart of today's NAPLEX and the subject of more than half of the 40 chapters in this study guide; and,
Summary tables of the major drug categories: Drug charts, including dosage schedules and dosage forms, are provided in each of the therapeutic chapters.
New to this edition are three new chapters - Drug Information, Biostatistics, and Clinical Trial Design.
An updated chapter on new drug approvals, indications, and formulations is also included.
This title includes review questions. All chapters end with 20 or more practice exam questions and answers as well as explanation that reinforce key learning points. Top to learn more

Good buy
I have yet to use the product but I received the product quickly. However, I am satisfied with my purchase.
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April 4, 2012 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

The People's Pharmacy Quick and Handy Home Remedies: Q&As for Your Common Ailments

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Quick and Handy Home Remedies
I have the "People's Pharmacy Quick and Handy Remedies" book and love it.I find all the information so easy to find on any subject I look up. I havetried several of the remedies and find they have been very helpful. Especially the ones on Joint Pain and Arthritis. I have always enjoyed Joe and Terry's newpaper columns and their TV appearances. Now I am enjoying this new book and would recommend it to everyone.
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September 8, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 7 | Rating: 5

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A guide to healing foods and home remedies reported to and verified by Joe and Terry Graedon, including their carefully researched responses on how and why such treatments work. The core of this title is organized as Q&As between the general public and the Graedons. It contains as much information as a voluminous encyclopedia of home remedies, yet it's quick, easy, inviting, and fun to read, with the same friendly and authoritative personality conveyed in their popular call-in radio show. The Graedons also offer a dozen new recipes for food so good for you, it serves as preventive medicine.
 
Organized alphabetically by ailment and then, within each of those, by food or remedy. Offers the basics of three standard diets for health, weight control, and fitness, along with a dozen new recipes for preparing food to match the diets. Includes a helpful index and cross-referencing system, making the book both a good shelf reference and an entertaining browse.
 
This book builds on the reputation of The People's Pharmacy and adds the extra value that comes from a partnership with National Geographic.

SOMETIMES IT TAKES SOMETHING SIMPLE
THE PEOPLE'S PHARMACY:Quick & Handy Home Remedies(Q&As for your common ailments)By: Joe and Terry GraedonThese are strange and frequently disturbing times, times when a source of entertainment frequently tells you the medicine your doctor wants you to "try" - well there's a strong possibility it might kill you. Kill you, cause blindness, render skin rashes or heart stoppage.This is not to say you should distrust your doctor or his medicines, but ideal, before you might meet an unfriendly medicine, you could encounter a home remedy, say an ounce of vinegar, soaking your raisins in sloe gin one which could keep you away from the medicine altogether. It was affirming when I learned my new doctor also takes the Joe and Terry Graedon's email newsletter.The book is divided into three parts - Home Remedies for specific ailments, Favorite Foods, and their nutritional bonuses and finally, Eating for Health.The Joe and...
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July 17, 2011 (LARGO, FL USA) | Helpful Votes: 23 | Rating: 4

Home Remedies Rock!
I have already had occasion to pull the book out twice and look for a home remedy (once for a burn and once for a leg cramp)...and both worked great! There are many things that happen in our daily lives that are annoying and/or painful, but do not merit a doctor's visit. This book is easy to use and great for these occurences!
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July 26, 2011 (Blanco, Texas, US) | Helpful Votes: 13 | Rating: 4

The Pharmacy Technician (Basic Pharmacy & Pharmacology)

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Good book for exam review
I have been out of the pharmacy for years and this book is great to refresh my memory. It also has the top 200 drugs used most often. It has been a great help for me.
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February 15, 2012 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

quick and easy
awesome. The price of this book at school was too costly so I found an alternative here and the book was in great condition and came earlier than expected.
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September 25, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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A practical text to understanding the principles, career concepts, and pharmacy skills needed to be a successful pharmacy technician, The Pharmacy Technician, Fourth Edition has been specially designed to make learning easier for your students. It offers clear, concise information to help them learn the material and pass the national certification examinations. This best-selling text is officially endorsed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Top to learn more

I passed
I passed on the first try but there were a lot of unnecessary information in this book. For example, the first chapter is on the history of pharmacy and how Imhotep was a pharmacist for Egypt. The book didn't really emphasize what you actually needed to know for the PTCE although it did cover a very wide range of information. Other all, I guess I can't complain too much since I passed.Make sure you know your:1) math calculations 2) classifications of drugs (schedule 1-5) 3) compounding (which scales to use for different measurements, what kind of mortar and pestle to use, etc) 4) different types of hoods and when they should be used (ex: laminar hood) 5) which forms to to use (ex: DEA 41) 6) laws/acts (ex: HIPAA) 7) brand name and generic names of drugs as well as function. This wasn't a huge part of the test but I do suggest knowing the main ones (ex: metroprolol). Off the top of my head, tadalafil was one of the medications for which I needed to know the...
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August 14, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 31 | Rating: 3