Title: Record data to assist the pharmacist in monitoring patient outcomes.
Course: Pharmacy Technician II (14152-II) > Section: Assisting the Pharmacist in Serving Patients

Recording may include data such as

- blood pressure
- cholesterol values
- glucose values
- an explanation of the purposes of and procedures for monitoring and documenting patient outcomes.

See ASHP 3.2, 3.7 (https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/professional-development/technician-program-accreditation/docs/ashp-acpe-pharmacy-technician-accreditation-standard-2018.ashx?la=en&hash=36EAA6511105A6C6BFEA4F30E193892F19E2C385).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of lab tests are commonly used to monitor drug therapy?
- How are screening tests used in the pharmacy?
- How should the results of lab tests be communicated?
- To whom should the results of lab tests be communicated?
- How might dangerous interactions between OTC drugs and prescription drugs be averted?

Code of Virginia Statutes Related to Pharmacy Technicians

Va. Code §54.1-3320 — Acts restricted to pharmacists