Question

question: 23 of 30
which of the following is the most valuable act pharmacy technicians can perform?
spend adequate time with the patients
provide patient-education materials
dispense medications
multitask to help as many patients as possible

Explanation:

Pharmacy technicians' scope of practice includes dispensing medications (under the supervision of a pharmacist in many cases). Spending time with patients, providing patient - education materials, and multitasking to help many patients are either outside their typical scope or not the most defining task. Dispensing medications is a core task they are trained to perform.

Answer:

B. Dispense medications (assuming the second option is labeled B, as per the order: first option "Spend adequate time with the patients", second "Dispense medications", third "Provide patient - education materials", fourth "Multitask to help as many patients as possible")