Pharmacy Technician PTCB Practice Test

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What does Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) aim to do?

Improve patient billing processes in healthcare settings.
Ensure all medications are administered by physicians only.
Track medication administration to prevent errors in healthcare settings.
Ensure medication compliance of patients.

The correct answer is: Track medication administration to prevent errors in healthcare settings.

Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) aims to track medication administration to prevent errors in healthcare settings. By utilizing barcodes on medications and patient wristbands, BCMA systems ensure that the right medication is given to the right patient at the right time and in the right dosage. This helps reduce medication errors and improve patient safety. Option A is incorrect because BCMA is primarily focused on tracking medication administration, not patient billing processes. Option B is incorrect because BCMA does not mandate that medications are administered solely by physicians. Option D is incorrect because while BCMA may indirectly help improve medication compliance, its primary purpose is to prevent errors in medication administration.