PEBC Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination - Part II (OSPE) - Sample Station 8 - Medication Reconciliation

Sep 20, 2026

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Medication Reconciliation OSPE sample station 8 for the PEBC Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination (Part II). A standardized patient with COPD reports a medication history involving Spiriva, Ventolin, Advair, and vitamin C, plus a smoking cessation background and allergy status. The candidate must attach a medication-form barcode, interview to obtain a complete current history, and document findings and discrepancies for follow-up. The station emphasizes competencies in obtaining patient information, implementing collaborative care plans, processing prescriptions, and using effective communication within a clinical setting.

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Interactive Station (with a Standardized Patient)

Title, Objectives, and Competencies Tested

Candidate’s Instructions and Time Frame

Scenario Description and Patient Record Information

Standardized Patient (SP) Instructions and Direct Responses

PEBC PHARMACY TECHNICIAN QUALIFYING EXAMINATION – PART II (OSPE) SAMPLE STATION \#8 Interactive Station (with a Standardized Patient) TITLE: Medication Reconciliation OBJECTIVES • To obtain and document a complete current medication history from a patient. • To identify any discrepancies and the reason(s) for it / them. COMPETENCIES TESTED Competency 1A Providing Care: Clinical Care 1.1 Obtain relevant patient information. 1.4 Implement a plan for the patient’s care in collaboration with the patient and their circle of care. Competency 1B Providing Care: Distribution 1.6 Review and process prescriptions. Competency 3 Communication and Collaboration 3.1 Use effective communication skills. 3.2 Work in partnership with the patient. CANDIDATE’S INSTRUCTIONS You are a pharmacy technician working in a hospital pharmacy. A patient is waiting for you in the Emergency Department (station) . Your tasks are to: 1. Attach one barcode label to the Patient Medication Form provided on the desk / table. 2. Interview the patient to take a complete medication history. 3. Document your findings, including any discrepancies or issues that require follow-up, on the form provided. When you are finished (or when the final buzzer / signal sounds), give the form to the assessor. Time Frame: You have 6 minutes to complete this station. SCENARIO DESCRIPTION A patient with COPD is in the Emergency Department with shortness of breath. The patient has been told that a pharmacy technician is going to ask him about his medications. Client: Standardized Patient-Sydney Walsh, male, 60 years old Patient Record Information (no patient record – patient gives this information on request): Name: Sydney Walsh Age: 60 years old Allergies: None Relevant Medical History: COPD (diagnosed 5 years ago) Doctor’s Name: Dr. Dunn (family doctor) Doctor’s Address: 355 East 15th Street, City, Province Current Medications: Spiriva Ventolin Advair Vitamin C Other information (to be given on request): History: 5 years ago: • You were diagnosed (by Dr. Dunn, your family doctor) with a lung disease called “C-O-P-D”. • You started using Spiriva. (You inhaled one capsule daily, as prescribed. ) • Spiriva helped your breathing. • You were shown how to use the inhaler at that time. • You were also prescribed Ventolin to use 2 puffs every 4 hours when needed (when you got short of breath), but you rarely needed it. • You finally quit smoking (smoked a pack a day for 40 years) . 2 months ago: • You noticed you were short of breath more often (it happened gradually), and it did not always get better when you rested. • You also noticed you had to use your Ventolin more frequently (once or twice per day) . • You went to Dr. Dunn, who prescribed Advair. • You used the Advair (one puff, twice daily as prescribed) . • You started to feel better (less shortness of breath) . • Dr. Dunn told you to use the medications as prescribed. Over the last month: • The Advair still seemed to be working (you were not as short of breath), so you thought it would be okay to cut back on the Spiriva. (You did not discuss this with your doctor. ) • You started using the Spiriva once every other day. • You were still using your Ventolin once or twice a day (2 puffs each time you used it) . Today: • Earlier this morning, you used your Advair and took vitamin C, but did not use your Spiriva. • Then you went for a walk and started to get very short of breath, so you used your Ventolin (2 puffs) . • You were still short of breath, so you went home and called a taxi to go to the Emergency Department. • The doctor there gave you more Ventolin (two puffs) to inhale from a puffer. • You are now breathing better. • No one in the hospital has asked you yet about howyou are taking your medications. • You have been told that someone will be coming to ask you about your medications. Other: • You

FAQs

What is the main task for the candidate in this OSPE station?

Obtain and document a complete current medication history, then identify and record any discrepancies or issues that require follow-up.

Which medications are part of the patient’s scenario?

Spiriva, Ventolin, Advair, and vitamin C are included in the patient’s medication history.

How should the candidate handle time during the station?

Complete the three assigned tasks within 6 minutes, and when finished (or at the final signal), give the completed form to the assessor.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Ben