Re: (unknown)

August 13, 2003

Hello! I took the exam in July and I felt that it is very difficult. Study

your drugs good. Like brand to generic and what they are used for. I was totally

surprised by the test. I passed the practice test online but I don't feel

that I passed the real exam. I am still waiting for my results! Good luck!

August 13, 2003

In My opinion I do think that the practice test is somewhat like the real

thing. I took the practice test and passed, then took the Certification test and

passed it also. Good Luck

Barbara

Florida

August 13, 2003

Hey there Christi!

I’m so glad also to hear of someone

going to this Dr. It makes me feel more

comfortable going to him. I will let you

know how everything goes in a few months.

Good luck with your surgery on the 19th. We will certainly be thinking of you and know

that everything will turn out perfect.

Would love to see pictures!

blepharophimosis

(unknown)

Hi ! Im so glad my e-mail was helpful. Yes, thats

the same Dr.

Cole that i see. He is wondeful. He is a nice guy

and really wants to

make sure that the end result is exactly what you

want and that

you're happy. He's very caring. I'm sure you'll be

very pleased with

him. I know your little girl is young, but Dr.

Cole is very good with

little ones and i know he'll take extra good care

of her. I hope

everthing goes well and I would love to answer any

questions you have

about him or the surgeries. My next surgery is

next Tuesday, the

19th. Maybe my last.

Its so cool to hear about someone going to see the

same doctor as me!

i know everything will turn out beautifully.

i'll post some

pictures of me as soon as i can, so you can get a

look at his work.

Thanx!

Christi

August 13, 2003

Are you a hospital tech now?

Regards,

August 14, 2003

Cat, If you passes the pretest on the PTCB website, then you are very, very

likely to pass the test! That is all I used to study and passed the test

with flying colors! I only had retail experience at the time and it really

wasn't a problem. If you have worked in retail for a year, I wouldn't worry

about it! Ask your pharmacist to help you with the hospital calculations and

don't worry about compounding! Good luck!

From: " Cat " <cathrinelee@...>

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Hi everyone,

Being very new to the group, I have a question... where do I

start? There are way too many posts to begin randomly reading. I am

considering taking the test in November and would like help in making

this decision. I have taken the CPhT practice test on www.ptcb.org,

and passed. Painfully, I have trouble with hospital related

questions (as my only experience comes from working in retail

pharmacy). Also, we do very little compounding, so this is a

weakness as well (by very little I mean that I have yet to even see 1

compound mixed in the, almost, year that I have been there).

I have a little over a month to decide whether or not I will be

taking the test. Is the practice test somewhat like the real thing?

Is it safe to assume that since I have passed the practice test that

I have an outstanding chance at passing the real one?

Please reply!

Thanks in advance,

Cat (Pharmacy Tech, Jellico, Tennessee)

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August 15, 2003

What do you mean "hurting" - pain, sharp,dull? spasm? cramps? gas/wind pain? bloating?

I agree with - look out for pathogenic and toxigenic organisms first on the QX, especially related to the digestive tract such as Giardasis, campylobacter, salmonella, clostiridium etc.

If it's spasm then I would check the liver and gallbladder because liver and gallbladder problems will ultimately spread to the gastrointestinal tract and can cause spasm to any part of the GI tract.

Check on digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. What about HCl, enzymes? - so much you can check on the QX relative to digestion.

Be well, Azizah

August 16, 2003

Dear Barbara,

I just wanted you and others to know that your comparison of the

sample exam on line at PTCB to the actual 'recent' exam is very

important and that I believe it to be a valid comparison. While one

can not equate one's experience to that of another's experience, you

are equating or comparing one experience of your own to another

experience of your own. That is apple to apple, not apple to orange

and therefore it is comparible, valid and usable information.

Last year BEFORE PTCB changed the current sample exam I had many

people post that they felt the old sample exam was easier than the

actual exam that they had taken. The same reports were made on the

PTCB message board as well.

I would be most interested in other people's opinion of the current

sample exam.

Thank you for your valuable input,

Respectfully,

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS Chem

Pharm Tech Educator

F/O

The current PTCB 'sample' exam has been

> In My opinion I do think that the practice test is somewhat like

the real thing. I took the practice test and passed, then took the

Certification test and passed it also. Good Luck

>

> Barbara

> Florida

>

August 17, 2003

On 13/8/03 1:29 am, " Kathy " <kathyqx@...> wrote:

Stomach pain, wow this is about as widespread as headaches. But here goes with some places to start. Every one will have one problem...high Ph levels in the organs. Balance this, Supergreens from innerlight with Prime Ph works fastest. To help with the pain first here are some areas you can do:

1. Test matrix search " stomach (pain or ache) " , " digestive " , " intestine " , Zaps under " miasms " in case it is genetic or from miasms like vaccinations.

2. Disease dictionary for stomach ache.

3. Treatment drop down for Cause/Cure/Palitation (Patient superconsious) type in stomach pain and do the link.

4. Now to Biofeedback you'll find digestion and stomach here in the drop downs.

Now to Treatments:

5. Scalar: Stomach chackra.

6. Spinal page:

A. Short sarcode: check the digestion areas double click if high.

B. Timed therapies: Do digestion, and intestinal stim for at least 7 minutes (click the corresponding parts which are bothering or showed up on the test matrix)

C. You will see a button by bone, nerve, sinus etc. that says " digestion " when you bring it up it will tell you what the #1 concern is again you can do it for 7 min. should you so choose.

D. Spinal look for nerval compressions or subluxations in the thoracic regions, this can cause all types of stomach problems

E. Dental to References to Iridology, Reflexology, etc. to " Ear & etc. " , for large and small intestine, double click on each word to find the area of concern and why. Go to " Misc., Rx " to work on Digestion the same way.

7. Timed therapies and Superlearning. Go to Timed therapies and do digestion here (don't forget to piggy back here to do pain)

If there are any places you need explanations for, you can contact Quantum-Life at www.quantum-life.com <http://www.quantum-life.com> for my manual. 'Reaching Your Full Potential'.

Now that you dealt with the symptoms look for a connection that caused it... Stomach aches usually have a corresponding area.

1. Headaches, both will cause a lack of oxygen watch the VARHO for the oxygen then watch for pathogens and worms.

2. Check Test matrix for Bacteria, type in ulcer and click " search " , if these are high you have another possible connection. Start them on L-Glutamine and a stomach digestive enzyme (without protease, it will aggravate ulcers). You will find this therapy wise with ALL stomach problems. L-Glut. lines the intestines while they heal.

3. Emotional (NLP) watch for " holding on " issues

4. Inflammation and bloating. Check for fungus and Candida.

5. Food allergies, watch for the immune system and autonomic system (sympathetic / parasympathetic) these problems will relate to both food allergies and stomach issues.

6. Intestinal irritation (cron's, diverticulitis, prolapses) also, get them to stay off nuts, seeds, iceburg lettuce, fats like gravy until it is healed.

Well this should get you started, hope it helps.

Yours in Health,

Kathy

Darla J Hart <djhart52@...> wrote:

Any ideas on what would be the first thing you would look for in a person

complaining with stomach hurting all the time?

djhart52@...

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August 19, 2003

Sara, I don't know what the doctor/office would say, but I saw a note here

this week that said someone got a prescription from his/her doctor for

potassium because they could not tolerate the Gatorade. Check it out. Best,

Kate

(unknown)

> I have a question. When the weight loss slows down, i.e. 1-2

pounds/month, do

> you still have to drink Gatorade. I'd love to switch back to Crystal

Light.

> Thanks for any suggestion. Sara 10/16/02

>

August 20, 2003

Glad you are ok, . You can always replace the car not people. There is

one rule I always remember because I was in many accidents as a young person.

The rule is that lots of people break the driving rules. Drive defensively. I

see so many people go thru stop signs or red lights. I became a better driver

after having kids.

Hugs

Diane

>

> From: " Dunning " <rebecca81r@...>

> Date: 2003/08/19 Tue PM 09:09:35 EDT

> , HOH-Angels

> Subject: (unknown)

>

August 20, 2003

thanks for the wishes...just taking it a day at a time...this is #3! marge

[ ] (unknown)

> Good luck to you, Marge! I stopped smoking a little over 8 mos ago

> after 18 years of smoking. If I can do this, anyone can. As a

> little added benefit, my RA symptoms got much better after being

> quit for a month or so. Best wishes to you...

>

> > Hi folks...I decided I didn't have enough stress in my life so I

> quit smoking yesterday...It's been 24 hours...I'M using nicorette

> gum...and do my jaws ever know it...I have smoked over 40 years...so

> this is a change....I'm trying to eat carrot sticks instead of the

> junk food...and have added one more day of water aquacizes...trying

> to keep my hands busy too...started a new woodcarving project...hope

> to make xmas presents...if my hands don't wear out on me.....so

> far...so good but it's only been 24 hours..wish me luck..hope

> thingns are going smoothly for Tess. have a great day....I'm going

> to GS camp today...joined the archive committee...so hope to keep

> busy...marge

> >

August 21, 2003

Hi I think you mean " off topic " Most topics are on Cochlear Implants

however if you have another topic to talk about say like the weather , then

that is off topic otherwise nothing is necessary,

B.

(unknown)

HELLO,

Just wanted to know if i have to do anything abuot " off line "

thankyou

ALLISON STONE

August 21, 2003

Diane,

Thanks, I'm glad that I'm okay also. I got to keep the front licence plate-

and it's in my room. Thanks for that rule, it's going to be my number 1 car

rule followed by seatbelts on and carseats buckled.

rebecca

Glad you are ok, . You can always replace the car not people. There is

one rule I always remember because I was in many accidents as a young person.

The rule is that lots of people break the driving rules. Drive defensively. I

see so many people go thru stop signs or red lights. I became a better driver

after having kids.

Hugs

Diane

>

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August 23, 2003

Dear Chris:

I can relate to the pain you are feeling with your dad. My mother had COPD for

at least

30 years prior to her death and slowly developed Dementia over the last 10 years

or so of her life. I took over her affairs a couple of years before she passed

but had been taking care of her either in her home or in mine for a lot longer.

My mother was a strong, opinion driven person as opposed to my quieter, lets see

what we can do ways and I should have taken over long before I did because there

was damage done to her affairs before I even realized it. This is a judgment

call because some people develop the effects of the Dementia faster than others.

My mother was in denial on that besides the COPD so she was not easy to work

with. As long as your dad (and sister) are communicating, things will work out

for you. I was alone in dealing with my mother and she had always been the

aggressive and take control person and I was used to taking her directives.

Once I realized I had to take action, things went better. She fought me every

step of the way but once I took over, her

protests were just that and I always did my best to make things easier for her.

It must be very hard on a person to realize that everything is slipping away

from you and you have no control of it. Every situation is different as there

are many, many forms of Dementia and studying and researching is the best and

first step you must take. Speaking for myself and many of our RA family, you

will have support, positive thoughts, compassion, spiritual, and availability

from our group to help you through the worst of times and the best. Hang in

there (our friend Tess' often quote), you are not alone.

Sending angels, offering prayers, and (((((hugs))))). Love spoken here.

Jan in CA =^..^=

krysia618 <krysia618@...> wrote:

Went to the Doctor...he took me off the methotrexate, he said it

wasn't doing any good and wanted to see what I would be like without

any meds.... ok...he also said it would take about 2 weeks to get

them all out of my system... now he is telling me he doesn't believe

its RA... WHAT!!!!! can you believe this!!!!! So I'm feeling back to

square one with not knowing what is going on... oh yes..he did say...

something is going on... auto immune is up... so something..

Anyone.. off me for a min... found out my dad has dementia.. I have

suspected this for some time now.. My grandmother (his mom) also had

this. Now get this...the doctor really didn't want to do the

testing,and told my dad that everything was ok... but told my sister

and I that he had a few small strokes, and dementia, also the brain

is shrinking. I felt he needed to know this... I remember watching my

grandmother go down hill and know that my dad needs to get some

things in order before he can't do a thing. This is so hard.. Dad

lives in Illinois and I'm in ND. My sister is not far away, but I

don't feel she is asking the right questions.. I feel so helpless

right now..have to do research on this one and find out what if

anything can be done and what to expect and when..

Thanks for the ear...and I just wanted to let you all know what was

going on with me and I am sorry I have not gotten on line too much ...

God bless all of you..

Chris

August 23, 2003

Where in Illinois does he live? I'm near St. Louis, Missouri, about 1 1/2 hours

south of Springfield, Illinois. We have some wonderful resources in our area.

If they are nearby, please contact me personally and I'll pass along the info.

One of my preschool children in my daycare goes to church and preschool at a

local church that offers a variety of senior program, from homebound care to

adult daycare. You might want to search out the Department of Aging also. I

believe it's a national website with referrals to the state.

Becky