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Term

which of the following is not a side effect of ace inhibitor (captopril)?

-rash

-angioedema

-cough

-congestion

Definition
-congestion
Term

which of the folowing is not a side effect of the vasodilator (nifedipine)?

-nausea

-flush appearance

-vertigo

-sexual dysfunction

Definition
-sexual dysfunction
Term

which of the following is not a side effect of sympathoplegics (clonidine)?

-hypertension

-asthma

-dry oral cavity

-lethargic behavior

Definition
-asthma
Term

which of the following is not a side effect of diuretics (loop diuretics)?

-alkalosis

-nausea

-hypotension

-potassium deflicts

Definition
-nausea
Term

which of the following is not an effect of the drug clozapine?

-agranuloctosis

-antipsychotic

-used for schizophrenia

-increased appetite

Definition
-increased appetite
Term

which of the following is not treated with epinephrine?

-renal disease

-asthma

-hypotension

-glaucoma

Definition
-renal disease
Term

which of the following is not treated with ephedrine?

-copd

-hypotension

-congestion

-incontinence

Definition
-copd
Term

which of the following are not treated with barbiturtes?

-seizures

-hypotension

-insomnia

-anxiety

Definition
-hypotension
Term

which of the following are not treated with nifedipine?

-angina

-arrhythmias

-htn

-fluid retention

 

Definition
-fluid retention
Term

which of the following are not treated with methotrexate?

-sarcomas

-leukemias

-ectopic pregnancy

-rhuematic fever

Definition
-rhuematic fever
Term

which of the following are not treated with prednisone?

-cushings disease

-testicular cancer

-lympthomas

-chronic luekemias

Definition
-testicular cancer
Term

which of the following are not treated with dexamethasone?

-inflammation

-asthma

-addisons disease

-wilsons disease

Definition
-wilsons disease
Term

which of the following is the primary site of activity for the drug warfarin?

-kidney

-liver

-blood

-heart

Definition
-liver
Term

which of the following drugs is associated with reactions of hepatitis?

-valporic acid

-quinidine

-isoniazid

-ethosuximide

Definition
-isoniazid
Term

a drug ending in the suffix (pril) is considered?

-h2 antagonist

-ace inhibitor

-antifungal

-beta agonist

Definition
-ace inhibitor
Term

a drug ending in the suffix (azole) is considered?

-h2 antagonist

-ace inhibitor

-antifugal

-beta agonist

Definition
-antifungal
Term

a drug ending in the suffix (tidine) is considered?

-antidepressant

-protease inhibitor

-beta agonist

-h2 antagonist

Definition
-h2 antagonist
Term

a drug ending in the suffix (navir) is considered?

-antidepressant

-protease inhibitor

-beta antagonist

-h2 antagonist

Definition
-protease inhibitor
Term

which of the following drugs is associated w/ the reaction of extreme photosensitivity?

-digitalis

-niacin

-tetracycline

-fluoroquinolones

Definition
-tetracycline
Term

which of the following is not related to a drug toxicity of prednisone?

-cataracts

-hypotension

-psychosis

-acne

Definition
-hypotension
Term

which of the following is considered a class 1A sodium channel blocker?

-mexilefine

-aminodarone

-quinidine

-procainamide

Definition
-aminodarone
Term

which of the following is considered a class 1A sodium channel blocker?

-propafenone

-disopyramide

-quinidine

-procainamide

Definition
-propafenone
Term

potassium sparing diuretics have the primary effect upon the ____ found in the kidney?

-promixal convoluted tubule

-loop of henle

-collecting duct

-distal convoluted tubule

Definition
-distal convoluted tubule
Term

which of the following is not directly related to a drug toxicity of nitroglycerin?

-headaches

-tachycardia

-dizziness

-projectile vomiting

Definition
-projectile vomiting
Term
drugs used to treat ulcers?
Definition
histamine 2 antagonist, antacids, proton pump inhibitors, antipeptic agents, prostaglandins
Term
actions of h2 antagonist?
Definition
blocks the release of hydrochloric acid in response to gastrin
Term
actions of antacids?
Definition
neutralizes acids at the chemical level
Term
actions of proton pump inhibitors?
Definition
suppress the secretion of hydrochloric acid
Term
action of antipeptic agents?
Definition
coat the injured area in the stomach to prevent futher injury from acid
Term
actions of prostaglandins?
Definition
inhibits the secretion of gastrin and increases the secretion of mucous lining of the stomach providing a buffer
Term
h2 antagonist drugs?
Definition
cimetidine (tagament), ranitidine (zantac), famotidine(pepcid),nizatidine (axid) 
Term
brand name for cimetidine?
Definition
tagament
Term
brand name for ranitidine?
Definition
zantac
Term
brand name for famotidine?
Definition
pepcid
Term
brand name for nizatidine?
Definition
axid
Term
what does CPEBM stand for?
Definition
cross placenta enters breast milk
Term
when will a drug expire if the stock bottle states that the expiration date is 7/2000?
Definition
midnight 7-31-2000
Term
a drug was recalled because some patients died from liver failure while on the medication what type of recall was this?
Definition

class 1

  (class 1 recall-there is a potential for serious injury or death)

Term

which of the following is not a mandatory component of a retail pharmacy prescription label?

-pharmacy name

-expiration date

-physicians name

-date filled

Definition
-expiration date
Term
the 1st 5 digits of a NDC (national drug code) number represents?
Definition
-manufacturer
Term
how do therapeutically equivalent generics compare to brand name medications?
Definition
same active ingredients and same therapeutic effects
Term

which of the following is not an NSAID(non steroidal anti inflammatory drug)?

-oxaprozin

-diclofenac

-motrin

-pentazosine

Definition
-pentazosine
Term
which law created the DEA(drug enforcement agency)?
Definition
1970 controlled substances act CSA
Term
Class ll prescription records required to be kept for how many years by the DEA?
Definition
2 years
Term
a doctors DEA number is AB1212125. is this a valid DEA number?
Definition

yes

1+1+1=3

2+2+2=6x2=12

3+12=15

last digit 5

(the last digit of the total has to match the last digit in the DEA number)

Term

which of the following is not a Class ll?

-amphetamine

-oxycodone

-oxycodone with acetaminophen

-pentazosine

Definition

-pentazosine

class lV

Term
a list of approved drugs is also known as a?
Definition
formulary
Term
the profession of pharmacy exists today to?
Definition
safeguard the health of the public
Term
knowledge of the medicinal functions of natural products of animals, plants or mineral origins is known as?
Definition
pharmacognosy
Term
the emergence of the pharmaceutical industry threatened to reduce the role of the pharmacist to that of a ?
Definition
compounder of medication
Term
the work that heralded the emergence of modern clinical pharmacy was the?
Definition
millis commission report
Term
another name for a community pharmacy is a?
Definition
retail pharmacy
Term
the primary role of a clinical pharmacists is to?
Definition
dispense medication
Term
licensing and professional oversight of pharmacist and pharmacies is carried out by?
Definition
state boards of pharmacy
Term

pharmacy technicians can do all the following except?

-counsel a patient

-enter information into the computer

-prepare a label

-return drug stock to the shelf

Definition
-counsel a patient
Term
the final responsibility for the accuracy of the pharmacy technicians work is ?
Definition
the supervising pharmacist
Term
the food and drug cosmetic (FDC) act of 1938 caused the creation of what agency?
Definition
food and drug administration (FDA)
Term
the kafauver harris amendment required that all new drugs be proven ___ before being marketed?
Definition
safe and effective
Term
an adverse drug reaction should be reported to?
Definition
FDA- food and drug administration
Term
the omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1990 (OBRA- 90) requires the pharmacist to?
Definition
offer patient counseling regarding medications
Term
what agency is responsible for approving new medications?
Definition
food and drug administration (FDA)
Term
the dietary supplement health and education act (DSHEA) limited the FDA's authority to regulate?
Definition
herbal, vitamins and nutritional products
Term
who has the authority to remove a pharmacy licenses or registration?
Definition
state boards of pharmacy
Term
if a patient sues a pharmacy then who has the burden of proof in the case?
Definition
the patient
Term
a pharmacist may be sued for _____ when he/she speaks falsely of a physician to a patient?
Definition
slander
Term
a biochemical reactive component in a drug is known as?
Definition
active ingredient
Term
a national drug code (NDC) number does not identify the?
Definition
schedule of the drug
Term
a radiopharmaceutical used for imaging is an example of a?
Definition
diagnostic agent
Term
when people use the term delivery system they generally intend in addition to the dose form to refer to the?
Definition
physical characteristics of the dose form that determines the method of administration and the site of action of the drug
Term
a dose form used in the rectum, vagina, and urethra is?
Definition
suppository
Term
drugs with an enteric coating?
Definition
dissolve in the intestines
Term
a solution containing water and ethanol would be described as?
Definition
hydroalcoholic
Term
some examples of disperions are?
Definition
suspensions and emulsions
Term
dose forms that are often sweetened include?
Definition
medicated syrups and elixirs
Term

to determine generic equivalency of a brand name product which reference source would i use?

-drug facts & comparsions

-FDA electronic orange book

-physician desk reference

-homeopathic pharmacopeia of the united states

Definition
-FDA electronic orange book
Term
the route of administration with the fastest onset of action?
Definition
intravenous (IV)
Term

nausea and vomiting might preclude the use of?

-parenternal route of administration

-topical route of administration

-oral route of administration

-urethral route of administration

Definition
-oral route of administration
Term
in the 1st pass effect some drugs taken orally are rapidly metabolized or broken down by?
Definition
the liver
Term
the study of toxic effects of drug or other substance on the body is?
Definition
toxicology
Term
the most common route of administration of drugs is?
Definition
oral
Term
administration of a drug placed between the gums and the inner lining of the cheek is called?
Definition
buccal
Term
a transdermal formulation makes use of which organ of the body for its site of absorption?
Definition
skin
Term
suppositories are usually used for?
Definition
rectal administration
Term
the word parenteral means literally outside the?
Definition
intestines
Term

insulin needles for subcutaneous administration are usually?

-28 gauge

-22 gauge

-18 gauge

-15 gauge

Definition
28 gauge
Term
the modern metric system makes use of the standardized units of the?
Definition
systeme international (SI)
Term
the metric prefix meaning one millionth is?
Definition
micro
Term

a gram is equal to?

-1000 micrograms

-1000 milligrams

-1000 centigrams

-1000 nanograms

Definition
-1000 milligrams
Term
the liter is the standard measurement of?
Definition
volume
Term
given 1/2, the fraction 2/1 is its?
Definition
reciprocal
Term
a decimal fraction has a denominator of what power?
Definition
10
Term
58% means 58 out of?
Definition
one hundred
Term
the only unit of measure that is the same in the apothercary system and avoirdupois system is the?
Definition
grain (gr)
Term

the proper pediatric dose of a medication depends on the childs?

-bodymass

-weight

-body surface area (BSA)

-none of the above

Definition
body surface area (BSA)
Term

convert the following:

34.6g to mg?

Definition

34600 mg

3.4g x 1000mg

34600mg

Term
735mg to g?
Definition

0.735g

735mg x 0.001g

or

735mg/1000mg

0.735g

Term
3400ml to L?
Definition

3.4L

3400ml x 0.001L

or

3400ml/1000ml

3.4L

Term
1.2L to ml?
Definition

1200ml

1.2L x 1000ml

1200ml

Term
7.48kg to g?
Definition

0.00748g

7.48kg/1000g

0.00748g

(1000g=1kg)

Term
24 floz to pt?
Definition

1.5pt

24 floz/16oz

1.5pt

(16oz=1pt)

Term
6.25tbsp to tsp?
Definition

2.08tsp

6.25tbsp/3tsp

2.08tsp

(3tsp=1tbsp)

Term
8qt to gal?
Definition

2gal

8qt/4qt

2gal

(4qt=1gal)

Term
viii (arabic numerals) equals?
Definition

8

v=5

iii=3

5+3

8

Term
C (arabic numerals) equals?
Definition
100
Term
technicians duties with regard to over the counter (OTC) drugs typically include?
Definition
stocking them, taking inventory of them, removing expired drugs from the shelves
Term
in a prescription the signa is the?
Definition
directions for the patient to follow
Term
the symbol Rx stands for the latin word recipe and means?
Definition
take
Term
a signature on a prescription for a schedule ll controlled substance?
Definition
must be handwritten
Term
in most states a generic drug maybe substitued for a brand name or proprietary drug provided that the?
Definition
generic drug is bioequivalent to the brand name or proprietary drug
Term
pharmacy personnel can check to see if DEA number has been falsified by?
Definition
performing a mathematical calculation
Term
an important purpose of the medication/prescription history on the patient profile is to?
Definition
identify potential adverse drug interactions
Term

a pharmacy technician can do all the following in most states except?

-receive a new prescription from a patient

-taking a new prescription over the phone & immediately reducing it to writing

-sell herbal medications

-sell diet supplements

Definition
-taking a new prescription over the phone & immediately reducing it to writing
Term
a schedule lll prescription may be refilled how many times?
Definition
five times or within 6 months
Term

a reference containing manufacturer patient package inserts is the?

-FDA electronic orange book

-united states pharmacopeia (USP)

-physicians desk reference (PDR)

-national formulary (NF)

Definition
-physicians desk reference (PDR)
Term
a computer term for typing is called?
Definition
keyboarding
Term
a digital computer uses what kind of numbers in processing information?
Definition
binary numbers
Term
a computer application that can enter, retrieve and query records is a?
Definition
database management system (DBMS)
Term
in a manual third party administration (TPA) system billing is typical done by means of a?
Definition
universal claim form (UCF)
Term
a PBM is best descibed as?
Definition
a company that contracts with several insurance companies
Term
if an insurance company has three different copays for each class of medications its payment structure is best described as?
Definition
tiered copay
Term

in medicare part d which of the following apply?

-a monthly premium added to the current medicare part a/b premium

-a $250 deductible

-no coverage for medication costs between $2250-$5100

-all of the above

Definition
-all of the above
Term

which type of purchasing arrangements will provide the lowest acquistion cost for most medications?

-direct for the manufacturer

-purchasing off the internet

-purchasing for the wholesaler

-borrowing from the hospital pharmacy

Definition
-borrowing from the hospital pharmacy
Term

a DEA from 222 must be use to order which of the following controlled substances?

-schedule l

-schedule ll

-schedule lll

-schedule lV

-schedule V

Definition
-schedule ll
Term
the average price that wholesalers charge a pharmacy for a medication is better known as?
Definition
average wholesale price (AWP)
Term
value of inventory divided by average daily costs of products sold equals to?
Definition
number of day supply
Term
annual dollar purchases divided by average inventory equals to?
Definition
turnover rate
Term
beginning inventory plus ending inventory equals to?
Definition
average inventory
Term
a large amount of materials such as 2kg of epsom salt would be weighed using a?
Definition
counterbalance
Term
two pharmacuetical ingredients are combined one a solid and the other a soluble volatile liquid the mixture is pulverized to reduce the particle size of the solid and the liquid is allowed to evaporate in a process known as?
Definition
pulverization by intervention
Term
an alternative to the ointment slab is?
Definition
parchment paper
Term
when measuring the amount of liquid in a graduate one should place the eyes at the level of the liquid and measure the level of the meniscus from?
Definition
the bottom
Term
when using the geometric dilution method the most potent ingredient usually the one that occurs in the smallest amount is placed into the mortar?
Definition
first
Term
an ingredient dissolved in a solution is known as?
Definition
solute
Term
a suppository mold is chilled immediately after filling to?
Definition
solidify the compound before suspended ingredients have time to settle
Term
the punch method is used for filling?
Definition
capsules
Term
an appropriate auxillary label for a liquid suspension is?
Definition

 

"shake well before using"

Term
a formulary is?
Definition
a list of approved drugs 
Term

patient confidentiality for participation in investigational studies is a function for?

- the P&T committee

-the infection controll committe (ICC)

-the instutional review board (IRB)

-JCAHO

Definition
-the institutional review board (IRB)
Term
a unit dose is?
Definition
an amount and dose form appropriate for a single administration to a single patient
Term

a function unique to a hospital pharmacy compared to a community pharmacy would include?

-maintaining drug treatment records

-ordering & stocking medications & medical supplies

-dispensing and repackaging medications

-handling sterile parenteral hazardous drugs

Definition
-handling sterile parenteral hazardous drugs
Term
JCAHO is primarily interested in patients safety and?
Definition
quality of care
Term
universal precautions deals with infections by disease causing microorganisms found in?
Definition
blood and other bodily fluids
Term
the primary role of the infections control committee (ICC) is to?
Definition
prevent noscomial infections
Term
when a pharmacy technician receives a stat order the medication should be sent to the nurse?
Definition
immediately
Term
physical inventory of drugs in the hospital pharmacy is usually done every?
Definition
year
Term
the provisions of the entire nutritional needs of a patient by means of intravenous (IV) infusions is known as?
Definition
TPN- total parenteral nutrition
Term
a pathogen can cause?
Definition
an infectious disease
Term
the germ theory of disease is credited to?
Definition
louis pastuer
Term
people used to believe that life forms such as microorganisms & maggots could arise miraculously out of decayed or other matter in a process known?
Definition
spontaneous generation
Term
small microorganisms that consist of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat are known as?
Definition
viruses
Term
the absence of a disease causing microorganisms is known as?
Definition
asepsis
Term
to prevent excessive negative pressure how many millimeters of air should be injected by syringe into multidose vial before drawing up a hazardous drug? (assume you need to withdraw 2ml of a cancer drug)
Definition
1.5ml
Term
the most common cause of containmination is by?
Definition
touch
Term
USP(united states pharmacopeia) deals primarily with?
Definition
prevention of containmination of compound sterile product
Term

which of the following is an example of a hazardous class of drug?

-antibiotics

-antineoplastics

-antifungals

-antivirals

Definition
-antineoplastics
Term

cytoxic drugs should be prepared?

-in a vertical laminar flowhood

-in horizontal laminar flowhood

-at the nursing station just before administration to the patient

-in a nonsterile extemporaneous compounding area

Definition
-in a vertical laminar flowhood
Term
an example of an isotonic solution is?
Definition
0.9% normal saline (NS)
Term
the ph of blood is considered to be slightly?
Definition
alkaline
Term
the laminar flowhood should be turned on for ___ before preparing IV products?
Definition
30 minutes
Term

an IV administration set commonly includes all the following except?

-peripheral catheter

-drip chamber

-clamp controller

-y-site

Definition
-peripheral catheter
Term

for a pediatric patient the flow rate of an IV administration set is commonly?

-10 gtt/min

-15 gtt/min

-20 gt/min

-60 gtt/min

Definition
-60 gtt/min
Term
what size filter is needed to eliminate any bacterial in the IV solution?
Definition
0.22 micron
Term

due to their hypertonicity most TPN solutions will require administration via?

-peripheral venous catheter

-central venous catheter

-pic line

-midline venous catheter

Definition
-central venous catheter
Term
potassium has an a atomic weight of approximately 39 and a valence of 1 how many mEq are in 780mg of potassium?
Definition

20 mEq

780 mg / (39x1)

20mEq

(mEq = mg/(atomic weight or molecular weight) × valence )

Term
an IV solution has a specific gravity of 0.9g what is the weight of 1000ml?
Definition

900g

0.9g/1000ml

900g

Term
an IV order required for D5 1/2NS to be infused at a rate of 125ml/hr how many 1L bottles must be prepared for use over the next 24 hrs? 
Definition

3

X L/24hr=125ml/1hr

X=(24)125/1

X=3000

3000ml/1000ml

3L

(1000ml=1L)

 

Term
molecular weight divided by valence equals?
Definition
Equivalent Weight(g)
Term

filling a prescription order with toprol when the drug requested was toprol xl is an example of which type of error?

-assumption error

-selection error

-capture error

-none of the above

Definition
-selection error
Term

when receiving a new prescription which of the following should the technician avoid doing?

-verify all drug info. w/ the pharmacist appropriate drug references and/or the prescriber when handwritting is difficult to read

-use trailing zeros when the dose written is for a whole number

-crosscheck patient info. on the written prescription w/ the patient

-verify that they patient has not experienced any new drug allergies & that all profile info. is current & correct

Definition
-use trailing zeros when the dose written is for a whole number
Term
where can the patient find information regarding most crucial aspects of administration & proper storage & handling of medications?
Definition
on the auxillary warning and caution label
Term
a sentinel event is?
Definition
an unexpected occurence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury or the potential for the occurence to happen
Term
decorum means?
Definition
proper or polite behavior or behavior that is in good taste
Term

a pharmacy technician should never?

-waste time walking a customer across the store to show him/her the location of an item

-dispense advice regarding the use of a medication

-attempt to speak to a customer in the customer native language

-take a written prescription from a customer

 

Definition
-dispense advice regarding the use of a medication
Term
perferential treatment or mistreatment based on race, gender, age or other criteria is known as?
Definition
discrimination
Term

an underage teen is on birth control pill all of the following can review this medical info. at the pharmacy except?

-parent

-physician

-pharmacist

-teen

Definition
-parent
Term

HIPPA involves all the following except?

-medication profile

-medical diagnosis

-insurance provider

-laboratory results

Definition
-laboratory results
Term
5 tbsp of milk powder is mixed to make a glass of milk how much powder is needed for 3 glasses of milk?
Definition

225ml

5 tbsp x 15ml

75ml

75ml x 3

225ml

(1 tbsp=15ml)

Term
if 25 drams of syrup is the total dose of a patient advised by his doctor and if he wants to take it in minim quantity he must have to consider 1 dram equals 60 minims then what about the total minim quantity of his dose?
Definition

1500 minims

25 dram x 60 minim

1500 minims

(1 dram=60 minim)

Term
a patient is taking 300 minims of paracetamol syrup for his fever per day how this minim quantity can be expressed in dram quantity?
Definition

5 drams

300 minims/60 minim

5 drams

(1dram=60minim)

Term
a doctor is advised 1200 minims of syrup for a patient and you have to measure it cc quantity for the patient and the dose quantity per day is 5 cc how can you equalize 1 cc in minims?
Definition

12 minims

60 minims/5cc

12 minims

(5cc=60minim=1dram)

Term
the doctor advised a patient to take 150 cc of syrup which equals 30 drams how can you equalize the minim quantity of 150 cc?
Definition

1800 minims

30dram x 60 minims

1800 minims

(1dram=60minim)

Term
fluid ounce is commonly used measuring unit if you have to prepare a dose of 0.5 ounce how can you express it in ml?
Definition

15ml

30ml/0.5oz

15ml

(30ml=1oz)

Term
you have to prepare a dose of medicine according to the specifications limit advised by the doctor and the dose after preparation weighs 3 pints how the 3 pints can be expressed in fluid ounces?
Definition

48 ounces

16 fl oz x 3 pt

48 ounces

(16floz=1pt)

Term

3 ounces of fluid is mixed with a powdered material to prepare the required mixture how this 3 ounces can be expressed in pint (equivalent to fluid ounces)?

 

Definition

0.1875 pt

3 oz/ 16 fl oz

0.1875 pt

(16floz=1pt)

Term
it said that certain drugs should not mix why you shouldnt mix warafin + cholestyramine?
Definition
warfarin absorbs to cholestyramine so cholestyramine decreases its absorption
Term
certain drugs can have some serious side effects when mixed what can sulfonamides + warfarin cause?
Definition
sulfonamides displace warafin from protein binding and inhibits its clearance causing an increase in free warfarin levels
Term
thyroid toxicty can be caused when thyroglobin fails to release the thyroid hormone that inhibits adenylate cyclase name the drug that is know to have this effect?
Definition
lithium
Term
administering a drug has been known to cause impaired hepatic fuction thrombocytopenia and can lead to increased hepatic enzyme activity a known GABA transaminase inhibitor what drug is it?
Definition
valporic acid
Term

both estrogen and progestin can be used as oral contraceptive and hormone replacement therapy which of these is not associated with estrogen and progestin?

-increased folic acid

-decreased B6

-increased transferrin

-decreased zinc

Definition
-increased folic acid
Term
one form of laxative is mineral oil aside from decreased fat soluble (ADEK) absorption what other result does mineral oil have?
Definition
decreased carotene
Term
brand name for risedronate?
Definition
Actonel
Term
what types of drug contain the stem "curlum"?
Definition
drugs that are neuromuscular blocking agents
Term

side effects of drugs include things like arrhythmias and yellow changes which of the following drugs causes both these mentioned effects?

-acetaminophen

-erythromycin

-thioridiazine

-digoxin

Definition
-digoxin
Term
hot flashes decreases in patients with acute opioid abstinence syndrome which drug does cause this decrease?
Definition
calcium channel blockers
Term
there is a drug which causing breast cancer it is responsible for hot flashes what is the name of the that drug?
Definition
tamoxifen(nolvadex)
Term
the potency of a drug is directly related to hydrophobicity it induces CP450 what is that drug?
Definition
barbiturates
Term
one of your employees asks you what sertraline and SSRI(Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are what do u tell her?
Definition
both are zoloft
Term
a client comes into your pharmacy to speak with you about what kind of drugs he can take to relieve his depression and to help him stop smoking you recommend buproprin by what other names is this drug known?
Definition

wellbutrin and wellbutrin SR-antidepressant

zyban-smoking cessation

Term
what is another name for fluvoxamine?
Definition
luvox,faverin
Term
what type of drug is venlafaxine and by what other names is it known?
Definition
it is an antidepressant and its also called effexor or effexor XR
Term
a type of tricyclic called desipramine what other names is this drug known?
Definition
norpramin
Term
what type of drug is celexa and what other name is it known?
Definition
it is an SSRI(Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and its also called citalopram
Term
what type of drug is nefazodone and what other name is it called?
Definition
an antidepressant called serzone
Term
what type of drug is amitriptyline and by what other name is it called?
Definition
tricyclic and called elavil or endep
Term
how many dl and how many ml are there in 1L how do you answer?
Definition

1L= 10dl = 1000ml

(1000ml=1L)

(1000ml=10dl)

Term
how often must a laminar flow hood be checked?
Definition
every 6 months
Term
psuedoephedrine a common ingredient in cold preparations is contraindicated in which specific disease state?
Definition
hypertension
Term
the abbreviation "PCN" means?
Definition
penicillin
Term
the purpose of p&t committee is to?
Definition
established and maintain drugs for many systems recommend policies regarding investigational drugs collect data from drug utilization review
Term
when a drug is filtered by the kidney into the bladder this process is called?
Definition
elimination
Term
the appearance of crystals in mannitol injection indicates?
Definition
that the solution is cold & the crystals maybe redissolved
Term
what is the proper procedure for cleaning a laminar flowhood?
Definition
clean the hood from side to side starting from the back of the hood towards the front of the hood
Term
name a drug that is likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?
Definition
tetracycline
Term
amoxicillin oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after reconstitution?
Definition
14 days
Term
a vial reconstituted adriamysin breaks inside a vertical flow hood what should the tech. do?
Definition
clean up the spill using a "spill kit"
Term
what government agency is responsible for the safety of the workplace?
Definition
OSHA- occupational safety health administration
Term
heparin is available in a vial labeled 20,000 U/ml how many ml are required for a 12,500 U dose?
Definition

0.625 ml

xml x 12,500/1ml x 20,000

xml=12,500/20,000

0.625ml

Term
cleocin suspension is available in a concentration of 75mg/5ml how many ml are requried for a 300mg dose?
Definition

20ml

300mg/X divided by 75mg/5ml

X=75mg/(300)5ml

X=75/1500

X=20

 

Term
what is "syrup of ipecac" indicated for?
Definition
to induce vomiting
Term
grinding of tablets into a fine powder in a porcelain mortar is an example of?
Definition
trituration
Term
the middle set of the national drug code (NDC) number represents?
Definition
product strength and dosage form
Term
name three beta blocking agents?
Definition
normodyne(labetalol), tenormin(atenolol), lopressor(metoprolol)
Term
what dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intesines rather than the stomach?
Definition
enteric coated
Term
what solution is recommended for cleaning the laminar flowhood?
Definition
isopropyl alcohol
Term
name a coronary vasodilator?
Definition
nitroglycerin
Term
what drug is used as a "rescue" from toxicity of methotrexate?
Definition
leucovorin(wellcorovin,citrovorum factor, folinic acid)
Term
the drug pronestyl is?
Definition
an antiarrhythmic
Term
codeine, meperidine and oxycodone belong to which controlled substance?
Definition
schedule ll
Term
name two drug classes that have cross sensitivity?
Definition
penicillin and cephalosporins
Term
estradem is available in which dose form?
Definition
patch
Term
heparin belongs to which pharmacological catergory?
Definition
anticoagulant
Term
how far within a hood should the pharmacy tech. work?
Definition
at least 6 inches within the hood
Term
digoxin belongs to which drug classification?
Definition
cardiac glycoside
Term
the process where by a drug is transformed by the liver is called?
Definition
metabolism
Term
what type of prescription balance must be used for compounding 120gm of a 1% topical antifungal cream?
Definition
class A prescription balance
Term
which drug information source would the pharmacy tech. check for possible drug interactions?
Definition
facts and comparisions
Term
what protective apparel must be worn when reconstituting a chemotherapeutic agent?
Definition
2 pairs of gloves,a gown and a mask
Term
the process of producing a smooth dispersion of a drug with a spatula is called?
Definition
levigation
Term
define medication order?
Definition
a written request made by a practitioner that directs the pharmacist to supply an item to a patient
Term
a medication used to reduce a fever is called?
Definition
antipyretic
Term
a hospital born infection is also known as _____?
Definition
nosocomial infection
Term
the form used for ordering schedule ll drug is what?
Definition
DEA form 222
Term
what should the last digit be of this DEA number AB431762_?
Definition

five

4+1+6=11

3+7+2=12x2=24

11+24

35

5

(the last digit=the last digit in the DEA number)

Term
thiazide diuretics are used to do what?
Definition
manage the retention of water
Term
an example of a major drug-drug interaction would be?
Definition
warfarin and aspirin
Term

of the following schedules which one deals with drugs that have no medicinal use in the US and have high abuse potential?

-schedule l

-schedule ll

-schedule lll

-schedule lV

-schedule V

Definition
-schedule l
Term
which act deals with the issue on safety caps on prescription bottles?
Definition
poison prevention act
Term
propranolol is the same as what?
Definition
inderal
Term
the material safety data sheet (MSDS)?
Definition
provides information concerning hazardous substances
Term

define these:

absorption?

Definition
drug gets absorbed into the bloodstream
Term
distribution?
Definition
drug goes where it is needed
Term
metabolism?
Definition
drug is broken down by the liver
Term
elimination?
Definition
excretion from the body
Term
tablet?
Definition

most popular drug form

dissolution- must be dissolved into the stomach before it can elicit it pharmacological effect

Term
chewable tablet?
Definition
chewed and dissolved in the mouth prior to swallowing
Term
enteric coated tablet?
Definition
special coating over tablet to prevent the dissolution within the stomach the tablets are meant to dissolve in the intestines only
Term
sublingual tablets?
Definition
placed "under the tongue" where the active ingredient is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream
Term
buccal tablets?
Definition
"between cheek and gums" drug is dissolved slowly over a period of time
Term
film coated tablets?
Definition
special coating that makes the objectable odor or taste prevents deterioration due to light and air
Term
sustained timed released tablets?
Definition
active ingredients is released at a constant rate for a prolonged period of time, "long acting" "delayed release" "prolonged action"
Term
lozenges?
Definition
"troches or pastilles" meant to dissolve slowly in the mouth to keep the drug in contact with the mouth or throat longer
Term
pellets?
Definition
cylinder shaped tablets for implantation just under the skin for continuous drug absorption
Term
capsules?
Definition
drug is enclosed within a gelatin shell, after 10 to 30 minutes within the stomach the gelatin capsule dissolves and the drug is released
Term
syrups?
Definition
high concentration of sugar hinders bacteria growth
Term
solutions?
Definition
drug is uniformly dispered throughout the liquid
Term
suspensions?
Definition
medication is in soluble in the liquid these medications require a shake well sticker 
Term
elixir?
Definition
sweetened water with alcohol
Term
tinctures?
Definition
highest concentration of alcohol
Term
what drug classification is associated with "azepam"?
Definition

benzodiazepine

class of psychoactive drugs considered minor tranqulizers useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, agitation, seizures, muscle spasm as well as alcohol withdrawal

Term
what drug classification is associated with "astine"?
Definition

antihistamine

h1 antihistamines are clinically used in the treatment of histamine medicated allergic conditions

Term
what drug classification is associated with "azosin"?
Definition

alpha 1 adrenergic blockers

alpha blockers are used in the treatment of several conditions

 

Term
what drug classification is associated with "bamate"?
Definition

tranqulizers

substances that depresses the central nervous system (CNS) resulting in calmness, relaxation, reduction of anxiety, poor judgement and slow uncertain reflexes

Term
what drug classification is associated with "barb"?
Definition

barbiturates

drugs that act as a central nervous system depressant mild sedation to anesthesia some are also used as anticonvulsants

Term
what drug classification is associated with "caine"?
Definition

local anesthetic

an agent that interrupts pain impulses in a specific region of the body w/o a loss of patient consciousness

Term
what drug classification is associated with "ceph", "cef", "cefp"?
Definition

cephalosporins

group of antibiotics used to treat infections in a variety of places in the body

Term
what drug classification is associated with "cillin"
Definition

penicillin

beta lactam antibiotics used in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible usually grampositive organisms

Term
what drug classification is associated with "cod"?
Definition

narcotic analgesic

acts in the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain

Term
what drug classification is associated with "azole"?
Definition

antifungal agents

drug used to treat fungal infections

Term
what drug classification is associated with "cort"?
Definition

steriodial anti inflammatory

many steriods specifically glucocorticoids reduce inflammation by binding to cortisol receptors

Term
what drug classification is associated with "cycline"?
Definition

tetracycline antibiotics

group of broad spectrum antibiotics whose general usefulness has been reduced with the onset of bacterial resistances

Term

what drug classification is associated with "dopa"?

 

Definition

dopamine receptor agonists

drug used to treat parkinsons disease that mimick the action of naturally occuring dopamine

Term
what drug classification is associated with "ectin"?
Definition

antiparastitic

effective in the treatment of parasites

Term
what drug classification is associated with "estro"?
Definition

estrogen hormone

estrogen is a hormone manufactured by a womans body

Term
what drug classification is associated with "floxacin"?
Definition

quinolone antibiotics

quinolones and flouroquinolones form a group of broad spectrum antibiotics they are derived from nalidixic acid

Term
what drug classification is associated with "glitazone"?
Definition

antidiabetic agents

preventing or relieving diabetes

 

Term
what drug classification is associated with "micin"?
Definition

aminoglycoside antibiotics

a class of antibiotics which act by interferring with bacterial proteinsynthesis within the bacteria which results in the death of the bacteria

Term
what drug classification is associated with "mycin"?
Definition

macrolide antibiotics

group of drugs typically whos activity stems from the presence of macrolide ring

Term
what drug classification is associated with "nitr"?
Definition

coronary vasodilator

drugs used to cause dilation of the coronary blood vessels

Term
what drug classification is associated with "olol"?
Definition

beta blockers

group of medications that act to block adrenergic receptors in the nervous system

Term
what drug classification is associated with "olone"?
Definition

steriodial anti inflammatory

many steriods specifically glucocortoids reduce inflammation by binding control receptors

Term
what drug classification is associated with "pril"?
Definition

ace inhibitors

ace inhibitors treat high blood pressure and other conditions

Term
what drug classification is associated with "profen"?
Definition

non steriodial anti inflammatory(NSAID)

medications used primarily to treat the inflammation mild to moderate pain and fever

Term
what drug classification is associated with "semide"?
Definition

loop diuretics

type of drug that removes water from the body loop diuretics are a particular powerful diuretic used for treating heart failure

Term
what drug classification is associated with "statin"?
Definition

HMG CoA reductase inhibitor

lowers cholesterol levels in people w/ or at risk of cardiovascular disease

Term
what drug classification is associated with "sulfa"?
Definition

sulfa antibiotics

synethetic antimicrobials agent that contains the sulfanomide group

Term
what drug classification is associated with "thiazide"?
Definition

thiazide diuretics

family of drugs that remove water from the body

Term
what drug classification is associated with "tidine"?
Definition

h2 antagonist blockers

h2 antagonists are clinically used in the treatment of acid related gastrointestinal conditions

Term
what drug classification is associated with "triptan"?
Definition

antimigraine medication

medications used to treat migraines

Term
what drug classification is associated with "triptyline"?
Definition

tricyclic antidepressant

tricyclic antidepressant are used in numerous applications: mainly indicated for the treatment of clinical depression neuropathic pain nocturnal enuresis and ADHD

Term
what drug classification is associated with "vir" "vudine"?
Definition

antiviral

medication used specifically for treating viral infections

Term
what is the primary site of activity for warfarin?
Definition
liver
Term
trace elements are used in the following solution__?
Definition
TPN- total parenternal nutrition
Term
KCl is the abbreviation for?
Definition
potassium chloride
Term
potassium sparing diuretics have the primary effect on the?
Definition
distal convoluted tubule
Term
a PCA is used for?
Definition
administer controlled analgesics
Term
the drug prilosec is classed as a?
Definition
proton pump inhibitor
Term
which drug is associated with the reaction of hepatitis?
Definition
isoniazid
Term
online processing of a third party claim to determine payment is called?
Definition
adjudication
Term
a glass compounding slab is used for?
Definition
a smooth surface to mix ointments and creams
Term
gentamicin can be given in which forms?
Definition
intravenous and opthalimic
Term
the term prophylaxis means?
Definition
preventative treatment
Term
the drug betagan(levobunolol) would be used?
Definition
in the eye
Term
the medication that needs to be protected from light in a special container is?
Definition
nitroglycerin
Term
what are the intravenous medications that can be mixed with NS(normal saline)?
Definition
cefazolin, ampicillin and primaxin
Term
the program under the FDA that allows healthcare professionals to report any adverse reactions is?
Definition
medwatch
Term
what agency is responsible for the accrediation of an institutional facility?
Definition
JCAHO- joint commission accrediation healthcare organization
Term
when stocking shelves with a new stock you should?
Definition
remove all out of date stock first then rotate stock placing the longer expiration dates to the back
Term
of the diagnostic devices which one is used for urinalysis?
Definition
diastix
Term

what do the digits on a NDC (national drug code)  represent?

Ex.00456-0122-30

Definition
the 1st 5 digit manufacturer the next 4 digits drug name and strength and the last digits package size
Term
what is enapril?
Definition
generic name vasotec it is an ace inhibitor used to treat htn(hypertension)
Term
what does "allergic rhinitis" mean?
Definition
runny nose
Term
what does the term "mic" stand for?
Definition
minimum inhibition concentration
Term
what are gonadotropin?
Definition
protein hormones secreted gonatrope cells of the pituitary glands of vertebrates
Term
what is the form DEA 41 used for?
Definition
once controlled drugs are destoyed the DEA requires the submission of this form
Term
what does hematoria mean?
Definition
hematoria is the presence of blood in urine
Term
what is form DEA 106 used for?
Definition
when a robbery or theft occurs at a pharmacy the DEA requires pharmacies to submit a DEA 106 with a detail account of what was lost/stolen
Term
how to check if a DEA number is valid?
Definition

add together the 1st,3rd,5th digits and

then add 2nd,4th,6th digits together multiply total of(2nd,4th,6th digits) by 2 then add the total { 1st+3rd+5th digits & (2nd+4th+6th digits x2)  and the last digit in the total should be the last digit in the DEA number

Term

define these routes of administration:

intravenous (IV) means?

Definition
into the vein
Term
intra-aterial means?
Definition
into the artery
Term
intramuscular means?
Definition
into the muscle
Term
intracerebral means?
Definition
into the cerebrum
Term
intracerebroventricular means?
Definition
into the cerebral ventricles
Term
intracardiac means?
Definition
into the heart
Term
subcutaneously means?
Definition
under the skin
Term
intraosseous infusion means?
Definition
into the bone marrow
Term
intradermal means?
Definition
into the skin itself
Term
intrathecal means?
Definition
into the spinal cord
Term
intraperitoneal means?
Definition
infusion or injection into the peritoneum
Term
intravesical means?
Definition
infusion is into the urinary bladder
Term
intracavernosal injection means?
Definition
into the base of the penis
Term

express the following arabic numerals as roman numerals:

38?

Definition

XXXVlll

X=10

V=5

l=1

XXXVlll

Term
15?
Definition

XV

X=10

V=5

XV

Term
17?
Definition

XVll

X=10

V=5

l=1

XVll

Term
91?
Definition

XCl

X=10

C=100

l=1

XCl

10-100+1

91

Term
23?
Definition

XXlll

X=10

l=1

XXlll

Term
43?
Definition

XLlll

X=10

L=50

l=1

XLlll

10-50+3

43

Term
54?
Definition

LlV

L=50

lV=4

54

Term

convert the following roman numerals to arabic numerals:

MXL?

Definition

1040

M=1000

X=10

L=50

1000-10+50

1040

Term
XClX?
Definition

99

X=10

C=100

lX=9

10-100+9

99

Term
XLl?
Definition

41

X=10

L=50

l=1

10-50+1

41

Term
DCL?
Definition

650

D=500

C=100

L=50

500+100+50

650

Term
XXVll?
Definition

27

X=10

V=5

l=1

XXVll

Term
CXLlX?
Definition

149

C=100

X=10

L=50

lX=9

100+10-50+9

149

Term
CCXL?
Definition

240

C=100

X=10

L=50

100+100-10+50

240

Term

perform the following operations and provide the answers in arabic numerals:

Vll + LXlV?

Definition

71

V=5

l=1

L=50

X=10

lV=4

5+2=7

50+10+4=64

7+64=71

Term
XXll (multiply) CXll?
Definition

2464

X=10

l=1

C=100

10+10+2=22

100+10+2=112

22x112

2464

Term
CDL-XIX?
Definition

431

C=100

D=500

L=50

X=10

lX=9

100-500+50=450

10+9=19

450-19

431

Term
MMMDCCXL/CXX?
Definition

32

M=1000

D=500

CCXL=240

3000+500+200+40=3740

100+20=120

1040/120

32

Term
XlX + MCMLXVl?
Definition

1985

X=10

lX=9

M=1000

C=100

L=50

Vl=6

10+9=19

1000-100+1000+50+16=1966

19+1966

1985

 

Term

complete the following and provide the results in roman numerals:

12+16?

Definition

XXVlll

X=10

V=5

l=1

Xll + XVl

28

XXVlll

Term
24+35?
Definition

LlX

L=50

l=1

X=10

XXIV + XXXV

59

LlX

Term
182+133+14+5?
Definition

CCCXLllll

C=100

D=500

L=50

X=10

CLXXXll + CXXXll + XlV + V

334

CCCXLllll

(100-500+50+10)

Term
120-21?
Definition

XClX

X=10

C=100

lX=9

CXX - XXll

99

XClX

Term
1589-39?
Definition

MDL

M=1000

D=500

L=50

MDLXXIX - XXXIX

1550

MDL

Term

interpret the quantity in each of the following:

caplets no. XXV?

Definition

25

X=10

V=5

XXV=25

Term
pills no. CLXX?
Definition

170

C=100

L=50

X=10

CLXX=100-50+10+10

CLXX=170

Term
tablets no. MDCL?
Definition

1650

M=1000

D=500

C=100

L=50

MDCL=1000+500+100+50

MDCL=1650

Term
capsules no. XLV?
Definition

45

X=10

L=50

V=5

XLV= 10-50+5

XLV=45

Term
tablets no. LXlX?
Definition

69

L=50

X=10

lX=9

LXlX= 50+10+9

LXlX=69

Term
convert the normal body temp. of 98.6 degress F to degrees C?
Definition

37 degrees C

C= (F - 32)* 5/9

C= 98.6-32=66.6* 5/9(0.556)

C=37

 

Term
the freeze drying of a protein solution can be done at   -150 degrees F convert to degrees C?
Definition

-101 degrees C

C= (F-32) * 5/9

C=-150-32 * 5/9(0.556)

C=-101

Term
the freezing point of water is 0 degrees C convert to degrees F?
Definition

32 degrees F

F= (C * 9/5) + 32

F= 0 * 9/5(1.8)=0 + 32

F=32

 

 

Term
convert -35 degrees C to degrees F?
Definition

-31 degrees F

F= (C*9/5) + 32

F= (-35 *9/5(1.8))=-63+32

F=-31

Term
what is websters rule?
Definition
child dose = (age in yrs+1/age in yrs+7) x adult dose
Term
what is youngs rule?
Definition
child dose= (age in yrs/age+12) x adult dose
Term
what is drillings rule?
Definition
child dose= (age in yrs x adult dose)/ 12
Term
what is frieds rule?
Definition
child dose= (age in months x adult dose)/150
Term
what is clarks rule?
Definition
child dose= (child weight in lbs/ 150) x adult dose
Term
the adult dose of a drug a is 9gr/day using youngs rule calculate the dose for a 6 year old child?
Definition

3gr

(6/6+12) x 9

(6/18) x 9

0.3333333 x 9

2.99 rounds to 3gr

Term
using clarks rule calculate the dose for a 30 lb child if the average adult dose is 500mg/day?
Definition

100mg

(30/150) x 500

0.2 x 500

100

Term
using frieds rule calculate the dose of medication A for a 15 month old infant if the adult dose is 100mg?
Definition

10mg

(15x100)/150

1500/150

10

Term

give the meaning of the following abbreviations:

-aa

-ad

-cc

-dtd

-Eq

-g

-gal

-gr

Definition

-aa-of each

-ad-up to, to make up tp

-cc-cubic centimeter

-dtd-dispense such dose, give such dose

-Eq-equivalent

-g-gram

-gal-gallon

-gr-grain

Term

-gtt

-h, hr

-kg

-L

-lb

-mcg

-mEq

-mg

-mg/kg

Definition

-gtt-drop

-h,hr-hour

-kg-kilogram

-L-liter

-lb-pound

-mcg-microgram

-mEq-milliequivalent

-mg-milligram

-mg/kg-milligram of drug per kilogram of bodyweight

Term

-ml

-mOsmol

-#

-qs

-qs ad

-pt

-qt

-ss

-tbsp

-tsp

Definition

-ml-milliliter

-mOsmol-milliosmole

-#-number

-qs-a sufficent quantity

-qs ad- a sufficent quantity to make up to

-pt-pint

-qt-quart

-ss-one half

-tbsp-tablespoon

-tsp-teaspoon

Term

-U

-amp

-cap

-ECT

-elix

-fl

-fl oz

-inj

-IV

-IVP

Definition

-U-unit

-amp-ampsule

-cap-capsule

-ECT- enteric coated tablet

-elix-elxir

-fl-fluid

-fl oz-fluid ounce

-inj-injection

-IV-intravenous

-IVP-intravenous push

Term

-IVPB

-MDI

-oint

-sol

-supp

-susp

-syr

-tab

-TDS

-TPN

Definition

-IVPB-intravenous piggyback

-MDI-metered dose inhaler

-oint-ointment

-sol-solution

-supp-suppository

-susp-suspension

-syr-syrup

-tab-tablet

-TDS- transdermal delivery system

-TPN- total parenteral nutrition

Term

-ung

-D5LR

-D5NS

-DW

-D5W

-D10W

-D20W

-NS

-1/2 NS

-O/W

 

Definition

-ung-ointment

-D5LR-5% dextrose in lactated ringers solution

-D5NS-5% dextrose in normal saline solution

-DW-distilled water

-D5W-5% dextrose in water

-D10W-10% dextrose in water

-D20W-20% dextrose in water

-NS-normal saline

-1/2 NS- half strength normal saline

-O/W-oil in water

Term

-RL,R/L

-SWFI

-W/O

-abd

-ad

-as

-au

-buc

-IA

-ID

Definition

-RL, R/L-ringers lactate soution

-SWFI-sterile water for injection

-W/O-water in oil

-abd-abdomen

-ad-right ear

-as-left ear

-au-each ear

-buc-buccal (in the cheek)

-IA-intraarterial

-ID-intradermal

Term

-IM

-IT

-IV

-npo

-od

-os

-ou

-per

-po

-pr

Definition

-IM-intrmuscular

-IT-intrathecal

-IV-intravenous

-npo-nothing by mouth

-od-rigt eye

-os-left eye

-ou-each eye

-per-by, through

-po-by mouth

-pr-by rectum

Term

-R

-pv

-SC, SQ, subq

-SL

-top

-vag

-a

-ac

-ad lib

-am

Definition

-R-rectum

-pv-by vagina

-SC, SQ, subq- subcutaneously

-SL-sublingual

-top-topical

-vag-vaginal

-a-before

-ac-before meals

-ad lib- at plessure, freely

-am-morning, before noon

 

Term

-ATC

-bid

-noct

-p

-pc

-pm

-post-op

-pp

-prn

-q

Definition

-ATC-around the clock

-bid-twice a day

-noct-night

-p-after

-pc-after meals

-pm-evening, afternoon

-post-op -postoperative

-pp-after meals

-prn- as needed

-q-every

Term

-qd

-qh

-q4h

-q6h

-q8h

-qid

-qod

-tid

-wk

-ABC

Definition

-qd-every day

-qh-every hour

-q4h-every 4 hrs

-q6h- every 6 hrs

-q8h-every 8 hrs

-qid-four times a day

-qod-every other day

-tid-three times a day

-wk-week

-ABC-abacavir

 

Term

-APAP

-ASA

-ATV

-BCP

-CBV

-ddc

-ddl

-d4t

-DES

-DLV

Definition

-APAP-acetominophen

-ASA-aspirin

-ATV-atazanavir

-BCP-birth control pill

-CBV-zidovudine/lamivudine(combivir)

-ddc-zalcitabine(hivid)

-ddl-didanosine(videx)

-d4t-stavudine(zerit)

-DES-diethylstilbestrol

-DLV-delavirdine(rescriptor)

Term

-EES

-EFV

-FPV

-FTC

-HC

-HCTZ

-HRT

-IDV

-INH

-LPVIR

Definition

-EES-erthroymycin ethylsuccinate

-EFV-efavirenz(Sustiva)

-FPV-fosainprenavir

-FTC-emtricitabine

-HC-hydrocortisone

-HCTZ-hydrochlorothiazide

-HRT-hormone replacement therapy

-IDV-indinavir(Crixivan)

-INH-isoniazid

-LPVIR-lopinavir w/ ritonavir(Kaletra)

Term

-MOM

-MS

-MTX

-MVI

-NFV

-NTG

-NVP

-PCN

-PTU

-RTV

Definition

-MOM-milk of magnesia

-MS-morphine sulfate

-MTX-methotrexate

-MVI-multivitamin

-NFV-nelfinavir(Viracept)

-NTG-nitroglycerin

-NVP-nevirapine (Viramune)

-PCN-penicillin

-PTU-propylthiouracil

-RTV-ritonavir(Norvir)

Term

-SMZ/TMP

-SQV-HGC, SQV-SGC

-T20

-TDF

-TRZ

-TVD

-ZnO

-3TC

-5FU

-AIDS

Definition

-SMZ/TMP-sulfamethoazole/trimethoprim

-SQV-HGC, SQV-SGC-saquinavir (Fortovase,Invirase)

-T20-enfuvirtide

-TDF-lenofovir DF

-TRZ-zidovudine/lamivudine/abacavir

-TVD-emtricitabine

-ZnO-zinc oxide

-3TC-lamivudine(epivir)

-5FU-5-fluorouracil

-AIDS-acquired immune deficency syndrome

Term

-BM

-BP

-BPH

-BS

-CA

-CAD

-CHF

-COPD

-CP

-CVA

 

Definition

-BM-bomel movement

-BP-blood pressure

-BPH-benign prostatic hypertrophy

-BS-blood sugar

-CA-cancer

-CAD-coronary artery disease

-CHF-congestive heart failure

-COPD-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

-CP-chest pain

-CVA-cardiovascular accident

Term

-DT

-DJD

-DM

-GERD

-GI

-GT

-GU

-HA

-HBP

-HIV

Definition

-DT-delirium tremens

-DJD-degenerative joint disease

-DM-diabetes mellitis

-GERD-gastroesophageal reflex disease

-GI-gastrointesines

-GT-gastrostomy disease

-GU-gastrourinary

-HA-headache

-HBP-high blood pressure

-HIV-human immunodeficency virus

Term

-HR

-HT, HTN

-JRT

-NKA

-NKDA

-N&V, N/V

-OA

-OCD

-P

-PTT

Definition

-HR-heart rate

-HT,HTN-hypertension

-JRT-juvenile rhuetoid arthritis

-NKA-no known allergies

-NKDA-no known drug allergies

-N&V, N/V- nausea

-OA-osteoarthritis

-OCD-obsessive complusive disorder

-P-pulse

-PTT-prothrombin time

Term

-PVC

-RA

-RBC

-SCT

-SOB

-sx

-TED

-Tx

-UA

-URI

Definition

-PVC-premature ventricular contractions

-RA-rhuematoid arthritis

-RBC-red blood cells

-SCT-sickle cell trait

-SOB-shortness of breat

-sx-symptoms

-TED-thromboembolic disease

-Tx-treatment

-UA-uric acid, urinalysis

-URI-upper respiratory infection

Term

-UTI

-VS

-WBC

-C

-c

-DAW

-dil

-disp

-F

-KVO

Definition

-UTI-urinary tract infection

-VS-vital signs

-WBC-white blood cells

-C-celsius

-c-with

-DAW-dispense as written

-dil-dilute

-disp-dispense

-F-fahrenheit

-KVO-keep vein open

Term

-m ft

-non rep

-NR

-RN

-Rx

-s

-sig

-T

-ut dict, ud

Definition

-m ft-mix and make

-non rep-do not repeat

-NR-no refills

-RN-registered nurse

-Rx-take

-s-without

-sig-write on label

-T-temperature

-ut dict, ud-as directed

Term
what are 4 popular lipid lowering medications?
Definition
lipitor(Atorvastatin), simvistatin (zocor,vytorin), crestor(Rosuvastatin), vytorin(Ezetimibe)
Term

generic name of medications give me the brand names:

acetaminophen-codeine?

Definition
phenergan with codeine/ tylenol with codeine
Term
albuterol?
Definition
proventil, ventolin,Proventil-HFA, AccuNeb, Vospire, ProAir
Term
alendronate?
Definition
fosamax
Term
allopurinol?
Definition
zyloprim
Term
alprazolam?
Definition
xanax,Xanax XR, Niravam
Term
amitriptyline?
Definition
elavil,endep,redomex
Term
amlodipine?
Definition
norvasc,amlocard
Term
amlodipine-benazepril?
Definition
lotrel
Term
amoxicillin?
Definition
trimox,amoxil,wymox
Term
amoxicillin-clavulanate?
Definition
augmentin
Term
atenolol?
Definition
tenormin
Term
atomoxetine?
Definition
strattera
Term
atorvastatin?
Definition
lipitor
Term
azithromycin?
Definition
zithromax
Term
benazepril?
Definition
lotensin
Term
brimonide?
Definition
alphagan p
Term
budesonide?
Definition
pulmicort,entocort
Term
bupropin?
Definition
wellbutrin, wellbutrin SR,wellbutrin XL, zyban
Term
calcitonin-salmon?
Definition
miacalcin,Fortical, Calcimar
Term

candesartan?

 

Definition
atacand
Term
carisoprodol?
Definition
soma
Term
carvedilol?
Definition
coreg
Term
cefdinir?
Definition
omnicef
Term
cefprozil?
Definition
cefzil
Term
celecoxib?
Definition
celebrex
Term
cephalexin?
Definition
keflex
Term
cetrizine?
Definition
zyrtec
Term
cetrizine-pseudophedrine?
Definition
zyrtec D
Term
ciprofloxacin?
Definition
cipro, cipro xr
Term
citalopram?
Definition
celexa
Term
clarithromycin?
Definition
biaxin
Term
clonazepam?
Definition
klonopin
Term
clonidine?
Definition
catapres, duraclon
Term
clopidogrel?
Definition
plavix
Term
clotrimazole-betamethasone?
Definition
lotrisone
Term
conjugated estrogen?
Definition
premarin
Term
conjugated estrogen medroxy progesterone?
Definition
premphase, prempro
Term
cyclobenzaprine?
Definition
flexeril
Term
desloratadine?
Definition
clarinex
Term
dextroamphetamine-amphetamine?
Definition
adderall
Term
diazepam?
Definition
valium
Term
digoxin?
Definition
lanoxicaps, lanoxin
Term
diltazem?
Definition
cardizem, dilacor
Term
divalproex?
Definition
depakote
Term
donepezil?
Definition
aricept
Term
doxycyline?
Definition
vibramycin
Term
enalapril?
Definition
vasotec
Term
escitalopram?
Definition
lexapro
Term
esomeprazole?
Definition
nexium
Term
ethinyl estradiol-desogestrel?
Definition
cyclessa, desgen, kariva, mircette, ortho-cept
Term
ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone?
Definition
yasmin
Term
ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel?
Definition
levlen, nordetter, seasonale, tri-levlen, tri phasil, trivora 28
Term
ethinyl estradiol-norelgestromin?
Definition
orthro evra
Term
ethinyl estradiol-nonthindrone?
Definition
estro fe, femhrt, loestrin fe, ovcon, ortho-novum
Term
ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate?
Definition
orthro tri cyclen, orthro tri cyclen lo
Term
ethinyl estradiol-norgestrel?
Definition
lo/ovral, low-ogestrel, ovral
Term
ezetimibe?
Definition
zetia
Term
felodipine?
Definition
plendil
Term
fenofibrate?
Definition
tricor
Term
fentanyl?
Definition
actiq, sublimaze, duragesic
Term
fexofenadine?
Definition
allegra
Term
fexofenadine-pseudoephedrine?
Definition
allegra D
Term
finasteride?
Definition
propecia, proscar
Term
fluconazole?
Definition
diflucan
Term
fluxetine?
Definition
prozac, sarafem
Term
fluticasone?
Definition
flonase, flovent
Term
fluticasone-salmeterol?
Definition
advair, diskus
Term
fluvastatin?
Definition
lescol
Term
folic acid?
Definition
folvite, foliamin, apo-folic
Term
fosinopril?
Definition
munopril
Term
furosemide?
Definition
lasix
Term
gabapentin?
Definition
neurontin
Term
gemfibrozil?
Definition
lopid
Term
glimepiride?
Definition
amaryl
Term
glipizide?
Definition
glucotrol
Term
glyburide?
Definition
diabeta, glynase, micronase
Term
glyburide-metformin?
Definition
glucovance
Term
hydrochlorothiazide?
Definition
esidrex, apresazide, hydrodiuril
Term
hydrocodone-acetaminophen?
Definition
lortab, vicodin
Term
hydrocodone-chlorpheniramine?
Definition
tussinex
Term
ibuprofen?
Definition
advil, motrin
Term
insulin glargine?
Definition
lantus
Term
insulin lispro?
Definition
humalog
Term
ipratropium?
Definition
atrovent
Term
ipratroprim-albuterol?
Definition
combivent
Term
irbesartan?
Definition
avapro
Term
irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide?
Definition
avalide
Term
isosorbide mononitrate?
Definition
indur, ismo
Term
lansoprost?
Definition
xalatan
Term
levofloxacin?
Definition
levaquin
Term
levothyroxine?
Definition
levothroid, synthroid
Term
lisinopril?
Definition
prinivil, zestril
Term
lorazepam?
Definition
ativan
Term
losartan?
Definition
cozaar
Term
losartan hydrochlorothiazide?
Definition
hyzaar
Term
meclizine?
Definition
antivert
Term
lasoprazole?
Definition
prevacid
Term
meloxicam?
Definition
mobic
Term
metaxalone?
Definition
skelaxin
Term
metformin?
Definition
glucophage
Term
methylphenidate?
Definition
concerta, metadate, ritalin
Term
methylprednisolone?
Definition
medrol
Term
metoprolol?
Definition
lopressor, toprol
Term
mirtazapine?
Definition
remeron
Term
mometasone furoate?
Definition
nasonex
Term
montelukast?
Definition
singulair
Term
moxifloxacin?
Definition
vigamox, avelox
Term
mupirocin?
Definition
bactroban
Term
naproxen?
Definition
laser, naprosyn,anaprox,aleve
Term
niacin?
Definition
niacor, niaspan
Term
nifedipine?
Definition
procardia,adalat,afeditab,nifediac
Term
nitrofurantoin?
Definition
marobid, macrodantin
Term
nitroglycerin?
Definition
minitran, nitrolingual, nitrostat
Term
NPH(neutral protamine hagedorn) isophane insulin?
Definition
humulin N,Novolin N,Novolin NPH, NPH Lletin II
Term
regular insulin; isophane insulin (NPH)?
Definition
humulin 70/30,Humulin 50/50, Novolin 70/3,Innolet ReliOn 70/30
Term
olanzapine?
Definition
zyprexa
Term
olopatadine?
Definition
patanol
Term
omeprazole?
Definition
prilosec
Term
oxybutynin?
Definition
ditropan
Term
oxycodone?
Definition
oxycontin
Term
oxycodone-acetaminophen?
Definition
endocet, percocet, tylox
Term
pantoprazole?
Definition
protonix
Term
paroxetine?
Definition
paxil
Term
penicillin V?
Definition
veetids
Term
phenytoin?
Definition
dilantin
Term
pimecrolimus?
Definition
elidel
Term
pioglitazone?
Definition
actos
Term
polyethylene glycol?
Definition
miralax
Term
potassium chloride?
Definition
klor-con
Term
pravastatin?
Definition
pravachol
Term
prednisone?
Definition
deltasone
Term
promethazine?
Definition
phenergan
Term
promethazine-codeine?
Definition
phenergan with codeine
Term
propoxyphene-acetaminophen?
Definition
darvocet N 100
Term
propranolol?
Definition
inderal
Term
quetiapine?
Definition
seroquel
Term
quinapril?
Definition
accupril
Term
rabeprazole?
Definition
aciphex
Term
raloxifene?
Definition
evista
Term
ramipril?
Definition
altace
Term
ranitidine?
Definition
zantac
Term
risedronate?
Definition
actonel
Term
riseperidone?
Definition
risperdal
Term
rosiglitazone?
Definition
avandia
Term
sildenafil?
Definition
viagra
Term
simvastatin?
Definition
zocor
Term
spironolactone?
Definition
aldactone
Term
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim?
Definition
bactrim, cotrim, septra
Term
sumatriptan?
Definition
imitrex
Term
tamsulosin?
Definition
flomax
Term
temazepam?
Definition
restoril
Term
terazosin?
Definition
hytrin
Term
timolol?
Definition
timoptic,timacor,blocarden
Term
tobramycin/dexamethasone?
Definition
tobradex
Term
tolterodine?
Definition
detrol
Term
toprimate?
Definition
topamax
Term
tramadol?
Definition
ultram
Term
tramadol-acetaminophen?
Definition
ultracet
Term
trazodone?
Definition
desyrel
Term
triamcinolone?
Definition
azmacort, nasacort AQ
Term
triamterene hydrochlorothiazide?
Definition
dyazide, maxzide
Term
valcyclovir?
Definition
valtrex
Term
valsartan?
Definition
diovan
Term
valsartan hydrochlorothiazide?
Definition
diovan HCT
Term
venlafaxine?
Definition
effexor, effexor xr
Term
verapamic?
Definition
calan, coveratts, isoptin, verelan
Term
warfarin?
Definition
coumadin
Term
zolpidem?
Definition
ambien
Term
hydrochlorothiazide?
Definition
hydrodiuric, microzide
Term
kenalog?
Definition
triamcinolone
Term
levothyroxine?
Definition
levoxyl
Term
hyocyamine?
Definition
levsin
Term
sertaline?
Definition
zoloft
Term

brand name drugs given give the generic names of the following?

-hyrodiuril?

Definition
hydrochlorothiazide
Term
-singulair?
Definition
montelukast
Term
-lanoxin?
Definition
digoxin
Term
-naprosyn?
Definition
naproxen
Term
-prevacid?
Definition
iansoprazole
Term
-protonix?
Definition
pantoprazole
Term
-synthroid?
Definition
levothyroxine
Term
-glucophage XR?
Definition
metformin
Term
-zoloft?
Definition
-sertaline
Term
-celebrex?
Definition
celecoxib
Term
avandia?
Definition
rosiglitazone
Term
micronase/diabeta?
Definition
glyburide
Term
-tenormin?
Definition
atenlol
Term
-ambien?
Definition
zolpidem
Term
-zinacef?
Definition
cefuroxime
Term
-wellbutrin SR?
Definition
bupropin
Term
-zovirax?
Definition
acyclovir
Term
-zyloprim?
Definition
allopurinol
Term
-vibramycin?
Definition
doxycycline
Term
-zantac?
Definition
ranitidine?
Term
zithromax?
Definition
azithromycin
Term
zestoretic?
Definition
lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide
Term
valtrex?
Definition
valacycovir
Term
vicodin/lortab?
Definition
acetaminophen-hydrocodone (APAP)
Term
viagra?
Definition
sildenafil
Term
vasotec?
Definition
enalpril
Term
xalatan?
Definition
latanoprost
Term
zyprexa?
Definition
olanzapine
Term
zyrtec?
Definition
cetirizine
Term
vistaril?
Definition
hydroxyzine pamoate
Term
viracept?
Definition
nelfinavir
Term
zocor?
Definition
simvastatin
Term
xanax?
Definition
alprazolam
Term
zoloft?
Definition
sertaline
Term
what are the parts of a prescription?
Definition
prescriber information, date, patient information, Rx, inscription, subscription, signa, additional instructions, signature, DEA number
Term
what is the prescriber information?
Definition
name, address, telephone number and other information identifying the prescriber including state licenses number
Term
what does the date mean on parts of a prescription?
Definition
date on which the prescription was written
Term
what is the patient information?
Definition
name, address, date of birth and other pertinent information about the patient who receives the prescription
Term
what does the symbol Rx mean on parts of a prescription?
Definition
Rx for the latin word recipe, meaning take
Term
what is the inscription?
Definition
medication prescribed including generic or brand name, strength and amount
Term
what is the subscription?
Definition
instructions to the pharmacist on dispensing the medication
Term
what is signa on parts of the prescripton?
Definition
directions for the patient to follow commonly called the sig
Term
additional instructions on parts of a prescription is?
Definition
any additional information that the prescriber deems necessary
Term
what is the signature on parts of a prescription?
Definition
the signature of the prescriber
Term
what is the DEA number on parts of a prescription?
Definition
number that identifies the prescriber as someone authorized to prescribe controlled substance
Term
what are the parts of the patient profile?
Definition
identifying information, insurance/billing information, medical history, medication/prescription history, prescription preferences, refusal of information
Term
what is the identifying information on parts of a patient profile?
Definition
patients full name with middle intial, address, telephone number, birth date and gender
Term
what is the insurance/billing information on parts of a patients profile?
Definition
information necessary for billing
Term
what is the medical history on parts of a patients profile?
Definition
information concerning existing conditions and known allergies and adverse reactions the patient has experienced
Term
what is the medication/prescription history on parts of a patients profile?
Definition
any prescription and OTC medications currently being taken and a list of previous prescription filled for this patient including information on refills
Term
what is the prescription preference on parts of a patients profile?
Definition
patient preference as they apply to his/her prescriptions
Term
what is the refusal of information on parts of a patients profile?
Definition
statement of refusal by the patient to provide any or all of the previous information
Term
typical duties performed by the pharmacy technician:?
Definition
 dispensing, record keeping, pricing, receiving written prescriptions and conveying them to the pharmacist, answering and properly directing telephone calls, preparing records including patient profiles and billing records
Term
preparing doses of precompounded medications?
Definition
retreiving medications from shelf/supply cabinet, selecting container, preparing labels, counting/pouring medications, reconstituting prefabricated medications, pricing prescriptions
Term
preparing doses of extemporaneous compounded, nonsterile medications?
Definition
retreving medication from shelf/supply cabinet, selecting equipment for the compounding operation, weighing and measuring, compounding, preparing labels, selecting containers, packaging, maintaining and filing of records of extemporaneous compunding, cleaning area and equipment
Term
preparing doses of extemporaneously compounded, sterile medications?
Definition
retreiving medications from shelf/supply cabinet selecting equpiment for the compounding operation, using aspetic equipment and procedures, weighing and measuring, admixing parental products, preparing labels, selecting containers, packaging, maintaining and filing of records of extemporaneous compounding, cleaning area and equipment
Term
transporting medications to and from wards?
Definition
preparing cart, tray or other means of conveyance, delivering controlled drugs, maintaining delivery records, distributing medications to wards, organizing medications for administration to patients, retreiving, reconciling and recording credit for unadministered medications, returning unadministered medications to unit dose bins and injectables to stock,replenishing floorstock, checking for expiration dates, removing overstock
Term
what is comminution?
Definition
is the act of reducing to small fine particles
Term
what is blending?
Definition
is the act of combining two substances
Term
what is trituration?
Definition
is the process of rubbing, grinding or pulverizing a substance to create fine particles generally by means of mortar and pestle
Term
what is levigation?
Definition
is typically used when reducing the particle size of a solid during the preparation of an ointment
Term
what is pulverization by intervention?
Definition
is the process of reducing the size of a particle in a solid with the aid of an additional material
Term
what is spatulation?
Definition
is the process of combining substances by means of a spatula generally on an ointment tile
Term
direct purchasing requires?
Definition
a completion of a purchase order generally on a preprinted form with a unique number on which the product name, amount and price are entered.
Term
advantages of direct purchasing?
Definition
is a lower cost and the lack of add on fees
Term
disadvantages of direct purchasing?
Definition
is the committment of time and staff on the part of the pharmacy since there are multiple requistions to be completed and mailed to multiple pharmaceutical companies
Term
wholesaler purchasing enables?
Definition
the pharmacy to use a single source to purchase numerous products from numerous manufacturers
Term
advantages of wholesaler purchasing?
Definition
include reduced turnaround for orders, lower inventory, lower associated cost and reduced commitment of time and staff
Term
disadvantages of wholesaler purchasing?
Definition
include higher purchase cost, supply difficulties, loss of the control provided by in house purchase orders and unavailability of some pharmaceuticals
Term
prime vendor purchasing involves?
Definition
an agreement made by pharmacies for a specified percentages or dollar volume of purchases
Term
advantages of prime vendor purchasing?
Definition
lower acquistion costs, competitive service fee, electronic order entry and emergency delivery services
Term
just in time (JIT) purchasing involves?
Definition
frequent purchasing in quantities that just meet supply needs until the next ordering time
Term

advantages of just in time

(JIT) purchasing?

Definition
reduced the quantity of each product on the shelves and thus reduces the amount of money committed to inventory
Term
disadvantages of just in time (JIT) purchasing?
Definition
this system can be used only when supplies are readily available and pharmaceutical need can be accurately predicted
Term

pharmacy laws:

pure food and drug act of 1906?

Definition
was to prohibit the interstate transportation or sale of adulterated and misbranding food and drugs
Term
food drug and cosmetic (FDC) act of 1938?
Definition
created the FDA(food and drug administration) and required pharmaceutical manufacturers to file a new drug application(NDA) with each new drug before marketing manufacturers must prove that the product is safe for human use the FDC act of 1938 also extended and clarified the definitions of adulterated and misbranded drugs this act also defined the relevant "official compendia" as the united states pharmacopeia and the national formulary under this act the FDA has the power not only to approve or deny new drug applications (NDA) but also to conduct inspections of manufacturing plants to ensure compliance
Term
durham-humphrey amendment of 1951?
Definition
states that drug containers do not have to include "adequate directions for use" as long as they bear the legend "caution:federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription" the dispensing of the drug by a pharmacist with a label giving directions from the prescriber meets the law requirements this amendment thus established the distriction between so called legend, prescription, drugs and over the counter(OTC) or non prescription drugs it also authorized the taking of prescriptions verbally rather than in writing and the refilling of prescriptions however the refilling of prescriptions subject to abuse was limited under this amendment prescriptions for such substances could not be refilled without the expressed consent of the prescriber
Term
kefauver-harris amendment of 1962?
Definition
it extended the FDC act of 1938 to require that drugs not only be safe for humans but also be effective the amendement require drug manufacturers to file with FDA an investigational new drug application (INDA) before initiating a clinical trial in humans after extensive in which a product is proven both safe and effective the manufacturer may then submit an NDA that seeks approval to market the product
Term
comprehensive drug abuse prevention and control act of 1970 referred to as the contolled substances act(CSA) of 1970?
Definition
CSA was created to combat and control drug abuse and supersede previous federal drug abuse laws the act classified drugs with potential for abuse as controlled substances and ranked them into five catergories or schedules ranging from those with great potentially for abuse to those wih liitle such potential the agency made primarily responsible under this act is the drug enforcement administration(DEA) an arm of the department of justice the DEA charged with enforcement and prevention related to the abuse of controlled substances such as many narcotic pain medications schedule ll narcotics are most highly regulated and sudden increases in usage in a particular pharmacy may cause the DEA to investigate after upon reccommendation from the manufacturer and the FDA, the DEA classifies new drug into a schedule and will even reevaluate drugs that have been on the market for sometime to determine whether they warrant being changed to a schedule drug
Term
poison prevention packaging act of 1970?
Definition
to prevent accident childhood poisoning from prescription and non prescription products it is enforced by the consumer product safety commission and requires that most over the counter(OTC) and legend drug be packaged in child resistance that cannot be opened by 80% of children under 5 but can be opened by 90% of adults the law provide that on request by the precriber or by the patient the pharmacist may dispense a drug in a noncompliant containers the patient many older patient with rhuematoid arthritis will request a nonchild resistance container
Term
drug listing act of 1972?
Definition
gives the FDA the authority to compile a list of currently marketed drugs under this act new drug is assigned a unique and permanent product code known as a national drug code(NDC) consisting of 10 characters that identify the manufacturer, the drug formulation and the size and type of packaging the FDA requests but does not require that the NDC appear on all drug labels including labels of prescription containers using this code the FDA is able to maintain a database of drugs use manufacturer and active ingredients and of newly marketed, discontinued and remarketed drugs the bar coded information is also used to double check the accuracy of prescriptions filled by automation
Term
orphan drug act of 1983?
Definition
an orphan drug is one that is intended for use in a few patients with a rare disease or condition developing and marketing such a drug would be prohibitively expensive the orphan drug act of 1983 encourage the development of of orphan drugs by providing tax incentives and allowing manufacturers to be granted exculsive licenses to market such drugs over 250 orphan drugs have been approved by the FDA for marketing
Term
drug price and competition and patent term restoration act of 1984?
Definition
a given drug typically has several names including its chemical name its official generic name or nonproprietary name both of which given in official compendia and one or more brand or proprietary name given by manufacturers a generic drug one with same chemical composition as a brand name drug that can be substituted for the brand name drug in prescriptions once the original patent expires any manufacturer is allowed to market a generic drug which usualy cost less than the brand name the drug price and competition and patent term restoration encourages the creation of both generic drugs and innovative new drug by streamlining the process for generic drug approval and by extending patent licenses as a function of the time required for the NDA approval process the patent licenses was extended to allow the manufacturer of the brand name drug completed the NDA to recoop research and development cost as well as to provide an incentive to research new drugs for the marketplace
Term
prescription drug marketing act of 1987?
Definition
passed in response to concern over safety and competition issues raised by secondary markets for drugs the prescription drug marketing act of 1987 prohibits the reimportation of a drug into the united states by anyone except the manufacturer this has become a major political and economic issues as many seniors travel across the border or receive their prescription through the mail at presumed substantial savings pharmaceutical manufacturer have threatened to reduce the supply of drugs to canada if illegal reimportation continues canada is concerned that reimportation may create a shortage of medications for its own citizens the united states has elected not to enforce private contraband of individuals but clearly discourages its practice and hopes that the new medicare moderization act of 2003 will minimize reimportation the act also prohibits its sale or trading of drug samples the distrubution of samples to persons other than those licensed to prescribe them and the distribution of samples except by mail or by common carrier this action was taken in response to prescription drug samples being illegally diverted and distributed
Term
omnibus budget reconciliation act of 1990(OBRA 90)?
Definition
requires that as a condition of participants in the medicaid program states most establish standards of practice for drug use review(DUR) by the pharmacist among other provisions the act requires a review of drug therapy before each prescription is refilled or delivered to an individual typically at the point of sale the review shall include screening for potential drug therapy problems due to therapeutic duplication drug disease contradictions, drug-drug interactions, incorrect drug dosage or duration of treatment, drug allergy interactions, and clinical abuse/misuse under the law a pharmacist must make an offer to counsel the patient but this person may refuse such counseling
Term
dietary supplement health and education act (DSHEA) of 1994?
Definition
FDA is permitted limited oversight is in the dietary supplement market which includes vitamins, minerals, herbs and nutritional supplements
Term
food and drug administration moderization act?
Definition
was passed to update the labeling on prescription medications products labeled "legend" changed to read "Rx only" as mentioned earlier legend is the term used in the past to indicate whether a drug was available by prescription or over the counter(OTC) the new labeling requirements were implemented in 2004 the law also authorizes fees to be added to a new drug application(NDA) process to accelerate the review and approval of new drugs
Term
medicare prescription drug improvement and moderization act of 2003 known as medicare part D?
Definition
provides prescription drug coverage to patients eligible for medicare benefits this is a voluntary insurance program not an automatic government benefits economic hardships or those on high cost medications patients are required to pay an extra premium in addition to the medicare A/B and are subject to a $250 deductible before benefits are realized no coverage between $2250-$5100
Term
food and drug administration(FDA)?
Definition
the FDA has the primary responsibility and authority to enforce the law and the ability to create and enforce regulations that will assist in providing the public with safe drug products the FDA requires all manufacturers to file applications for invesigation studies and approval of new drugs provides guidelines for packaging and advertisement and oversees the recall of products that are deemed dangerous
Term
medwatch?
Definition
is a voluntary program that allows any healthcare professional to report a serious adverse event, product problem or medication error that the professional suspects to be associated with the use of an FDA regulated drug, biological device or dietary supplement it serves as a clearing house to provide all information on safety alerts for drugs, biologics, diet supplements and medical devices including drug recalls it also provides information on all safety labeling changes to product package inserts theses changes include contraindications, warnings, boxed warnings, precautions and adverse medications
Term
vaccine adverse event reporting system (VAERS)?
Definition
a post marketing survelliance system operated by the FDA and the centers for disease control (CDC) the main purpose is to collect information adverse events that occur after an immunization this report can be made online via an 800 number or by a mail on a downloaded form
Term
drug enforcement agency(DEA)?
Definition
the primary agency responsible for enforcing laws regarding both legal and illegal addictive substances
Term
united states pharmacopeia (USP)?
Definition
is to promote the public health by developing and disseminating quality drug standards and information for medicines healthcare delivery and related products and practices the USP publishes the united states pharmacopeia-national formulary(USP-NF) a book that containes standards for medicine, dose forms, drug substances, excipients, inactive ingredients, medical devices and dietary supplements
Term
national association of boards of pharmacy(NABP)?
Definition
is the only professional organization that represents all 50 of the state boards of pharmacy it provides a guidance to the state board of pharmacy on drug importation NABP has no regulatory authority like the FDA & DEA it also helps coordinate the issuing of an NCPDP number that is administered by the national council for prescription drug programs(NCPDP) the NABP developed the model state pharmacy practice act(MSPPA)
Term
state board of pharmacy?
Definition
the activities of the board vary from state to state but generally oversee existing laws and regulations or make necessary amendments when appropriate to ensure that pharmacies and pharmacists are practicing according to the state practice guidelines the board has the authority to revoke or suspended the licenses of a pharmacist with evidence of violation of state or federal laws
Term
the contents of pharmacy technicians: ?
Definition
receive prescriptions/medication orders, accept new prescription/medication order, accept refill requests from patient, prescriber or other healthcare professional, accept new prescription/medication order, accept refill request electronically (telephone, fax, computer), contact prescriber/originator for clarification of prescription/medication order refill
Term
at the direction of pharmacists pharmacy technician may assist in:
Definition
obtaining from the patient/patient representative such information as diagnosis or desired therapeutic outcome, medication use, allergies, adverse reactions, medical history and other relevant patient information, phyically disability and reimbursement mechanism; obtaining from prescriber or other healthcare professional medical records such information as diagnosis,  desired therapeutic outcome, medication use, allergies, patient information, physical disabilty and reimbursment mechanisms; collect data to assist the pharmacist in monitoring patient outcome
Term
pharmacy technician assess prescription/medication order for?
Definition
completeness(patient name & address), accuracy(consistency with products available), authenticity, legality and reimbursement eligibilty
Term
what information does the pharmacy technician need to update the medical record/patient profile? 
Definition
information as medication history, allergies, medication duplication as well as drug-disease, drug-drug, drug-laboratory and drug food interactions
Term
process a prescription/medication order:
Definition
enter prescription/medication order information onto patient profile, select the product for a generically written prescription/medication order, select the product for a brand name prescription/medication order, obtain medication/device from inventory, measure, count or calculate finished dose form for dispensing, record preparation of prescription/medication including any special requirement for controlled substances, package finished dose forms, affix label and auxillary label to container, assemble patient information materials, check for accuracy during processing of the prescription/medication order, verify the measurements, preparation/packaging of medication produced by other technicians, prepare prescription/medication order for final check by the pharmacist
Term
compound a prescription/medication order:
Definition
assemble equipment/supplies necessary for compounding the prescription/medication order, calibrate equipment needed to compound the prescription/medication order, perform calculations required for usual dose determinations and prescription of compounded intravenous(IV) admixtures, compound medication for dispensing according to prescription formula or instructions, compound medication in anticipation of prescription/medication orders, prepare sterile products, prepare chemotherapy, record preparations/ingredients of medications
Term
provisions of medication to patient/patients representatives:
Definition
store medication before distribution, provide medication to patient/patient representative, place medication in dispensing system, deliver medication to patient-care unit, record distribution of prescription medication, record distribution of controlled substances, record distribution of investigational drugs
Term
pharmacy technicians should also do the following things listed:
Definition
determine charges and obtain reimbursement for services, communicate with third-party payers to determine or verify coverage and obtain prior authorizations, provides supplemental information as requested/required, ask a patient whether counseling by pharmacist is desired, perform drug administration functions under appropriate supervision, assist the pharmacist in monitoring patient laboratory values
Term
maintaining medication and inventory control system:
Definition
identify pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, devices and supplies to be ordered, place orders for pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, devices and supplies and expedite emergency orders in compliance with legal, regulatory, professional and manufacturers requirements, receive goods and verify against specifications on original purchase order, place pharmaceutical, durable medical equipment, devices and supplies in inventory under proper storage conditions, perform nonpatient-specific distribution of pharmaceutical, durable medical equipment, devices and supplies, remove from inventory expired/discontinued/slow moving pharmaceutical, durable medical equipment, devices and supplies, communicate changes in product availability to pharmacist, staff, patient/patients representative, physician and other healthcare professional
Term
maintaining medication and inventory control systems continue:
Definition
implement in monitoring policies and procedures to deter theft and/or drug diversions, maintain a record of controlled substances received, stored and removed from inventory, perform required inventories and maintain associated records, maintain records- keeping systems for repackaging, bulk compounding recalls and return of pharmaceutical, durable medical equipment, devices and supplies, compound medications in anticipation of prescription/medication order, perform quality assurance(QA) tests on compounded medications, repackaged finished dose forms in dispensing, participate in QA programs related to products and/or supplies, communicate with representative of pharmaceutical and equipment supplies
Term
participating in the administration and management of pharmacy practice:
Definition
coodinate written, electronic and oral communications throughout the practice settings and disseminate policy changes, update and maintain information, collect productivity information,participate in quality improvement activities, generate QA reports, implement and monitor the practice setting for compliance wih federal, state and local laws, regulations and professional standards, implement and monitor policies and procedures for sanitation management, handling of hazardous waste and infecton control
Term
participating in the administration and management of pharmacy practice continue:
Definition
perform and record routine sanitation, maintanence and calibration of equipment, maintain and use manual or computer-based information systems to perform job realted activities, maintaining software for automated dispensing technology including point of care drug dispensing cabinets, performing billing and accounting functions, communicate with third-party payers to determine or verify coverage, conduct staff training, aid in establishing, implementing, monitoring policies and procedures
Term
schedule l ?
Definition
a category of drugs not considered legitimate for medical use. Included are heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and marijuana
Term
schedule ll ?
Definition
a category of drugs considered to have a strong potential for abuse or addiction but that also have legitimate medical use. Included are opium, morphine, and cocaine
Term
schedule lll ?
Definition
a category of drugs that have less potential for abuse or addiction than Schedule I or II drugs and have a useful medical purpose. Included are short-acting barbiturates and amphetamines
Term
schedule lV ?
Definition
 a medically useful category of drugs that have less potential for abuse or addiction than those of Schedules I, II, and III. Included are diazepam and chloral hydrate
Term
schedule V ?
Definition
a medically useful category of drugs that have less potential for abuse or addiction than those of Schedules I through IV. Included are antidiarrheals and antitussives with opioid derivatives
Term
mEq x atomic weight divided by valence equals
Definition
mg(milligram)
Term
mg(milligram) x valence divided by atomic weight equals
Definition
mEq-milliequivalent
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