EXCPT NHA PT STUDY GUIDE

What temp is generally ROOM TEMP?

20°-25° C or 68° to 77° F

Whats the temp generally for a REFRIGERATOR?

1.7°-7.8° C or 35-46° F

Whats the temp generally for a FREEZER

-15°C or 5° F

What color bottle should Sublingusl nitroglycerin tablets be dispensed in?

their OG manufacturer’s amber bottle

What kinds of common medication require refridgeration?

Latanoprost ophthalmic drops

Insulin formulations

Estonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal rings (birth control)

Promethazine suppositories

Where can you go to find information about adverse side effects and make reports?

MedWatch program

If a product is recalled under Class I what is the possible reason why?

there’s a strong chance of serious adverse effects or death from medication

If a product is recalled under Class II what is the possible reason why?

there is a temporary (but reversible) chance of adverse effect or little chance of serious adverse effect from medication

If a product is recalled under Class III what is the possible reason why?

because of a problem that is not likely to cause adverse effects

What is extremely important to know when IDing batches that are recalled

their lot number