marc's pharmacy technician test

Dtd (sig)

give such doses

narrow therapeutic index drugs

- can be toxic if given too much or too little

- patients need to be monitored closely

- effective dose has a narrow range

= too much can cause death

examples- coumadin, digoxin, phenytoin

suspensions

- dont mix until the patient comes in because the expiration date can be affected and the patient might decide not to get it after all

= only store distilled water in its original container to avoid any errors

bid (sig)

two times a day

qod (sig)

every other day

qd (sig)

one time a day/everyday

topicals (sig)

apply

suppositories (sig)

insert

Lamictal (brand)

Lamotrigine

how do extended release drugs work

drug is released in the body steadily over an extended period of time (usually between 8-24 hours)

how are sq injections given

under the skin (ex: insulin)

how do you take effervescent tablets?

first dissolve them in liquid then drink the liquid containing the medication

pepcid (brand)

famotidine

tenormin (brand)

atenolol

lasix (brand)

furosemide

Procardia (Brand)

Nifedipine

zoloft (brand)

sertraline

paxil (brand)

paroxetine

prozac (brand)

fluoxetine

coumadin (brand)

warfarin

Hydrodiuril (brand)

hydrochlorothiazide

xanax (brand)

alprazolam

Effexor (brand)

venlafalaxine

Elavil (brand)

Amitriptyline

Prinivil (brand)

lisinopril

lopressor (brand)

metoprolol

Singulair: How many strengths?

3 strengths, 4mg chewable, 5mg, 10 mg

DAW 0

generic or single source brand

DAW 1

physician request brand

DAW 2

patient wants brand when generic is available

240 ml

8 oz

refrigerator temp check

is checked and logged everyday, temp should read between 36-46 degrees (freezer should be below 32 degrees)

famotidine

heartburn/ulcers

ranitidine

heartburn/ulcers

sumatriptan

migraines

gabapentin

nerve pain

fluoxetine

depression

omeprazole

heartburn/ulcers

levothyroxine

thyroid replacement

allopurinol

gout

lasic (furosemide)

diuretic

Methylphenidate

attention deficit disorder

risperidone

schizophrenia

zolpidem

insomnia

name the 4 parts of a prescription label's directions:

1. administration directions: apply, take, insert

2. route of administration (by mouth, on skin)

3. number of units in a dose and dosage form (2 tablets, one capsule)

4. time of frequency of dosage (twice daily)

why is it important to put a stock bottle back on the shelf immediately after an Rx is checked?

to help avoid errors counting the wrong mediciation

when you see an expiration date on a stock bottle, the drug expires on what day of the month

drug expires on the last day of the month

2 tbsp=

and one oz

30 ml

3 tbsp=

1 tbl=

1/2 oz=

15 ml

2 tsp=

10 ml

As (sig)

left ear

Os (sig)

left eye

Biw (sig)

twice a week

mono

limited to one part

hypo

deficient, under

macro

large

1 miligram=

0.001 gm or 1000 mcg

1 kilogram (kg)=

1000 gm

3/4=

0

may cause drowsiness

pain meds, anti-anxiety meds, otc products containing benadryl

plavix 75 mg

pink

information that you should ask customers when they drop off a scrip

1. name

2. address

3. phone number

4. birthday

5. insurance info

6. drug allergies

7. otc and herbal remedies they are taking

what is personal supervision?

this means a pharmacist is physically present inthe pharmacy and is approving all prodessional activities

on a new Rx, you would pull the medication and count off of

the hard copy of the prescription/prescription label

match the NDC number on the stock bottle with

NDC # on the label

a CII drug can be refilled how many times?

zero

if.a patient has a question or complaint about their medication, a qualified pharmacy tech should always:

get a pharmacist to speak with the patient

who is allowed to place a checked prescription in the bag?

only the pharmacist

roman numeral one hundred

C

roman numeral one thousand

M

prescription records need to be immediately available to a patient for the proceeding

12 months

schedule c-v drugs

Robitussin AC, Lomotil, Lyrica

luvox (brand)

Fluvoxamine

FeSO4

ferrous sulfate

60 ml=

2 oz

30 ml

1 oz

4 quarts

1 gallon

avoid prolonged sunlight when taking or using what products:

-hetz

-sulfa meds

-tetracycline

-retin-A

-minocycline

-furosemide

don't eat grapefruit juice with:

-cholesterol meds

-lipitor

-zocor/simvistatin

-mevacor/lovastatin

-pravachol/pravastatin

don't take aspirin with:

Anti-coagulants (Coumadin, plavix)

Anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen, naproxen)

60 grains (gr)

1 dram

1 gram (gm)=

1000 mg

1 microgram (mcg)

0.001 mg

1/2

0

1/3

0

1/4

0

1/2 cc syringe

0-50 units

3/10 syringe

0-30 units

3rd party card (insurance card) include

1. name of cardholder

2. name of insurance company

3. id number

4. group number

5. bin number

6. pcn number

poly

any/much

hydro

water

anti

against

1 fluid oz

8 fluid drams

what does F stand for?

fluoride

1 quart

2 pints

oculo

eye

intra

within

bi

twice

480 ml

16oz

kids/pets (sig)

give