Pharmtech NHA certification test

U.S pharmacopeia

Contains standards for medicine, dosage forms, drug substance excipients, biologicals, compounds preparations, medical devices, diatary supplements

American Drug Index

Contains brand to generic name cross referencing, available medications dosage forms, and manufacturer name, address, and phone number

Orange Book

Identifies drug products approved on the basis of safety and effectiveness by the FDA

Physicians desk references

Contains a collection of written and pictorial information that is provided and paid for by pharmaceutical manufacturers

Facts and comparison

Provides up to date information on over 22,000 RX and 6,000 OTC products grouped by therapeutic category

Red Book

Provides allow comprehensive access to current and accurate drug pricing and description information, including dosage forms, package sizes etc.

Form 222

Used to order schedule II-controlled substances

Form 224

Pharmacies that dispense controlled substances must register with DEA with this form

Form 225

Used to distribute controlled substances

Form 363

Used to manage controlled substance treatment program or compound-controlled substance

Form 41

Used to authorization to destroy damage, outdate, or unwanted controlled substances

Daw 0

No product selection indicated (filled generic Rx), no specification

Daw 1

Substitution NOT allowed by prescriber (Brand name NEEEDED)

Insurance will cover

Daw 2

Substitution allowed PATIENT request product dispense

Insurance will NOT cover

Daw 3

Substitution allowed PHARMACIST selected product dispense

Daw 4

Substitution allowed generic not in stock (let patient if available elsewhere)

Daw 5

Substitution allowed, brand dispensed as generic

Daw 6

Override

Daw 7

Substitution NOT allowed, brand drug is mandated by law

Daw 8

Substitution allowed, generic not available in marketplace (no generic drug available, ORPHAN DRUGS) ( made quickly )

Daw 9

Other

1906 Pure food and drug act

prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drug

1914 Harrisons narcotics act

it prevent use the recreational use of opium

1938 food and drug cosmetic act

Describe the exact labeling for product and defines misbranding and adulteration as illegal

1951 Durham Humphrey Amendment

Established the distinction so called legend (prescription) drugs and OTC (nonprescription) drugs

1962 Keauver Harris Act

Attempts to ensure to safety and effectiveness of all new drugs on the U.S market

1970 Comprehensive Drug Abuse, Prevention, and control act

Enforce the laws concerning controlled substances and their distribution

1970 Poison and prevention act

Required the use of child resistant packaging for RX drugs, OTC drugs

1983 Orphan Drug Act

Encouraged drug companies to develop drugs for rare disease by providing research assistance, grant, and cost incentives to manufacturer

1990 OBRA 90

Orally, written, and by pharmacist only

1996 Health insurance probability and accountability act (HIPAA)

Patient privacy

Copy 1 of Form 222

Manufacturer

Copy 2 of Form 222

DEA

Copy 3 of From 222

Pharmacy

Medicare A

covers hospital stays

Medicare B

Covers DME (test strips, needles, vaccines)

Medicare C

Covers additional insurance

Medicare D

Covers drugs and as of January 1, 2023 covers vaccines (RSV, Shingles,Tdap)

HMO

Need referral

PPO

Can pick provider

Work component

for injured on the job

COBRA

Can continue insurance with employer if terminated or leave job (up to 18 months)

Fat soluble vitamins

A, D, E, K

Water soluble vitamins

B, C

Aspirin and vitamin K

What should NOT be taking with warfarin?

Children and Pregnant woman

Who is allowed to take Tyleno (Acetaminophen)?

Permethrin (Remember it rhymes with Piojos)

What is the treatment for lice?

In the fridge

Xalantan (Latanoprost) should be kept where?

Aspirin

Ibuprofen

What are consider NSAIDS

-20 C and -10 C (-4 F and 14 F)

What is the temperature that a Freezer in a pharmacy should be to?

2 to 8 Celsius ( 36 to 46 Fahrenheit)

What is the temperature that a fridge should be set to in a pharmacy?

No longer than 6 Months

What is the Beyond- Use Date for a Non water based oral?

14 days

What is the beyond use date for water containing oral?

30 beyond use dates

What is the beyond use date for oral or creams?

1- manufacture

2- list dosage form

3-package size

What do each set of numbers of the NDC number means?