Sequence III Final Review

What is accomplished by diverting blood flow through a machine that filters & then returns the blood to the body?

Hemodialysis - Replaces the function of kidneys, filters waster, removes excess fluid

Which endocrine gland plays a leading role in the hormonal regulation of metabolism?

Pituitary Gland

Compounding

Mixing and combining ingredients to create a customized medication for a patient

Manufacturers will ____ IV bags to accommodate for uncontrolled storage conditions

Overfill

Liquid suspension used topically where lubrication is desired

Lotion

Levothyroxine is indicated for what disorder?

Hypothyroidism

Point-Of-Care testing is:

Testing performed outside of lab setting

In near future, POCT is expected to

Increase accessibility to diagnosis and generate revenue for pharmacies

What is the purpose of USP chapter

Standards for non sterile compounding

The correct term for overall outward look of an employee, including dress and grooming

Professional appearance

One of the main causes of development of superbugs:

noncompliance in antibiotics and overuse

What standards must a nonsterile compounding are meet:

Cleanliness and ventilation, Personnel Training & Competency, Master Formulation Records (MFR), Beyond-Use Dating (BUD),

Commonly used supplemental therapy for renal disease:

Folic acid

Feminizing hormone therapy places patients at an increased risk of :

Breast cancer, blood clots

What drug can be used alone or combined with other drugs and works by inhibiting excess hepatic glucose production at night?

Metformin

Hormonal contraceptive products work by:

Preventing ovulation, thickening cervical mucus

If the ingredient in a nonsterile compounded product confers pharmacological activity, it is called a

Active ingredient

What are some loop diuretics?

Bumetanide, Furosemide, Torsemide

Cultivating relationships with your colleagues allows you to hear about problems or opportunities first (T/F)

True

Which classification of drugs are used to slow down labor?

Tocolytics

Which potassium sparing diuretic turns urine a blue-green color?

Triamterene (Dyrenium)

Prescriber writes DAW for thyroid hormone medications due _________

Narrow therapeutic range, potential for only slight noticeable clinical changes

What dosage form is made by melting the base, adding the active ingredients, and pouring the mixture into molds?

Suppositories

What type of diabetes is often controlled with diet and exercise?

Type 2

A drug can be nonsterile compounded if it is available from a manufacturer but it is more affordable for the patient if it's compounded (T/F)

False

The FDA requires the drug isotretinoin to have a REMS. Why?

Teratogenic

In sterile compounding with aseptic technique, when do you clean the primary engineering control?

Daily, after use, after putting on garb

Sterile, distilled water should be used for compounding sterile products to prevent _______

microbial contamination

In conflict management, LEAD stands for what?

Listen, Explain, Acknowledge, Discuss

You read the volume of a graduated cylinder for oils at the top or bottom of the meniscus?

Top

What does HCTZ stand for?

Hydrochlorothiazide

True or False: Root cause analysis analyzes pharmacy data to determine common reasons for typical errors to prevent them in the future.

True

Which drug can be given during dialysis to increase their red blood cell production and avoid anemia?

Erythropoietin

Patients should take a __________ supplement if taking a loop diuretic such as furosemide.

Potassium

True or False: Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) offers workshops and labs to allow you to complete a certification and laboratory training program.

True

What does CLIA stand for?

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments

Which part of the urine production process are substance selectively pulled back into the blood?

Tubular reabsorption

What are some examples of unprofessional behaviors?

Inappropriate language, Poor attitude, tardiness

Why would we complete nonsterile compounding?

To create a dosage form or strength not commercially available or avoid allergies

What might be a sign that a fellow employee us abusing controlled substances?

Frequent disappearances, mood swings, excessive mistakes, or physical signs like pinpoint pupils

If another person wants to pick up a CS refill for a pt, what should the CPhT do if you are doubtful about the situation?

consult the pharmacist

Why might a customer feel a pharmacy is not professional?

cluttered workspace, loud personal conversations, or a lack of eye contact/greeting

What is the best way to find an entry-level CPhT job that is not advertised?

networking, asking pharmacies

What are some acceptable pharmacy attire?

Scrubs, business casual, closed toe shoes

What is the overall emotional stance a worker adopts toward their job, customers, employees, and employers?

Attitude

Universal precautions work to protect healthcare workers & pts from?

Bloodborne pathogens

Preferential treatment or mistreatment based on age, gender, ethnicity or other personal attributes is knowns as?

Discrimination

How do we answer the phone as PhTs?

Identify pharmacy, self, and offer help

When working with a vial in a DCA, what should you do after you have flipped the plastic cap off?

Wipe stopper with alcohol swab to disinfect

If a pt has certain questions about drug interactions or how the drug is working in the body, how should CPhT react?

Refer to RPH

What category of drug abuse causes the most deaths in the US?

Opioids