Pharmacy Practice Lab I - Observations from Midterm Exam

Flashcards covering key takeaways and important concepts from the Pharmacy Practice Lab I midterm exam observations.

Where does the medication label go?

On the immediate container of the medication.

What is prescribing limited to?

Scope of practice.

What does DDS stand for in prescribing?

Mouth.

What does DMP stand for in prescribing?

Foot.

What does OD stand for in prescribing?

Eye.

What is a strategy to avoid medication errors regarding decimal points?

Always put a 0 before a period (0.5 mg) and avoid trailing zeros (5 mg, not 5.0 mg).

How long must prescriptions be kept?

At least 5 years.

What are critical elements on a prescription label?

Patient’s name, medication name, medication strength, and directions.

How many days supply can electronic prescriptions for controlled substances have?

A 30-day supply unless a code is included.

When can subsequent prescriptions for a controlled substance be filled?

Only when the patient has 7 days or less left of the medication.

What practice was suggested related to calculating?

Calculating estimated CrCl.

What should students access for the Week 8 Assignment?

Brightspace.

What is expected during the last 10 minutes of today's activity?

Debrief.