Pharmacy Practice Test Review

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to pharmacy practice, focusing on drug classifications, regulatory agencies, dosing information, and patient care concepts.

Ophthalmics

Eye products used for treatment and care of the eyes.

Otic

Ear products used for treatment and care of the ears.

Accutane

A drug used for severe acne that requires patient education on risks, side effects, and a signed contract due to potential depression and suicide.

Fast Track designation

A process used by the FDA when the benefits of a drug outweigh its risks to expedite its availability.

Orphan Drug

A drug used to treat a rare disease affecting a small group of people.

Drug Shortage Reasons

Can include manufacturers stopping production, FDA recalls, natural disasters, and demand exceeding supply.

NABP

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.

FDA

Food and Drug Administration, responsible for regulating food and drug products.

CDER

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.

Placebo

An inactive drug that has no therapeutic effect.

Off-label use

Using a drug for a purpose other than its approved indication.

Patient Profile

Contains vital information about the patient including name, address, date of birth, medication history, phone number, and emergency contact.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; protects patient health information (PHI).

Dosage route: PO

Oral administration of medication.

TID

Three times a day, referring to dosing schedule.

PRN

As needed, often used for medications that are not required on a set schedule.

SL

Sublingual; indicating medication should be placed under the tongue.

Dispense as Written

A prescription instructing the pharmacist to provide the exact medication prescribed without substitution.

Dosing abbreviations

Terms like BID (twice a day) and QID (four times a day) that describe how often a medication should be taken.