Community Lab Final Review

The HEADING of the prescription usually contains

prescriber information

The INSCRIPTION contains the

name of the medication(s) prescribed

The SUBSCRIPTION contains the

dispensing instructions to the pharmacist

The SIGNA contains the

directions to the patient

By South Carolina Law ____ SIGNATURE LINES must appear on each prescription

two

On the bottom right side of the prescription is a line under which is printed

"SUBSTITUTION PERMITTED"

On the bottom left side of the prescription will appear a line under which is printed

"DISPENSE AS WRITTEN" (DAW)

Isopropyl Alcohol 95% is for

swimmers ear

ZADITOR is for

Allergic conjunctivitis

Zaditor is for children over the age of

3

ARTIFICIAL TEARS such as Murine or Systane is for

ophthalmic irritation and dry eyes

For ear and eye drops, discard ________ after opening or if the product becomes discolored or cloudy

3 months

Who is Covered by the Privacy Rule?

health plans, health care clearinghouses, and to any health care provider who transmits health information in electronic form

The Privacy Rule protects all

"individually identifiable health information"

What kind of information is considered "individually identifiable health information"?

demographic data relating to the pt

A BRANDED GENERIC NAME is a

brand name given to a generic drug by its manufacturer

NDC code numbers are unique _____-digit numbers

11

first five digits of NDC code =

manufacturer

second four digits of NDC code =

product

third two digits of NDC code =

package size

An asterisk in either a product code or a package code acts as

a place holder

The second letter of a DEA number is the

first letter of the physician's last name

According to SC Pharmacy Practice Act, drug monographs should be updated at least

quarterly

According to SC Pharmacy Practice Act, One pharmacist may not supervise more than ____ pharmacy technicians at a time

3 (2 certified)

According to SC Pharmacy Practice Act, If a pharmacist supervises only one or two pharmacy technicians, these technicians ____ required to be state-certified

are not

Benadryl should be used with caution in ________ population

elderly

Chlor-Trimeton (Chlorpheniramine) should not be recommended for

children under 2

Polysporin should be applied to the AA

1 to 3 times daily

Lanacane Spray should not be used more than

1-3 times daily

A Schedule I drug has

no currently accepted medical use

Schedule II drugs cannot exceed ___ day supply on an initial prescription

5 day

Continuing prescriptions of Schedule II drugs cannot exceed __-day supply

30

Nurse Practitioners ____ allowed to prescribe Schedule II Controlled Substances

are

Non-Narcotics Schedule II drugs cannot exceed a ____-day supply

30

Prescriptions for controlled substances in Schedules III-V, inclusive, must not exceed a ____-day supply

90

a Schedule V drug _____ dispensed by a pharmacist without a prescription to a purchaser

can be

Schedules CIII-CV expire ____ after original date written

6 months

Schedule CII expire ____ after original date written

90 days

Schedules CIII-CV can have up to ___ refills from initial prescription

5

a _________ is required to pick up scedule II-V prescriptions

government issued photo ID

Thirty-one-day supply limited only to

Schedule II

Sudafed max purchase amount is ____ in one day

3.6 grams

Sudafed max purchase amount is ____ in a 30 day period

9 grams

Afrin should not be used for more than

3 days

Afrin may cause

rebound nasal congestion

Mucinex should be taken with

a full glass of water

Delsym is for the relief of

dry cough

Robitussin DM is for the relief of

dry non-productive cough

Emetrol is for

nausea

Bonine or Bonine for kids is for

motion sickness, vertigo

A dietary supplement is a product that

contains a "dietary ingredient" intended to supplement the diet

Where can you get information about a specific dietary supplement?

Manufacturers

Who has the responsibility for ensuring that a dietary supplement is safe?

DSHEA

Is it legal to market a dietary supplement product as a treatment or cure for a specific disease or condition?

No

Fish Oil (Omega 3 fatty acids) should be used in management of

cardiovascular health and reduction of triglycerides

Vitamin C is used in

prevention of common cold and flu

St. John's Wort is used in treatment of

mild to moderate depression

Black Cohosh is used to treat

menopausal symptoms

Saw Palmetto is used to reduce symptoms of

benign prostatic hypertrophy

Calcium/Vitamin D is used in prevention of

osteoporosis

Ginkgo biloba is used in

dementia and for memory improvement

Glucosamine/Chondroitin is used for treatment of

osteoarthritis symptoms

Ginger is primarily used for

nausea/vomiting associated with pregnancy

Pepto-Bismol can cause side effects such as

constipation, black tongue and stool

Gas-X is an

antiflatulent

Beano is for

flatulence and bloating

AZO id indicated for

UTI symptoms

AZO side effect includes

discoloring urine red

when taking azo, you should contact your PCP if symptoms last

over 2 days

Desitin is a

Topical skin product, diaper rash

Desitin may cause _________ when applied

Mild stinging or burning

Before applying Desitin,

Clean and dry area

Preparation-H is for

Symptom relief of Hemorrhoids

Abreva is for the TREATMENT of

of Herpes simplex (cold sores on face/lips)

Abreva should not be used in patients under the age of

12

Abreva should not be used for cold sore more than

10 days

Curasore is for

Hemorrhoidal itching

Terbinafine, Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Tolnaftate, and Butenafine are used for

Athletes Foot, Ringworm, and Jock Itch

Monistat is used for

Yeast fungal infections

When using eye drops, you should hold the dropper in your other hand and approach the eye

from the side

When using eye ointment, make sure the tube does not touch

the face

that ointments tend to _________ for a short time after administration

blur vision

When using an inhaler, Allow at least ________ before shaking again to release a second "puff" if prescribed

30 seconds

Patients should be advised to __________ prior to each use to that the active ingredient is delivered accurately.

shake the aerosol inhaler

Once suppository is inserted, Try to avoid having a bowel movement for at least _______ so that the drug will have time to work

one hour

When using a topical aerosol spray the affected area for

1-3 seconds

When using topical creams and ointments, A ____ layer is not more effective

thick

When using a vaginal tablet, remain

lying down as long as possible; bedtime would be best

When applying a transdermal patch, apply pressure to patch for _______ to assure adhesion

10 seconds

When using an inhaled powder, patient should inhale deeply and hold breath forr

at least 10 seconds

Melatonin is used for _______ management of insomnia

short term

Fleet Enema is used for

constipation

Dulcolax is used as a

stimulant laxative

If given an amoxicillin suspension bottle that is 200 mg/5ML and 50 mL when reconstituted. What is the total amount of drug contained in the entire bottle? _____ mg

2000 mg

If given an amoxicillin suspension bottle that is 200 mg/5ML and 50 mL when reconstituted. What is the final volume of suspension after water is added? _________ mL

50 mL

If given an amoxicillin suspension bottle that is 200 mg/5ML and 50 mL when reconstituted, and indicates the total amount of water for reconstitution is 35 mL. What amount of water should you add? _______mL

35 mL

If given an amoxicillin suspension bottle that is 200 mg/5ML and 50 mL when reconstituted, and indicates the total amount of water for reconstitution is 35 mL. Calculate the volume of the powder _______mL (powder volume)

15 mL

Glucometer measures

blood glucose

The injection site for insulin should be rotated

daily

When using an insulin pen, BEFORE injecting remove both

the plastic outer cap and inner needle cap