Pharmacy Practice Lecture Notes

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to pharmacy practice and medication processing from the lecture notes.

Lab Prep

Preparation required for laboratory sessions, including where to look and expectations.

Virtual Lab Expectations

Requirements and activities for virtual labs conducted via Zoom.

Professional Dress

Mandatory attire requirements for laboratory sessions.

Top 200 Medications

A list of the most commonly prescribed medications that students must learn.

RP Medications Processing

The procedure of handling medication prescriptions according to law and guidelines.

Controlled Substances

Drugs that are regulated by law due to their potential for abuse.

Superscription

The part of a prescription that includes the date, patient's name, and the 'Rx' symbol.

Subscription

Instructions to the pharmacist regarding how to dispense the medication.

Signa (Sig)

Directions for the patient on how to take the prescribed medication.

The 9 Rights of Medication Administration

Ensures correct patient, medication, dosage, route, time, documentation, form, reason, and response during administration.

PioneerRx

A pharmacy management software system for managing prescriptions and pharmacy operations.

NDC (National Drug Code)

A unique three-segment number that identifies drugs and their package sizes.

Patient Counseling

Process of advising patients on their medications and ensuring understanding of proper use.

Interchange

The ability to substitute a prescribed medication with a generic or alternative version unless specified otherwise.

Pre-Lab Assignments

Tasks that must be completed before attending lab sessions.