PTCE laws + math + safety

Vocabulary flashcards covering the classification, refill limits, and transfer rules for different schedules of controlled substances based on the provided notes.

C-1

Substances with the highest potiental for abuse, used for research only, and requiring a license to obtain; examples include heran, marijuana, and LSD.

C-II

Substances with highest abuse potential that allow no refills and require written/electronic Rx; no transfers are permitted. Examples include morphine, dextroamphetamine, and oxycodone.

C-III

Substances with low abuse potential that can be refilled up to $5$x within $6$ months and transferred $1$ time; examples include testosterone, buprenorphine, and naloxone.

C-IV

Substances with lower abuse than DC-11 and Celll that can be refilled up to $5$x within $6$ mths and transferred $1$ time; examples include benzodiazepines, Zolpidem, and tramadol.

C-V

Substances with lowest abuse containing limited narcotics where refills are allowed and some states allow OTC behind pharmacy counter; examples include certain cough syrups w/ codeine.

Which controlled substance schedule has NO accepted medical use?

C-I

Which schedule has the highest abuse potential with accepted medical use?

C-II

Can Schedule II drugs be refilled?

No refills allowed

How many refills are allowed for Schedule III–V drugs?

5 refills within 6 months

What DEA form is used to order Schedule II drugs?

DEA form 222

What DEA form is used to report theft or loss of controlled substances?

DEA form 106

What DEA form is used to destroy controlled substances?

DEA form 41

Which schedules can be transferred between pharmacies?

Schedule C-III-V

Can Schedule II prescriptions be transferred?

No

Which schedule includes drugs like oxycodone and Adderall?

C-II

Which schedule includes Tylenol with codeine?

C-III

Which schedule includes alprazolam (Xanax)?

C-IV

Which schedule includes cough syrups with small amounts of codeine?

C-V

1 tsp=

5 mL

1 tbsp=

15 mL

1 oz=

30 mL

1 kg=

2.2 lb

1 grain=

65 mg

What does BID mean?

Twice daily

What does TID mean?

Three times daily

What does QID mean?

Four times daily

What does PRN mean?

As needed

What does LASA stand for

Look-alike sound-alike

What is tall man lettering used for?

Prevent medication errors

Example of tall man lettering

DOBUTamine vs DOPamine

Which law protects patient privacy?

HIPPA

What should a tech do if they notice a medication error?

Report it immediately

What are high-alert medications?

Drugs with high risk of causing harm if used incorrectly

What is the best way to prevent infection spread?

Handwashing

What does DUR stand for?

Drug utilization review

What should be checked before dispensing medication?

Right patient, drug, dose, route, time

How many fl oz are in 1 qt?

32

How many grams are in 8 kilograms?

8000

What is the metric prefix for millionth?

Micro

What is the metric prefix for tenth

Deci

How many pints are in 1 gallon?

8

What is the metric prefix for thousand

Kilo

How many grams are in 1 ounce

28.35

How many ounces are in 1 pound

16

What is the metric prefix for hundredth?

Centi

When one drug increases the effect of another drug making the overall effect stronger

Potentiation

When the effect of two drugs together is greater than the sum of their individual effects

Synergism

When two drugs work against each other

Antagonism

When the effect of two drugs together is equal to the sum of their individual effects

Additive Effect

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act

gave the FDA authority to regulate the safety of foods, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. This law defined adulteration and misbranding of drugs and food products.

The Kefauver Harris Amendment

established procedures for drug applications and investigational products and required drugs to be proven safe and effective.

The drug listing act of 1972

required each drug to be assigned a 10- or 11- digit National Drug Code (NDC) number.

Durham-Humphrey Amendment

The amendment defined prescription drugs as those unsafe for self-medication and which should therefore be used only under a doctor’s supervision.

What does the first segment of an NDC number identify?

Manufacturer

What does the second segment of NDC mean?

Drug/product

What does the third segment of the NDC mean?

Package size

Which route of administration does “otic” refer to?

Ear