| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Januvia | Generic Name: Sitagliptin
Diabetes mellitus
Type || |
Zoloft | Generic: Sertraline
Depression, S.S.R.I. |
Prozac | Generic Name: Fluoxetine
Depression, S.S.R.I |
Adderall | eneric Name: Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine
ADD, or ADHD, Schedule || medication
Zero Refills |
Celebrex | Generic Name: Celecoxib
COX-2 inhibitor and NSAID
Used for pain, inflammation, and osteoarthritis |
Lipitor | Generic Name: Atorvastatin
Used for cholesterol, and should not be taken by pregnant women, because it is a STATIN. |
Lasix | Generic Name: Furosemide
Loop Diuretic (water pill)
Treats edema and hypertension |
Microzide | Generic Name: Hydro-chlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Used for EDEMA and hypertension |
Fioricet | Generic Name: Butalbital + Acetaminophen + Caffeine
Used for Headaches |
Duragesic | Generic Name: Fentanyl
Comes in patches that are left on for 72hrs, patches should be flushed due to accidental exposure. |
Ambien | Generic Name: Zolpidem
Schedule |V medication
Sedative, Treats insomnia |
Fosamax | Generic Name: Alendronate
Osteoporosis |
Ritalin | Generic Name: Methylphenidate
Used for ADHD,
Schedule || so has zero refills
Can cause weight loss |
Imodium | Generic Name: Loperamide
(OTC) Used for diarrhea |
Claritin | Generic Name: Loratadine
OTC Antihistamine (used for allergies)
CLUE- ends in "atadine" |
Benadryl | Generic name: Diphenhydramine
OTC Antihistamine (used for allergies) |
Prilosec | Generic Name: Omeprazole
OTC medication used for GERD- proton pump inhibitor
CLUE ends in "prazole" |
Cleocin Oral Suspension | Generic Name: Clindamycin oral suspension
should be taken with a full glass of water to prevent irritation of the esophagus. |
Singular | Generic Name: Montelukast
Used for allergic rhinitis, and asthma |
Amoxil suspension | Generic Name: Amoxicillin Suspension
Should have a label that says " shake well before use"
Penicillin Family and should not be given to patients that is allergic to Amoxicillin.
Used for infection |
Synthroid | Generic Name: Levothyroxine
Used for thyroid
Should be taken on an empty stomach |
Tylenol | Generic Name: Acetaminophen
Analgesic (for pain)
Antipyretic (for fever) |
Dulcox | Generic Name: Bisacodyl
Used for diarrhea |
Delsym | Generic Name: Dextromethorphan
Used for cough (antitussive) |
Beyond Used Date (BUD) | The date assigned to a compounded prescription by the pharmacy for when the compound should no longer be used. |
Bioavailability | Required by the FDA to prove that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand name medication. |
Black box Warning | Indicator that the medication carries a risk for life- threatening adverse effects. Always required with Anti-depressants. |
Buccal | To place between the gum and cheek. |
Cardiac | Pertaining to the heart. |
CHF | Congestive heart failure |
Coagulation | Clotting of blood |
Contraindication | Required by the FDA to be published in a monograph. The contraindications section of the monograph list patients' conditions for which the medication should not be used. |
Expiration Date | The date assigned by the manufacturers that signals when the medication potency can no longer be guaranteed. |
FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
Medications that have limited quantities of certain narcotics and a low potential for abuse | Schedule V medications |
What class of medications is Paxil (Paroxetine) | Paxil (paroxetine) is an SSRI used for depression |
Medications that are known to cause significant harm to patents if an error is made | High alert medications |
HIPPA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
Hyper - | High, over average |
Hypo- | low, less than normal |
Lipids | Fats |
Where do nurses track medication administration? | (MAR) Medication Administration Record |
Used to inform patients about how to safely use a medication. | Medication guide |
Ophthalmic | Pertaining to the eye |
When compounding an IV if you begin with a
non-sterile product, what risk will you end with? | High risk |
Otic | Ear |
Given by any route other than oral or rectal but usually describes injectable medication | Parenteral |
What type of medication requires a patient package insert? | Birth Control (oral contraceptives) |
PHI | Protected Health Information |
Polydipsia | excessive thirst |
Polyuria | excessive urination |
A medication that is administered on a as needed basis | PRN order |
Companies that specialize in returns of expired or discontinued drugs to the manufacturer | Reverse Distributors |
Has current accepted medical use in the United States and less potential for abuse than Schedule II or Schedule III medications | Schedule |V |
Medication that should be taken on a empty stomach | Synthroid (levothyroxine) |
Contains important information about bulk chemicals or hazardous substances stored in the pharmacy | Safety Data Sheet |
Medical event that causes death | sentinel event |
SS | one half (1/2) |
SL | sublingual (placed under the tongue) |
Used to prevent medication errors for look alike sound alike medication | Tall man lettering |
Medication that is applied to the skin, rectal area or vagina | Topical medication |
Color prescription should be written in ... | Black |
A coordinated effort with any care management plan for an individual in a chronic care improvement program. It aims to achieve optimum therapeutic outcomes and reduce adverse events in patients | Medication Therapy Management |
What is the purpose of a speed shelf? | The speed shelf, also known as the fast mover section, holds medications prescribed MOST OFTEN ; medications that are dispensed repeatedly each day. |
The process of reviewing a patients medications alongside all other medications a patient has been taking | Medication Reconciliation |
The process in which the pharmacist reviews medications used during each month in a skilled nursing facility | Medication Regimen review |
APAP | Acetaminophen |
SUPP | Suppository |
2.2 lbs is equal to | 1kg |
1 oz = ? mL | 30mL |
1 gram = ____ milligrams | 1000 mg |
1 tsp = ? mL | 5 mL |
1 tbsp = ? mL | 15 mL |
A pharmacy technician should know a pharmacist should STOP a medication if a patient is experiencing ... | Hives |
How much saline is in a bag of normal saline solution? | Normal saline is 0.9% sodium so 0.9g per 100mL |
The following vaccines are not used in pediatric vaccination schedules in in the us: | TB (Tuberculosis), Malaria and Typhoid |
What should a pharmacy technician know about Pravachol and Lipitor? | They are in the same class !!!
Pravachol has a generic name of pravastatin and Lipitor has a generic name of atorvastatin.
Both are used for cholesterol!! |
Which medication has the MOST ERRORS made? | Warfarin |
Two medications used for PARKINSONS DISEASE? | Cogentin (Benzatropine) and Requip (ropinorole) |
Who creates formularies? | Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee |
Where are black box warnings listed? | Patient profiles |
1 cup = ___ mL | 240 mL |
1 quart = ___ mL | 946 mL |
The Orphan Drug Act deals with drugs that are... | used to treat rare diseases |
Which regulatory agency is responsible for the license or registration of pharmacy personnel? | The State Board of Pharmacy |
Who classified all products containing pseudoephedrine and se the limit on the quantity that can be purchased during a 30 day period? | Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act |
To what did the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act establish a patients rights? | Protection of identity and health information |
Which federal law mandates the use of safety caps? | PPPA - Poison Prevention Packaging Act |
A pharmacy technician takes a phone call from a patient who wants to know what the side effects are for her new medication. What should the technician do? | Put the patient on hold, and notify the pharmacist |
What is the trade or brand name? | The proprietary name of the drug given by a manufacturer |
Roman numeral for 8? | VIII |
Roman numeral for 12? | XII |
Patient with high blood pressure should avoid... | Nasal decongestants |
What should be on a prescription label in a retail setting? | Patient Address |
Why would you calibrate a machine? | To find the weight of the pill |
Which vaccine is used for chicken pox? | varicella vaccine |
Lomotil (diphenoxylate) | Schedule V medication, used for diarrhea |
A pharmacy technician takes a call from a patient that hasn't filled their prescription in a few months. What should the technician relay to the pharmacist regarding counseling? | Medication Adherence |
What medication can be used in place of Liptor? | Zetia (Exetimbe) |
Zoloft and Prozac are ____ | Therapeutic equivalents |
You need a ____ ____ auxiliary label on a suspension. | "Shake well" |
When a pharmacy technician is repackaging a medication they need to include the __ _____ | LST numbers |
What is required on a controlled prescription but not on a non controlled prescription? | Patients address and DEA number |
The organization that oversees the DO NOT USE is the ... | ISMP OR TSC |
What will increase POTASSIUM levels in the body? | Spironolactone |
How long should you wash your hands for? | 30 seconds |