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1
Q

the formula to calculate Celcius

A

C=(F-32) x .56

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2
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how many drops in 1 ml

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20 gtts

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3
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how many mL in 1 tsp

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15mL

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4
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how many mL in 1 cup

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240 mL

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5
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how many mL in 1 pint

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480mL

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6
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how many ounces are in 1 cup

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8oz

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7
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how many mL in 1 quart

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960mL

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8
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how many mL in 1 gallon

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3840mL

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9
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how many quarts in 1 gallon

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4 quarts

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10
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how many pounds in 1 kg

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2.2 lb

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11
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how many grams in 1 oz

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30 grams

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12
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how many tsp in 1 tbsp

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3 tsp

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13
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how many tsp in 2 tbsp

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6 tsp

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14
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how many oz in 1 pint

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16 oz

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15
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the formula to calculate Fahrenheit

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F=(C x 1.8) +32

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16
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CDC

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Center of Disease Control

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17
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ad

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right ear

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18
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as

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left ear

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19
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au

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both ears

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20
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bu

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buccal

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21
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im

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intramuscular

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22
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it

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intrathecal

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23
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od

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right eye

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24
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os

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left eye

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25
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ou

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both eyes

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26
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po

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by mouth

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27
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pr

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rectal

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28
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pv

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vaginal

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29
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sc, sq, sub q

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subcutaneous

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30
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sl

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sublingual

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31
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ac

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before meals

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32
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bid

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twice daily

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33
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hs

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at bedtime

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34
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pc

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after meals

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35
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prn

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as needed

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36
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qh

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every hour

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37
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qid

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4x daily

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38
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tid

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3x daily

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39
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wa

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while awake

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40
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aaa

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apply to affected area

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41
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gtts

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drops

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42
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ha

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headache

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43
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qs

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quantity sufficient

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44
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ung

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ointment

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45
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ss

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1/2

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46
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qod

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every other day

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47
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sig codes

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prescription abbreviations

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48
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ROP

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re oder quantities (how much needs to be ordered)

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49
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ROQ

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re order quantities (how much meds need to be ordered)

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50
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FIFO

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first in first out

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51
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20’C (68’F) - 25’C (77’F)

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Room Temperature

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52
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1.7’C (35’F) - 7.8’C (46’F)

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Fridge temperature

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53
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-15’C (5’F) or below

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Freezer temperature

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54
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FDA

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Food and drug administration

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55
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Class l recalled medication

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Med is being recalled bc of a chance of serious affects/death

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56
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Class ll recalled medication

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temporary (reversible) cahnce, little chance of adverse affects

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57
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Class lll recalled medication

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caused by a problem that isnt likely to cause adverse affect

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58
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USP

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united states of pharmacopia

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59
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Chapter 800

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addresses proper handling of hazardous drugs

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60
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NIOSH

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national institute for occupational safety and health

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61
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EPA

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environmental protection agency

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62
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RCRA

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resource conservation and recovery act

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63
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DOT

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department of transportation

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64
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P listed hazardous drugs

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acutely hazardous (Epinephrine, Warfarin, Nicotine)

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65
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D listed hazardous drugs

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Toxic/ignitable/corrosive/reactive

benzoyl alcohol, albuterol inhalers, silver sulfadiazine

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66
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U listed hazardous drugs

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Toxic/Chemotherapy

cyclophosphamide, mercury, mitamycin

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67
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Med Watch

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voluntary reporting system where health care professionals, consumers and patients can report events related to medication

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68
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CSA

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controlled substance act

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69
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HIPPA

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health information portability and accountability

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70
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PHI

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protected health information

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71
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NPI

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national provider identifier (a unique 10 digit number for that particular pharmacy)

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72
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how long should controlled substances lll, lV, V records be kept?

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up to 2 years and kept separate

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73
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not accepted for med use and has high potential fro abuse (heroin, LSD, marijuana, ecstasy, methaqualone, peyote)

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Schedule l controlled substances

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74
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high potential for abuse. not accepted for med use. can lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. (vicodin, coke, meth, mehtadone, hydromorphone/dilaudid, dermoral, oxycontin, fentanyl, dexedrine, adderall, and ritalin)

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Schedule ll controlled substances

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75
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moderate to low potential for abuse and dependence (products containing less than 90 mgs of codeine, tylenol w/ codeine, ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone)

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Schedule lll controlled substances

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76
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low potential for abuse/ dependence (xanax, soma, darvon, darvocet, valium, ativan, talwain, ambien, tramadol

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Schedule lV controlled substances

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77
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lower potential for abuse. contain limited quantities of certain narcotics. used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, analgesic purposes. (cough preparations, robitussin, lomotil, motofen, lyrica, parepectolin)

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Schedule V controlled substances

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78
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Allows providers to write prescriptions for controlled substances including opiods, morphine, and steroids. allows DEA to monitor who is prescribing controlled substances and the quantities prescribed.

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DEA number

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79
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how to validate DEA number?

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> add 1st. 3rd, 5th numbers.
add 2nd, 4th, 6th numbers and double it
add two totals together
second digit in the total is the check digit

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80
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number of refills for controlled ll meds

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0

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81
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number of refills for schedule lll and lV medications

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5x within 6 months after date of issue

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82
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number of refills for schedule V medications

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5x in 6 months

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83
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CMEA

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Combat methamphetamine epidemic act

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84
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what does the CMEA regulate?

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Schedule V and BTC products.

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85
Q

how much of pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine can be sold daily and/or monthly?

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Daily- 3.6 g

Month- 9 g

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86
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Which form needs to be filled out in order to order C-ll meds?

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DEA form-222

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87
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CSOS

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controlled substance ordering system

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88
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how long is the DEA-222 form valid for

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60 days

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89
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what form do you need to fill out to dispose of controlled meds

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DEA form-41

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90
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what form do you need to fill out if a control med has been reported lost or stolen

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DEA form-106

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91
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intravenous

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in the veins

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92
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intramuscular

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in the muscle

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93
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intradermal

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in the top layer of skin

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94
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subcutaneous

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under the skin

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95
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eternal administration

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gastrointestinal + digestive system

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96
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parenteral administration

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injections/ non-oral

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97
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OTC

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over the counter

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98
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BTC

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behind the counter

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99
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Legend label

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“federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription”

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100
Q

What do vaccines treat

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viruses, specific pathogens, provide active immunity that produces anti bodies in response to the entry of antigens

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101
Q

these are expected and can occur with a usual dosage. non life threatening, and could even be beneficial

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Side effects

102
Q

these are undesirable sometimes dangerous effects of a med. Can affect the organs and body system

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adverse effects

103
Q

what is required on a patients profile?

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> full name/address
> DOB, weight and sex
> known diagnosis, medical conditions
> allergies of any kind
> medication sensitivity, history
> third party payer info
104
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BIN

A

bank identifier number

105
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PCN

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processor control number

106
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person code

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spouse or dependent

107
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group code/number

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identifies employer plan

108
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DDI

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drug to drug interactions

109
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the practice of ensuring that insurance claims are not paid multiple times

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coordination of benefits

110
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types of 3rd party payers

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Medicare, medicaid services

111
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DME

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durable medical equipment

112
Q

En

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each nostril

113
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IV

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intravenous

114
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IVPB

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intravenous piggy back

115
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LOC

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locally

116
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UD, UT

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as directed

117
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TOP

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topically

118
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VAG

A

vaginally

119
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AMP

A

ampule

120
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CAP

A

capsule

121
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CR

A

cream

122
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ELIX

A

elixir

123
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EXPECT

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expectorant

124
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FL

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fluid

125
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LIQ

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liquid

126
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LOT

A

lotion

127
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PULV

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powder

128
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SOL

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solution

129
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SUPP

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suppository

130
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SUSP

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suspension

131
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SYR

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syrup

132
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TAB

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tablet

133
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TINC

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tincture

134
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UNG, OINT

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ointment

135
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AD, LIB

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as often as needed

136
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AM

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morning

137
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ASAP

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as soon as possible

138
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ATC

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around the clock

139
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H, HR

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hour

140
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NOC

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night

141
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NV

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nausea/vommitting

142
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PC, HS

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after meals, at bedtime

143
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PM

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afternoon, evening

144
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Q

A

every

145
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Q4H

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every 4 hours

146
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QHS

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every night at bedtime

147
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STAT

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at once or immediately

148
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UD, UT

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as directed

149
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W/

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with

150
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w/o

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without

151
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PSP

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prescription monitoring programs

152
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DUR

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drug utilization review

153
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ADM

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automated dispensing machine

154
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NDC

A

national drug code

155
Q

medications that should not be repackaged

A

Pradaxa
Azithromycin (z pack)
Methylprednisone (medrol)
Accutane

156
Q

An agent or factor that causes malformation of an embryo and has special handeling requirments

A

Teratogen medications

157
Q

inhibiting the maturation and proliferation of malignent cells

A

Anti-neoplastic

158
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REMS

A

Risk evaluation and mitigation strategies

159
Q

strategies made by manufactures to ensure the benefits out weigh the risk

A

Risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS)

160
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ETASU

A

elements to assure safe use

161
Q

requirements that are intended to reduce specific risk

A

elements to assure safe use (ETASU)

162
Q

Garbing

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PPE requirements/process of putting PPE on for function to be performed

163
Q

equipment that provides therapeutic benefits to a patient in need due to medical conditions/illnesses

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durable medical equipment (DME)

164
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OBRA

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Omnibus budget reconciliation act

165
Q

a law that changed reimbursement limits and mandated drug utilization evaluation, pharmacy and patient consultation, and educational out reach programs

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omnibus budget reconciliation act (OBRA)

166
Q

signs of false prescriptions

A

of refills, red ink, 2 different handwriting, blurry, tampered, not signed, long time after prescription date, misspelling, improper sig codes, DEA number, Expo date

167
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what are the 3 systems of measurement

A

metric system, apothecary system, avoirdupois system

168
Q

how to calculate doses for children.

A

Clark’s Rule

169
Q

a publication issues by the US pharmocopeia to improve the safety of the compounding environment and products produced here. defines risk levels

A

USP 797

170
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types of PPE

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gowns, gloves, goggles, face shields, bootie covers, and bouffant caps

171
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Anteroom

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where technicians perform garbing before starting a compound

172
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ADM

A

automated dispensing machines

173
Q

comprised of cabinets of various sizes that contain drawers and compartments for different medications. Also known as unit-based cabinets

A

automated dispensing machine (ADM)

174
Q

technology based on human characteristics that is often used for identification and access control

A

biometrics marker

175
Q

systems that dispense medication one at a time

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unit-dose/ unit-of-use

176
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identifies the drug establishment, the formulation, the package size/type of product packaging

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NDC

177
Q

a required return of a possibly harmful or defective product

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recall

178
Q

what drugs should be avoided to those who are pregnant for the fact that these meds can be absorbed through skin

A

finasteride (proscar, propecia), dutasteride (Avodart), methotrexate, thalidomide

179
Q

inhibiting the maturation and proliferation of malignant cells

A

antineoplastic

180
Q

a label added on to a dispensed medication package intended to provide supplementary information regarding safe administration, use and storage of the med

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auxiliary label

181
Q

some of the most common medication classes that require medication guides are

A

NSAIDS, anti-depresssnts, ADHD, ADD, insomnia medications long acting beta agonists and products containing isotretinoin

182
Q

for controlled substance prescriptions to be written on what? the type of paper contains a special watermark of the word “copy” that is visible in the background

A

tamper resistant paper

183
Q

a pharmacy tech should identify that levothyroxine (synthroid) should have which auxiliary label on the bottle?

A

take on an empty stomach

184
Q

what is a pharmacy techs role in using the ADM in a hospital setting

A

to restock medication in the system

185
Q

EC

A

enteric coated

186
Q

brand name for hydrocodone-Apap

A

vicodin, norco, lortab

187
Q

brand name for levothyroxine

A

synthroid, tirosint

188
Q

brand name for prednisone

A

rayos, deltasone

189
Q

brand name for lisinopril

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zestril, prinivil

190
Q

brand name for amoxicillin

A

amoxil

191
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brand name for gabapentin

A

neurontin

192
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brand name for metformin

A

glucophage

193
Q

brand name for atorvastatin

A

lipitor

194
Q

brand name for alprazolam

A

xanax

195
Q

brand name for amlodipine

A

norvasc

196
Q

antianginals

A

stop chest pain

197
Q

antibiotics

A

kill bacteria

198
Q

ACE inhibitors

A

lowers blood pressure

199
Q

anticoagulants

A

delay blood clotting

200
Q

anticonvulsants

A

prevent or treat seizures

201
Q

antidepressants

A

lessen depression

202
Q

antidiarrheals

A

relieve diarrhea

203
Q

antiemetics

A

prevent/ relieve nausea/vomitting

204
Q

antipyretics

A

reduce fever

205
Q

antitussives

A

relieve cough

206
Q

beta blockers

A

regulate heart rate

207
Q

bone resorption inhibitors

A

prevent/treat bone density loss

208
Q

bronchodilators

A

open the airways

209
Q

calcium channel blockers

A

reduces the hearts work load

210
Q

corticosteroids

A

reduce inflammation

211
Q

decongestants

A

reduce nasal congestion

212
Q

hormones

A

regulate body functions

213
Q

hypothyroid agents

A

reduce thyroid hormone excess

214
Q

laxatives

A

promotes bowel movement

215
Q

lipid-lowering agents

A

reduces cholesterol

216
Q

NSAIDs

A

reduce inflammation

217
Q

opiod analgesics

A

relieve pain

218
Q

sedative/hypnotics

A

promote sleep

219
Q

vascular HA suppressants

A

ease migraines and cluster HAs

220
Q

brand for donepezil

A

aricept

221
Q

brand for enoxaparin

A

lovenox

222
Q

brand for azithromycin

A

zithromax

223
Q

brand for zolipidem

A

ambien

224
Q

brand for sumatriptan

A

imitrex

225
Q

brand for ondansetron

A

zofran

226
Q

brand for acetaminophen (APAP)

A

tylenol

227
Q

brand for fluctisone/salmeterol

A

advair HFA

228
Q

how many cups in 1 quart

A

4 cups

229
Q

how often should floors and counters be cleaned

A

daily

230
Q

how often should walls and ceilings be cleaned

A

monthly

231
Q

how often should a high risk gloved finger tip test be taken

A

bi-annually

232
Q

how often should a medium to low risk gloved finger tip test be performed

A

yearly

233
Q

how often should a high risk media fill test be performed

A

bi- annually

234
Q

how often should a medium to low risk media fill test be performed

A

yearly

235
Q

language used to describe anatomical structures, procedures, conditions, treatments, and processes

A

medical terminology

236
Q

an enacted law

A

statutes

237
Q

moral principles that govern a persons behavior and actions

A

ethics

238
Q

a fixed amount a patient pays at the time of receiving a med or service that health insurance covers

A

co pay

239
Q

sublingual

A

under the tongue

240
Q

a liquid preparation consisting of solid particles dispersed through out a liquid in which they are not soluble

A

suspension

241
Q

referring to a cream, ointment, lotion or other preparation for external use only

A

topical

242
Q

process of submitting third party insurance claims for payment

A

adjudication

243
Q

a medication that blocks the effects of histamine, relieves allergy symptoms

A

antihistamine

244
Q

a series of steps and precautions that are used to decrease the chance of contamination during preparation of a sterile product

A

aseptic technique

245
Q

how many ounces in a pound

A

16 oz

246
Q

a group of medications that treat seizures, anxiety, panic, insomnia, muscle spasms, alcohol withdrawal, and other conditions

A

benzodiazepine

247
Q

the slanted part of the needle tip

A

bevel

248
Q

the date assigned to a compound prescription beyond which the compound should not be used

A

beyond use date (BUD)

249
Q

state board that regulates pharmacy practice

A

the board of pharmacy (BOP)

250
Q

trademark of a medication or device created by the originating manufacturing companies for marketing purposes

A

brand/trade name

251
Q

a disorder affecting the respiratory system that causes difficulty breathing and a high risk for infection

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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