Fun Pharm Tech Flashcards
1 gr (to mg)
65mg
1 kg (to lb)
2.2 lb
1 gallion (to mL)
3785 mL
Fahrenheit to Celsius formula
5F = 9C + 32
Elements of a DEA number? How to check?
1st letter = who
- M = Mid-level practitioners, wholesalers, pharmacies
- R = wholesalers
- A/B = other
2nd letter = first letter of last name or first letter of business
7 numbers = checks last digit
- Add odd numbers
- Add even numbers * 2
- Add both
- Last digit of that number = 7th digit
CI drug
- No medical use
- high abuse+addiction
CII drug
- some medicinal benefits
- high abuse+addiction
CIII drug
- medicinal benefits
- low physical dependence
- high mental dependence
CIV drug
- medicinal benefits
- low abuse
- limited dependence
CV drug
- low abuse
- low dependence
CIII-IV refill limits (date, number of refills)
- 6 months
- 5 refills
CV refill limit (date)
1 year
CII refill limit
never
T/F: A hard copy of CII RX is required.
True
Class III recall
Product is not likely to cause harm. (Ex. color issue)
Aspects of an NDC
- 1st seg = manufacturer
- 2nd = drug name, strength, dosage
- 3rd = package size
Hypertension, signs of
- > 120mm Hg systolic
* >80mm Hg diastolic
Horizontal vs Vertical Flow Hood
non-toxic vs toxic preparation