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Medication Order Entry and Fill Process (Domain 6) Flashcards

1
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “am”?

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morning

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “hr”?

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hour

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “hs”?

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at bedtime (hour of sleep)

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4
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “au”?

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each ear (both ears)

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5
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ac”?

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before meals

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ad”?

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right ear OR up to

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What is the meaning of the acronym “ASAP”?

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As Soon As Possible

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “gtt”?

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drop(s)

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “bid”?

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twice per day

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10
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “NKA”?

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No Known Allergy

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “disp”?

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dispense

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12
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “NKDA”?

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No Known Drug Allergy

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13
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “non rep”?

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do not repeat

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14
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “od”?

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right eye

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15
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “IM”?

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intramuscular

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16
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “IV”?

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intravenous

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17
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “top”?

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topically

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18
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “npo”?

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nothing by mouth

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19
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ou”?

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each eye (both eyes)

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20
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “q4h”?

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every 4 hours

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21
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “pc”?

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after meals

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22
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “per”?

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by

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “pm”?

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afternoon (or evening)

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24
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “prn”?

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as needed

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25
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “Rx”?

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take OR prescription

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26
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “q12h”?

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every 12 hours

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27
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “os”?

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left eye

28
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “qid”?

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four times per day

29
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “q6h”?

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every 6 hours

30
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “qd”?

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every day

31
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “qod”?

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every other day

32
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “as”?

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left ear

33
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “aa”?

A

of each

34
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “qs”?

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sufficient quantity/quantity sufficient

35
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “stat”?

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immediately

36
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “SOB”?

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Shortness Of Breath

37
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “ud”?

A

as directed

38
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “q8h”?

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every 8 hours

39
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “qs ad”?

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sufficient quantity to make up to

40
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “tid”?

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three times per day

41
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “SL”?

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sublingual

42
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “SQ”?

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subcutaneous

43
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation “po”?

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by mouth

44
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What is the meaning of the acronym “DUE”?

A

Drug Utilization Evaluation

45
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How should Nitrostat be dispensed?

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in the original manufacturer’s bottle

46
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Who must counsel a patient?

A

a pharmacist

47
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Who can accept new prescriptions called into the pharmacy from a physician’s office?

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a pharmacist

48
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What does the acronym “NDC” mean?

A

National Drug Code

49
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What do the first 5 numbers in an NDC number represent?

A

drug manufacturer

50
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What do the 4 middle numbers of an NDC number represent?

A

drug entity (product)

51
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What do the last 2 numbers of an NDC number represent?

A

drug package

52
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What type of unit-dose system is referred to as a punch card, a bingo card, or a blister pack?

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modified unit-dose system

53
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What is the inscription on a prescription?

A

The medication being prescribed to a patient

54
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What is the signa on a prescription?

A

The directions to the patient

55
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What is the subscription on a prescription?

A

The directions to the pharmacist

56
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How often is the Physicians’ Desk Reference published?

A

The Physicians’ Desk Reference is a compilation of monographs submitted by the manufacturers and is published yearly.

57
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation dtd?

A

give of such doses

58
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Which dosage form contains small pellets or beads?

A

Spansule

59
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What are the two most commonly used floor stock LVPs?

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D5W and 0.9% NS

60
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation LVP?

A

large-volume parenteral

61
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Why are amber vials used to package medications?

A

To protect the medication from ultraviolet light and possible degradation

62
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What is another name for hyperalimentation?

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Total parenteral nutrition

63
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Why are medications stored in opaque bottles?

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to protect medications from light

64
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What are the 4 letters that may be used for the 1st letter of a DEA number?

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A, B, F, and M

65
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When a pharmacist dispenses a Voluntary Formulary product when a prescription is written for a brand name product, how should the drug name appear on the label?

A

the generic name followed by the words “generic for” followed by the brand name for which the prescription was written

66
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What all may be included on the subscription of a prescription? (5)

A

compounding, packaging, labeling, refills, and use of generic medication

67
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What do we call the administration of a medication into a patient’s vein all at once rather than over several hours or days?

A

IV push

Medication Order Entry and Fill Process (Domain 6) (1 decks)

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