MIDTERM

Question 1

It is defined as the sum of processes performed by a pharmacist from reading, validating, and interpreting prescriptions; preparing; packaging, labeling; record keeping; dose calculations; and counseling or giving information, in relation to the sale or transfer of pharmaceutical products, with or without a prescription or medication order.

Answer 1

DISPENSING

Question 2

These are medication products that can be dispensed even without the written order of prescription of a licensed prescriber for the symptomatic relief of minor or self-limiting ailments.

Answer 2

OTC DRUGS

Question 3

These are also known as antibacterial agents, are defined by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a type of antimicrobial agents made from mold or bacterium that kills or slows the growth of other bacteria.

Answer 3

ANTIBIOTICS

Question 4

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Answer 4

Antibiotics do not work on viruses, such as those that cause colds, flu, or runny nose.

Question 5

These are medications prescribed for chronic, long-term conditions and are taken on a regular, recurring basis.

Answer 5

MAINTENANCE DRUGS

Question 6

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Answer 6

A pharmacist can dispense a maximum of a 90-day supply for maintenance drugs. In order to fill a 90-day prescription, the physician must write the prescription for a 90-day supply.

Question 7

These are sterile pharmaceutical preparations which include parenteral dosage forms, irrigating solutions, and ophthalmic preparations.

Answer 7

STERILE PRODUCTS

Question 8

1 yellow RX = 1 drug

Question 9

defines dangerous drugs as those included in the Schedules annexed to the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, as amended by the 1972 Protocol; and in the Schedules annexed to the 1971 Single Convention on Psychotropic Substances as enumerated in the attached annex which is an integral part of RA 9165; and include those classified as such by the Dangerous Drugs Board pursuant to Section 93 Article XI of RA 9165 for domestic control.

Answer 9

COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002 or RA 9165

Question 10

It serves as the implementing arm of the DDB, is responsible for the efficient and effective law enforcement of all the provisions regarding dangerous drug and/or drug preparations containing a controlled chemical.

Answer 10

PDEA

Question 11

a type of license used in prescribing not only dangerous drug preparations in any form but also drug preparations containing controlled chemicals, except drug preparations containing Norephedrine/Phenylpropanolamine at doses of 25 mg or below

Answer 11

VALID S-2 LICENSE

Question 12

The Philippine Department of Health defines these as any instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, appliance, implant, in vitro reagent or calibrator, software, material or other similar or related article intended by the manufacturer to be used, alone or in combination, for human beings for one or more of the specific purposes)

Answer 12

MEDICAL DEVICES

Question 13

It refer to a substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with the various external parts of the human body or with the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, with a view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them, perfuming them, changing their appearance and/or correcting body odor, and/or protecting the body or keeping them in good condition, as defined under RA 9711.

Answer 13

COSMETICS

Question 14

It is an unregistered drug product in the Philippines.

Answer 14

MISOPROSTOL (CYTOTEC)

Question 15

It is caused by the bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and most often affects the lungs. It is curable and preventable.

Answer 15

TUBERCULOSIS

Question 16

It is a framework developed by the World Health Organization for treating TB.

Answer 16

DIRECTLY OBSERVED TREATMENT, SHORT-COURSE

Question 17

It outlines the rights and responsibilities of people with tuberculosis. It empowers people with the disease and their communities through this knowledge.

Answer 17

PATIENTS’ CHARTER FOR TUBERCULOSIS CARE (THE CHARTER)

Question 18

It outlines the rights and responsibilities of people with tuberculosis. It empowers people with the disease and their communities through this knowledge.

Answer 18

PATIENTS’ CHARTER FOR TUBERCULOSIS CARE (THE CHARTER)

Question 19

It is a patient who has received one month or more of anti-TB drugs in the past (excluding prophylaxis or treatment for latent TB infection).

Answer 19

RETREATMENT

Question 20

It is defined by the WHO as the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of
adverse effects or any other drug-related problem

Answer 20

PHARMACOVIGILANCE

Question 21

It is defined by WHO as any response to a drug which is noxious and unintended, and which occurs at doses used in man
for prophylaxis, diagnosis or treatment

Answer 21

ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS

Question 22

Risk factors are alcoholism, malnutrition, diabetes, co-infection with HIV, slow acetylator phenotype, pregnancy, breastfeeding and renal failure can be treated with pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) at 50-100mg daily; co-administering Vitamin B6 at 10mg daily with INH is recommended to prevent INH-induced neuropathy.

Answer 22

INH-ASSOCIATED NEUROPATHY

Question 23

Manifestation of ocular toxicity includes bilateral progressive painless blurring of vision, decreased color perception, loss of central vision and optic atrophy.

Answer 23

VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

Question 24

Patients on streptomycin who develop symptoms of ototoxicity (decreased hearing, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, nystagmus, or ataxia) should be advised to stop streptomycin and referred to an Ear Nose Throat (ENT) specialist for appropriate management.

Answer 24

OTOTOXICITY

Question 25

Patients on Pyrazinamide should be monitored for symptoms of gouty arthritis. Serum uric acid should only be requested for patients who develop symptoms of gouty arthritis.

Answer 25

HYPERURICEMIA

Question 26

Examine for cutaneous reactions such as pruritus, maculopapular rashes, wheal formations, angioedema, vesicles, erythema, areas of exfoliation, xerosis, and mucous membrane lesions during patient visits.

Answer 26

CUTANEOUS DRUG REACTIONS

Question 27

Serum Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, and urinalysis should be requested for patients who have signs and symptoms of nephrotoxicity such as oliguria and edema

Answer 27

NEPHROTOXICITY

Question 28

It refers to any preparation containing pharmaceutical substances of common or ordinary use to relieve common physical ailments which may be dispensed without a medical prescription in original packages, bottles, or containers, the nomenclature of which has been duly approved by FDA in the process of registration.

Answer 28

HOUSEHOLD REMEDY

Question 29

It is defined as a product (except tobacco) intended to supplement the diet which contains one or more dietary ingredients including vitamins; minerals; herbs or other botanicals; amino acids; and other substances) and intended to be taken orally as pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid with a “No Approved Therapeutic Claims” in the front label.

Answer 29

FOOD SUPPLEMENTS

Question 30

After 52 years of drastic changes in the profession was the enactment of Republic Act 5921, “an act regulating the practice of Pharmacy and setting standards of Pharmaceutical Education in the Philippines, and for other purposes” which was approved on June 21, 1969. Four decades later, the old law was repealed by RA 10918 or “The Philippine Pharmacy Act of 2016” through the Philippine Pharmacists Association and the Professional Regulations Commission-Board of Pharmacy with the support of the pharmacists.

Question 31

dispensing refers to the sum of processes performed by a pharmacist from reading, validating, and interpreting prescriptions; preparing, packaging, labeling, record-keeping, dose calculations, and counseling or giving information, in relation to the sale or transfer of pharmaceutical products with or without prescription or medication.

Answer 31

PHILIPPINE PHARMACY ACT OF 2016 (RA 10918)

Question 32

The prescribers, industry, pharmacists, and all government agencies have been mandated to use generic names in drug labeling, prescribing, dispensing, and advertising. All transactions, including drug procurement and recording, as well as importation and marketing have to be in generics

Answer 32

GENERICS ACT OF 1988

Question 33

It means dispensing the patient’s/buyer’s choice from among generic equivalents

Answer 33

GENERIC DISPENSING

Question 34

It is an act granting additional benefits and privileges to Senior Citizens, further amending Republic Act No. 7432, as amended, otherwise known as “An act to maximize the contribution of Senior Citizens to nation-building, grant benefits and special privileges, and for other purposes.”

Answer 34

EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2010 (RA 9994)

Question 35

approved on September 4, 1996, provides for the definition of a counterfeit drug/medicine.

Answer 35

SPECIAL LAW ON COUNTERFEIT DRUGS (RA 8203)

Question 36

It include opium and its active components and derivatives, such as heroin and
morphine, with the physiological effects of a narcotic or a hallucinogenic drug.

Answer 36

PROHIBITED DRUGS

Question 37

It refers to any drug which produces insensibility, stupor, dullness of mind with delusions and which may be habit-forming, and includes opium, opium derivatives, and synthetic opiates.

Answer 37

NARCOTIC DRUG

Question 38

It refers to the license to prescribe (a) dangerous drugs preparation; and or (b) drug preparations in parenteral or tablet or capsule form containing Table 5.1 controlled chemical as the only active medicinal ingredient or containing Table 5.1 controlled chemical and therapeutically insignificant quantities of another active medicinal ingredient.

Answer 38

S2 LICENSE

Question 39

It is the permit to sell Narcotic Preparations and Controlled Substances.

Answer 39

S3 LICENSE

Question 40

It is the anti-drug law enforcement agency, responsible for preventing, investigating and combating any dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals within the Philippines.

Answer 40

PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA)

Question 41

“the optical data (captured image in pdf, jpeg or other photo file format) issued by or made by a licensed physician, which is generated, sent, received or stored through email and messaging applications (i.e WhatsApp, Viber, Line and Messenger among others). - FDA CIRCULAR 2020-007

Answer 41

ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION

Question 42

FDA Circular 2020-007 mandates drugstores/pharmacy/botika and similar outlets to honor electronic prescriptions pursuant to the provisions of

Answer 42

ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT OF 2020 (RA 7892)