Other Topics Flashcards
Statute
Written law enacted by the legislature
Regulation
Rule having the force of law issued by an administrative agency
MD or DO
Physician, whole body prescribing
DDS or DMD
Dentist, mouth, teeth, gums
DPM
Podiatrist, foot and ankle
DVM
Veterinarians, non human
OD
Optometrist, eyes
APRN
Advanced practice registered nurse, full or limited prescribing without physician supervision
PA
physician assistant, may prescribe drugs delegated to them by MD or DO
Pharmacists may prescribe for
inhalation, nebulizer, saline for irrigation, supplies for medical devices, pen needles, syringes
Legend drugs
Require a prescription
Non legend drugs
OTC, BTC, Medical devices, Medical food
Some medications are available as both
Legend or non legend product
Why prescribe a non legend drug?
Wanted on patients med list, prompts computer check for allergies, wants specific directions for use, need itemized receipt
Most insurance companies will not pay for
OTC or BTC drugs
Rules for Pseudophedrine
18+ provide ID
Syringes rules
present ID
NDC number National drug code
5,4,2 Manufacturer, Strength/dosageform/formulation, package size
Drugs schedule placement depends on
Medical use, Abuse potential, addiction potential
Schedule 1
No medical use, high abuse potential, unsafe
Schedule 2
Medical use, high abuse potential, highly addictive
Schedule 3
medical use, medium abuse, addiction potential
Schedule 4
Medical use, low med abuse, addiction potential