Pharm Block 1 Cram Flashcards
Define “Sig”
Let it be labeled (according to prescription)
What are the two safety categories of medications?
Legend- Rx
OTC
Who determines if a drug is a Legend or OTC?
Who controls/monitors drugs with abuse potentials?
FDA
DEA
Who approves a drug as safe and effective for a specific indication?
FDA
PA school grads are privileged to write prescriptions that have been approved and recommended by whom?
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T)
Who assigns the Trade/Brand name and Generic name?
Trade/Brand: by company/manufacturer trademark
Generic: FDA, not protected under trademark law
What is another name for a drug’s Generic name?
US Adopted Name
What are the 4 drug names/classifications a drug can fall under?
Chemical
Drug
Pharmaceutical Class
Target physiologic system
Define “Sig”
Directions for use
Schedule 2 drugs can have how many refills?
Schedule 3-5 can have how many refills?
2= 0 3-5= 5 in 6mon AFTER date on Rx
Who authorizes/controls the fact that Schedule 3-5 drugs can have 5 refills in 6mons?
DEA
4 factors that promote PT non-compliance with medications?
Asymptomatic
Frequency
Difficult directions
Side effects
Abbreviation for Aspirin
Abbreviation for Around the Clock
ASA
ATC
Abbreviation for Bone Mineral Density
Abbreviation for Bowel Movement
BMD
BM
Abbreviation for Blood Sugar Glucose
Abbreviation for Body Surface Area
BS/BG
BSA
Abbreviation for Half Normal Saline
Abbreviation for Dextrose 5% in LR
1/2NS
D5LR
Abbreviation for Dextrose 5% in NS
Abbreviation for Dextrose 5% in water
Abbreviation for Dextrose 10% in water
D5NS
D5W
D10W
Abbreviation for Hypertension
Abbreviation for Hypotension
HTN
HOTN
Abbreviation for Nausea and Vomiting
Abbreviation for Drops
N&V
Gtts
Abbreviation for Before, After, Before Meal, and After Meal
a
p
ac
pc
Abbreviation for Ointment
Abbreviation for Dispense as Written
Ung/oint
DAW
Abbreviation for Gram
Abbreviation for Microgram
gm
mcg
Abbreviation for Millequivalent
Abbreviation for Add Sufficient Quantity to Make
meq
qs
Abbreviation for Apply to Affected Areas
Abbreviation for By Nebulizer
AAA/aaa
per neb
Abbreviation for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastronomy
PEG
Abbreviation for Rectally
Abbreviation for Vaginally
Rect/PR/pr
PV/pv
Define Adverse Drug Reaction
Unexpected, unintended/desired response to a medication
Define Medication Error
Any preventable event that may cause/lead to inappropriate medication use/PT harm while medication is still in control of HCP, PT, consumer
Define Allergic Reaction
What is required for this to happen?
Immunologic hypersensitivity as a result of unusual sensitivity to a medication
Sensitizing dose
Define Idiosyncratic Reaction
Abnormal reaction that is unique to that PT
How are adverse drug events reported?
FDA MedWatch
Who establishes the controlled substances classifications?
DoJ
DEA: Office of Diversion Control Title 21 USC Controlled Substance Act
Two examples of Class I Drugs
Two examples of Class II Drugs
LSD
Methaquolone
PCP, Cocaine
What is the limit of codeine for Class 3
What is the limit of Codeine for Class 5
Greater than 90mg (Ketamine, Anabolic Steroids)
Less than 200mg/100ml
What are the key words in the effects of Controlled Substances?
2- severe
3- Moderate/low physical, high psychological
4- limited physical/psychological
5- limited physical/psychological
What is the only drug schedule that has medical use that is accepted with restrictions?
2
1- no accepted use
3-5= accepted use
What are the limits of Schedule 2 refills/filling?
Requires original Rx signed by practitioner to be presented prior to dispensing
No limit, usually 30 day (90 day maintenance)
No time limit
No refills
How are emergency situations requiring the issuing of Class 2 meds handled?
Telephoned Rxs allowed
Pharmacist may give quantity limited to treatment amount for emergency period
Written and signed Rx must be provided w/in 7 days
What are the 3 exceptions for faxed Rxs
Class 2 compounded for direct administration
Class 2 Long Term Care Facilities
Class 2 Hospice and paid for by Medicare Title XCIII
What are the 5 FDA pregnancy categories?
A- Adequate studies show no risk to fetus
B- adequate animal studies show no harm, no adequate studies in humans
C- animal studies show adverse, no human studies, benefits may out weigh the risks
D- marketing/human studies show evidence of fetal risk, benefits may still outweigh risks
X- Risks in use outweigh benefits
What are the 3 subsections that are required to by placed on labels for pregnancy concerns?
Pregnancy
Lactation
Reproductive potential
What year/act required pharmacists/providers to have a license and pay taxes?
1914 Harrison Tax Act
What year/act was the FDA made?
1927- Food, Drug, Insecticide Administration
What year/act required drugs to be shown safe before marketing?
1938- Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
What year/act made a drugs use mandatory to be on a label?
1950- Alberty Food Product vs US
What year/act made defined what drugs required a prescription for dispense?
1951- Durham-Humphrey Amendment
What year/act made it a requirement for manufacturers to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of a drug prior to marketing?
1962- Kefauver-Harris Amendment
Only applicable to drugs post 1938