PUP Final Non Medication List Review

Question 1

aa

Answer 1

of each

Question 2

AA

Answer 2

affected area(s)

Question 3

AAA

Answer 3

apply to the affected areas

Question 4

ac

Answer 4

before meals

Question 5

AD

Answer 5

right ear

Question 6

AS

Answer 6

left ear

Question 7

am

Answer 7

morning

Question 8

app

Answer 8

applicatorful, apply

Question 9

APAP

Answer 9

acetaminophen

Question 10

ASA

Answer 10

aspirin

Question 11

AU

Answer 11

both ears

Question 12

bid

Answer 12

two times a day

Question 13

BP

Answer 13

blood pressure

Question 14

cap

Answer 14

capsule

Question 15

c

Answer 15

with

Question 16

cc

Answer 16

cubic centimeter

Question 17

crm

Answer 17

cream

Question 18

cs

Answer 18

controlled substance

Question 19

d

Answer 19

daily

Question 20

DAW

Answer 20

dispense as written

Question 21

d/c

Answer 21

discontinue

Question 22

DR

Answer 22

delayed release

Question 23

ER, XR

Answer 23

extended release

Question 24

GI

Answer 24

gastrointestinal

Question 25

g, gm

Answer 25

gram

Question 26

gtt

Answer 26

drop

Question 27

hr, h

Answer 27

hour

Question 28

hs

Answer 28

at bedtime

Question 29

i, I

Answer 29

one

Question 30

inh

Answer 30

inhalation

Question 31

inj

Answer 31

inject

Question 32

IM

Answer 32

intramuscular

Question 33

IU

Answer 33

international units

Question 34

IR

Answer 34

immediate release

Question 35

iv

Answer 35

four

Question 36

IV

Answer 36

intravenous

Question 37

L

Answer 37

liter

Question 38

mcg

Answer 38

microgram

Question 39

mg

Answer 39

milligram

Question 40

mL

Answer 40

milliliter

Question 41

mm

Answer 41

millimeter

Question 42

mEq

Answer 42

milliequivalent

Question 43

OD

Answer 43

right eye

Question 44

OS

Answer 44

left eye

Question 45

ODT

Answer 45

orally disintegrating tablet

Question 46

OU

Answer 46

both eyes

Question 47

oz

Answer 47

ounce

Question 48

pc

Answer 48

after meals

Question 49

po

Answer 49

orally (by mouth)

Question 50

prn

Answer 50

as needed, if needed

Question 51

PR

Answer 51

rectally

Question 52

pulv

Answer 52

powder

Question 53

PV

Answer 53

vaginally

Question 54

qd

Answer 54

once a day

Question 55

q1d

Answer 55

once a day

Question 56

q

Answer 56

every

Question 57

qid

Answer 57

four times a day

Question 58

qod

Answer 58

every other day

Question 59

qpm

Answer 59

every evening

Question 60

qam

Answer 60

every morning

Question 61

q4-6

Answer 61

every 4 to 6

Question 62

qhs

Answer 62

every night at bedtime

Question 63

qs

Answer 63

quantity sufficient, up to

Question 64

sig

Answer 64

directions

Question 65

sl

Answer 65

sublingual, under tongue

Question 66

SQ or SC

Answer 66

subcutaneous

Question 67

SR

Answer 67

sustained release

Question 68

ss

Answer 68

one half

Question 69

stat

Answer 69

now/immediately

Question 70

supp

Answer 70

suppositiory

Question 71

tab

Answer 71

tablet

Question 72

tbs, tbsp

Answer 72

tablespoon(ful)

Question 73

U

Answer 73

units

Question 74

ud

Answer 74

as directed

Question 75

ung

Answer 75

ointment

Question 76

x

Answer 76

times

Question 77

yo

Answer 77

year old

Question 78

yof

Answer 78

year old female

Question 79

yom

Answer 79

year old male

Question 80

What are the big four prescribers?

Answer 80

Physicians Dentists Podiatrists Veterinarians

Question 81

What are the midlevel prescribers?

Answer 81

Optometrist Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Physician Assistants Pharmacists

Question 82

What do the numbers on the NDC stand for?

Answer 82

First 5: identify the manufacturer assigned by the FD Middle 4: identify the drug, strength, dosage form, formulation of the product, assigned by the manufacturer Last 2: identify the package size, assigned by the manufacturer

Question 83

How to differentiate between the controlled substance schedules?

Answer 83

Schedule 1: no medical use, highest abuse potential, unsafe Schedule 2: medical use, high abuse potential, highly addictive Schedule 3: medical use, medium abuse and addiction potential Schedule 4: medical use, low-med abuse and addiction potential Schedule 5: limited abuse potential, and/or physical psychological dependence

Question 84

Which elements must be present on a prescription before it can be processed or filled?

Answer 84

Patient Name Patient Address Date Written Medication Name and Strength Sig Amount Dispensed Doctors Signature DAW

Question 85

What limitations are in place on prescription refills?

Answer 85

C-II: expires no later than one year from issue date, no refills C-III - V: expire no later than 6 months from issue date with 5 refill maximum

Question 86

What are the requirements surrounding generic substitution of products?

Answer 86

when a generic substitution is made for a trade/brand name drug, you must use this format on the label " __________ generic for ____________"

Question 87

What are the three prime questions utilized in counseling?

Answer 87

What is this medication used for? How did the doctor tell you to take the medication? What did the doctor tell you to expect?

Question 88

Generic Substitution: TE

Answer 88

Pharmaceutical Equivalence: AI, dosage form, strength, route, labeling AND Bio-equivalence: in vivo (human), in vitro (lab) results (kinetics, dynamics, clinical effects)

Question 89

What are the four identifiers for pharmacy insurance coverage?

Answer 89

ID Number (RxID) RxGrp RxBIN RxPCN

Question 90

What are the major differences between Medicare and Medicaid?

Answer 90

Medicaid: state funded, low income families, children, expecting mothers, covers many medical and prescription claims, most Rx, some OTC Medicare: federally funded, elderly and disabled patients, Part A: hospital, Part B: outpatient, Part C: advantage/increasing Rx coverage

Question 91

What is the difference between the interruption technique and the echo-back technique?

Answer 91

Interruption: purpose is to get all the important Rx elements by repeating back individual pieces of information as they say it, by interrupting Echo-back: purpose is to ensure overall Rx accuracy by repeat back the entire prescription in a logical sequence at the end

Question 92

What are the rules for transferring CII controls?

Answer 92

NO refills allowed, so cannot be transferred

Question 93

What are the rules for transferring CIII-V

Answer 93

cannot be a new prescription (pt must have filled at least once) one time transfer only exception: receiving and sending pharmacies share a common database

Question 94

What are the rules for transferring non-controlled prescriptions?

Answer 94

can be transferred multiple times between pharmacies, within the refill authorization limits on the prescription

Question 95

What is the Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)

Answer 95

a private entity focused on increasing safety of healthcare practice through documentation of how why medication errors occur, communicating trends to the healthcare community and developing best practices

Question 96

What is the Food and Drug Administration MedWatch

Answer 96

a government agency interested in product failures and serious adverse events for all types of medications, medical devices, and foods, which publishes recalls issued by manufacturers (voluntary recalls)

Question 97

What are the differences between a drug recall and a drug seizure?

Answer 97

Recall: the correction or removal, and notification by the company of a product which is in violation of the law, voluntary Seizure: FDA may physically isolate a drug that is adulterated or misbranded while a civil lawsuit is filed, DEA may physically isolate a drug that is illegal to possess or distribute while a criminal lawsuit is filed with probable cause and a warrant when necessary

Question 98

What are some of the keys to ensuring strong customer practices in a community pharmacy setting?

Answer 98

Establishing and meeting expectations Demonstrating empathy Communicating clearly and directly Identifying problems and creating solutions Building relationships Following up with patients

Question 99

What patient specific information should you collect from patients prior to making a medication recommendation?

Answer 99

Medication Use (Rx and OTC) Allergies Conditions identify when patients seeking OTC self-care should be referred

Question 100

Identify the information required to be obtained when receiving a transferred prescription

Answer 100

Patient name patient address original rx date issued date filled original number of refills refills remaining date last filled pharmacy name pharmacy addresss dea number phone number transferring rph receiving rph transfer date sig drug and strength number of tablets DAW Dr addresss Dr Name Dr DEA Dr Phone

Question 101

Identify the information required to be obtained when transferring a prescription

Answer 101

VOID name of pharmacy address of pharmacy DEA number of pharmacy pharmacists name date of transfer pharmacists or interns name transferring the information