study guide ch 7, 8, 9, 15, and 29

Question 1

abbrev for dispense as written

Answer 1

DAW

Question 2

abbrev for national drug code

Answer 2

NDC

Question 3

abbrev for electronic medication administration record

Answer 3

E-MAR

Question 4

abbrev for high-efficiency particulate air

Answer 4

HEPA

Question 5

technique that prevents contamination while preparing IVs

Answer 5

aseptic technique

Question 6

medication that reduces pain

Answer 6

analgesic (examples: Tylenol, Motrin, Advil)

Question 7

medication that reduces fever

Answer 7

antipyretic
(examples: Tylenol, Motrin, Advil)

Question 8

medication that suppresses coughing

Answer 8

antitussive (examples: delsym (dextrometorphan)

Question 9

medication that loosens and thins mucus

Answer 9

expectorant (examples: mucinex)

Question 10

medication that treats allergy symptoms

Answer 10

antihistamine (examples: Benadryl, Allegra, Claritin)

Question 11

medication that opens airways and reduces congestion

Answer 11

decongestant (examples: Sudafed, phenylephrine)

Question 12

medication that reduces lain, redness, swelling/inflammation

Answer 12

NSAIDs (non steroidal anti inflammatory) (examples: Motrin, Advil)

Question 13

route of administration that bypasses the digestive system and injections meant for systemic use

Answer 13

parenteral (intravenous)

Question 14

the first set of 5 numbers of the ndc represents

Answer 14

manufacturer

Question 15

the second set of 4 numbers of the ndc represents

Answer 15

drug info

Question 16

the third set of 2 numbers of the ndc represents

Answer 16

package size

Question 17

what are the rules regarding BTC drugs? name some medications that are BTC

Answer 17

Must be at least 18 years old to purchase and can only be purchased up to certain amounts

(ex: Sudafed, Allegra-D, Claritin-D)

Question 18

list some info you would collect from a new patient

Answer 18

full name, date of birth, phone #, allergies, insurance info, other medications taken, etc.

Question 19

list some duties technicians can and cannot perform

Answer 19

cannot take new prescr. over phone, transfer presc., counsel patients

can make IVs, repackage prescriptions, data entry, insurance

Question 20

which organization regulates pharmacy at the state level

Answer 20

board of pharmacy

Question 21

which organization regulates pharmacy at the national level

Answer 21

national association of boards of pharmacy

Question 22

using a counting tray and spatula, how should the technician count the medications?

Answer 22

count dosages by 5

Question 23

why should there be a separate counting tray for Antibiotics or Hazardous waste Medications?

Answer 23

to prevent cross-contamination

Question 24

which DAW code is used for Generic is allowed per doctor

Answer 24

DAW 0

Question 25

which DAW code is used for no substitution allowed per DR

Answer 25

DAW 1

Question 26

Which DAW code is used for no substitution allowed per patient

Answer 26

DAW 2

Question 27

what is the purpose of a p&p manual ?

Answer 27

includes info that concerns daily work activities, benefits, dress code, emergency situations, mandatory training, outlining of facility rules and any other information about working at the facility

Question 28

name some technician duties within a hospital/institution

Answer 28

preparing intravenous (IV) medications, loading patient medication drawers, entering data into computer, inventory, cart filling, MTM, data entry

Question 29

why do some hospitals use satellite pharmacies?

Answer 29

satellite pharmacies fill most medications for patients on their floors quickly and replace missing medications.

Question 30

supplies of medication on hand for nursing units is called

Answer 30

Floor stock

Question 31

crash carts contain _______ medications

Answer 31

Injectable

Question 32

drug suffix for beta blockers

Answer 32

—olol

Question 33

drug suffixes for proton pump inhibitor (ppi)

Answer 33

—prazole

Question 34

drug suffix for anti-anxiety medications

Answer 34

—azepam

Question 35

drug suffix for antifungals

Answer 35

conazole

Question 36

what is a formulary

Answer 36

list of approved medications covered by insurance + stocked in a pharmacy

Question 37

USP <795>

Answer 37

regulations and standards for non sterile compounding

Question 38

USP <797>

Answer 38

regulations and standard for sterile compounding

Question 39

what are the differences between a horizontal flow hood and a vertical flow hood?

Answer 39

Horizontal flow hoods are used to prepare IV medications, and the orientation of the user’s hands must not block the flow of air

Vertical flow hoods are used to prepare chemotherapeutic drugs, and hands must not move on top of any vial, needle, or IV bag

Question 40

Allegra

Answer 40

Otc: treats allergy symptoms

Question 41

Prilosec

Answer 41

Otc: PPI to relieve acid secretions

Question 42

Lasix

Answer 42

Rx: used for treating fluid retention (edema)

Question 43

plan B

Answer 43

OTC: emergency contraceptive to reduce risk of pregnancy

Question 44

MiraLax

Answer 44

Otc: used to treat occasional constipation/irregular bowel movements

Question 45

Sudafed

Answer 45

Otc: decongestant

Question 46

Claritin D

Answer 46

OTC: Antihistamine + pseudophedrine: blocks allergy symptoms

Question 47

Zyrtec D

Answer 47

Otc: Antihistamine + pseudoephedrine: relieve allergy symptoms

Question 48

Excredin

Answer 48

Otc: Relieves migraines

Question 49

Tylenol

Answer 49

Otc: Minor pain relief and fever reducer

Question 50

Zithromax

Answer 50

Rx: antibiotic