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

1
Q

abbrev for dispense as written

A

DAW

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2
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abbrev for national drug code

A

NDC

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3
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abbrev for electronic medication administration record

A

E-MAR

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4
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abbrev for high-efficiency particulate air

A

HEPA

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5
Q

technique that prevents contamination while preparing IVs

A

aseptic technique

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6
Q

medication that reduces pain

A

analgesic (examples: Tylenol, Motrin, Advil)

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7
Q

medication that reduces fever

A

antipyretic
(examples: Tylenol, Motrin, Advil)

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8
Q

medication that suppresses coughing

A

antitussive (examples: delsym (dextrometorphan)

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9
Q

medication that loosens and thins mucus

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expectorant (examples: mucinex)

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10
Q

medication that treats allergy symptoms

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antihistamine (examples: Benadryl, Allegra, Claritin)

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11
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medication that opens airways and reduces congestion

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decongestant (examples: Sudafed, phenylephrine)

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12
Q

medication that reduces lain, redness, swelling/inflammation

A

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

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13
Q

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

A

parenteral (intravenous)

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14
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the first set of 5 numbers of the ndc represents

A

manufacturer

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15
Q

the second set of 4 numbers of the ndc represents

A

drug info

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16
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the third set of 2 numbers of the ndc represents

A

package size

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17
Q

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

A

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

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

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18
Q

list some info you would collect from a new patient

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

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19
Q

list some duties technicians can and cannot perform

A

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

can make IVs, repackage prescriptions, data entry, insurance

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20
Q

which organization regulates pharmacy at the state level

A

board of pharmacy

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21
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which organization regulates pharmacy at the national level

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national association of boards of pharmacy

22
Q

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

A

count dosages by 5

23
Q

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

A

to prevent cross-contamination

24
Q

which DAW code is used for Generic is allowed per doctor

A

DAW 0

25
Q

which DAW code is used for no substitution allowed per DR

A

DAW 1

26
Q

Which DAW code is used for no substitution allowed per patient

A

DAW 2

27
Q

what is the purpose of a p&p manual ?

A

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

28
Q

name some technician duties within a hospital/institution

A

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

29
Q

why do some hospitals use satellite pharmacies?

A

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

30
Q

supplies of medication on hand for nursing units is called

A

Floor stock

31
Q

crash carts contain _______ medications

A

Injectable

32
Q

drug suffix for beta blockers

A

—olol

33
Q

drug suffixes for proton pump inhibitor (ppi)

A

—prazole

34
Q

drug suffix for anti-anxiety medications

A

—azepam

35
Q

drug suffix for antifungals

A

conazole

36
Q

what is a formulary

A

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

37
Q

USP <795>

A

regulations and standards for non sterile compounding

38
Q

USP <797>

A

regulations and standard for sterile compounding

39
Q

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

A

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

40
Q

Allegra

A

Otc: treats allergy symptoms

41
Q

Prilosec

A

Otc: PPI to relieve acid secretions

42
Q

Lasix

A

Rx: used for treating fluid retention (edema)

43
Q

plan B

A

OTC: emergency contraceptive to reduce risk of pregnancy

44
Q

MiraLax

A

Otc: used to treat occasional constipation/irregular bowel movements

45
Q

Sudafed

A

Otc: decongestant

46
Q

Claritin D

A

OTC: Antihistamine + pseudophedrine: blocks allergy symptoms

47
Q

Zyrtec D

A

Otc: Antihistamine + pseudoephedrine: relieve allergy symptoms

48
Q

Excredin

A

Otc: Relieves migraines

49
Q

Tylenol

A

Otc: Minor pain relief and fever reducer

50
Q

Zithromax

A

Rx: antibiotic

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