Test 8 Flashcards
What is all around us
Microorganisms
Germs are a common name for what ,microorganism that can cause diease
Pathogens
What can the pharmacy technician implement like proper hand and respiratory hygiene and cough edicate to prevent the spread of infection
Standard precautions
Site where infectious agent leaves
Portal of exit
Site where the infectious agent enters
Portal of entry
What can occur from touch contact which the infected person or from physical contact with droplets in the air
Direct transitionl
What can occur when the infectious agent is airborne ,on a surface, transmitted via a vehicle, and transmitted via a vector.
Indirect transition
What does OSHA stand for
Occupational safety and health administration
Understanding safe handling of sharps and blood is vital for pharmacy Technicians to learn the prosedures to avoid accidental exposure to what
Blood-borne pathogens
What does HAI stand for
Healthcare accounted infections
What does PPE stand for. What are examples of PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
Gowns, gloves, Eye protection and, Face masks
What infection is passed by dung and spread by poor hand washing
Clostridium difficile
What infection is resistant many antibiotics and is spread by infected wounds
MRSA
What are used to disinfect the intact skin surrounding the wound after irrigation
First aid antiseptic
Can prevent infection of minor wounds, especially those that contain organic matter upon occurrence. Should be used after cleaning and before wound dressing
First aid antibiotic
what can be applied to serve as a barrier or protectant for the skin layer and should be applied to the skin and covered with an absorbent dressing.
Skin protectant
When treating what, the person should be wearing sterile or clean gloves, cover the wound with sterile dressing or a clean cloth and apply direct pressure
active bleed
POCT is becoming more prevalent in pharmacies and a blood sample or bodily fluids are required, safe handling is important to prevent the spread of infection.
Point of care testing
What vaccines are kept frozen
Live vaccines
What vaccines are keep in the fridge
Inactivated vaccines
What temps should the fridge be for the vacines
2 to 8C
36 to 46 F
Vaccine freezer Temps-
-15F or colder
what is the state of being in good health
Wellness
What are used for wellness and disease prevention
supplements
What does patients often ask PT’s to help them find what outside of the pharmacy department
Over the counter drugs
Delivering good patient service means giving clear directions or doing what to the shelf and showing them the product
Escorting the patients
specific questions must be what
referred to the pharmacists
what does an otc medication by the FDA need to do with out supervision of a prescriber.
Used safely
OTC meds can pose a problem for those who take it with a medicine that is what to another medicine they take
Contraindicated
what doe the label of an otc medication have
important information
What is labeled first and shows the active effects of the drug
Active ingredient
A compound cold product has how many active ingredients
several
What is also listed with the active ingredient
the perpose
What section id’s the disease or symptoms that the medication is targeting
Uses
What sections tells about side effects, interactions, information about when to discontinue use or when to see a doctor.
Warnings
What info is on the label that would be important during a recall
Expiration date
Lot Number
Name and address of manufacturer.
What are taken by mouth to reduce pain and fever
Analgesics
What remedies relieve nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness
Motion sickness remedies
what can cause drowsiness, allowing patients to fall asleep
Sleep aids
What treats heartburn, constipation diarrhea ,nausea and vomiting
gastrointestinal remedies
What is the largest otc section
cold, cough ,and allergy
What medications treat itching runny nose, swelling, and inflammation
anti allergy
What products can treat itching, stinging, dryness ,and redness of the eyes
general eye care
What incudes ear drying agents and wax softening products
General ear care
What can be used to treat itching and irritation on the skin
Topical corticosteroid
what is a common rebody for poison plants
calamine lotion
What are crams that treat ringworm, jock itch, athletes foot and yeast
antifungal
what treats cold sores
antiviral
Hair care product that treat lice
Pediculicides
