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Test 8 Flashcards

1
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What is all around us

A

Microorganisms

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2
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Germs are a common name for what ,microorganism that can cause diease

A

Pathogens

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3
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What can the pharmacy technician implement like proper hand and respiratory hygiene and cough edicate to prevent the spread of infection

A

Standard precautions

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4
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Site where infectious agent leaves

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Portal of exit

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5
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Site where the infectious agent enters

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Portal of entry

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6
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What can occur from touch contact which the infected person or from physical contact with droplets in the air

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Direct transitionl

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7
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What can occur when the infectious agent is airborne ,on a surface, transmitted via a vehicle, and transmitted via a vector.

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Indirect transition

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8
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What does OSHA stand for

A

Occupational safety and health administration

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9
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Understanding safe handling of sharps and blood is vital for pharmacy Technicians to learn the prosedures to avoid accidental exposure to what

A

Blood-borne pathogens

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10
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What does HAI stand for

A

Healthcare accounted infections

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11
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What does PPE stand for. What are examples of PPE

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Personal Protective Equipment
Gowns, gloves, Eye protection and, Face masks

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12
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What infection is passed by dung and spread by poor hand washing

A

Clostridium difficile

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13
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What infection is resistant many antibiotics and is spread by infected wounds

A

MRSA

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14
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What are used to disinfect the intact skin surrounding the wound after irrigation

A

First aid antiseptic

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15
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Can prevent infection of minor wounds, especially those that contain organic matter upon occurrence. Should be used after cleaning and before wound dressing

A

First aid antibiotic

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16
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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.

A

Skin protectant

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17
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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

A

active bleed

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18
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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.

A

Point of care testing

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19
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What vaccines are kept frozen

A

Live vaccines

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20
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What vaccines are keep in the fridge

A

Inactivated vaccines

21
Q

What temps should the fridge be for the vacines

A

2 to 8C
36 to 46 F

22
Q

Vaccine freezer Temps-

A

-15F or colder

23
Q

what is the state of being in good health

A

Wellness

24
Q

What are used for wellness and disease prevention

A

supplements

25
Q

What does patients often ask PT’s to help them find what outside of the pharmacy department

A

Over the counter drugs

26
Q

Delivering good patient service means giving clear directions or doing what to the shelf and showing them the product

A

Escorting the patients

27
Q

specific questions must be what

A

referred to the pharmacists

28
Q

what does an otc medication by the FDA need to do with out supervision of a prescriber.

A

Used safely

29
Q

OTC meds can pose a problem for those who take it with a medicine that is what to another medicine they take

A

Contraindicated

30
Q

what doe the label of an otc medication have

A

important information

31
Q

What is labeled first and shows the active effects of the drug

A

Active ingredient

32
Q

A compound cold product has how many active ingredients

A

several

33
Q

What is also listed with the active ingredient

A

the perpose

34
Q

What section id’s the disease or symptoms that the medication is targeting

A

Uses

35
Q

What sections tells about side effects, interactions, information about when to discontinue use or when to see a doctor.

A

Warnings

36
Q

What info is on the label that would be important during a recall

A

Expiration date
Lot Number
Name and address of manufacturer.

37
Q

What are taken by mouth to reduce pain and fever

A

Analgesics

38
Q

What remedies relieve nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness

A

Motion sickness remedies

39
Q

what can cause drowsiness, allowing patients to fall asleep

A

Sleep aids

40
Q

What treats heartburn, constipation diarrhea ,nausea and vomiting

A

gastrointestinal remedies

41
Q

What is the largest otc section

A

cold, cough ,and allergy

42
Q

What medications treat itching runny nose, swelling, and inflammation

A

anti allergy

43
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What products can treat itching, stinging, dryness ,and redness of the eyes

A

general eye care

44
Q

What incudes ear drying agents and wax softening products

A

General ear care

45
Q

What can be used to treat itching and irritation on the skin

A

Topical corticosteroid

46
Q

what is a common rebody for poison plants

A

calamine lotion

47
Q

What are crams that treat ringworm, jock itch, athletes foot and yeast

A

antifungal

48
Q

what treats cold sores

A

antiviral

49
Q

Hair care product that treat lice

A

Pediculicides

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