Unit 1 Review Flashcards
To gain a strong understanding of Unit 1 of Pharmacy Tech
What does DAW 0 mean?
That the prescriber has no preferred medication. You can substitute with generic.
What does DAW 1 mean?
Substitution not allowed by prescriber. Prescriber wants patient to receive brand-name product.
What does DAW 2 mean?
Substitution not allowed by patient.
What does DAW 3 mean?
Substitution not allowed by pharmacist.
What does DAW 4 mean?
Substitution not allowed because the generic drug is not in stock.
What does DAW 5 mean and when is it used?
Brand name is dispensed as the generic. Usually use if brand dispensing is more cost effective
What does DAW 6 mean?
Override is required. Rarely Used
What does DAW 7 mean?
Substitution not allowed by the state/law.
What does DAW 8 mean and when does it happen?
Substitution not allowed because the generic is not available in the marketplace. Happens when the drug isn’t manufactured/distributed or is temporarily unavailable.
What does DAW 9 mean?
Other/Reserved and currently not in use
Who can prescribe controlled substances?
Physician, Dentist, Podiatrists, Veterinarians. In some states Physician Assistant, Nurse practitioner, optometrists.
For the first letter of a DEA number, what are the possible options?
A, B, F, M, and X
What decides the second letter of a DEA number?
The first letter of the persons last name.
How do you verify a correct DEA number?
Last Digit((1d + 3d + 5d) + 2(2d+ 4d + 6d)) = 7d
What must be included on a prescription for a controlled RX?
Date of issue, Patient full name and address, Prescribers full name address & DEA number, Drug Name, Drug Strength, Dosage form, Quantity to be prescribed, directions for use, number of refills if any. If written prescribers signature. If electronic id linked to prescriber.
What way can a CII’s be sent?
Written or Electronic with verbals allowed in only in emergency situations. If verbal hardcopy must be received in 7 days. For community Pharmacys fax is only acceptable for data entry. Must receive original RX before dispensing. Longterm care facilities have exceptions and can recieve faxes. Also some hospice patients can.
What way can CIII - V be sent?
Faxed, Written, Verbal, or electronic
What are the refills options for class drugs?
Class II = No refills, Class III & IV = Upto 5 in 6 months, Class V = No restrictions
When do Class II drugs expire?
Federally it has no time limit. States may have stricter rules.
When do Class V drugs expire?
Federally it has no time limit. States may have stricter rules. Washington is 6 months 5 refills
When do Class III drugs expire?
Good for 6 months
When do Class IV drugs expire?
Good for 6 months
Can class II be partially filled and if so what are the restrictions?
Must be fully filled in 72H/3D
Can class III and highers be partially filled? and if so what are the restriction?
Yes they can. No restrictions on how soon it needs to be filled after partial.
What must the label for a prescription list?
Pharmacy’s name and address, RX number, PA name, Prescriber name, Directions for use, Date filled. Also if Class II-IV warning prohibiting drug diversion.
What form is used for ordering CII? and what must be listed?
DEA form 222. Triplicated if paper. Date and amount received.
How long must records be kept on CII orders?
2 years
How often does federal law require an inventory of class drugs?
Every 2 years (biennially) from initial inventory date.
How long are records kept for Class inventories by federal law?
2 years
How many times can a schedule drug be transferred?
1 unless there is an electronic system.
What form is required to transfer a CII?
DEA form 222
What form is required to send CII to reverse distributor?
DEA form 222
What form is required for destruction of CII meds at a pharmacy?
DEA 41 form
What type of pharmacy doesn’t require preapproval to destroy Class medication?
Hospital Pharmacy
What form is used to report a theft and loss of Class medication to the DEA?
DEA form 106
How soon after a loss of class drugs does the DEA need to be notified?
1 day
What class of drug requires both an exact count and perpetual inventory?
Schedule II
What are the active count requirements for schedule III, IV, V drugs?
Estimated count on containers with less than 1000 dosage units. Exact count for containers that have 1000 or more dosage units.
How frequently are controlled inventorys required federally?
2 years(biennially)
How long are inventory records to be kept?
2 year(biennially)
Are Class II order forms allowed to be placed with other pharmacy records?
No
What program is used to monitor when a patient picked up a controlled substance?
PDMPs/PMPs Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
What are package inserts?
Package inserts are manefacturer supplied information sheets intended for use by healthcare professionals?
What are black box/Boxed warnings?
The most serious safety alerts
On package inserts what is the highlight section for?
Contains the prescribing info about risk and benefits of using drug. Helps find information quickly. Contains boxed warnings.
What is contained of the table on contents on a package insert?
A reference area for the location of sections on the package insert.
What is contained in the Indication and Usage section of a package insert?
List disease states/conditions that medication is approved to treat.