HIPAA
What does HIPPA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What must be included on all controlled substance prescriptions to be valid?
Valid prescriber's DEA number
What federal law created the five drug schedules based on potential for abuse
What is the Controlled Substances Act of 1970?
Created by OSHA, sets and enforces standards by providing training, outreach, education and assistance for all workers
What is Occupational Safety Act?
Federal agency that is responsible for regulating controlled substances in the United States
What is the DEA?
What type of information is protected under HIPAA
What is Protected Health Information?
What federal law requires pharmacist to offer counselling to patients when dispensing prescriptions
What is the Omnibus Budget reconciliation Act of 1990?
True or false: States can enforce stricter drug laws then federal regulations
True
What must employees provide under OSHA's general duty clause
A workplace free from hazards that could cause harm
This schedule 2 opioid, commonly prescribed for severe pain, has high potential for addiction
What is oxycodone?
True or False: A Pharmacy tech can discuss a patient's prescription details with family without consent
False
What is the minimum amount of time pharmacies must keep prescription recorded under federal law?
What is two years?
Place for manufacturers, health care professionals, and consumers to report adverse reactions
What is MedWatch?
What does OSHA require pharmacies to do before employees work with hazardous drugs?
Provide proper training on handling and disposal procedures
Alprazolam(Xanax) and Diazem(Valium) fall under this DEA schedule
What is schedule IV?
Under HIPAA, what is the term for the process of removing personally identifiable information from patient records to protect privacy
What is De-identification?
The Combat Methamphetamine epidemic Act is known for regulating?
The sale of pseudoephedrine and ephedrine to prevent meth production
What is the main purpose of Prescription drug monitoring programs
To track controlled substances prescriptions
What is SDS, and why is it important
Safety Data Sheet provides information on chemical hazards, safe handling and emergency procedures
Healthcare facilities must use this official log to track the administration and disposal of controlled substances
What is a controlled substance log?
Under HIPAA, what document must patients sign before their information can be shared for purpose outside of treatment
What is Authorization Form?
What is the maximum amount of Sudafed an individual can purchase in one day under federal law?
What is 3.6 grams per day?
What law requires drug manufacturers to prove a medication is safe and effective before marketing
What is FDCA Act of 1938?
If a pharmacy employee is exposed to a hazardous drug, what must be done immediately?
Flush affected area. Seek medical attention, report the incident per OSHA workplace guidelines
Prescriptions for this DEA schedule of drugs includes certain sleep aids and anti-anxiety medications
What is Schedule IV?