Controlled Substances
Contraindications/ Special Instructions
Reference Books/ Recalls
Medication Suffixes
DAW Codes/Billing
100

Schedule: methamphetamine, oxycodone, hydrocodone 

Schedule II

100

Which med can cause GI Ulcers?

Ibuprofen/NSAIDs (Advil, Motrin) 

100

Pink Book

Vaccines

100

-pam

anxiety/ muscle relaxers

100

Substitution NOT allowed by the prescriber

DAW Code 1

200

Schedule:  diazepam, zolpidem, triazolam, phenobarbital, choral hydrate

Schedule 4

200

Which med can result in liver toxicity?

Tylenol/ Acetaminophen

200

Book that provides FDA approved med products and their equivalents

Orange Book

200

-olol

Beta Blocker; BP

200

No product selection indicated. Prescriber authorized generic and patient accepts the generic substitution.

DAW code 0

300

Schedule: contain limited quantities of narcotics; (antidiarrheal, antitussive, analgesic, guaifenesin with codeine)

Schedule 5

300

Contraindication to Lipitor?

Pregnancy

300

Trissel’s Handbook of Injectable Drugs

Determine compatibility of two intravenous solutions (solution compatibility)

300

-pril

Ace inhibitor: treat high BP

300
Medicare plan that pays for "Durable Medical Equipment" (walkers, glucose test strips, etc.)

Medicare Part B

400

Which legal Act classified the controlled substances into schedules?

CSA- Controlled Substance Act

400

Special instructions for Levothyroxine (Synthroid)?

Take on an empty stomach

400

Recall with strong chance adverse effect death

Class 1 FDA Recall

400

-statin

anti hyperlipidemic/ cholesterol production

400

Substitution allowed:  Pharmacist selected Brand (even though generic available)

DAW Code 3

500

Which DEA form to use for "loss or theft"

DEA Form 106

500

Special instruction for Clindamycin (Cleocin)?

Take with a full glass of water to prevent esophagus irritation.

500

Recall: Temporary (reversible) or little chance of harm

Class 2 FDA recall

500

-razole

Proton Pump inhibitor/ reduce stomach acid

500

Medicare plan that covers prescription medications. (ex: insulin)

Medicare Part D

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