Random Drugs
Policies and Procedures
Incoming Calls
Hypertension Helpers
Cholesterol Crushers
100

This common pain reliever reduces fever but does NOT reduce inflammation

What is Tylenol 

100

True or False: If you are scheduled from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, you may come in at 9:00 AM and stay until 5:00 PM to make up the time.  

What is False

100

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The patient called to request discontinuation of Gabapentin 300 mg as well as any other pain medications or muscle relaxers currently prescribed. She is requesting to receive Ibuprofen instead.

What is Pending PCP approval - Med change needed

100

What drugs cannot be used with ACE inhibitors or what do these drugs end in?

ARBs or -artan 

100

This statin, brand name Crestor, is known for its high potency and once-daily dosing.

What is rosuvastatin

200

This bronchodilator/inhaled corticosteroid is used as a rescue inhaler instead of albuterol and is a new addition to asthma management guidelines 

What is Airsupra

200

These 3 visits are refill eligible

what is 

  • ALCOHOL SCREENING
  • BRAIN CHECK
  • CHECK UP
  • FOLLOW UP
  • FOLLOW UP FOR RESULTS
  • HIGH RISK
  • PHYSICAL EXAM
  • SOCIAL DETERMINANTS
  • ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT
  • TCM/TCM FOLLOW UP
  • EMERGENCY ROOM
  • WELCOME TO MEDICARE
  • SUBSEQUENT ANNUAL
  • AUDIT PT MED REFILL
  • TELEVISIT (NOT 2 CONSECUTIVE)
  • PHQ9
  • WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
200

This is the person we transfer DME calls to including Diabetic/Therapeutic shoes or Physical Therapy

Who is Destiny Garcia 

200

This has to be done prior to restarting a hypertension medication that was discontinued 

What is reach out to provider for approval 

200

This medication lowers triglycerides and can cause fishy burps as a side effect.

What are omega-3s/fish oil

300

This is the sig for albuterol 

What is inhale 1-2 puffs every 4-6 hours prn for shortness of breath 

300

For an in-clinic visit, this is the days’ supply a patient receives for their maintenance medications.  

What is 90 +1 

300

This is a category of calls used when patient is calling to clarify whether medications were sent after their office visit 

What is a confirmation call

300

A combination of losartan and hydrochlorthiazide is taken how many times a day? 

what is once a day 

300

This cholesterol medication is a PCSK9 inhibitor is injected and lowers LDL by up to 60%

What is Repatha 

400

This is your first line diabetes medication and can sometimes cause GI side effects or Vitamin B12 deficiency

What is Metformin

400

This is the amount of notice required for a scheduled doctor's appointment 

what is 2 weeks

400

Pharmacy is responsible for these type of phone calls

what are medication refills, medication interactions and adverse effects, prior authorization updates, and pharmacy switches

400
Patients on diuretics should get these levels checked regularly 
what are potassium levels 
400

This is the time of day that statins should be taken 

What is the evening 
500

This medication has a max dose of 4 grams per day 

What is Tylenol/acetaminophen

500

This is defined as excessive absenteeism 

What is more than 3 call outs within a 60 day period 

500
If a patient calls for refills this should be included in your documentation 

What is the name of the medication, whether medication was refilled or not, and what action was taken 

500

What are the directions, quantity, and days supply for an Ozempic pen based on a 1mg dose?

What is inject 1 mg subcutaneously every week for diabetes 3 ml for 30 days

500

This statin can cause muscle aches and myopathy 

What is all statins 

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