Abbreviations
What does "ad" mean?
Right Ear
What are Schedule 2 Drugs?
Drugs that are at a high potential for abuse but have a known medical use. (Fentanyl, Morphine, and Codeine)
What did the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 do?
Regulated the manufacture, importation, possession, use, and distribution of certain substances, and it serves as the national implementing legislation for the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.
Who publishes the official list of hazardous drugs in the healthcare setting?
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH)
What is the "Orange Book"?
List of approved medication products with their therapeutic equivalence
What does "prn" mean?
As Needed
What are Schedule 5 Drugs?
Drugs that pose little to no risk for abuse or dependence(least likely for abuse).
(Robitussin, Lomotil, and Motofen)
What did the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 do?
Primarily aims to protect patient privacy and ensure the security of their health information, while also standardizing healthcare transactions and promoting the portability of health insurance.
What federal agency is responsible for medication recalls regarding adverse drug effects?
Food and Drug Administration
What is a "Class 1 Recall"?
Taking a drug off the shelf that has a strong chance of serious adverse drug effects or death
What does "gtts" mean?
Drops
What are Schedule 3 Drugs?
Drugs that have some potential for abuse(less than 1 or 2) and have known medical uses. (Anabolic Steroids, Ketamine, and Pentobarbital)
What did the Poison Prevention Act of 1970 do?
Required specific child-resistant packaging for any substance that could cause harm to a child if they are to injest it.
(only exception is Nitroglycerin Sublingual Tablets)
What federal agency enforces the United States Controlled Substances Laws and regulations and aims to reduce the supply and demand of these substances?
DEA
What is the order form for schedule 2 controlled substances?
DEA 222
What does "wa" mean?
While Awake
What are Schedule 4 Drugs?
Drugs that have a low risk for abuse and dependence. (Xanax, Valium, and Ativan)
What is the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act?
Determined that pharmacist must keep record of patients coming into the pharmacy and that they need offer counseling to all patients
What federal agency protects the public health and safety by preventing,detecting, and responding to disease threats/emergencies?
CDC
What is the unique 11 digit# given to all medications which identifies the manufacturer, medication, and package size?
NDC#
What does "ha" mean?
Headache
What are Schedule 1 Drugs?
Drugs that have no known medical use and are at high potential for abuse. (Heroin,LSD, Peyote
What is the Occupational Safety Act of 1970?
Ensures safe and healthy working conditions for workers, creating OSHA to enforce regulations and rules
What federal agency ensures safe and healthy working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards?
OSHA
What is the last digit for this DEA#
AD732964( )?
7