Jurisprudence
What makes something an exempted codeine preparation?
Contains max 8 mg codeine per solid dosage form OR Contains 20mg codeine per 30 mL liquid dosage form
______ and _______ cannot be mixed in the same IV bag because they will form a solid
Calcium and Phosphate
What are the definative temperature measurements for <5 and >5?
<5 rectal
>5 oral
What is a serious adverse effect that Vancomycin can produce?
Red Man Syndrome
10 years after last service or 2 years past the age of majority (whichever is greater)
How long does a pharmacy have to report a loss/theft/miscount/forgery to Health Canada?
Within 10 days of discovery
What ISO classes are the PEC, cleanroom and anteroom?
ISO 5, ISO 7, ISO 8
Which hormone is specific to pregnancy?
What is the blackbox warning label for SNRIs/SSRIs
Suicidal Ideation
How long must a written prescription be kept for?
2 years past completion of therapy or 42 months (3.5 years) from the date of first fill (whichever is longest)
Can controlled drugs be transferred? Can they have refills?
No they cannot be transferred, yes they can have refills but they need intervals
How often does a GFS and media fill need to be done for high risk?
every 6 months
What is the maximum duration a nasal decongestant should be used for?
3 days
What is the "triple therapy" for heart failure?
ACE/ARB
Beta Blocker
Aldosterone Antagonists
How long of a trial for anti-depressants is recommended before changing medication or dose
trial of 4-6 weeks
Which Narcotic category cannot be taken verbally?
Single Entity, VPN, Exempted
single entity narcotics
what is the primary known route of contamination?
absorption through skin
What are the 2 first line medications for allergies?
2nd gen antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids
What drug class should never be used with PDE-5 Inhibitors (to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia) due to severe drop in BP?
Nitrates
What are the first line drugs for hypertension?
ACE/ARB
Beta Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
Diuretics (Mostly Thiazides)
Can Narcotics be transferred? what about refilled?
no they cannot be transferred & they can only have part fills
a negative test (0 CFU) must be obtained __ times for the first GFS
3 times
Which vitamin can interfere with blood tests?
Biotin (vitamin B7) - it is recommended to stop taking 48 hours beforehand
What are the targets for diabetes?
Fasting Target? Post Prandial (after meals)? A1C?
Fasting 4-7 mmol/L
Post 5-10 mmol/L
A1C <7%
Analgesics/Antipyretic, Decongestant, Antihistamine, Cough Suppressant, Expectorant
acetaminophen/ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine/phenylephrine, diphenhydramine, dextromethorphan, guafenacin