Common Meds
This medication is commonly used for a fever.
What is acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
This term describes unwanted effects from a medication.
What are side effects or adverse effects?
The rank ESOP is in the nation for pharmacy school and external research funding.
What is #1?
BID
What is twice daily?
This staff member often prepares prescriptions and helps pharmacists in a pharmacy.
What is the pharmacy technician?
This medication is often prescribed for bacterial infections and ends in “–cillin.”
What is penicillin?
The term used to describe the route of taking a medication by mouth.
The full name of ESOP.
What is Eshelman School of Pharmacy?
PRN
What is as needed?
Pharmacists can provide these services to prevent disease in the community.
Hint: very common in the fall
What are vaccinations/immunizations?
This medication is commonly used for allergies and can cause drowsiness.
What is diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
This occurs when two drugs affect the same enzyme and alter each other’s levels.
What is a drug interaction?
The length of time to complete pharmacy school (not including dual degree time).
What is 4 years?
QHS
What is every night at bedtime?
This is the amount a patient pays out of pocket for a prescription.
What is a copay?
This medication class is used to treat frequent heartburn and is available OTC.
What are proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole- Prilosec, esomeprazole-Nexium, lansoprazole- Prevacid)?
This organ filters blood and removes waste through urine.
What are the kidneys?
The number of certificate programs offered at ESOP.
What are 4?
Radiopharmacy, Ambulatory Care, Business of Health Care, and Rural Pharmacy
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What is drop?
This federal agency regulates medications in the United States.