Foundations
Who is responsible for counseling patients?
The pharmacist
What schedule is Adderall?
Schedule II
What is the biggest risk when using anticoagulants like Warfarin?
Bleeding
What technique is used to grind powders into smaller particles?
Trituration
What percent strength is 1g in 100mL?
1%
Which law requires counseling on all new prescriptions?
OBRA 90
Which law protects patient privacy?
HIPAA
Lisinopril belongs to which drug class?
ACE inhibitors
What auxiliary label goes on suspensions?
Shake well
Convert 250 mg to grams
0.25 grams
What is the main role of a pharmacy technician?
To assist the pharmacist by typing, filling, and preparing prescriptions
Which law requires medication tracking from manufacturer to pharmacy?
DSCSA
What do the "5 Rights" help prevent
Medication errors
What technique mixes a power with a liquid to form a smooth paste?
Levigation
A prescription reads: 5 mL twice daily for 10 days. What is the days' supply?
10 days
What does PHI stand for under HIPAA?
Protected Health Information
Which medications require a Medication Guide?
REMS medications?
Which medication is commonly used to lower cholesterol?
Atorvastatin
What is the BUD for a non-aqueous ointment?
6 months
What is the ratio strength of 1 g in 500 mL?
1:500
Name one key difference between inpatient and outpatient pharmacy
Inpatient works with IVs/admissions; outpatient works with discharged and retail
Which law regulates drug purity, strength, and labeling?
FDCA
What is the purpose of beta blockers?
To lower blood pressure and heart rate
What is the purpose of alligation?
To mix two strengths to get a desired strength
Using alligation:
You have 10% cream and 2% cream. How much of each is needed to make 30 g of 5% cream?
11.25 g of 10%
18.75 g of 2%