Adverse Reactions
These are programs that pharmacists and prescribers must be certified in before prescribing specific drugs
What are REMS
Two things that should be on a prescription in order to be processed.
What is the patient's name, the prescriber's information, all required medication information, etc.?
Which 'controlling addiction' allows the patient to become dependent on medications due to their fear of experiencing nauseating, or anxiety rigged side effect?
What is Physical Dependence
What is the name of the for the Safety Strategies checklist ?
ISMP Medication Safety Self-Assessment for Community/ Ambulatory Pharmacy
This acronym is used to remind pharmacy techs what to do in case of robbery
What is REACT
The meaning of the phrase "alert fatigue"
What is not staying alert and focused on computer screens while reviewing a DUR?
Which Federal law agency is tasked to combat the illegal uses of controlled substances, including distribution.
What is DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)
What year did the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act pass ?
2005
Isotretinoin, transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl, subutex, suboxone, and tikosyn are all examples of these
An action that needs to be taken when a prescribed medication is not in stock.
What is replacing the prescribed medication with its generic equivalent?
Patients who exhibit dependencies or blatant addiction to certain medications
What is Drug seekers
What is the meaning of Tall Man?
Bold lettering to distinguish similar medication
A voluntary program that offers healthcare professionals and patients a chance to report adverse effects
What is MedWatch
The first 4 steps in receiving and filling a medication
What is receiving and reviewing the prescription, entering the prescription into the computer, performing DUR and insurance processing, and generating the prescription label?
To motivate patients to be more active in their healthcare and to minimize misunderstanding lead to medication errors