Pharmacy Agencies
What agency is responsible for ensuring the safety and efficacy of all marketed drugs ?
FDA - Food and Drug Administration
What is the federal law that mandates use of safety caps ?
PPA (Poison Prevention Act)
Generic Name: Alendronate
What is Fosamax
1 pint = ? mL
What is 473 ml
The temperature range for the Walk in Freezer?
what is -10°C and -2°C
What agency is responsible for the licensure and registration of pharmacy personnel
State Board of Pharmacy
What does the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) require pharmacists to do ?
Counsel Patients
Brand Name: Singulair
What is montelukast
1 ounce = ? mL
30 mL
Justice-focused framework called ABIDE, which is built upon the hallmarks of these five words
Appreciation – Belongingness – Inclusivity – Diversity – Equity.
What agency is a non-governmental, independent scientific organization that sets standards for all over-the-counter and prescription medications ?
USP (United States Pharmacopeia)
What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) establish
Protection of patient identity and health information
Generic Name: simvastatin
What is zocor
2 tsp = ? mL
10 mL
This drug is considered a C5 in Tennessee, but not a controlled substance in Texas.
what is gabapentin
What agency is responsible for enforcing laws relating to the acquisition, storage, dispensing and documentation of controlled substances ?
DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency)
What is the system utilized by the FDA to receive information about adverse events or product problems ?
MedWatch
Brand Name: Coumadin
What is warfarin
2 tbsp = ? mL
30 mL
what does RDAC stand for?
What is random Daily Access Code
What is the federal agency responsible for the enforcement of regulations relating to the safety and health of workers ?
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
What pharmacy Amendment divided drugs into two classes?
The Durham-Humphrey Amendment
Generic name: furosemide
what is lasix
10 grain = ? mg
650 mg
A dose is ordered for 170 mg of a medication that is available as 75 mg/mL. How many mL are needed?
What is 2.3 mL