Federal Requirements
Which DEA form is used to order and/or transfer C-II drugs
DEA Form 222
Naproxen / Other NSAIDs, what are some common side effects
Similar to ibuprofen; GI risks; kidney risks; cardiac risks in some NSAIDs
Definition: Standardized graphics that depict such things as how to take a medication, and when to take a medication
Pictograms
Abbreviation "OU" stands for?
both eyes or each eye
Generic name for Prozac
fluoxetin
Law/Act that Mandated DUR (drug utilization review) & counseling for Medicaid Patients
OBRA-90 (Omnibus Reconciliation Act)
Esomeprazole (Nexium)
PPI; same class as omeprazole; know generic/brand; risk of similar side effects (long-term acid suppression issues)
Dispensing error
Which section in the NDC number tell us the size of the package
ex: 5252-51525-10
3rd section - (10)
Generic name for Plavix and what is it used for
clopidogrel
Use: antiplatelet (prevents clotting)
How many recall Classes are there and which class can cause serious harm/death to a patient taking the recalled product
3 total classes, Class I can cause serious harm/death to a patient
Gabapentin (Neurontin) is used for? What are some side-effects
Use = neuropathic pain / seizures; side effects = dizziness, sedation; renal dosing considerations
Regarding error categories, in which category would the error cause a patients' death
Category i
What does the pharmacy use to ensure that the NDC and the drug match whenever we are filling prescriptions for patients
Barcoding
Generic name for Ventolin
what is it used for ?
common side effects?
Bronchodilator (beta-2 agonist); use = asthma / COPD; side effects = tachycardia, tremor
What schedule are Alprazolam, Lorazepam, and Zolpidem considered
C-IV
Apixaban (Eliquis) is used for:
Use = prevent stroke / DVT(Deep Vain Thrombosis); side effect = bleeding; fewer monitoring needs than warfarin; drug interactions matter
Mention a 3 error prevention strategies:
prscription or medication order to correct pt, Tall Man lettering, separating inventory, leading and trailing zero, bar code usage, limit use of error-prone abbreviations
The process of returning unsalable, expired, or recalled medications from pharmacies to manufacturers, wholesalers or other authorized entities for proper disposal or credit
Reverse distribution
This classification of medications increases the risk of tendon rupture. Which class is it and name one example?
Fluoroquinolones: Cirpofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin
uses: Uncomplicated skin/skin structure infections, Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs), Acute bacterial sinusitis and chronic bronchitis, and Certain gastrointestinal (GI) infections
Sets drug standards, compounding guidelines
USP
Allopurinol / Uric acid modifiers- Which condition is it used for? what are some common side effects
Gout, also know adverse skin reactions and kidney dosing
Which system would you use to report adverse drug reactions and product problems
MedWatch (FDA)
Which 2 ingredients to all TPNs contain?
dextrose and amino acids
This antihyperlipidemic comes in a tablet and as a powder for suspension. its side effects include flatulence, constipation,infection, dyspepsia (heartburn, epigastric distress) .. generic name is colesevelam. which is the brand name
Welchol