Common Dosage Forms
These are the most common dosage form of medication in general. They typically contain some type of filler and can range in size, shape, color, and thickness.
What are tablets
This is the indication for Protonix (pantoprazole)
What is GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
This is what MDV stands for
This is the number of refills allowed on a schedule II prescription
What is zero
This organization is responsible for the safety and efficacy of medications, medical devices, and cosmetics
What is the Food and Drug Administration or FDA
This common dosage form can vary in size, color, identifying marks , and transparency. It’s form can be available in two halves (with one size slightly larger than the other) or in one complete piece. It’s contents can range from tablet to powder or gel.
What is a capsule
This is a common PPI (proton pump inhibitor) that is now available over the counter for the treatment of GERD
What is Nexium (esomeprazole)
The vaccine Gardisil is used as a prophylaxis to this condition
What is HPV or human papilloma virus
This form, completed by a pharmacist, is needed whenever a pharmacy is ordering or transferring schedule II narcotics
What is a DEA 222 form
This is the federal agency within the US Department of Justice that enforces US laws and regulations related to controlled substances
What is the Drug Enforcement Administration or DEA
This dosage form typically melts at body temperature and can be used rectally, vaginally, or via the urethra.
What is a suppository
Strattera (atomoxetine) is a non-controlled medication used in the treatment of this condition
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD
This is the abbreviation for normal saline or sodium chloride 0.9%
What is NS
When processing a claim for a prescription through a patient’s prescription insurance, this person code should be used to identify the spouse of the policy holder
What is 02
This is an independent, nonprofit organization that establishes documentation on product quality standards, drug quality and information, and health care information on medications, OTC products, dietary supplements, and food ingredients to ensure that they have the appropriate purity, quality, and strength. They also govern common practices for sterile and non sterile compounding
What is the United States Pharmacopoeia or USP
This is a liquid dosage forms in which very small solid particles are suspended in the base solution
What is a suspension
This medication is an immunosuppressant commonly used for liver, kidney, and heart transplant prophylaxis
What is CellCept
In pharmacy the abbreviation PA typically means this
This is the form that must be completed whenever a schedule II narcotic is lost or stolen
What is a DEA Form 106
This is an independent, nonprofit organization that accredits hospitals and other health care organizations in the United States.
What is The Joint Commission or TJC
This dosage form is designed to penetrate well into the skin and do not leave an oily residue after application. It contains more water than a cream and is therefore thinner.
What is a lotion
This injectable medication is commonly used for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia
What is InFed
This is the translation for DAW
What is dispensed as written
This form is used in the event that the pharmacy needs Authorization to destroy damaged, outdated, or unwanted controlled substances:
What is a DEA Form 41
This is a nonprofit organization devoted entirely to promoting safe medication use and preventing medication errors; it gathers information on drug errors and suggests new, safer standards to avoid such errors. They are most notably responsible for identifying the need for a Look a like Sound a like medication list and tall man lettering practices
What is the Institute for Safe Medication Practices or ISMP