Hazardous & Teratogenic
This term describes medications that can harm a fetus.
What is teratogenic?
Prescription vials typically range from this size in drams.
What is 6 to 60 drams?
Medication guides are produced by this agency.
What is the FDA?
What type of medication requires a prescription and pharmacist labeling?
What is a legend medication?
What type of prescriptions have reduced the risk of forgery?
What are e-scripts (electronic prescriptions)?
This acne medication is teratogenic and requires special labeling.
What is isotretinoin (Accutane)?
This type of packaging includes individually sealed doses in a card.
What is blister packaging?
Medication guides must be given when this type of risk is possible.
What is a serious adverse event?
What are medications that can be purchased without a prescription but must be taken with caution?
What are OTC (Over-the-Counter) medications?
What is one visual sign of a forged prescription?
What is inconsistent handwriting or multiple ink colors?
List 3 PPE or procedures required under USP <800> when handling hazardous meds.
What are gloves, gowns, googles, shoe covers, hair coves, closed-system transfer devices, or using a biological safety cabinet?
Before counting a new prescription, what should you do if you just handled amoxicillin on the tray?
What is clean the tray with isopropyl alcohol?
These inserts are required for oral contraceptives.
What are patient package inserts?
What kind of medication is stored behind the pharmacy counter and may require ID?
What is a Behind-the-Counter (BTC) medication?
Why might a very old prescription raise suspicion?
What is it may be used to bypass refill or quantity restrictions?
USP <800> requires hazardous drugs to be stored under this type of air pressure.
What is negative pressure?
This colored packaging helps protect medications from light.
What is amber (or blue/green) vial?
True or False: Consumer info sheets are considered FDA-required labeling.
False
Name one example of a BTC medication with purchase restrictions.
What is pseudoephedrine?
What should a technician do if a prescription looks suspicious?
What is notify the pharmacist immediately?
Name one medication that is hazardous and absorbed through the skin.
What are finasteride and dutasteride?
According to the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970, medications must be dispensed in this type of container.
What is a childproof container?
This type of educational handout to patient which is FDA-approved and helps prevent dangerous reaction
What is a medication guide?
What must be verified when selling BTC products like emergency contraceptives?
What are age (17+), valid ID, and recordkeeping requirements?
What type of paper may be required for controlled substances to prevent forgery?
What is tamper-resistant paper with watermarks?