Formulation
These are the two non-IR formulations for Bupropion
What is Wellbutrin SR & Wellbutrin XL?
This over-the-counter medication is commonly used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and decrease inflammation.
What is Ibuprofen?
(Ibuprofen is available OTC in lower strengths such as 200mg, however higher strengths require a prescription)
When processing Testosterone SDV, this additional instruction is added to the SIG.
What is "discard\ = Discard unused portion after first use."
(For packets/tubes partial use, add; "Discard unused portion of tube after first use.")
Prednisone is often mistaken for this similarly named drug.
What is Prednisolone?
This common prescription instruction, abbreviated as "TIW," indicates that the medication should be taken at this frequency.
What is three times a week?
(Commonly misread as three times a day or twice weekly)
This type of dosage form is designed to release a drug at a predetermined rate by maintaining a constant drug level for a specific period of time.
What is a controlled-release formulation?
(Commonly abbreviated as CR)
This medication is commonly prescribed to manage type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity and decreasing glucose production in the liver.
What is metformin?
(Metformin is available in various formulations/strengths; IR, ER, Solution)
Methotrexate Tablet is typically prescribed for this frequency.
What is once weekly?
(High potential for mix up between once daily and once weekly)
BUTA/APAP/CAF should not be confused with which drug?
What is BUTA/ASA/CAF?
Methotrexate, with a weekly dose of 8 tablets, is processed this many units per day
What is 1.15555555?
(To calculate UPD multiply # of tablets per week by 13 then divide by 90)
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
What is the medication that had its own tab added in FSJA most recently?
What is Methotrexate?
(specifically written as Methotrexate 2.5mg [Trexall])
This class of medications is used to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting the growth of bacteria or killing them directly.
What are antibiotics?
(Including the medication's indication or additional notes within the RX directions is important to decrease risk of improper dosing)
This term refers to the initial higher dose of a medication given at the beginning of treatment to quickly achieve a therapeutic level in the bloodstream.
What is a loading dose?
(Read back prescription details when taking verbal orders to ensure accuracy;
Right Patient/rights medication/right dose)
Celebrex is often mistaken for this similarly named drug.
What is Celexa?
This medication, commonly prescribed for hypothyroidism, should be taken on an empty stomach, typically 30 minutes to an hour before breakfast, to ensure proper absorption.
What is levothyroxine?
(Levothyroxine is a narrow therapeutic index medication and has several manufactures and strengths. It is important to review resources to determine proper processing)
This type of formulation is a liquid preparation in which solid particles are dispersed throughout a liquid phase in which they are not soluble.
What is a suspension?
(Suspensions may have a shorter expiration date once mixed)
This class of medications is commonly used to lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase
What are statins?
(RPh; Review patient history for duplicate medications and check for notes and comments that may be included from prescriber)
This term describes exceeding the recommended amount a drug can be administered without causing harmful side effects.
What is "over max dose" (OMD)?
(RPH; Clarifying the intended dosage is another safety check in the dispensing process)
These letters use "Tall Man" lettering in glyburide.
What is BURIDE?
(This is used to distinguish glipiZIDE from glyBURIDE)
This commonly used injectable quick sig code should be avoided for Victoza
What is "PENQW"? (INJECT THE CONTENTS OF ONE PEN SUBCUTANEOUSLY WEEKLY AS DIRECTED)?
(Avoid this quick sig for pens with daily dosing or specific strength dosing)
This type of formulation is designed to dissolve in the intestines rather than the stomach to prevent drug degradation by gastric acid.
What is an enteric-coated tablet?
(Extra 100 points: Name an example of an enteric coated tablet)
This neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep, and is often targeted by antidepressant medications.
What is serotonin?
(Some medications many have two brand names e.g., Zyban and Wellbutrin are both brand names for Bupropion)
This strength of Alendronate is typically prescribed for use once weekly.
What is Alendronate 70mg?
(Alendronate is also available in other forms/strengths e.g. Alendronate 70mg effervescent tablet is another form)
This error occurs when a prescription is filled with the incorrect medication due to a mix-up in drug names that look or sound alike, such as "hydralazine" and "hydroxyzine."
What is a look-alike/sound-alike (LASA) error?
The UPD is processed for this amount, when RX instructions state; Use one to two sprays nasally, twice daily.
What is eight?
(When the RX instructions include a range, process the highest daily dose possible)