first generation cephalosporin used to treat infections caused by bacteria including upper respiratory infections. brand is Keflex
cephalexin
pharmacy department is classified into three categories
professional
technical
support
route of administration for radiopharmaceuticals
injected, inhaled, or ingested
contains no living microorganisms
sterile product
med name
strength
lot number
expiration date
this drug class treats people who have been exposed to anthrax or certain types of plague
ciprofloxacin
another name for policies and procedures manual detailing how, when, and why things are done
standard operating procedures (SOP)
camera detects this type of ray and projects an image showing physiology of the target organ
gamma
these products bypasses the GI tract
parenteral
reasoning behind minimum label information
drug is maintained in a sanitary form
liquids and injectable drugs are more accurately measured
drug waste is dramatically reduced
patient billing more efficient with bar coded unit doses.
Klonopin is considered a schedule 4 drug and this is its drug class
benzodiazepine
not considered a point of entry system
COW (computers on wheels)
the amount of hours a technician needs for onsite training
500
this means any substance that causes fever
major purpose of a patient profile
provide pharmacy with ongoing review of patient's total drug therapy
monitor for drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, and duplicate therapies
amrix, fexmid, flexeril
in this system, drugs are purchased un bulk and multi-dose dosage forms
floor stock system
regulation for nuclear pharmacies are done by these organizations
state board of pharmacy
nuclear regulatory commission
this route of administration has a rapid effect and is diluted with blood
IV (intravenous)
not unit dose packaged due impractical or uneconomical reasons
ophthalmic drops
otic drops
ointments, creams, lotions
irrigating solutions
used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching watery eyes, or runny nose. brand is Zyrtec
cetirizine
an improvement over the floor stock system, but is an inefficient method of drug distribution because the pharmacy cannot properly monitor medication utilization
patient prescription system
equipment used to detect RAM
survey meter
dose calibrator
well counter
this route is injected into the joint
intra-articular
Reason for exceptions to Unit Dose Distribution
stability of a drug
volume of usage
Manufacturer availability
Federal Law regulations