Medications
This is the generic name for Benadryl.
What is diphenhydramine
This abbreviation means “four times daily.”
What is QID
This type of hood is used for non‑hazardous sterile compounding.
What is a laminar airflow hood
This schedule includes medications with low abuse potential and accepted medical use, such as tramadol.
What is Schedule IV
This type of error occurs when the correct drug is given to the wrong patient.
What is a patient‑mix‑up error
This class of medications ends in “‑pril.”
What are ACE inhibitors
A prescription for 90 tablets taken 1 tablet TID will last this many days.
What is 30 days
This term describes medications that must be stored between 8–15°C (46–59°F).
What is cool storage
This act requires manufacturers to track and report serious adverse drug reactions.
What is the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS)
This organization publishes the “High‑Alert Medications” list.
What is ISMP
This is the brand name for warfarin.
What is Coumadin
Convert 2 tablespoons to milliliters.
What is 30 mL
This document is required for each hazardous drug and includes handling precautions.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
This form is required when a pharmacy wants to become a collector of controlled substances for disposal.
What is DEA Form 41 (for destruction approval)
This type of recall is issued when a drug may cause temporary or reversible health issues.
What is a Class II recall
This medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes and is often first‑line therapy.
What is metformin
A patient takes 7.5 mL every 8 hours. How many mL are needed for 10 days?
What is 225 mL
This type of inventory is performed when a pharmacy changes ownership.
What is a complete inventory
This law requires tamper‑resistant prescription pads for Medicaid prescriptions.
What is the Medicaid Tamper‑Resistant Prescription Law
This term describes a system that ensures medications are stored, handled, and dispensed safely.
What is quality assurance
This class of medications ends in “‑sartan” and treats hypertension.
What are ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers)?
A 500 mg/5 mL suspension is prescribed at 15 mL TID. How many mg per dose?
What is 1500 mg
This type of compounding involves preparing sterile IV solutions.
What is sterile compounding
This act requires pharmacies to verify the identity of purchasers of Schedule V OTC cough syrups.
What is the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act?
This process involves reviewing medication orders before dispensing to prevent errors.
What is prospective drug utilization review