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Module 4
Section 8 Key terms and definitions
Question | Answer |
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What is the most important thing to consider when applying labels to the prescription containers? | the label is applied in a way that allows it to be completely visible to the patient. |
Which term describes products, such as metered dose inhalers, oral contraceptives, and suppositories, that are labeled in their original packages? | unit of use packaes |
Options for applying a label to a unit of use package if the container is too small for the label to fit? | turn the label before putting it on the container, package the bottle or two in it's original box or plastic bottle and label the box or vial. |
A complete label is applied to the original box containing a metered dose inhaler. What information should be included on the small label placed directly on the inhaler? | the pharmacy department's name, prescription number, patient's name, and prescribers name. |
Where are auxiliary labels placed? | directly on the prescription bottle or vial |
Auxiliary labels used with antibiotics would say? | "finish all of this medication until otherwise directed by prescriber." |
Auxiliary labels used with topical creams, ointments, and lotions would say? | "for external use only" |
Auxiliary labels used with certain pain medications and antihistamines would say? | "may cause drowsiness, alcohol may intensify tis effect. Use caution when operating a care or machinery." |
How do individual pharmacies supply information about a medications uses and potential side effects to patients? | by generating leaflets or sheets |
Who has the final responsibility for checking he accuracy of a prescription? | the pharmacist |