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Study Guide I
Pharmacy Law
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A tincture is a plant extract mixed with alcohol | true |
| Tincture of Opium is used to treat diarrhea | true |
| When measuring a liquid, it is important to read the graduated cylinder a the bottom of the meniscus | true |
| NASAIDs are good for treating mild to moderate pain because they are NOT addictive like narcotics | true |
| ALL benzodiazepines are C-IV | true |
| Redness is a sign of inflammation | true |
| When inflammation is prolonged it can lead to a disease called arthritis | true |
| The main difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines is that the first generation drugs caused more drowsiness | true |
| A licensed tech my call the doctor's office for a refill auth | true |
| Respiratory depression is a major side effect produced by a narcotic overdose | true |
| Only physicians use the Physicians' Desk Reference | false |
| A nationally certified tech is not required to complete any continuing education | false 20 units every 2 years |
| All techs should carry a Facts and Comparisons in their lab coat pocket | false...the book is too big |
| Which muscle relaxants is a DEA scheduled controlled substance | All benzo's including diazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam. Soma is also included. All C-IV |
| What patient should NOT take misoprostol (Cytotec), a drug sometimes used to counter gastric irritating effecgts of NSAIDs | pregnant women, my cause miscarriage |
| What causes gouty arthritis | high uric acid |
| What meds treat gouty arthritis | colchicine 0.6 mg, zyloprim 150 mg, 300 mg, NSAIDs ok...NO ASA |
| What can cause fatal poisonings in children | Iron, FeSO4 |
| How many members are currently on the CA State Board of Pharmacy | 13 |
| How many milliliters are contained in 1 pint | 473 exact 480 rounded |
| How long is a controlled substance scrip valid for | 6 months from the date written |
| Which agency is responsible for a drug recall | FDA |
| Convert 37 degrees Centigrade to Fahrenheit | 98.60 (normal body weight) |
| How many fluid oz's are in one pint | 473 mL exact, 480 mL rounded |
| How many grams are in one pound | 454 G |
| How many grams are contained in 1 kilogram | 1000 G |
| How many micrograms are contained in 1 milligram | 1000 mcg |
| How many milligrams are contained in 1 gram | 1000 mg |
| How many milligrams are contained in 1 grain | 60 mg |
| How many milliliters are contained in 1 oz | 30 mL |
| How many milliliters are contained in 1 gal | 3785 mL |
| How many milliliters are contained in 1 pint | 473 mL |
| How many ozs are contained in 1 pound | 16 oz |
| What is the correct temp (in Fahrenheit) for a pharmacy refrigerator | 36-46 degrees F (2 degree-8 degrees C) |
| What is the antidote for a Tylenol overdose | mucomyst |
| What is the antidote for a Coumadin overdose | vitamin K |
| What is the antidote for a Digoxin overdose | digabind |
| What is the antidote for a Valium overdose | romazacon |
| What is the antidote for a Heparin overdose | protamine sulfate |
| The pharm tech tranfer a scrip from CVS to Rite-Aid | illegal |
| The pharm clerk types a scrip label | legal |
| Dr. Jose Cruz writes a scrip for himself. The RX is for Lomotil. The pharmacy fills the scrip | illegal (cannot write a scrip for self that is a controlled substance) |
| A Pharm Tech processes a scrip for a refill on Percodan | illegal |
| The medicine Shoppe fills a scrip for Vicodin HP #28 for Vin Sculley. The RX is filled today. The RX was written on 06/15/12. | illegal |
| What med should be discontinued slowly | prednisone (it is a steroid) |
| What drug is used to protect the stomach when taking NSAIDs | misoprostol |
| What is NOT an effect of aspirin | antiulcer |
| If a patient cannot tolerate NSAID what med my they take | acetaminophen |
| Cocaine belongs to what category of controlled substances | C-II |
| An overdose of morphine would cause | respiratory depression |
| Which auxiliary label should be affixed to a scrip of Diphenhydramine elixir | may cause drowsiness |
| What is the max # of refills permitted for a Schedule III med | 5 refills |
| What can ONLY be performed by a pharmacist | accepting a verbal med order from a physician |
| To avoid typical side effects of NSAID | take with meals |
| What can be used to relieve symptoms of an allergic reaction | Diphenhydramine |
| Beta-adrenergics has what effect on the bronchial airways | dilates them |
| Federal law requires which of the following info to be documented on a daily basis | a log of controlled substances dispensed |
| Marinol is a | C-III |
| What agency is responsible for making sure a drug is properly labeled and does not cause a health hazard | FDA |
| Which federal legislation enacted in 1970 regulates the use and distribution of substances with high abuse potential | CSA |
| The Controlled Utliization Review & Evaluation System obligates pharmacies to report the distribution of | specific legend drugs on a monthly basis |
| How often must contolled substances be physically inventoried | once every 2 years |
| Drugs that increase the level of activity of the brain are | stimulants |
| Drugs that stimulate the CNS and aid in staying awake or restore mental alertness are | anorexants |
| Narcotics are used to | induce vomiting, treat diarrhea, suppress cough, relieve pain |
| The drug of choice in treating a benzo overdose are | flumazenil (Romazicon) |
| The drug of choice for treating a narcotic overdose is | narcan |
| Barbiturates are used as a | sedative/hypnotic, anit-convulsant |
| Benzo's are classied as | anti-convulsants (valium), anit-anxiety (xanax), muscle relaxants, sedative/hypnotic (dalmane, restoril) |
| What is NOT a sign of a narcotic overdose | dilated pupils |
| The 5 schedules for controlled substances were established on the basis of | efficacy, abuse potential, and medical use |
| Federal law requires that alll controlled substances dispensed bear the following statement on the label | Federal Law prohibts the transfer of this drug to another person |
| Which agency is responsible for regulating a blood pressure monitor | FDA |
| Which non-governmental agency is responsible for the accreditation of an institutional setting | JCAHO |
| The DEA regulates controlled substances by | production quotas, monitoring usuage, securing distribution |
| How old does a person have to be to sign for a narcotic | 18 |
| Abbrev for RIGHT eye | od |
| What does supp mean | suppository |
| The stamp 11159.2 means | Pt is terminally ill-fill RX |
| What drug info source would a tech use for info concerning the dosing of a newly marketed antihypertensive | facts and comparisons |
| what book lists only FDA-approved drugs | Physicians' Desk Reference |
| List of approved uses of medications | formulary |
| A patient has taken a drug but does not know what it is; the technician can use which reference book to find out what it is | Ident-A-Drug |
| Pharmacy journals have information about | new drugs, the future of pharmacy, legislative changes |
| What book provides package inserts from manufactrers | PDR |
| A major pharmacy technician assoc. that is run by techs for techs is the | NPTA |
| Info about a patient's med condition may be shared with | the patient and the patient's mother with written permission from patient |
| What types of pharmacies must comply with HIPAA | chain, hospital, independent, mail order |
| Which items should NOT be sent by pneumatic tube | chemo drug, controlled substances, really expensive items, the last of anything |
| What drugs are in our Adult Emergency Drug Tray | altropine, narcan (naloxone), epinephrine, lidocaine, calcium chloride, GlucaGen, adenocard |
| Which drugs treat migranes | imitrex, excedrin, amerge, maxalt |
| The 1906 Food and Drug Act was one of the first laws enacted to stop the sale of inaccurately labeled drugs | True |
| What 2 drugs are contained in Tylenol #3 | acetaminophen 300 mg/codeine 30 mg |
| When using aspirin to reduce fever in children (19 yrs old and younger) this incidence may increase | Reye's |
| About how many milligrams of codeine does it take to stop a cough | 10-15 mg |
| What is the strenght of Vicoden ES | 7.5 mg/750 mg |
| Diazapam is | a benzo, it a C-IV, avail in 2mg, 5mg, 10mg tabs, avail as a rectal gel and PO solution |
| What is the max adult daily dose for ibuprofen | 3200 mg |
| Bumex is 40 times stronger than | Lasix |
| When injected, a 30mg dose of which of the following NSAIDs is as effective as 12mg of morphine in relieving pain | toradol (5 days only) |
| What warning label should appear on a scrip for muscle relaxants | may cause drowiness and do not drink alcohol |
| Lanoxin is given through what routes | po and IV |
| Generic drug names ending with -olol are usually | for High Blood Pressure |
| The most common dose for NTG SL | 0.4 mg or 1/150 gr |
| What is the strenght of Soma | 250 mg and 350 mg |
| Tablet strenght for Lasix | 20mg, 40mg, 80mg |
| Beta blockers should have what auxiliary stickers | May cause drowiness or dizziness |
| The "holy book" of pharmacy | Facts and Comparison |
| What is NOT a property fo a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent | antihistamine |
| How many milliliters are contained in 1 pint | 473 mL |
| The patient Insert (PPI) must be included every time the scrip is dispensed for what drug product | Birth Control Pill |
| 2 muscle relaxants are DEA scheduled controlled substance | diazepam (Valium) carisoprodol (Soma) |
| Through the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938, the FDA had the authority to | approve or deny new drug, conduct inspections and ensure compliance |
| 3 true statements regarding schedule II drugs | they have the potential for severe psychological and physical dependence, they CANNOT be refilled, they CANNOT be refilled by phone except in the case of emergency |
| The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDC) of 1938 | created teh Food and Drug Admin (FDA) and required a new drug application (NDA) to filed before marketing of new drugs |
| The Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951 provided for the | refilling of scrips, dispensing of drugs over the counter, and taking verbal prescriptions |
| Required all narcotics to be labeled "Warning: May be habit forming" | Food Drug and Cosmetic Act |
| Ensures the safety and effectiveness of all new drugs on the market | Kefauver-Harris Amendment |
| Made the initial distinction between legend drugs and OTC drugs | Durham-Humphrey Amendment |
| Created the stair-step method for rating controlled substances | Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act |
| Requires that veterinarians must write a scrip for drugs to be used in animans | Prescription Drug Marketing Act |
| Required all manufacturers to put truthful info on the label before selling their drugs | Federal Food and Drug Act |
| Stiffened regulations on the abuse problems of anabolic steroids | Anaboic Steroids Control Act |
| Required opium to have a prescription | Harrison Narcotic Act |
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