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P&P
Preparing & Dispensing Prescriptions
| ADM | Automated Dispensing Machine |
| Automated Dispensing Machines are used in: | patient care settings, such as hospital nursing units and long-term care facilities, to streamline medication administration, improve accuracy, and enhance overall efficiency |
| ADM's are also called: | unit-based cabinets, automated medication delivery systems, and automated dispensing cabinets |
| teratogen | an agent that can disturb the development of an embryo or fetus. Teratogenic medications have the potential to cause birth defects |
| common teratogenic medications include | isotretinoin, finasteride, and dutasteride, which can be absorbed through the skin. (pregnant people should also avoid thalidomide, methotrexate, and any chemotherapy or antineoplastic agent |
| The most common medications to cause allergic reactions: | penicillin- and sulfa-containing medications, such as sulfamethoxazole and sulfasalazine |
| Prescription vials are typically used | for tablets and capsules. |
| Vials are measured | drams |
| Smaller vials | 6 or 8 drams |
| Larger vials | 40 or 60 drams, |
| blister pack is | not childproof. |
| Medication guides | paper handouts that the FDA requires be given to patients taking certain types of medications |
| Some of the most common medication classes that require medication guides include: | NSAIDs, antidepressants, ADHD/ADD medications, insomnia medications, long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), and products containing isotretinoin. |
| Patient Package Inserts: | a more specific document that accompanies prescription medications, providing comprehensive information beyond what is typically included on the prescription label. |
| PPI inserts ensure: | that patients receive essential details about that medication's use, potential adverse effects, interactions, and proper administration. |
| REMS | Risk Evaluation and Mitigation stratiges |
| "Take with food" | NSAIDS |
| "Do not take aspirin unless prescribed" | Warfarin |
| "Do not drink alcohol" | Narcotic |
| "Take until gone" | All Antibiotics |
| "Take as directed" | Contraceptives |