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RetailPharmacy Final
Retail Pharmacy Final Exam Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Third Party | -someone other than the healthcare provider or patient, responsible for paying for medication costs -insurance |
| Deductible | -designated amount that must be payed by the patient before the insurance kicks in -annually |
| Co-Insurance | -patient pays a percentage -insurance pays a percentage |
| Dual Copay | -one flat fee for generics -one flat fee for brand names |
| Perpetual Inventory | -method for accounting for all schedule 2 drugs -tablet by tablet basis/whatever the dosage form is |
| Just-In Time Inventory | -inventory that you order and it arrives just in time for when you need it |
| Par Level Inventory | -amounts the pharmacy set on items for reordering |
| Point of Sale | -software used to process sales and payments |
| Expectorant | -breaks up mucus -Musinex |
| Troche | -lozenge (dissolves in the mouth) -dosage form |
| Buccal | -type of route -dissolved between the cheek and the gum -absorbed through blood vessels in the cheek |
| Subingual | -type of route -dissolved under the tongue -absorbed through blood vessels under the tongue |
| Subcutaneous | -injection just below the skin into the subcutaneous layer |
| Intravenous | -receive medication through a vein |
| Intramuscular | -injecting into a muscle |
| Otic | -refers to the ears |
| Ocular | -refers to the eyes |
| Med Watch | -medication errors reporting program -for anyone to report adverse drug events |
| iPledge | -REMs program for Accutane -purpose: to prevent fetal exposure, to educate patients about the risk of the drug, to ensure patients know how to use/take it safely |
| MedMarx | -medication errors reporting program -specifically for healthcare professionals -specific to an institution |
| VAERS | -to report adverse effects that happen with vaccines/immunizations |
| REMS | -risk evaluation and mitigation strategies -mandated by FDA for drugs that are high risk -to ensure the benefits of the drug outweigh the risks |
| Imodium For? | -diarrhea |
| Lotrimin For? | -athlete's foot |
| Prevacid For? | -heartburn (proton pump inhibitor) |
| Dramamine For? | -motion sickness |
| Abreva For? | -cold sores |
| Metamucil For? | -constipation |
| Monistat For? | -vaginal yeast infection |
| Preparation H For? | -hemorrhoids |
| Motrin/Advil Generic? | -ibuprofen |
| Benadryl Generic? | -diphenhydramine |
| Tylenol Generic? | -acetaminophen |
| Imodium Generic? | -loperamide |
| Sudafed Generic? | -pseudoephedrine |
| Day Supply | -take the total quantity that is being dispensed to the patient and divide it by how much they are taking in 1 day (the max amount) |
| Quantity to Dispense | -ex: i cap po tid X 7 days = 21 capsules |
| Converting Decimals and Percents | -decimal --> percent = x100 -percent --> decimal = /100 |
| Military Time | -0100 - 2400 -1600?? --> -1200 = 4:00 pm. |
| Temperature Conversions Celsius --> Fahrenheit | F = (C x 1.8) + 32 |
| Roman Numerals | -only subtract powers of 10 (I, X, C, NOT V, L) -only subtract ONE number from another -don't subtract a number from one that is more than 10 times greater |
| Converting Pounds to Kilograms | -multiply or divide by 2.2 |
| DEA Number Validity | -1: 1st letter = A, B, F, G, 2nd letter = matches 1st letter of doctor's last name -2: add 1st, 3rd, 5th digits -3: add 2nd, 4th, 6th digits -4: multiply step 3 by 2 -5 add step 2 and step 4, last digit should match last digit of the DEA number |
| Ratio and Proportion | -numerators must be the same unit of measurement -denominators must be the same unit of measurement -cross multiply and divide -1 space is always X |
| Converting Units | Weight: KG - G - Mg - Mcg Volume: kL - L - mL - mcL -move 3 decimal spaces right/left |
| Business Math (Discounts, Markup) | Markup: add per product Discount: subtract |
| Tall Man Lettering | -larger/bolder letting to distinguish drugs that either look/sound alike |
| DEA Forms | -DEA 222: ordering C-II drugs -DEA 106: theft or loss of C-II drugs |
| Drug Recall Classes | -1: most serious -2 -3: least serious |
| Drug Recall Information Needed | -one of the most important is the lot number (indicates the batch) |
| DME | -durable medical medial equipment (reusable) -ex: nebulizer, walker, crutches, commode |
| Restrictions on Purchasing Sudafed | -3.6 grams in one day -9 grams in 30 days |
| Insurance "Person Codes" | -card holder: 01 -spouse: 02 -oldest child: 03 -next child: 04, 05, etc. |
| Parts of Medicare Coverage | -type of insurance -part A: hospital stays -part B: doctors visits, DME, flu and pneumonia vaccine -part D: prescriptions |
| NDC Numbers | -unique code that helps identify the product -(5)_____ - (4)____ - (2) __ -manufacturer, drug, package size |
| Drug Studies and Phases | -4 phases -1: testing the safety of the drug -2: test it on people who have the condition -3: test safety and effectiveness -4: in the real world, monitoring the safety of the drug |
| Roles and Responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician and of a Pharmacist | -Pharmacist: council patient, final check of prescriptions, do transfers -Pharmacy Technician: everything else |
| Controlled Substance Laws (Refills and Storage etc) | -C-II: good for 30 days from date written, no refills allowed -C-III and C-IV: good for 6 months from date written, maximum of 5 refills -C-V: good for 1 year from date written, can have PRN refills |
| PPI | -product package insert |
| Types of Medications That Require PPI | -required for products that contain estrogen -can cause cardiovascular disorder, breast cancer, dementia |
| Roman Numeral I = | 1 |
| Roman Numeral V = | 5 |
| Roman Numeral X = | 10 |
| Roman Numeral L = | 50 |
| Roman Numeral C = | 100 |
| Roman Numeral D = | 500 |
| Roman Numeral M = | 1,000 |
| Temperature Conversions Fahrenheit --> Celsius | C= (F-32) / 1.8 |
| 1 tsp = | 5 mL |
| 1 tbsp = | 15 mL |
| 1 fl. oz. = | 30 mL |
| 1 cup = | 240 mL |
| 1 pt = | 480 mL |
| 1 qt = | 960 mL |
| 1 gal = | 3,840 mL |
| 1 oz = | 30 g |
| 1 kg = | 2.2 lbs |
| 1 lb = | 454 g |
| 100 u = | 1 mL |
| 1 gr (grain) = | 60 or 65 mg |
| NS (normal saline) = | 0.9% |
| Sigs/Abbreviations SR = | sustained release |
| Sigs/Abbreviations LA = | long acting |
| Sigs/Abbreviations ER or XR = | extended release |
| Sigs/Abbreviations pr = | rectally |
| Sigs/Abbreviations sl = | sublingual |
| Sigs/Abbreviations as = | left ear |
| Sigs/Abbreviations ad = | right ear |
| Sigs/Abbreviations au = | both ears |
| Sigs/Abbreviations ophth = | ophthalmic (eye) |
| Sigs/Abbreviations os = | left eye |
| Sigs/Abbreviations od = | right eye |
| Sigs/Abbreviations ou = | both eyes |
| Sigs/Abbreviations p = | after |
| Sigs/Abbreviations a = | before |
| Sigs/Abbreviations pc = | after meals |
| Sigs/Abbreviations ac = | before meals |
| Sigs/Abbreviations qs = | quantity sufficient |
| Sigs/Abbreviations ss = | 1/2 |
| Sigs/Abbreviations dc = | discontinue |
| Sigs/Abbreviations sob = | shortness of breath |
| Sigs/Abbreviations ha = | headache |
| Sigs/Abbreviations c = | with |
| Sigs/Abbreviations ud, uad = | use as directed |
| Sigs/Abbreviations dx = | diagnosis |
| Sigs/Abbreviations asa = | aspirin |
| Sigs/Abbreviations hctz = | hydrochlorothiazide |
| Sigs/Abbreviations tpn = | total parental nutrition |
| Sigs/Abbreviations d5w = | detrose 5% in water |
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