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PhTech Vocab 3
BRC Module 4 Vocab D-E
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the number of days that a prescription should last if a patient takes the medication according to directions | Days Supply (# days supply) |
| dentist | DMD (dental medical doctor) DDS (Doctor of dental surgery) |
| form used by pharmacy to destroy controlled substances | DEA Form 41 |
| form used by pharmacies in the event of theft of controlled substances | DEA Form 106 |
| form used by pharmacies to order Schedule II controlled substances. these forms are also used to transfer C-II controlled substances to other pharmacies or reverse distributors. | DEA Form 222 |
| a number assigned to a prescriber which documents his/her authority to prescribe controlled substances. Each pharmacy is also assigned one to document its authority to stock and dispense controlled substances. | DEA number |
| a form of patient cost sharing. The amount that must be incurred and paid by the patient during a specified period of time before benefits are paid by the insurance company. | Deductible |
| lower number on a blood pressure reading | Diastolic Blood Pressure |
| Substance added to dilute another substance | Diluent (Dilutant) |
| all pertinent information neccessary for an informed decision is made available to a patient | Disclosure |
| request made by a prescriber that the pharmacy dispense the brand name med, not a generic equivalent. some third party will reimburse pharmacies for multiple-source brand-name meds when prescribers insist on brand names. | Dispense as Written (DAW) |
| the portion of the 3rd party prescription reimbursement that is paid in addition to reimbursement to drug costs. Supposed to cover pharmacy's overhead & profit. Usually fixed = same for every prescription dispensed | Dispensing Fee |
| osteopath | DO (doctor of osteology) |
| the amount of medication taken at one time | Dose |
| podiatrist | DPM (doctor of podiatric medicine) |
| bottle designed to deliver a very small volume of med @ one time. may have droppers inside of cap or small opening that dispenses a drop at a time. | Dropper Bottle |
| federal agency that regulates manufacturing, distribution, prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances. | DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) |
| a procedure that is followed when the pharmacy computer system identifies a potential drug therapy problem such as a contraindication, drug interaction or non-compliance. | Drug-Disease Alert Procedure |
| a situtation in which the effect of one medication is changed by another medication that a patient is taking at the same time. Usually classified by their severity. | Drug Interaction |
| a process in which patterns of prescribing, dispensing and usage of prescription drugs monitored. May be prospective or retrospective. | DUR - Drug Utilization Review |
| 'durable' or long lasting medical devices or patient aids such as wheelchairs, walkers or hospital beds. | Durable Medical Equipment |
| the length of time a medication is taken | Duration |
| veterinarian | DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) |
| a dosage form containing mixtures of acids and sodium bicarbonate, plus active ingredients, such are dissolved in a glass of water which the patient drinks | Effervescent Tablet |
| the process of using a computer and modem to determine whether a third-party claim will be paid, and if so, the amount of payment the pharmacy can expect to receive | Electronic Claims Adjudication |
| clear hydroalcoholic liquid intended for oral use, often containing flavoring agents | Elixir |
| oil and water mixture which, in time, usually separates into an oil layer on top and a water layer on the bottom - must be shaken before use | Emulsion |
| tablet with a coating designed to allow it to pass through the stomach intact so that it dissolves in the intestines instead | Enteric-coated Tablet |
| medication that aids in digestion or reduces nausea | Enzyme |
| pulling merchandise forward to the edge of the shelf when restocking inventory | Facing the stock bottles |
| the cause of an illness | Etiology |
| sudden worsening of a condition, flare-up | Exacerbation |
| medication class used to reduce mucus production | Expectorant |
| shortness of breath | Dyspnea |
| hormone produced by the kidney that promotes RBC formation in the bone marrow and thus can contribute to HTN | Erythropoietin |
| possible side effect of ACE inhibitors and ARBs - increased potassium levels | Hyperkalemia |
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