Question | Answer |
Some examples of CII meds include: | hydromorphone
methadone
meperidone
oxycodone
fentanyl
morphine
opium
codeine
hydrocodone |
Poisonous substances must be labeled with: | complete name of poison
the word "POISON" boldly imprinted on label
place of business of the seller
proper directions of use |
PPI's MUST be supplied to patients receiving what medications? | oral contraceptives
estrogen
progestin
isotetinoin (accutane)
intrauterine devices ( IUD's)
inhalers |
Limitations of Pharmacy Technician duties: | -varies by state
cannot take verbal scripts
cannot give consultations
cannot take or transfer prescriptions |
Schedule IV medications | low potential for abuse |
requires all medication on the U.S market to be pure, safe, and effective | Kefauver-Harris Amendment |
product contains decomposed substance | adulterated |
What does activated Charcoal do? | absorbs and eliminates poison in the body
(not to be taking with Syrup of Ipecac as this will either not work or make the person vomit) |
OBRA requires counseling that must include: | name and description of medication
dosage form, dose, route of administration, and duration of therapy
special directions, precautions
side effects and ways to prevent
techniques for self-monitoring
storage
refill info
action to take if missed dose |
What does OSHA do? | ensures job safety and an injury reporting system for job related injuries or illnesses |
Class I drug recall: | exposure will cause extreme health hazards or death |
The Poison Prevention Packaging Act was enacted to | reduce accidental poisonings in children |
The Durham-Humphrey Amendment is also called the | prescription drug amendment |
Information on the PPI MUST include: | product description
indications for use
contraindications (when/ and what it interacts with)
warnings (extreme side-effects)
precautions (less sever side-effects)
Dose (how much and how often) |
DEA letters usually | start with A, B or M for residents
2nd letter is Drs initial to last name |
Some examples of CIII meds include: | products containing not more than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit --Tylenol 3 & 4, Suboxone |
Schedule I medications are | not accepted for medical use in the U.S
lack of accepted safety use under medical supervision, and a high potential for abuse |
According to the PPA, OTC meds must | be labeled "package not child resistant" of the package is not child-resistant. |
manufacturer name and place of business absent | mis-branding |
the label may be false or misleading | mis-branding |
Who enforces the Controlled Substances Act of 1970? And what do they do? | The DEA- regulates use and distributes drugs with high abuse potential and/or addiction into one of the five schedules |
A Poison Log must include: | date of sale
name and address of purchaser
name and quantity of poison dispensed
full name of dispenser |
The Poison Prevention Act requires pharmacies to | use child resistant containers |
product has been packaged under unsanitary conditions | adulterated |
Class II drug recall: | exposure may cause temporary health hazards |
What is the amendment that requires manufacturers to dispense medications with labels to the patient? | Kefauver-Harris Amendment |
PPI's are regulated by the FDA. What are these? | Patient Package Inserts |
CII and CIV scripts can be filled verbally with what exception? | A written script follows verbal. |
What is Syrup of Ipecac and how much should be ingested? | used in the emergency treatment of certain kinds of poisoning
15ml or 1 tablespoon |
CIII and CIV scripts cannot be filled more than ___ times in a ____ month period. | Five, Six (also CVs) |
Some examples of CV meds include: | Robitussin AC
Phenergan w/ codeine
Ezogabine
cough preparations containing note more than 200 mg of codeine per 100 ml or per 100 grams |
stock label fails to say "warning-may be habit forming" if med is habit forming | mis-branding |
The Occupational and Safety Act of 1970 gave rise to | OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
proper warning and directions are absent | mis-branding |
OSHA requires the pharmacy to | post the number to poison control
have a reference guide for toxicities
must have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any "hazardous materials" in pharmacy |
Schedule III medications | has a potential for abuse, less than CI and CII. May lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
Class III drug recall: | not likely to cause health hazards |
The function of OBRA: | directed toward pharmacists but require technician assistance
improves quality of drug therapy and saves healthcare costs
(requires pharmacists to give consultations) |
Some examples of CIV meds include: | Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Ativan, Restoril |
What are requirements for manufacturers as outlined by the Kefauver-Harris Amendment? | 1. requires manufacturers to register annually
2. be inspected every 2 years
3. report any drug interactions |
Which law made label requirements for OTC products? | FDA-Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act |
Can CII medications be refilled? | No, new prescription is required with every fill |
Every pharmacy must make a complete inventory of controlled substances every ___ years and kept on record for ___ years. | two, two |
Schedule II medications | have a high potential for abuse which may lead to sever psychological or physical dependence. |
Examples of medication exempt from the PPA include: | nitroglycerin sublingual (for chest pain)
betamethasone, mebendazole, methylprednisolone (<85 mg), oral contraceptives, pancrelipase, cholestyramine |
product has different strength or purity than whats indicated on label | adulterated |
OBRA is also known as the | Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990 |
Exceptions to the PPA | medical emergency meds
written requests from DRs or patients |
Schedule V medications | have a low potential for abuse, contain limited quantities of certain narcotics |
Is this DEA number valid? Why?
BB10066123 | Do math and answer. |
Drugs are recalled if | it was improperly made or labeled and causes severe adverse reactions |
When a drug is in the process of being made or discovered, this application must be filed with the FDA to prove efficacy and safety before becoming commercially available. | NDA- New Drug Application |
CV meds can be dispensed without script is state allows but this must | be recorded in the CV log. |
A DEA number contains how many letter and numbers? | Two letters, seven numbers |
Some examples of CI meds include: | crack
heroin
lysergic acid (LSD)
marijuana
peyote
methaqualone (Ecstasy) |