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A drug that is used "off label" means?   the drug has never been approved  
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When answering the phone for a prescription refill, the following information is not necessary to be asked?   what time the patient expects to pick the medication up from the pharmacy  
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Drug forms that are manufactured for dissolving in the mouth are?   buccal and transmucosal tablets  
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Prescriptions of medications other than schedule II controlled substances may be?   written, verbally transmitted by the medical office, and electronically transferred  
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What is not recognized as a general grouping route of administration of medication?   transdermal  
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To assist the elderly with compliance?   medication should be given at a convenient time, medication should be given in a convenient form, and the reason for prescribed medications should be explained  
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Gelatinous containers holding powders?   capsules  
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If an allied health professional is not familiar with a medication where can they find the information for that drug?   PDR and product information inserts  
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Factors that affect doses of medications in geriatric patients are?   state of hydration, electrolyte balance, organ function, ability to comply with orders socially and economically  
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Medications considered relatively safe in pregnancy are found in?   FDA category A  
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Drugs that are marked by R are?   trade name drugs  
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The name that is owned by the manufacturer includes all except the?   generic name  
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Variables that affect drug dosage and action?   patient size, diet and gender  
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Geriatric patients may have unexpected reactions to medications because of?   polypharmacy, dentition and slowed gastric mobility  
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What should be included in a medication order?   Date, patients name, medication name, dosage, route of administration, and time or frequency of administration  
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Pregnancy category A   Remote risk  
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Pregnancy category B   slightly more risk  
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Pregnancy category C   greater risk  
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Pregnancy category D   proven risk of fetal harm, but indication for use may be present  
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Pregnancy category X   proven fetal risk, no indication for use  
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What leads to polypharmcy   OTC & legend drugs  
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Parts of a prescription   Physician Information, Patient Heading, Superscription, Inscription, Signa, Subscription, Physicians signature, Refill line, DEA #  
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What color ink must be used for filling out prescriptions?   blue or black ink  
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Drug forms and drug delivery systems   solid, semisolid, liquid, gas  
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Oral medication forms   solid, liquid, powder  
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