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auxiliary labels = labels regarding specific warnings, foods or medications to avoid, potential side effects, and other cautionary interactions; placed on the prescription container DAW = mechanism by which a prescriber indicates that only the brand product, and not an equivalent generic, must be dispensed days supply = the calculated length of time a prescription is expected to last when taken as directed DUR warning = an alert or message generated by the pharmacy or insurance company computer system notifying the pharmacist of a potential drug safety or payment concern
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extemporaneous compounding = the on-demand preparation of a drug product according to a physician's prescription, formula, or recipe formulary = a list of drugs approved by the insurance provider (community setting) or formulary committee (hospital setting) high alert medications = medications that are known to cause significant harm if an error is made OTC drugs = medications that do not require a prescription but may be filled with a prescription
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prescription = an instruction from a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be issued a drug or device Schedule II Drugs = drugs that have been shown to be subject to abuse and require special handling signa = the directions for use and route of administration to be printed on the prescription label unit dose package = a package containing a single dose of a medication
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A prescription may be legally written by
A prescription may be legally written by
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Medication orders in institutional settings may
Medication orders in institutional settings may
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The directions on a prescription medication are: i gtt ou hs. This medication is
The directions on a prescription medication are: i gtt ou hs. This medication is
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The unique identifying number of a drug is the
The unique identifying number of a drug is the
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Dispense As Written means
Dispense As Written means
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All of the following duties may be performed by a pharmacy technician except
All of the following duties may be performed by a pharmacy technician except
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The two drug names Accupril 40 mg and Accutane 40 mg exemplify
The two drug names Accupril 40 mg and Accutane 40 mg exemplify
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For the prescription: Glucophage XR 500 mg, ii bid x 90 days, how many tablets are dispensed?
For the prescription: Glucophage XR 500 mg, ii bid x 90 days, how many tablets are dispensed?
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Cefzil 125 mg/5mL
Sig: i tsp bid x10d
qs
The medication should be taken
Cefzil 125 mg/5mL Sig: i tsp bid x10d qs
The medication should be taken
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Cefzil 125 mg/5mL
Sig: i tsp bid x10d
qs
The amount of medication to be dispensed is
Cefzil 125 mg/5mL Sig: i tsp bid x10d qs
The amount of medication to be dispensed is
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For the prescription ProAir HFA #1, sig: ii puff q 6h prn, there are 200 doses in one inhaler. the days supply would be
For the prescription ProAir HFA #1, sig: ii puff q 6h prn, there are 200 doses in one inhaler. the days supply would be
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The directions on a prescription read " 1 tbsp qid, ac and hs." The quantity to be dispensed for a30 day supply is
The directions on a prescription read " 1 tbsp qid, ac and hs." The quantity to be dispensed for a30 day supply is
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Directions for use should start with a/an
Directions for use should start with a/an
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Tall man lettering is used to
Tall man lettering is used to
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To clarify a prescription dose strength
To clarify a prescription dose strength
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A patient package insert should be provided with which of the following types of medications?
A patient package insert should be provided with which of the following types of medications?
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Which of the following is not a precaution for a patient when taking medications
Which of the following is not a precaution for a patient when taking medications
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Since ibuprofen may be purchased without a prescription, who may counsel a patient on its use?
Since ibuprofen may be purchased without a prescription, who may counsel a patient on its use?
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Drug interaction questions must be answered by
Drug interaction questions must be answered by
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For the prescription "methotrexate 2.5 mg tab vi po q week #24" the days supply is
For the prescription "methotrexate 2.5 mg tab vi po q week #24" the days supply is
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When the directions for a prescription are unclear, the pharmacy technician should
When the directions for a prescription are unclear, the pharmacy technician should
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Which of the following may be performed only by the pharmacist?
Which of the following may be performed only by the pharmacist?
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Counseling, as required by OBRA'90, is provided by
Counseling, as required by OBRA'90, is provided by
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You receive a prescription for #6 azithromycin 250 mg with the following directions: ii tab stat then i tab daily. How many days will this prescription last?
You receive a prescription for #6 azithromycin 250 mg with the following directions: ii tab stat then i tab daily. How many days will this prescription last?
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A prescription is written for amoxicillin 250 mg/ 5 mL. If the patient is to take 500 mg three times a day for ten days, what quantity should be dispensed?
A prescription is written for amoxicillin 250 mg/ 5 mL. If the patient is to take 500 mg three times a day for ten days, what quantity should be dispensed?
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A prescription is filled for warfarin 2 mg tablets with the following directions: Take 2 mg once daily on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Take 1 mg once daily on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. How long will 60 2 mg tablets last?
A prescription is filled for warfarin 2 mg tablets with the following directions: Take 2 mg once daily on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Take 1 mg once daily on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. How long will 60 2 mg tablets last?
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In addition to the primary prescribers, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants are allowed to write prescription in some states
In addition to the primary prescribers, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants are allowed to write prescription in some states
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In hospitals, both the pharmacy and nursing unit have a copy of the medication order
In hospitals, both the pharmacy and nursing unit have a copy of the medication order
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Rules and regulations for dispensing prescriptions for hospital inpatients are the same as for community pharmacies
Rules and regulations for dispensing prescriptions for hospital inpatients are the same as for community pharmacies
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In institutional settings, nursing staff generally administer medications to patients
In institutional settings, nursing staff generally administer medications to patients
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Pharmacy technicians do not need to look for signs of fraud, waste, or abuse
Pharmacy technicians do not need to look for signs of fraud, waste, or abuse
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Counseling patients on the use of OTC medications should be done by the pharmacist
Counseling patients on the use of OTC medications should be done by the pharmacist
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One of the primary purposes of the prescription label is to provide the patient with clear instructions on how to take the medication
One of the primary purposes of the prescription label is to provide the patient with clear instructions on how to take the medication
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Unit dose packaging is never used in institutional pharmacy
Unit dose packaging is never used in institutional pharmacy
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Label directions always start with a noun
Label directions always start with a noun
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A DEA number is required on all prescriptions
A DEA number is required on all prescriptions
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When a hospital patient has been taking a drug at home that is not in the hospital formulary, the ________ plays a key role in helping the physician identify the most appropriate equivalent for that drug.
When a hospital patient has been taking a drug at home that is not in the hospital formulary, the ________ plays a key role in helping the physician identify the most appropriate equivalent for that drug.
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An alert or message generated by the pharmacy or insurance company computer system notifying the pharmacist of a potential drug safety or payment concern.
An alert or message generated by the pharmacy or insurance company computer system notifying the pharmacist of a potential drug safety or payment concern.
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The _______ uses abbreviations to communicate essential information such as the dosage form, dosage regimen, and route of administration
The _______ uses abbreviations to communicate essential information such as the dosage form, dosage regimen, and route of administration
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When a prescription is written for a medication that is not commercially available the medication can be prepared by mixing the ingredients required and this is called
When a prescription is written for a medication that is not commercially available the medication can be prepared by mixing the ingredients required and this is called
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If a new prescription has been prepared by a pharmacy technician, the final check is done by the
If a new prescription has been prepared by a pharmacy technician, the final check is done by the
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An example of an OTC medication that was previously available by prescription only
An example of an OTC medication that was previously available by prescription only
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The DEA Number is required on prescriptions for
The DEA Number is required on prescriptions for
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An example of a high-alert medication:
An example of a high-alert medication:
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The NPI was mandated by
The NPI was mandated by
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The number of identity checks that are recommended to determine if you are dispensing the right prescription to the right patient
The number of identity checks that are recommended to determine if you are dispensing the right prescription to the right patient
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When the Sig contains t.i.d., the medication should be taken ______ times a day.
When the Sig contains t.i.d., the medication should be taken ______ times a day.
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Antibiotic suspensions that are reconstituted in-house are typically stable for _______ days
Antibiotic suspensions that are reconstituted in-house are typically stable for _______ days
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A package containing a single dose of a medication
A package containing a single dose of a medication
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Directions should start with a
Directions should start with a
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For the prescription: Bactrim DS #20 i b.i.d. NR, how many days should the prescription last
For the prescription: Bactrim DS #20 i b.i.d. NR, how many days should the prescription last
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