17 Questions
What is the quantity of Methocarbamol dispensed for Rick Ottoman?
#2
What is the manufacturer of the Sumatriptan Succinate medication?
Mylan
Which of the following is a topic discussed in the Georgia Law Primer?
The role of pharmacists in patient care
What is the purpose of a DEA number?
To regulate controlled substances
What is the importance of auxiliary labels in community pharmacy?
To provide additional information to patients
Which of the following is a valid DEA number?
AD5426817
What is the sum of the 1st, 3rd, and 5th numbers in the DEA number?
15
What is the sum of the 2nd, 4th, and 6th numbers in the DEA number, multiplied by 2?
22
What is the last digit of the sum of the 1st, 3rd, and 5th numbers added to the sum of the 2nd, 4th, and 6th numbers multiplied by 2?
37
Which one of the following is NOT a type of pharmacy personnel mentioned in the text?
Cashier/Clerk
Which one of the following is the definition of a prescription drug order?
An order for a medication which is dispensed to the ultimate user but does not include an order for medication which is dispensed for immediate administration to the ultimate user
Which one of the following is a controlled substance?
A drug that requires a prescription drug order
Which one of the following practitioners has limitations on prescribing medications?
NP*—Nurse Assistant Practitioner
According to the text, what are the legal documentation elements required on a prescription label?
Pharmacist identifier, Prescription/Serial number, Date dispensed, Substitutions for Brand name products, Identity of dispensed product
According to the text, what are the requirements for a prescription drug order in Georgia?
Name and address of dispenser, Pharmacy name and address, Name of the patient, Prescription/serial number
According to the text, what information should be included on a prescription label for a generic substitution?
Drug Name Written for brand or generic, generic dispensed, generic name + manufacturer + “substituted for: brand name”, RPh ID = name or initials of the dispensing pharmacist
According to the text, what should a pharmacist do in case of an error or omission on a non-controlled prescription?
Contact the physician regarding the error
Study Notes
Pharmacy Practice and DEA Numbers
- Methocarbamol quantity dispensed for Rick Ottoman: not specified
- Sumatriptan Succinate medication manufacturer: not specified
Georgia Law Primer
- Topic discussed: pharmacy law and regulations in Georgia
DEA Number and Purpose
- Purpose of a DEA number: to identify and track controlled substances
- Valid DEA number: not specified (but can be calculated using a formula)
- Formula to calculate DEA number: sum of 1st, 3rd, and 5th numbers, and sum of 2nd, 4th, and 6th numbers multiplied by 2
- Last digit of the sum: check digit to verify authenticity
Pharmacy Personnel
- Types of pharmacy personnel mentioned: not specified (but one type is NOT mentioned)
- Non-mentioned type: not specified
Prescription Drug Orders
- Definition: a written or electronic order from a practitioner for a patient to receive a medication
- Practitioners with limitations on prescribing: not specified
- Controlled substance: not specified
Prescription Label Requirements
- Legal documentation elements required: not specified
- Requirements for a prescription drug order in Georgia: not specified
- Information for a generic substitution prescription label: not specified
- Error or omission on a non-controlled prescription: pharmacist should take corrective action
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