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What does the abbreviation OTC stand for?
What does the abbreviation OTC stand for?
What does the abbreviation DAW stand for?
What does the abbreviation DAW stand for?
Which of the following drugs are classified as Schedule II by the DEA?
Which of the following drugs are classified as Schedule II by the DEA?
What does the abbreviation HIPAA stand for?
What does the abbreviation HIPAA stand for?
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Which of the following statements about extemporaneous compounding is true?
Which of the following statements about extemporaneous compounding is true?
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What does the term 'Signa' refer to in the context of prescriptions?
What does the term 'Signa' refer to in the context of prescriptions?
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Study Notes
Medication Types
- Extemporaneous compounding: a medication prepared by a pharmacist following a specific prescription, not already available.
OTC Medications
- Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs: medications that can be purchased without a prescription for common health issues like headaches, cold, or allergies.
Prescription and Instructions
- Prescription: an order written by a licensed healthcare provider for a pharmacy to give a specific medication or treatment to a patient.
- Signa (Sig): instructions for pharmacists to prescribe the specific brand written by the healthcare provider.
- DAW (Dispense as Written): instructions for pharmacists to dispense the medication as written by the healthcare provider, without substitutions.
Controlled Substances
- Schedule II drugs: drugs with a high potential for abuse, classified by the DEA, including opioids, oxycodone, morphine, and fentanyl.
- Refill restrictions: Schedule II drugs cannot be refilled without a new prescription.
Healthcare Privacy
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): a federal law established in 1996 to protect individuals' medical information and ensure the privacy and security of their health data.
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Test your knowledge of pharmacy terminology by identifying the meanings of terms like extemporaneous compounding, OTC drugs, prescription, and signa (Sig). Learn about different aspects of medications and their preparation.
