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Pharmacy Terms and Medications Quiz

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What does the acronym DAW stand for in the context of prescriptions?

Dispense Alternate Formulation

Dispense As Warranted

Dispense as Written (correct)

Dispense According to Weight

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Schedule II drugs?

Can be refilled without a new prescription (correct)

Classified by the DEA

High potential for abuse

Includes opioids, oxycodone, morphine, and fentanyl

What is the primary purpose of HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act?

To standardize electronic health record systems

To protect individuals' medical information and ensure privacy and security of health data (correct)

To provide guidelines for the ethical treatment of patients

To regulate prescription drug pricing

Which of the following medications would require a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider?

Extemporaneous compounded medications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and prescription drugs?

OTC drugs can be purchased without a prescription, while prescription drugs require one Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Signa' or 'Sig' section on a prescription?

To provide instructions for the pharmacist on how to dispense the medication Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Extemporaneous Compounding

A medication prepared by a pharmacist following a specific prescription, not available OTC (over-the-counter).

Prescription Medications

Written order by a licensed healthcare provider for a pharmacy to give a specific medication or treatment to a patient.

Prescription Instructions

Signa (Sig) or DAW (Dispense as Written) instructs pharmacists to prescribe the specific brand written by the healthcare provider.

Controlled Substances

Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse, classified by the DEA (opioids, oxycodone, morphine, fentanyl).
These drugs cannot be refilled without a new prescription.

Privacy and Security

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law established in 1996.
HIPAA protects individuals' medical information and ensures the privacy and security of their health data.

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Test your knowledge of pharmacy terminology and different types of medications with this quiz! Learn about extemporaneous compounding, over-the-counter drugs, prescriptions, and more.