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What does the acronym DAW stand for in the context of prescriptions?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following medications would require a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider?
What is the primary difference between over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and prescription drugs?
What is the primary difference between over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and prescription drugs?
What is the purpose of the 'Signa' or 'Sig' section on a prescription?
What is the purpose of the 'Signa' or 'Sig' section on a prescription?
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.
