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1
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Capture error

A

Error that occurs when a more practiced behavior automatically takes the place of a less familiar, intended one. Focus on a task is diverted elsewhere.

2
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Assumption error

A

Error that occurs when an essential piece of info cannot be verified.

3
Q

Selection error

A

Error that occurs when two or more options exist and the wrong option is chosen.

4
Q

Wrong dose error

A

Error that occurs when a dose is either above or below the correct amount by more than 5%

5
Q

Wrong time error

A

Error that occurs when any drug is given 30 minutes or more before or after it was ordered to be administered, up to the time of the next dose.

6
Q

Extra dose error

A

Error that occurs when a patient receives more doses than were prescribed by the physician.

7
Q

ac

A

before meals

8
Q

am

A

morning

9
Q

bid

A

twice a day

10
Q

c

A

with

11
Q

cap

A

capsule

12
Q

DAW

A

dispense as written

13
Q

D/C

A

discontinue

14
Q

g

A

gram

15
Q

gr

A

grain

16
Q

gtt

A

drop

17
Q

h or hr

A

hour

18
Q

IM

A

intramuscular

19
Q

IV

A

intravenously

20
Q

L

A

liter

21
Q

mcg

A

microgram

22
Q

mEq

A

milliequivalent

23
Q

mL

A

milliliter

24
Q

NKA

A

no known allergy

25
Q

NKDA

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no known drug allergy

26
Q

npo

A

nothing by mouth

27
Q

pc

A

after meals

28
Q

po

A

by mouth

29
Q

prn

A

as needed

30
Q

q

A

every

31
Q

qh

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every hour

32
Q

q2h

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every 2 hours

33
Q

qid

A

four times a day

34
Q

qs or qsad

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a sufficient quantity

35
Q

stat

A

immediately

36
Q

tab

A

tablet

37
Q

tid

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three times a day

38
Q

ud

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as directed

39
Q

wk

A

week

40
Q

ad

A

right ear

41
Q

as

A

left ear

42
Q

au

A

both ears

43
Q

od

A

right eye

44
Q

os

A

left eye

45
Q

ou

A

both eyes

46
Q

syr

A

syrup

47
Q

supp

A

suppository

48
Q

aq

A

water

49
Q

parts of a label

A

brand name, generic name, dosage form, strength, package size, expiration dates, NDC, legend label, manufacturer, special storage requirements.

50
Q

Oral

A

tablet, capsule, powder, effervescent salt, liquid

51
Q

transmucosal

A

sublingual, buccal, ophtalmic, otic, nasal spray, suppositories

52
Q

topical

A

ointment, cream

53
Q

Inhalation

A

aerosol, solutions, micronized powders

54
Q

Parenteral

A

IV, IM, subcutaneous, ID

55
Q

Drug Delivery Systems

A

Delayed-release, extended release, matrix-controlled, osmotic pressure release, targeted drug, transdermal patch.

56
Q

5 Rights

A

Right patient, right drug, right strength, right route, right time

57
Q

Orange book

A

book used to determine drug equivalents

58
Q

Drug Facts and Comparisons

A

reference book of clinical information for both prescription and OTC products

59
Q

Red Book

A

book used in pharmacy practice and administration; is an all-purpose compendium of product and pricing info for Rx, OTC, and medical supplies.

60
Q

Physicians Desk Reference

A

compilation of manufacturers’ prescribing information on prescription drugs

61
Q

HIPPA

A

law ensuring confidentiality of patient medical records including prescriptions.

62
Q

Functions of a technician

A
  • meet and greet patients
  • enter patient and prescription info into database
  • assist in filling, labeling, and recording Rx’s
  • operate cash register
  • stock and inventory
  • billing and resolving online insurance claims.
63
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NDC number

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  • first section = 4-5# indicating manufacturer or distributor
  • second section= 3-4# identifying drug and dosage form
  • third section = 1-2# indicating packaging size and type
64
Q

Semmelweis

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handwashing with chlorinated lime water in maternity wards reduced death

65
Q

Lister

A

introduced antiseptics into surgery with his use of carbolic acid for cleansing instruments

66
Q

Ehrlich

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introduced arsphenamine to treat syphilis. first chemical agent used to treat an infectious disease.

67
Q

Banting and Best

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Extracted insulin from the pancreas to treat diabetes.

68
Q

Domagk

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invented first antibiotic sulfa drug Protosil

69
Q

Fleming

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discovered penicillin

70
Q

Black box warning

A

warning statement on the PPI and patient medication guide indicating possibility of serious or life-threatening adverse reactions

71
Q

Product package insert (PPI)

A

information resource that is provided by manufacturers for the pharmacist and pharmacy technician, and not for the patient.

72
Q

FDA approval process

A
  1. Preclinical research - synthesis and purification, animal testing, institutional review board. Submit INDA
  2. Clinical studies - 3 phases, NDA submitted
  3. NDA review - review decision is made and approval is granted or rejected
73
Q

FDA regulations

A

drug approval process, generic drug substitution, patient counseling, and adverse reaction reporting systems.

74
Q

Hepatitis B

A

birth, 1-2 months, 6-18 months

75
Q

Rotavirus

A

2, 4, 6 months

76
Q

Diphtheria, tetanus, pertusis

A

2, 4, 6, 15-18 months, 4-6 years

77
Q

Haemophilus influenzae type b

A

2, 4, 6, 12-15 months

78
Q

Pneumococcal

A

2, 4, 6, 12-15 months, 2-6 years

79
Q

Inactivated Poliovirus

A

2, 4 months, 6-18 months, 4-6 years

80
Q

Influenza

A

yearly starting at 6 months

81
Q

Measles, mumps, rubella

A

12-15 months, 4-6 years

82
Q

Varicella

A

12-15 months, 4-6 years

83
Q

Hepatitis A

A

12-23 months 1 dose, 2-6 years series

84
Q

Meningococcal

A

9 months - 6 years

85
Q

Things on an Rx

A
Full name of patient
date
drug name
dosage 
route of administration
 amount of drug
generics permitted
# of refills signature of prescriber
DEA if needed
86
Q

Jonas Salk

A

Discovered the polio vaccine

87
Q

Zero-order

A

fixed quantity is eliminated per unit time

88
Q

first-order

A

constant fraction of remaining drug is eliminate per unit time.

89
Q

Drug tolerance

A

condition where the body adapts to a drug so that higher doses are needed to produce the same therapeutic effect

90
Q

psychological dependence

A

condition where a patient takes a drug on a regular basis because it produces a sense of well-being.

91
Q

Physical dependence

A

taking a drug continuously so that when the medication is stopped, physical withdrawal symptoms occur.

92
Q

addiction

A

compulsive and uncontrollable use of controlled substances