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9 Cards in this Set
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- 3rd side (hint)
Facts and Comparisons (F&C) |
-Brand and generic names -250 color pictures of meds -Drug monograph (possible drug interaction) -Dosage calculation & list of manufacturer |
"the bible of pharmacy" |
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US Pharmacopeia with National Formularly (USP-NF) |
-Prescription and OTC medicines and other health care products sold in the US are required to follow the standards of USP-NF -USP also set standards for food ingredients and dietary supplements |
Official Reference Book |
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Physician Desk References (PDR) |
-FDA info -Poison Control info -Drug monograph -Color pictures include injectable |
Unofficial Reference Book |
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The Red Book |
-Suggested retailed price for meds -Info. on drugs, ex. which drug not to crush, alcohol free, sugar free etc. -List of herbs and remedies |
Updated annually |
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The Orange Book - OBC (Orange Book Code) |
-Use to find the bio-equivalent -Listing of approved drug products -Listing of discontinue drug |
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Ident-A-Drug |
-Description of size, color, and shape of tabs/caps -NDC info. |
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Injectable Drug Handbook |
-Compatibility of various agents given parenterally -Pharm Tech pocket size ref. book |
Most used in hospital setting |
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Prescription Processing 5 Steps |
1. Taking in the Rx 2. Translating the Rx 3. Entering info. in the computer system & printing labels 4. Filling Rx 5. Counseling patient. (Pharmacist only) |
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Auxillary Label (AL) |
-Labels that are attached to the container with specific instructions of info. pertaining to the medication. |
Contraceptives - Take as directed NSAID - Take with food or milk Narcotic - Do not drink alcohol. Alcohol may inscrease the effect of drug. Antibiotic - Take until gone (UG) Warfarin (Coumadin) - Do not take with ASA (Aspirin) |