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36 Cards in this Set

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Apothecary
Latin term for pharmacist, also a place were drugs are sold
Clinical Pharmacist
Pharmacist who monitors patient medications in inpatient and some retail settinngs
Formulary
A list of preferred drugs to be stocked by the pharmacy; also a list of drugs covered by an insurance company.
Inpatient Pharmacy
A pharmacy in a hospital or institutional setting
Opioid
A synthetic analgesic that is similar to opium
Opium
An analgesic that is made from teh poppy plant
Outpatient pharmacy
Pharmacies that serve patients in their communities (not inpatient)
Adulteration
Mishandeling of medication that can lead to contamination and cause injury or illness to the consumer
Board of Pharmacy
State board that regulates pharmaceutical practice
Controlled Substance
Any substance that is similar to the structures of drugs in schedule I or II, primary stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens
DEA
Federal Agency with the Department of Justice that enforces the laws against the misuse of controlled substances
Drug Facts and Comparisons
Referece book found in all pharmacies containing detailed information on all medications
FDA
Federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that regulates the manufacturing and safeguard of medications
HIPAA 1996
Federal act for protecting patient's rights
Legend Drug
Drug that requires a prescription for dispensing
Misbranding
Deceptive or misleading labeling of a product that may lead the consumer to believe that the product will cure an illness.
Monograph
Medication information sheet provided by the manufacturer that includes side effects, dosage forms, indications, and other important information
Narcotic
A drug that in moderate doses dulls the senses and relieves pain and induces profound sleep, but in excessive doses causes stupor, coma, or convulsions
OTC Meds
Without a prescription, non-Legend
PTCB
National board for the certification of Pharmacy Techs
Physician's Desk Reference
Reference book of medications
1906 Federal Food and Drug Act
One of the first laws inacted to stop the sale of inaccurately labeled drugs, not very effective.
1914 Harrison Narcotic Act
Individuals no longer able to get opium without a prescription, prescriptions harder to get. Result of number of opium addicts in US
1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Expanded 1906 act to include cosmetics; prohibits the misbranding and adulteration of medication and cosmetics; provides legal authority for FDA; requires habit-forming warning on controlled substances; requires medications include patient inserts with usage directinos
1951 Durham-Humphrey Amendment
Requires prescription-only labels on drugs, made initial distinction between legend and non-legend drugs
1962 Kefauver-Harris Amendments
Put the burden on drug companies to ensure safety of drugs
1970 Comprehensive Drug Prevention and Control Act
Established the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Creates drug schedule and documentation requirements
1970 Poison Prevention Packaging Act
Requires childproof caps on all medications, Legend and non-legend, unless requested by physician, patient, or for use in hospital
1983 Orphan Drug Act
Loosened testing requirements for drugs developed for patients with rare diseases to encourage their development.
1987 Prescription Drug Marketing Act
Requires veterinarians to write prescriptions for substances that are considered controlled
1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Requires counseling from pharmacist be offered to all patients. Pharmacist can be fined for non-compliance
HIPAA 1996
Protects patient's confidential medical information and requires signed release and consent forms
2005 Combat Meth Control Act
Places restrictions on pheudoephedrine, must be sold and dispensed by pharmacist of tech, no more than 9g in a 30 day period
Drugs Requiring Additional Information
Estrogens
Injectable Contraceptives
Intrauterine Devices
Oral Contraceptives
Progestational Drugs
Retinoids
teratogenictiy
genetic harm
The only medication that does not have a dosage limit for dispensing without a child-proof cap
Nitroglycerin