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