Pharmacy Tech Study

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Prescriptions are valid only for ____ after being written

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1 year

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Controlled substances prescriptions can be valid for as little as ____

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3 days

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on the body of the script, you should find the following:

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name of drug prescribed, strength and dosage form of the drug, and quantity of drug to be dispensed

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In varifying DEA Numbers, top level prescribers are assigned the letter __ or __, while mid-level practitioners are given the letter __

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top A or B

Mid M

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Info to be placed onto prescription form at the time of acceptance includes:

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PT address and contact info, age or DOB, Allergies and current meds, medical conditions, method of payment/insurance coverage

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___- appetite loss

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anorexia

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___- a low platelets count in blood

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Thrombocytopenia

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___- irregular movements of left ventricles of the heart

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Ventricular arrhythmia

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What do Inotropic Agents treat?

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Congestive heart failure

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What do Antiarrhythmic agents treat?

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irregular heart rhythm (Arrhythmia)

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___- lung toxicity

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Pulmonary toxicity

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___-gum inflammation and bleeding

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Gingival hyperplasia

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___- lack of coordination of muscle movements

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Ataxia

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___- rapid involuntary movement of eyes that may be from side to side, up and down, or rotary

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Nystagmus

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___- chronic inflammatory disease of connective tissue

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S.L.E. (Systemic lupus Erythematosus)

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___- Abnormality in blood

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Blood dyscrasia

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___- slowing down in conduction velocity of heart

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AV node suppression

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___- reducing the force of muscle contraction of heart

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Negative inotropic effects

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What do beta blockers treat?

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they block beta-1 receptors in cardiac tissue - they reduce the o2 requirement of the heart by decreasing the heart rate and force of contraction of the heart associated with an exercise TREAT HYPERTENSION AND ANGINA

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Which patients should not use beta-blockers?

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CHF patients, Diabetic patients, and asthma patients.

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___- slowing down of heart rate

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bradycardia

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___- low blood glucose level

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hypoglycemia

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___- smooth muscles of the lungs

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bronchial muscles

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___- heart disorder with sharp pain in heart

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Angina

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What do centrally acting antihypertensive agents treat?

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hypertension

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___- in hemolytic anemia, due to premature destruction of RBCs, there is not enoughred blood cells in blood.

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Hemolytic anemia

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___- elevation of arterial blood pressure above the normal range

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Hypertension

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___- condition in which arterial blood pressure is abnormally low

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Hypotension

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What do Channel Blockers treat?

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Hypertension

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What do ACE inhibitors treat?

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Hypertension - they lower blood pressure by dilating veins.

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ACE II Receptor antagonists are used for ___

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Hypertension - these do not produce dry cough like ACE inhibitors do

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___- loss of taste

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Dysgeusia

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___- an elevated concentration of potassium in blood

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Hyperkalemia

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What do Vasodilators treat?

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causes dilation of blood vessels to treat hypertension

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___- refers to a heart rate that exceeds the normal range for a resting heartrate

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Tachycardia

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___- an excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissues

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Edema

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___- an excessive hair growth on the body

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Hypertrichosis

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___- is a problem with the nerves that carry info to and from the brain and spinal cord; can produce pain, loss of sensation and an inability to control muscles

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Peripheral neuritis

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What do Antiplatelet agents treat?

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They generally inhibit the aggregation of platelets and make blood thinner in order to reduce heart strokes

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___- a disorder in which there is an acute deficiency of granulocytes in blood

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Agranulocytosis

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What do coronary vasodilators treat?

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Agents of this class generally dilate the blood vessels of the heart, thereby help controlling hypertension and preventing angina

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What do Thrombolytic agents treat?

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help removing a blood clot that usually occurs after a heart stroke

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___- a hemorrhage within the skul

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Intracranial hemorrhage

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What do Diuretics treat?

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They increase the excretion of water from the body by reducing high blood pressure, swelling, and edema

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what do specific Alpha-1 blockers treat?

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Agents of this class generally dilate both veins and arteries by blocking alfa-1 adreno-receptors. They are indicted for the treatment of hypertension and BPH

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___- Extended release

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ER

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___- sudden loss of consciousness

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Syncope

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___- refers to an increas in a size of the prostate gland in the middle-aged and elderly men

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BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia)

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What are Antihyperlipidemic agents used for?

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to reduce an elevated blood cholesterol level

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___- deposition of cholesterol into the coronary artery

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Atherosclerosis

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___- disease of the muscles

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Myopathy

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___- the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder

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Cholelithiasis

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What are Tranquilizers used for?

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to treat anxiety, insomnia and seizure by producing sedation

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___- a type of receptor ligand or drug that does not provoke biological response itself upon binding to a receptor, but blocks or dampens agonist-mediated responses

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Receptor antagonist

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___- difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, or having non-refreshing sleep for at least 1 month

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insomnia

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___ feeling abnormally sleepy during the day

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Drowsiness

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All benzodiazepines are controlled drugs and classified as ____ controlled agents

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Schedule IV

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The max number of allowable refills for benzodiazepines are ___

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five

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A script for benzodiazepines should not be filled or refilled after ___ from the date it is issued

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six months

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What are antiepileptics used for?

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To treat seizures

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___ a chronic CNS disorder characterized by episodes of seizures

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Epilepsy

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Who regulates what goes on a prescription label?

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FDA

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___- Drug gets absorbed into the bloodstream

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absorption

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___- drug goes to where it is needed

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Distribution

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___- Drug is broken down by the liver

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Metabolism

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___- excretion from the body

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Elimination

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___- special coating over tablet to prevent the dissolution within the stomach - dissolve in the intestines only

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Enteric-coated tablets

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___- special coatin ghtat masks the objectionable odor or taste

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film-coated tablets

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___- cylindrical tablets for implantation just under the skin for continuous drug absorption

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pellets

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In an NDC, what do the three sets of numbers refer to?

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1st set refers to manufacturer (5 numbers), 2nd set refers to drug name and strength (4), and 3rd refers to package size (2)

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roman numeral for 1/2

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ss

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Roman numeral for 1

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I

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Roman numeral for 5

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V

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Roman numeral for 10

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X

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Roman numeral fo r50

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L

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Roman numeral for 100

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C

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Roman numeral for 500

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D

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Roman numeral for 1000

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M