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59 Cards in this Set
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What auxiliary labels would be needed for a suspension?
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Shake Well, Keep Refrigerated and use until gone.
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What must be hand written on a suspension medication?When?Why?
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Exp. date should be written after the suspension is mixed. So the patients knows how long till it expires.
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What is APAP?
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acetaminophen
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What is HCTZ?
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hydrochlorothiazide
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What is the difference between brand/generic?
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Brand names are trademarked by the original manufacturer. Generics are made by different manufacturers.
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How many refills are allowed for C-II?
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none
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How long does a prescription last for a CIII --- CV?
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6 months
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Give an example of an anxiolytic medication.
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Ativan/lorazepam, Buspar/buspirone
Valium/diazepam Xanax/alprazolam |
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What is meant by sublingual?
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place under the tongue
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What verbs is used for suppository medications?
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unwrap and insert
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Give an example of an antibiotic
Brand/Generic |
Azasite, Zithromax/azithromycin
Avelox,Vigamox/moxifloxicin |
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Give an example of a hypertension medication.
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Cozaar/losarten
Diovan/valsarten Norvasc/amlodipine |
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Who should not take ASA? Why?
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children under 12, it causes Reyes disease
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Why are some tablets scoredand others are not?
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Scored tablets can be broken in half and taken in half doses. Other tablets must be taken whole.
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How long does a prescription last for a CII
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7 - 14 days
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What is meant by reconstitution?
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adding water to a powder and mixing the ingredients.
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What is ASA?
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aspirin
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How many gtts = 1ml
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15-20 drops
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What is an analgesic?
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pain medication
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How many units are in an insulin vial?
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1000units
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How many refills are allowed for a CIII - CV
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5 times within 6 months
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What is an SSRI
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antidepressant
celexa/citalopram paxil/paroxetine |
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What is a dosage form?
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the form the medication comes in; tablet, capsule
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What verb is used for oral medications?
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take
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How many ml's are in a teaspoon?
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5ml
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Give an example of a diabetes medication.
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Actos/pioglitazone
Amaryl/glimepiride |
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Give an example of an anti-depressant medication.
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Zoloft/sertaline
Wellbutrin/buproprion |
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What is a Dram?
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the medication vial
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What verb is used for IV medications?
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infuse
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What is meant by the term "topical"
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external
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Give an example of a medication used for the GI tract.
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Imodium/loperamide
Zantac/ranitidine |
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How many ml's are in a Liter?
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1000
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Give an example of an analgesic medication.
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Ultram/tramadol
Duragesic/fentanyl |
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Give an example of a cholesterol medication.
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Lipitor/atorvastatin
Lescol/fluvastatin |
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What is the metric order of conversion?
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mcg - mg - g - kg
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Give an example of a compound medication
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Advair: fluticasone/salmeterol
Darvocet N: propoxyphene/apap |
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What medication should be avoided when taking antibiotics?
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birth control
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What is meant by the term buccal?
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place between cheek and gum
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How many numbers are in an NDC? What do they represent?
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Eleven, 1st set(manufacturer), 2nd set(drug product) & 3rd set(package size)
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Name a top 200 drug and its classification.
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Cosopt/dorzolamide(eye)
Omnicef/cefdinir 3rd generation cephalosporin, antibiotic |
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How many ml's are in a tablespoon?
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15
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How many ml's are in an ounce?
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30
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Give an example of an oral contraceptive
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ortho tricyclen/ Levora/ Levlen or Levlite
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Give an example of an anti-convulsant medication
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Depakote, Depakene, Neurontin
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What is an adverse reaction?
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side effects
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What is hypertension?
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high blood pressure
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What is a mortor and pestle used for?
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to triturate a solid or crystal into a powder
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What type of scales do all pharmacies have?
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class A balance
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Which is bigger, a 22 gauge needle or an 18 gauge neddle?
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18 gauge needle is bigger
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What are the different types of insulin?
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Lispro(humulog) regular insulin, intermediate acting insulin & long acting insulin
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What does enteric coated mean?
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coating on the outside of the tablet.
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What is the difference between a capsule and a spansule?
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Capsule has a powder inside, a spansule has tiny beads of medication inside
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How do you find if the license for a Dr. is correct?
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add odd #; add even # & x2
add the two sums, the last digit of the sum will be the same as the last number of the DEA number. |
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What is the formula for mass for mass?
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order over have
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What is the formula for liquid for liquid
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order over have times volume in ml
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What is the formula for amount of IV fluid?
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%concentration /100 x volume in ml
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What is the formula for flow rate in ml/hr
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volume over time in hours times ml
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What is the formula for flow rate in gtts/min
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volume over time in minutes time drops
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What is the formula for dosage by weight?
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weight in Kg times dosage per Kg
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