giant eagle pharmacy exam

giant eagle pharmacy exam auxiliary label label that contain additional information, reminders or warnings for the customer brand name trademark name of a medication- the medication name given the original manufacturuer cc cubic centimeter- an abbreviation used on prescriptions generally considered equal to one mL controlled drugs medications assigned as required extra security and oversight due to potential to abuse counsel procedures of a pharmacist instructing a patient about their medication or health DEA Number number assigned by the federal government to doctors and pharmacies authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances drug substance used to treat or cure a symptom or disease DUR ** (DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW) conflict with a prescription that requires a pharmacist yo review (allergy, interaction, unusual dose) DV process pharmacist performing a final check of the data entered on a prescription before it is dispensed to the patient expiration date the last dare the manufacturer grantees the medication to be at full strength facing the shelves process of moving goods to the edge of shelves with the fronts facing outward generic name a name used to identify a drug other than the brand name- multiple manufacturers can make products with the same generic name gram most common measurement for creams, ointments, and other applied medications dea license requires by a state regulatory board to prescribe or dispense controlled substances lot number identification number that allows manufacturer to identify the specific batch of a medication HIPAA law passed in 1996 that ensures patient privacy of all protected health information iu internation unit- a measurement for some vitamins mostly vitamin d mg milligram most common measurement for capsules and tablets ml milliliter most common measurement for the quantity to dispense of liquid medication ndc 11 digit identifying number on every medication that specifies the manufacturer, drug and bottle sizw ophthalmic referring to the eye otic referring to ear pv process of the pharmacist performing a final check of the produce before it get dispense to patient reconstitute process of adding a measured amount of distilled water to a power to make a liquid rotate stock process of moving the oldest stock to the from of the shelf and placing the newest stock at the nack rph Abbreviation for a registered pharmacist Aerosols Liquid or gaseous medications delivered via spray. Also contain propellants and valve systems Ampules Sterile containers (usually glass) contains a single dose of medication Caplets Tablets shaped similar to a capsule Capsules Gelatin shells containing medication . Capsules can mask unpleasant taste or smell of medication. Long acting capsules are formulated to dissolve slowly in the intestine chewable Tablets that are flavored to be pleasant tasting and chewed before swallowing. Used for children medication cream A topical dosage form that contains viscous liquid or semi-solid emulsion oil and water elixir** A clear , sweetened liquid that traditionally contained alcohol Emulsion A liquid that will not dissolve in another liquid . Must be shaken before used Enteric Coated EC Tablets with a coating that prevents dissolution in the stomach and is dissolved in the intestine Extended release Dosage form that is formulated to release over time - includes such terms as sustained release, controlled release and timed release. Extended release forms can prolong the effects of a medication Gel Semi solid suspension, usually in water , of very small particles - also called colloidal suspensions