giant eagle pharmacy exam |89
Questions and Answers
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
Questions and Answers
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
