PHRA 1413 Outpatient Didactic Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
Dose - Answers - Varies among children, adults, elderly.
- Most should fall between recommended dosage range
Dosing Interval - Answers - Frequency of drug administration based on release mechanism of
the medication.
- Examples: ER, XR, SA, etc.
Indication - Answers Specific reason/diseases that a med is FDA approved to treat
Contraindications - Answers - Reasons as to why a medication should not be taken by a certain
patient.
- i.e; allergies, pregnancies, etc.
Patient Information - Answers What the patient needs to know about the medication
Adverse Drug Reactions - Answers Unwanted/unintended negative or harmful effects
experienced after the administration of a drug
Combination Medications - Answers Medications containing more than one active ingredient
Pharmacologic Category - Answers Drug Class
Clinical Pharmacology - Answers Science concerned with drugs and their sources, appearance,
chemistry, actions, and uses
Mechanism Of Action (MOA) - Answers - How drugs work on the body
Pharmacokinetics - Answers - ADME
Carcinogen - Answers A substance capable of causing cancer
Mutagen - Answers Agents that cause genetic mutation in DNA
Teratogenic - Answers Drugs/Substances capable of causing birthing defects and interfere with
development of a fetus
Overdose - Answers Excessive/ dangerous dose of a drug
Dosage - Answers Size/frequency of a dose of a drug
Medication Package - Answers Inserts included with the manufacturer package of meds and
contains information about the drug and its uses
Medication Guides (MedGuides) - Answers FDA-approved patient info for select prescription
, drugs that pose a serious public health concern
Drug Information Handbook - Answers Concise clinical drug reference guide
- Considered one of the quickest and easiest sources for most simple drug questions
LexiComp Online - Answers Electronic drug info database
Drug Facts and Comparison - Answers Comprehensive reference on prescription and non-
prescription meds
Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation - Answers Specific information regarding the use of meds
during pregnancy
Approved Drug Product With Therapeutic Equivalent Evaluations (Orange Book) - Answers -
Electronic and FDA approved reference that provides info regarding generic meds equivalent to
brand/trade name
Red Book: Pharmacy's Fundamental Reference - Answers - Provides info on prescription and
OTC drug pricing and packaging
- Available electronically with subscription
CDC Health Information for International Travel (Yellow Book) - Answers - Published every 2
years
- Provides info regarding travel health guidelines, pre-travel vaccine recommendations, and
other destination-specific health advice
ISPM Medication Safety Alert - Answers - Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
- Newsletter that informs subscribers of medication errors and provides prevention strategies
and recommendations to assist healthcare providers
Pediatric and Neonatal Dosage Handbook - Answers Contains specific drug info for the
pediatric patient population
Physicians' Desk Reference - Answers compiles manufacturer medication package insert for
prescription meds into a single refernce
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - Answers - Info on hazardous chemicals and drugs
- 16 sections
TRICARE Formulary Search- Express Scripts - Answers Allows patients and healthcare
personnel view current formulary coverage, prices, and fill locations for medications
Risk Rating A - Answers - No action needed
Dose - Answers - Varies among children, adults, elderly.
- Most should fall between recommended dosage range
Dosing Interval - Answers - Frequency of drug administration based on release mechanism of
the medication.
- Examples: ER, XR, SA, etc.
Indication - Answers Specific reason/diseases that a med is FDA approved to treat
Contraindications - Answers - Reasons as to why a medication should not be taken by a certain
patient.
- i.e; allergies, pregnancies, etc.
Patient Information - Answers What the patient needs to know about the medication
Adverse Drug Reactions - Answers Unwanted/unintended negative or harmful effects
experienced after the administration of a drug
Combination Medications - Answers Medications containing more than one active ingredient
Pharmacologic Category - Answers Drug Class
Clinical Pharmacology - Answers Science concerned with drugs and their sources, appearance,
chemistry, actions, and uses
Mechanism Of Action (MOA) - Answers - How drugs work on the body
Pharmacokinetics - Answers - ADME
Carcinogen - Answers A substance capable of causing cancer
Mutagen - Answers Agents that cause genetic mutation in DNA
Teratogenic - Answers Drugs/Substances capable of causing birthing defects and interfere with
development of a fetus
Overdose - Answers Excessive/ dangerous dose of a drug
Dosage - Answers Size/frequency of a dose of a drug
Medication Package - Answers Inserts included with the manufacturer package of meds and
contains information about the drug and its uses
Medication Guides (MedGuides) - Answers FDA-approved patient info for select prescription
, drugs that pose a serious public health concern
Drug Information Handbook - Answers Concise clinical drug reference guide
- Considered one of the quickest and easiest sources for most simple drug questions
LexiComp Online - Answers Electronic drug info database
Drug Facts and Comparison - Answers Comprehensive reference on prescription and non-
prescription meds
Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation - Answers Specific information regarding the use of meds
during pregnancy
Approved Drug Product With Therapeutic Equivalent Evaluations (Orange Book) - Answers -
Electronic and FDA approved reference that provides info regarding generic meds equivalent to
brand/trade name
Red Book: Pharmacy's Fundamental Reference - Answers - Provides info on prescription and
OTC drug pricing and packaging
- Available electronically with subscription
CDC Health Information for International Travel (Yellow Book) - Answers - Published every 2
years
- Provides info regarding travel health guidelines, pre-travel vaccine recommendations, and
other destination-specific health advice
ISPM Medication Safety Alert - Answers - Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
- Newsletter that informs subscribers of medication errors and provides prevention strategies
and recommendations to assist healthcare providers
Pediatric and Neonatal Dosage Handbook - Answers Contains specific drug info for the
pediatric patient population
Physicians' Desk Reference - Answers compiles manufacturer medication package insert for
prescription meds into a single refernce
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - Answers - Info on hazardous chemicals and drugs
- 16 sections
TRICARE Formulary Search- Express Scripts - Answers Allows patients and healthcare
personnel view current formulary coverage, prices, and fill locations for medications
Risk Rating A - Answers - No action needed
