PORTAGE PHARMACOLOGY MODULE 9 EXAM
1.
Select characteristic below that is consistent with specialty medication
A. Treat a simple disease
B. Treat a complex disease state
C. Used only for short-term therapy
D. Available in all retail pharmacies
Answer: B. Treat a complex disease state
2.
T/F Patients must go through specialty pharmacy to obtain medication that is considered
specialty medication; retail pharmacies do not stock them
Answer: True
3.
List 3 characteristics of specialty medications
High cost
Limited/exclusive availability for distribution
Complex treatment regimen that require ongoing monitoring and patient education
Treats rare diseases
Special handling and storage requirements
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, Treats diseases with long term or severe side effects, increased fatality
Biologically derived
4.
List 3 classes of medication considered to be specialty medications
Biologics / immunomodulating drugs
Interferons
Monoclonal antibodies
Interleukins
Antivirals
Antiretrovirals
NRTI
NNRTI
Protease inhibitor
Integrase / fusion inhibitor
5.
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1.
Select characteristic below that is consistent with specialty medication
A. Treat a simple disease
B. Treat a complex disease state
C. Used only for short-term therapy
D. Available in all retail pharmacies
Answer: B. Treat a complex disease state
2.
T/F Patients must go through specialty pharmacy to obtain medication that is considered
specialty medication; retail pharmacies do not stock them
Answer: True
3.
List 3 characteristics of specialty medications
High cost
Limited/exclusive availability for distribution
Complex treatment regimen that require ongoing monitoring and patient education
Treats rare diseases
Special handling and storage requirements
For Personal Use Only. All rights reserved.
https://payhip.com/SuccessShelfy
, Treats diseases with long term or severe side effects, increased fatality
Biologically derived
4.
List 3 classes of medication considered to be specialty medications
Biologics / immunomodulating drugs
Interferons
Monoclonal antibodies
Interleukins
Antivirals
Antiretrovirals
NRTI
NNRTI
Protease inhibitor
Integrase / fusion inhibitor
5.
For Personal Use Only. All rights reserved.
https://payhip.com/SuccessShelfy
