PHM 111 Exam 2 Questions with
Complete Solutions13
Board of Pharmacy - ANSWERS-State board that regulates the practice of pharmacy within the
state.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) - ANSWERS-Federal agency within the US Department of
Justice that enforces US laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - ANSWERS-Agency within the US Department of Health
and Human Services that is responsible for ensuring safety, efficacy, and security of human and
veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the national food supply, cosmetics, and
radioactive products.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 - ANSWERS-Federal act that protects
patients' rights, establishes national standards for electronic health care communication, and
ensures the security and privacy of health data.
Medicare - ANSWERS-Federal and state managed insurance program that covers health care
costs and prescription drugs for individuals older than 65, persons younger than 65 with long
term disabilities, and individuals with end-stage renal disease.
Medicaid - ANSWERS-Federal and state operated insurance program that covers health care
costs and prescription drugs for low-income children, adults, elderly, and those with disabilities.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 - ANSWERS-Congressional act that changed
reimbursement limits and mandated drug utilization evaluation, pharmacy patient consultation,
and educational outreach programs.
, The Joint Commission (TJC) - ANSWERS-An independent, nonprofit organization that accredits
hospitals and other health care organizations in the United States; accreditation is required to
be eligible for Medicare and Medicaid programs.
United States Pharmacopoeia - ANSWERS-An independent, nonprofit organization that
establishes documentation on product quality standards, drug quality and information, health
care information on medications, over-the-counter products, dietary supplements, and food
ingredients to ensure that they have the appropriate purity, quality, and strength.
Act - ANSWERS-A statutory plan passed by Congress or any legislature that is a "bill" until it is
enacted and becomes law.
Adulteration - ANSWERS-The mishandling of medication that can lead to contamination or
impurity, falsification of contents, or loss of drug quality or potency; may cause injury or illness
to the consumer.
Amendment - ANSWERS-A change in an original act or law.
Boxed Warning - ANSWERS-Drug warning that is placed in the prescribing information or
package insert of the product that indicates a significant risk of potentially dangerous side
effects; the strongest warning the FDA can give; often called "Black Box Warnings".
Drug Diversion - ANSWERS-The intentional misuse of a drug intended for medical purposes; also
refers to the channeling of the prescription drug supply away from legal distribution and to the
illegal street market.
Ethics - ANSWERS-The values and morals used within a profession.
Misbranding - ANSWERS-Labeling of a product that is false or misleading; label information
must include directions for use; safe and/or unsafe dosages; manufacturer, packer, or
distributor; quantity; and weight.
Complete Solutions13
Board of Pharmacy - ANSWERS-State board that regulates the practice of pharmacy within the
state.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) - ANSWERS-Federal agency within the US Department of
Justice that enforces US laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - ANSWERS-Agency within the US Department of Health
and Human Services that is responsible for ensuring safety, efficacy, and security of human and
veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the national food supply, cosmetics, and
radioactive products.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 - ANSWERS-Federal act that protects
patients' rights, establishes national standards for electronic health care communication, and
ensures the security and privacy of health data.
Medicare - ANSWERS-Federal and state managed insurance program that covers health care
costs and prescription drugs for individuals older than 65, persons younger than 65 with long
term disabilities, and individuals with end-stage renal disease.
Medicaid - ANSWERS-Federal and state operated insurance program that covers health care
costs and prescription drugs for low-income children, adults, elderly, and those with disabilities.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 - ANSWERS-Congressional act that changed
reimbursement limits and mandated drug utilization evaluation, pharmacy patient consultation,
and educational outreach programs.
, The Joint Commission (TJC) - ANSWERS-An independent, nonprofit organization that accredits
hospitals and other health care organizations in the United States; accreditation is required to
be eligible for Medicare and Medicaid programs.
United States Pharmacopoeia - ANSWERS-An independent, nonprofit organization that
establishes documentation on product quality standards, drug quality and information, health
care information on medications, over-the-counter products, dietary supplements, and food
ingredients to ensure that they have the appropriate purity, quality, and strength.
Act - ANSWERS-A statutory plan passed by Congress or any legislature that is a "bill" until it is
enacted and becomes law.
Adulteration - ANSWERS-The mishandling of medication that can lead to contamination or
impurity, falsification of contents, or loss of drug quality or potency; may cause injury or illness
to the consumer.
Amendment - ANSWERS-A change in an original act or law.
Boxed Warning - ANSWERS-Drug warning that is placed in the prescribing information or
package insert of the product that indicates a significant risk of potentially dangerous side
effects; the strongest warning the FDA can give; often called "Black Box Warnings".
Drug Diversion - ANSWERS-The intentional misuse of a drug intended for medical purposes; also
refers to the channeling of the prescription drug supply away from legal distribution and to the
illegal street market.
Ethics - ANSWERS-The values and morals used within a profession.
Misbranding - ANSWERS-Labeling of a product that is false or misleading; label information
must include directions for use; safe and/or unsafe dosages; manufacturer, packer, or
distributor; quantity; and weight.
