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A medical assistant looks in USP/NF
a reference book to
determine whether a
particular
drug is a controlled
substance. What is the
MOST authoritative
standard for officially
approved drugs in the
United States?
A pharmaceutical Develop medications for diseases that affect only a small number
representative visits the of people
primary care physicians'
offices in a community to
discuss recently developed
medications. What does the
1983 Orphan Drug Act give
pharmaceutical companies
the financial incentive to
do?
The office assistant The FDA ensures basic standards prior to allowing any
discusses the use of a newly drug or new product to be marketed.
marketed orthopedic
device to a
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client. Which of the following
is an accurate statement
regarding the safety of the
device?
The office assistant is Prescription pads should be kept in a locked or secure area when
explaining the use of not being used.
prescription pads to a new
employee. What is a good
guideline to follow
regarding
prescription pads?
A client asks why Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
pharmacists must offer
counseling before dispensing
medication.
The office manager explains
that this is required by
which act?
A client calls her health care The FDA regulations mandate that all prescriptions must
practitioner's office to ask include a listing of all active and inactive ingredients,
about a label on a new and that certain preparations must include warning
prescription bottle that has a labels.
warning
about drowsiness. What
does the office manager
know about prescription
labels?
An instructor is explaining Responsible for the approval and removal of products on the
the roles of the FDA and DEA market
in setting standards for drug
control. What area does
the FDA control?
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A client asks her health care The Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act
practitioner if there are any
regulations concerning
nonprescription medicines.
The health care practitioner
explains that
nonprescription medicines
are governed by which
act?
An athlete requests a C-III drugs may be refilled up to five times in six months.
prescription for an anabolic
steroid (C-III) from her
physician.
How often can a prescription
for a C-III drug be refilled?
The medical assistant knows C-II medications have a high abuse potential and may lead to
that Ritalin is a C-II severe dependence.
controlled substance. She
explains to her client that C-
II medications have what
level of potential for
abuse?
An office manager is Codeine (C-II)
discussing the
prescription policy to her
client for some possible
medications. Which drug,
according to its
classification, requires a
new written prescription
for a refill?
Why is it important To identify controlled substances
for health care
practitioners to keep a
current drug reference
available?
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Records of each 2 years
controlled substance
dispensed, received, or
destroyed at the facility
where you work must be
available for review for
what time period?
A health care practitioner is It is the common or general name assigned to the drug
speaking at a health fair by the U.S. Adopted Name Council.
about the differences in
trade
name and generic name
drugs. How would she
describe a generic drug?
A health care practitioner is The study of drugs and their origin, nature, properties,
explaining the concept of and effects on living organisms
medications to a curious
young client. How should
he define the term
pharmacology?
A student is preparing for Therapeutic uses & the effects on the body
her medication exam. What
does she need to
understand about drug
classifications?
In an introductory course, Heparin
an instructor explains drug
classifications to first-year
students. Which of the
following is NOT a drug
classification?
A health care practitioner is While there is only one generic name, there may be
collecting many trade names for the same drug.
information on a new client
and compiles a current
medication list. What
should he know about
trade names for drugs?
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