PHT-102 - INTRO TO COMMUNITY PHARMACY | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Referencing Answer - Using Drug Information resources to find evidence-based
information
Drug Information Resources Answer - Any source providing credible, evidence-
based, and evaluated drug information.
Off-Label Usage Answer - The practice, regulated by the FDA, of physicians
prescribing approved medications for use other than their intended indication.
Drug Classification Answer - Grouping drugs together based on similar
chemical structure, mechanism of action, or pharmacologic effects.
Therapeutic Indication Answer - the specific disease or condition a drug is
intended to treat
Index Answer - an alphabetical listing of names or subjects along with page
references for ease of use
Apps Answer - Applications can refer to use on computers, smartphones,
tablets, etc.
Off-Label usage is regulated by the ______________ Answer - FDA
, __________ refers to a specific disease or condition a drug is intended to treat
Answer - Therapeutic Indication
Which reference book contains Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) for
prescription drugs? Answer - Red Book
The _____________ contains detailed information on more than 1,000 of the
most prescribed drugs, but it is designed primarily for use in physician offices.
Answer - PDR (Physician Desk Reference)
___________ is part of the U.S. National Library of Medicine Answer - Medline
the Handbook on Injectable Drugs contains all of the following information on
parenteral drugs, except Answer - Pricing......the following are included
Compatibility, Stability, Storage, and Preparation.
Determining the appropriate reference source is the ____ step in referencing.
Answer - First Step. There are a total of 3 steps on How to Use Reference
Sources. 1. Determine and select the appropriate reference source; 2. Look up
drug by using the reference source's organization system, index, or table of
contents; 3. Locate desired information and read it carefully.
Skyscape is an example of a ____________ reference source. Answer -
Website-based.....There are 5 types of sources. Monographs and Package
Inserts; Reference Books; Electronic/Web-based References; Smartphone Apps;
Journal and Magazines.
Select all reference sources that contain drug monograph information Answer
- Drug Facts and Comparisons; American Hospital Formulary Service Drug
Information (AHFS DI); Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference; United
AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Referencing Answer - Using Drug Information resources to find evidence-based
information
Drug Information Resources Answer - Any source providing credible, evidence-
based, and evaluated drug information.
Off-Label Usage Answer - The practice, regulated by the FDA, of physicians
prescribing approved medications for use other than their intended indication.
Drug Classification Answer - Grouping drugs together based on similar
chemical structure, mechanism of action, or pharmacologic effects.
Therapeutic Indication Answer - the specific disease or condition a drug is
intended to treat
Index Answer - an alphabetical listing of names or subjects along with page
references for ease of use
Apps Answer - Applications can refer to use on computers, smartphones,
tablets, etc.
Off-Label usage is regulated by the ______________ Answer - FDA
, __________ refers to a specific disease or condition a drug is intended to treat
Answer - Therapeutic Indication
Which reference book contains Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) for
prescription drugs? Answer - Red Book
The _____________ contains detailed information on more than 1,000 of the
most prescribed drugs, but it is designed primarily for use in physician offices.
Answer - PDR (Physician Desk Reference)
___________ is part of the U.S. National Library of Medicine Answer - Medline
the Handbook on Injectable Drugs contains all of the following information on
parenteral drugs, except Answer - Pricing......the following are included
Compatibility, Stability, Storage, and Preparation.
Determining the appropriate reference source is the ____ step in referencing.
Answer - First Step. There are a total of 3 steps on How to Use Reference
Sources. 1. Determine and select the appropriate reference source; 2. Look up
drug by using the reference source's organization system, index, or table of
contents; 3. Locate desired information and read it carefully.
Skyscape is an example of a ____________ reference source. Answer -
Website-based.....There are 5 types of sources. Monographs and Package
Inserts; Reference Books; Electronic/Web-based References; Smartphone Apps;
Journal and Magazines.
Select all reference sources that contain drug monograph information Answer
- Drug Facts and Comparisons; American Hospital Formulary Service Drug
Information (AHFS DI); Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference; United
